Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by margalabargala on Saturday June 07, 2025 @02:43PM
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Could you elaborate? I have an undersink RO filter. Maintenance consists of changing filters every year or two.
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Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by tguvot on Saturday June 07, 2025 @04:21PM
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you need sterilize entire system periodically. and completely empty/refill tank once in a while
Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by margalabargala on Saturday June 07, 2025 @04:51PM
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I totally believe that the system you have requires this, but plenty of others do not.
Here's the maintenance manual for the one I have. The sterilization and emptying/refilling are done as part of the filter replacement, and not otherwise:
https://www.whirlpoolwatersolutions.com/wp-content/manuals/W...
Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by tguvot on Saturday June 07, 2025 @04:57PM
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" Maintenance consists of changing filters every year or two." it's not same as "disconnecting lines and pouring bleach inside when i change filter" or using "Manufacturer recommends using the Model 7301203 Sanitizing Kit"
Re:I'm Wirecutter's water-quality expert. I don't filter my ...
by an_aparallel on Saturday June 07, 2025 @05:23PM
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You need to change filters as recommended, change o-rings, and bleach the fittings. Algae will develop on those. Thats pretty much it.
I wouldnt run bleach through the filters. The filter medium saturates, and any further use will just recontaminate water