Kiz Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have read about filtering water before adding it to your spa. How is this done? I would like to filter for minerals, anythin else? What filters do you use that can be added to a hose? Can you show links to examples? As always, thanks! I found this link here. IS this good? Anyone have any experience or using something else? Would this one be OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizdoc Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have read about filtering water before adding it to your spa. How is this done? I would like to filter for minerals, anythin else? What filters do you use that can be added to a hose? Can you show links to examples? As always, thanks! I found this link here. IS this good? Anyone have any experience or using something else? Would this one be OK? You didn't comment regarding your water source. I have my own well, and there is a tendency to get some sediment if I draw 250 gallons from the well. I got the hose end filter to use to prevent sediment getting into the spa. It works fine for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiz Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have city water. No water softener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizdoc Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have read about filtering water before adding it to your spa. How is this done? I would like to filter for minerals, anythin else? What filters do you use that can be added to a hose? Can you show links to examples? As always, thanks! I found this link here. IS this good? Anyone have any experience or using something else? Would this one be OK? You didn't comment regarding your water source. I have my own well, and there is a tendency to get some sediment if I draw 250 gallons from the well. I got the hose end filter to use to prevent sediment getting into the spa. It works fine for that purpose. If you have city water without sediment, I cant say what value add a filter might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerimiahR Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have read about filtering water before adding it to your spa. How is this done? I would like to filter for minerals, anythin else? What filters do you use that can be added to a hose? Can you show links to examples? As always, thanks! I found this link here. IS this good? Anyone have any experience or using something else? Would this one be OK? Hi there Kiz! Unless you have a particular need for filtering (such as the sediment bizdoc mentioned) you probably have no real need for a pre-filtering device. I work for a large hot tub company in Montana and a lot of our customers are drawing water out of personal wells. Though we stock pre-filters for sale, it's pretty rare any of my customers ever need them. I usually ask people, "If you fill a bucket of water with your hose, do you get sediment or particles of stuff settling in it?" If the answer is no, you shouldn't have need for a pre-filter. Your city water should be a pretty clean source, and unless you're in a really old house, you shouldn't have to worry about rust or other contaminants being in your water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nat Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I have never pre-filtered the water (have county water), but the owner's manual (Tiger River Spas) says to use their pre-filter. I have absolutely sparkeling water! Sounds like a marketing gimic to me. --Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have never pre-filtered the water (have county water), but the owner's manual (Tiger River Spas) says to use their pre-filter. I have absolutely sparkeling water! Sounds like a marketing gimic to me. --Nate If it quacks like a duck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have never pre-filtered the water (have county water), but the owner's manual (Tiger River Spas) says to use their pre-filter. I have absolutely sparkeling water! Sounds like a marketing gimic to me. --Nate If it quacks like a duck.... I didn't use a filter the first time, but it is definitely worth the $$, had brown water (from a major city water supply). If in doubt buy one, its worth it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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