barlow96
Member
Ok. So how should I approach my water issues? Contact chlorination tank followed by water softener? Would I need a GAC filter?
Ok. So how should I approach my water issues? Contact chlorination tank followed by water softener? Would I need a GAC filter?
Whats the purpose of the chlorination? Ive read the thread but can't tell. Your iron level isn't super high.
I would go with good sanitizing (https://terrylove.com/forums/index....izing-extra-attention-to-4-inch-casing.65845/)plus a softener for the left-overs. I would still like to know why your present iron filter is not doing its job. That shadow looks like it could be a Mid-Vortech tank.Ok. So how should I approach my water issues? Contact chlorination tank followed by water softener? Would I need a GAC filter?
Whats the purpose of the chlorination? Ive read the thread but can't tell. Your iron level isn't super high.
your water is slightly alkaline. alkaline water deposits scale. A softener will further raise the pH by around .3. where did you obtain the test sample? does your home have any galvanized piping installed?Yes it is electric and if I remember correctly they are probably like the size of a frosted flake cereal. There is usually around 1/2 - 3:4 gallons worth once per year
your water is slightly alkaline. alkaline water deposits scale. A softener will further raise the pH by around .3. where did you obtain the test sample? does your home have any galvanized piping installed?
The amount of iron or manganese present is a limiting factor in IRB or IOB (iron oxidizing bacteria) production. With such low amounts of iron present in testing, I suspect you may have more manganese than suspected, or more iron than reported. It could just be that the sample sent for testing wasn't representative of the actual conditions. Chlorine injection is best for killing IRB and oxidizing ferrous iron. While H2O2 is best for oxidizing manganese, but not so good for treating IRB/IOB. according to your test results an AIO3 ozone unit should do the trick. It's designed to treat 2ppm iron and 1 ppm manganese (as well as kill IRB) but, if ACTUAL iron or manganese content is higher, then Cl injection would be preferable. you'll want to inject after the pressure tank, followed by retention sufficient to provide 35 minutes of contact time (usually 120 gallons. Then a GAC tank to remove residual chlorine.a local lab analyzed my water sample (pace analytical). All the pipes are pex
The water sample was taken right from the pressure tank. I’m sure the filter is helping with the actual iron but the IRB sucks. So contact tank followed by GAC filter followed by softener?