A water treatment plant is not a luxury item, but the necessary modern equipment used in everyday life. Tap water in its composition contains a high concentration of sand, metal compounds and other impurities that are harmful to health. Installing filters allows you to purify water, but for high performance it is important to choose the right system and carry out its installation.
Types of water treatment systems
Almost all varieties of water treatment systems have a similar structure and principle of operation. The inside of the pipe is equipped with a special mesh that filters out solid debris. Such cleaning filters must be installed on the pipe at the beginning of the wiring. Each filter design is equipped with an outlet that prevents the cartridge from filling with various debris. He received the name "mud collector." It needs regular cleaning, otherwise the cleaning system will not last long and will fail prematurely.
It is advisable to service the filtration system in the following cases:
- At intervals of a month, preventive cleaning.
- The sump is full.
- The life of the cartridge has come to an end, its performance is nearing zero.
One of the varieties of filters for rough cleaning of running water is nozzles that are worn on a tap.
Net type equipment
Mechanical equipment is designed for rough cleaning of tap water. The system is equipped with a grid, the cell size ranges from 20-500 microns. As a rule, coarse filters have ergonomic dimensions.
The mesh filtering systems are divided into groups:
- The self-washing system carries out all processes in an automated mode. The equipment independently cleans the grid when the grid is clogged, the signal enters one of the working units.
- Flush system or sump. When the mesh is corroded, it must be cleaned by hand. The filter is carefully disconnected from the pipe, the mesh is pulled out and washed.
Installations for coarse mesh cleaning have many advantages:
- simple installation, repair and maintenance;
- compact sizes;
- affordable cost.
For cold water, it is recommended to install housings made of durable plastic, and for hot water - metal. The latter are universal in their use.
Cartridge (cartridge) cleaning systems
The quality of the filtration will depend on the condition of the classic replacement cartridge. This is the main structural element. As a rule, it is mounted in a housing made of high-quality plastic or metal. The part is capable of retaining solid impurities, the size of which is 0.5-0.25 microns. It is recommended that equipment be installed if the strainers cannot cope with the task.
The advantages of cartridge filters are that they are filled with activated carbon. This feature allows you to clean the liquid from harmful impurities and chlorine. Other advantages of the equipment are high-quality cleaning and relatively low cost.
Pressure Filter
The design is large enough, it is a column that is filled with filtering components. They make items of equipment from materials that are resistant to corrosion. Filtration of fluid passing through the system reaches 30 microns.
The equipment is recommended to be installed in apartment buildings, an apartment or a house with a connected central water supply system, where the concentration of impurities, pathogenic bacteria and pathogenic microflora is quite high.
Setting filters
Installation of water treatment depends on the model purchased. You need to know a few rules that apply to all types of filters.
- Cleaning the filter is a procedure that is carried out regularly for the purpose of prevention. After the procedure, wrap the sealant on the thread of the cap to prevent the possibility of leakage in the future.
- The main filter part should be in the lower part of the housing. An oblique filter may be installed vertically.
- Before installing cleaning equipment, it is important to shut off the water supply. First you need to check the status of communications and make sure that they are in good condition.
- For ease of use, equipment using special clamps is attached to the wall.
If desired, a water filter is made independently from improvised materials. But still it is recommended to give preference to purchased equipment.
Installation of mechanical cleaning equipment
Equipment for mechanical cleaning can have different forms, structure, therefore, for the correct choice of installation, you need to carefully read the attached instructions for use, consult a specialist.
Installation Algorithm:
- Find a suitable place. It should be secluded, inaccessible to children and animals.
- Make sure that there is free space under the filter, which will allow for future maintenance of the equipment. The optimal distance is 10 cm.
- Block the water.
- Cut the part of the pipe where the filter will be installed.
- Install the shut-off valve that is included with the cleaning system.
- Attach the device cover, make sure that the parts are connected tightly and that there are no leaks. If necessary, apply a special winding.
- Unpack the filter cartridge and lower it into the flask, attach to the lid.
- Open the tap and check the operation of the device.
It is preliminary recommended that you familiarize yourself with the general schemes of the device and the operation of the filter, watch a video.
Reverse Osmosis System Installation
The equipment is installed exclusively for cleaning cold liquids. The unit requires the removal of a separate tap designed for clean water. After shutting off the water supply, the valves that are included in the kit are connected, and then the filter itself.
After installing all the parts, a special container designed to store water is additionally connected. After installation, the system is flushed with chemical residues and contaminants. To do this, fill the tank several times with purified water and empty it completely.
To avoid errors when installing a water treatment system, it is recommended to conduct a laboratory analysis of tap water. The results will allow you to choose filter elements for specific purposes: deferrization, disinfection, removal of chloride compounds, etc. When choosing a mechanical filter, it is important to consider the size of suspended particles. An incorrectly selected mesh will be useless or will clog quickly.
