Water quality directly affects the condition of household appliances, plumbing and comfort in the house. Even if the water meets the basic sanitary requirements, it may contain mechanical impurities, rust particles, sand and other contaminants. To remove them, main cleaning systems are used, which are installed directly into the water supply line.
What is a water filter for?
The main filter is installed at the water supply inlet and purifies the water before it reaches the points of consumption. It helps to trap mechanical impurities and protects plumbing and household appliances from contamination.
For example, a water filter can be used to pre-purify water in an apartment, private house, or other room.
What kind of pollution is trapped by the filter
Depending on the type of cartridge, the equipment can be used to remove various mechanical impurities. Among them:
- sand and small soil particles;
- rust and scale;
- particles of pipes and other materials;
- silt and other mechanical contaminants;
- suspended particles of various sizes.
Pre-cleaning helps to reduce the load on subsequent filtration steps and helps protect plumbing equipment.
How to choose a filter
When buying, it is important to consider several basic parameters:
- Productivity — must match the water consumption in the house or apartment.
- Connection size — the diameter of the existing water pipe must be taken into account.
- The degree of filtration is selected depending on the nature and amount of contamination.
- Operating pressure — the equipment must be suitable for the parameters of the water supply system.
- The type of cartridge — the properties and purpose of the filter depend on it.
- Case size — it is important to provide enough space for installation and subsequent replacement of the filter element.
Installation and maintenance
The main filter is installed directly into the water supply line, usually after water is introduced into the room. Before installation, it is necessary to check the direction of water movement and the compatibility of the equipment with the characteristics of the system.
The filter element gradually becomes dirty, so it must be replaced or serviced in a timely manner in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Untimely replacement of the cartridge can lead to a decrease in system performance and a deterioration in filtration quality.
