Choosing a filter
Water Filters: What to Weigh Up
Some people want water from the kitchen tap that tastes better. Others notice a smell in the shower, see fine grit in a tap aerator, or have a rainwater tank that collects sediment. The right filter depends on which of those you are trying to change, how much of the house you want it to cover and how much upkeep you are happy to take on. We talk it through with you before anything is ordered or installed.
Start with the cartridge
Filters pass water through one or more cartridges, and each type does a different job. Sediment cartridges catch particles, while carbon cartridges are commonly used for taste and smell. Depending on the system, a filter can improve the taste and smell of your water and reduce sediment. Knowing what you want to improve narrows down the cartridges, the housing size and whether one stage or several makes sense.
Plumbed in properly
A filter is only as good as the way it is fitted. We mount the housing where it can be reached, add isolation valves so it can be serviced without shutting off the whole house, and pressure test every joint before we leave. Bought a system already? Send us the model or a photo of the box and we will check it suits your plumbing and the space.
Planning for upkeep
Every filter needs its cartridges replaced, and one left well past its schedule can slow your water flow. If you would rather not do it yourself, we can change the cartridges for you and check the seals and valves at the same visit.
Rainwater tank supply
Homes that use tank water for toilets, the laundry or garden taps can collect sediment in the line over time. A filter on the tank outlet or after the pump reduces what reaches those outlets. The right setup depends on what the tank water is used for, so we look at the pump and pipework first.
Joseph is a fully licensed plumber and gas fitter with almost a decade of experience across South East QLD. Every install comes with a free quote, a fixed price before work starts and our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
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