Elektra T1 - another one joining the Elektra gang - Page 21

by **mhoy** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:25 am

Wow, the Everpure cartridge is really compact. This certainly takes up a lot less space then what I'm currently using. I'm guessing that the 1/2 gallon/min (1.9L/m) flow rate is sufficient for boiler fills and brewing. Certainly something I should consider when the kitchen gets remodeled.

Mark

by **dsc** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:28 pm

Hi Mark,

remember that this isn't really a softener, it's more like a normal filter. I've made some measurements and the cooled water from the group is around 210ppm TDS and around 70-80ppm of hardness. Not awesome, but tastes better, so it's good.

Regards,
dsc.

by **shadowfax** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:37 pm

What was your inlet water at?

by **dsc** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:15 pm

Hi Nicholas,

I've just measured and the TDS is the same, but the hardness is a bit higher, around 100-110ppm. So it looks like it's softening the water a bit.

Regards,
dsc.

by **mhoy** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:39 pm

You can get Everpure filters that also soften and there is one that can be used as a mixer! Is the head really as easy as it suggests to use? I've spilled my fair share of water in the current cabinets with the more standard filters....

Mark

by **dsc** on Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:59 pm

Hi Mark,

well if you can handle drilling two small holes (not even necessary but easier to screw in the screws), attach two screws and hang the cartridge head you shouldn't have problems:) The cartridge simply goes in the head and turns quarter of a turn to secure, the lever is there to stop the water flow, so changing the filter only takes around 30s, you don't even need to shut down any valves on the main supply line.

Regards,
dsc.

by **CRCasey** on Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:42 pm

What is the quoted life on that cart setup? Is it by date or a volume?

by **dsc** on Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:43 am

Hi Cecil,

I think it's 3,000 gallons (11,355 L), if capacity = life-time:

http://www.everpure.com/products/ViewPr ... =EV9601-00

Regards,
dsc.


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