QUOTE(Jason @ May 3 2017, 10:43 PM)
Thanks for sharing. I agree on the membrane being a wear and tear item, which is fine, I'd be worried if it lasts forever. Backwash every week is alright for me.
Ok the water leaking issue is rather serious, I'll need to observe. Lately this Diamond master filter not that popular anymore, so don't see it at new houses. I guess need to visit "older" neighborhoods.
As an alternative, what do you recommend? Sand/media filters... I'm skeptical on most since it filters out chlorine, with the exception of Waterco & Kinetico. I only want to filter out chlorine @ POU. Plus and run the risk of the sand going in the house's piping when the media wears down. Kinetico don't have this issue I think, but the prices starts at RM2.8k
Yeah, cause it really have a lot of issues so not many wanna take it although it's quite cheap.
Water leaking can be a serious issue, once it leak can lead to many other problems like bursting, water bill increase, flood, etc.
Sand media type and membrane don't remove chlorine, only carbon based filter can remove chlorine. You don't have to worry the sand media will go into your in house water system, it's not an issue at all.
For POE, the most important is the durability and the vessel material. Steel type maybe ideal but sometimes if the workmanship is not good, the welding joint can deteriorate by time and cause leakage. One piece non weld without joint is always better. Also the material of the vessel if can prevent sun light exposure to inner part is best which can prevent algae formation inside.
This post has been edited by oyching88: May 4 2017, 05:01 PM