Potable water filtration system

[Stephen Birtles]

The filters should be changed at least every year maybe the one
containing the silver on the old systems may last a little longer but
after that long they ain't worth a nickel and would probably cause
more harm than good
Stephen




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> 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
> >
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- 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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