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03-02-2013, 02:13 PM
Hello, I'm looking into installing a 3 stage filter system for my 60 gallon storage barrel. I'd look at RO but I don't have the cash and am concerned with increasing my water bill due to waste water.
Why I'm doing this:
1) I'm looking to take out chlorine, dissolved and particulate lead, chloramine as well as all the other nasties that are in my municipal water.
2) I'd like to stop using Prime. Trying to move away from the chemical soup I put in my tank.
I've seen the Pentek CBR2-10R carbon filters recommended on the forum. http://www.pentekfiltration.com/PentairFiles/Pentek%20Filtration/Literature/CBR2%20Series%20Spec%20Sheet%20310080.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRW4eRIkLt4
My questions:
1) Would a 2 stage filter work or would a 3 stage be recommended?
2) Any concern with using carbon. From what I've read in recent posts you do not want carbon in your aquarium's canister filters but using high quality filters like the CBR2-10R filter with carbon in it is ok??
3) If I use a 5 micron prefilter and the CBR2-10R filter (or something similar) what would I use in the 3rd filter chamber?
Any recommendations are welcome :)
Thanks,
Graham
Why I'm doing this:
1) I'm looking to take out chlorine, dissolved and particulate lead, chloramine as well as all the other nasties that are in my municipal water.
2) I'd like to stop using Prime. Trying to move away from the chemical soup I put in my tank.
I've seen the Pentek CBR2-10R carbon filters recommended on the forum. http://www.pentekfiltration.com/PentairFiles/Pentek%20Filtration/Literature/CBR2%20Series%20Spec%20Sheet%20310080.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRW4eRIkLt4
My questions:
1) Would a 2 stage filter work or would a 3 stage be recommended?
2) Any concern with using carbon. From what I've read in recent posts you do not want carbon in your aquarium's canister filters but using high quality filters like the CBR2-10R filter with carbon in it is ok??
3) If I use a 5 micron prefilter and the CBR2-10R filter (or something similar) what would I use in the 3rd filter chamber?
Any recommendations are welcome :)
Thanks,
Graham