Potable water filtration system

[Tom Warner]

Howard my manual gives a way to check it. It says "check the smell,
If a faint taste of chlorine is detected it is time for achange. Even
when there is a noticeable taste the bacteria stopping properties
have not been compromised".

I am going to find out more about the filter and what to do about it.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 08:39 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>Tom,
>Would you think the original filtration system is still working
>properly on 85 -86 models.
>Howard Truitt
>Camilla, Ga.
>86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
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> I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
> if your coach has the same system as mine you have
>
> astro-pure model AP 35
> Pure water enterprises model 7550
>
> two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
> on both FC and PT models.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> >Hey Howard:
> >I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> >installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
> >never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> >I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> >because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> >something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> >to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> >Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that
> >are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
> >water, that's another story.
> >
> >That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
> >years. Hope all is well in GA
> >
> >Leroy Eckert
> >1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> >Niceville, FL
> >
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> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Leroy,
> > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > "Under The Rainbow"
> > 86 PT40
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Gardner:
> > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> > filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> > bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> > returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> > been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> > wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> > water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet
> > the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> > I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had
> any problems.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Leroy,
> > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> > city water system. LOL
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> > for
> > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> > maker
> > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > currently
> > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> > use the
> > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> > is a
> > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > the sink
> > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> > would
> > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > > thinking up questions)
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