I just assembled, and now getting my plasma and water sys set up. I’m planning a typical 1" PVC system - from drains to filter to water container, using air pressure to move the water.
I’ve searched the forum, and google, but don’t feel comfortable with the info I’ve found. I want to run a water filter, but what type do folks use? I read that Sterling Cool recommends a 10 micron filter, but that seems exceptionally small to me.
I’d like some recommendations if anyone can provide them.
I use a whole house water filter, and I believe mine is 40 also. I have never changed it yet, nor have I looked in my tank to see how its doing.
I also use scotch bright to filter out any large stuff up at the drains themselves.
here is my system…
I am not sure of the filter size…but hardly anything gets by…and once in a while I will rise out the filter.
Now I was interested at one time for an air pressure fill system…but then I looked at the possible issues with using air:
blowing out of a fitting spraying water everywhere
run low of water in the tank and you get another issue of blowing air and water all over the place
-the cost of compressing air to do the task actually can add up as compressed air taked a lot more power
my little pump has run for 3 years without an issue…and if I run out of tank water it just bubbles.
