Low pressure external water filter?

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Steve Calvin - 11 Jul 2007 00:47 GMT

ok, I've searched and searched and have to ask...

I'm looking for a filter to put onto the tank fill of the TT
for sediment mainly. It won't be on the "high pressure"
input but just the fill connection.

I looked at this one:
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=7225

But I somehow think it needs to be connected to a line with
30-40lbs to force the water through the system. We're not
going to have that much pressure in the boonies. More like a
hand or sump-style pump into the tank.

Anyone know of any filters that will run on low pressure?

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Frank Tabor - 11 Jul 2007 01:54 GMT

> ok, I've searched and searched and have to ask...
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> Anyone know of any filters that will run on low pressure?

It will work for you. It doesn't require that much pressure to push water
through. It's just a charcoal filter. But it's will not take care of
bacteria.

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Steve Calvin - 11 Jul 2007 02:17 GMT

> It will work for you. It doesn't require that much pressure to push water
> through. It's just a charcoal filter. But it's will not take care of
> bacteria.

Thanks Frank

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John Andrews - 11 Jul 2007 04:54 GMT

> ok, I've searched and searched and have to ask...
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> Anyone know of any filters that will run on low pressure?

I use one of the similar filters available at Wall*Mart in the
RV section. They are cheaper, $15-18 as I recall. Same thing,
just charcoal and maybe a little filtering. I do have to rinse
the free carbon out of it before first use, otherwise the carbon
dust gets into the water. I change it out every season. I
don't trust these things to stay bacteria free for very long. I
use it to fill the water tank and in line to the water connection.

John Andrews, Knoxville, Tennessee

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Steve Calvin - 11 Jul 2007 23:35 GMT

> I use one of the similar filters available at Wall*Mart in the RV
> section. They are cheaper, $15-18 as I recall. Same thing, just
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> John Andrews, Knoxville, Tennessee

Sounds like it'll do what I'm after. I'm not looking for it
to control bacteria, just filter the water sediment before
hitting the tank. Thanks.

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