filtering sediment + calcite with good flow

[davidtg]

Hi, all --

I have a calcite system to counter my periodically slightly-acidic water (which nonetheless will leave blue stains in sinks and toilets if the season is right). I had a 4x10 BigBlue but went up to a 4x20 to maintain water flow when that proved insufficient; these days I run a refillable carbon filter in the shortie. I'm still not terribly impressed with the flow, though.

What micron size filter to I need to catch the calcite that always comes through in suspension, and just how many gpm do I really need for a nice shower or to fill a lobster pot at the kitchen sink in what doesn't feel like forever?


TIA & HAND

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David T-G

[pawaterguy]

So, no softener to take the hardness back down to zero after the calcite unit? Also, what size and type of plumbing do you have? It may be a volume/supply issue and not filter related.

[davidtg]

soft enough + 3/4 Cu

Good morning!

So, no softener to take the hardness back down to zero after the calcite unit?

Nah... It's so marginally acidic that it's only marginally hardened, and otherwise it's awesome water. If I were all pvc/cpvc/pex instead of this high-quality copper, I wouldn't have any of this mess :-)/2

Also, what size and type of plumbing do you have? It may be a volume/supply issue and not filter related.

It's only 3/4 inch, but I get great flow when I bypass all of the treatment. I also have the pressure side cranked up to 75psi to get through all of the drag and then go down to 45psi on the house side.


TIA again & HANW

:-D