Hello,

As my outdoor water filter is more than 10 yrs old... I'm looking for a full replacement of outdoor water system...

Any recommendations? Currently using those big old rock/sand based water filter...

Not looking for Amway/Coway kind of filter...

TQTQ

This post has been edited by thankyou: Apr 1 2023, 02:32 PM

Try looking for outdoor membrane filter. U won’t go back to sediment filtration. Cleaning idea so much less water. All membrane is about the same tech.

Thanks, how long do I need membrane replacement each cycle?

using outdoor membrane water filter from Intact. not complaints so far. however did replace flush timer cos the device masuk water. under warranty.

See the water filter thread in the home reno section - https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2340365

I think membrane filters are more expensive in the long run because they need to be replaced more often, whereas sand filters can last quite long if you backwash regularly.

That's what my worried is... The current sand based water filter, not bad... other than backwash it really last me more than 10 years...

Thanks, i went to the wrong page then... saw a filter thread but it's drinking water system...

I just bought puregen sand filter. I prefer sand filter than membrane for poe. If you want better filtration, use two filters, one poe and another for pou

My previous membrane filter I used about 7 years. Still working and didn’t burst and pressure rate was still good . Changed to new version stainless steel housing. Filters down to 99.99% bacteria and larger viruses. So technically ever faucet in ur house is bacteria free but never drink water coming from ur water tank.

bought normal outdoor water filter. instead of one, pasang two at melaka apartment. modified the pipe to go indoor. malas to go for those indoor water filters...

Suggest you use back the sand system.

2?? that means you sacrificed water pressure. The more filters, the weaker the water pressure

if outdoor u wanna use membrane , be prepared with high maintenance n replacement cost

Use outside cheap system is ok. Then use another inside the house for finer filtration.

Thank you for the feedback...

I do have drinking water filter system at home... So I guess I'll go with sand based water filter replacement for the outdoor unit..

Appreciate with all the feedback guys!

I'm using 3M AP902. Replace cartridge every 1.5years or when pressure start to drop. 600 for the cartridge though. I like it as it is compact and not so huge like sand filter. Also no need to keep doing backwash every week.

ground floor, no issue!!
wanted to add in electric pump, decide not too...

Nesh

Just get any good quality outdoor stainless steel body sand filter ok already.

Inside kitchen use another indoor filter.

Nesh is good. Not too bulky & won’t reduce water pressure

Nesh. They r&d their own system, more expensive but more longlasting than those China oem like filken and intact water

the auto flush is an optional add on. you can choose to do without it and go manual.
the filter itself is fine.

Im using filken DX3 for condo. already used for 7months+, clean water and doesnt impact much on the pressure. cost include installation RM1399.

Don't even know there's autoflush function... Is it controlled by some battery etc?

Yes. its a seperate battery operated device that u can programme to flush the filter daily.

Thanks, appreciate if you can share some detail about auto flush if picture also can...


So guys, I think I'm going with either Aquaco/Aquaman water filter... any comment on the two brands? if not most likely will order by tomorrow...

Thanks once again for all the suggestions!

for sand/media type of filter, the exterior casing roughly the same, key difference is the type of layers they use inside
cheap ones tend to use a lot of cheap sand, expensive one more zeolite
I dunno the golden ratio for each media, I personally use the top selling brand on lazada, 2yrs already all good

Hi, how about Coway outdoor water filter ? Do you recommend ?

I ended up with intact because I don't think nesh is not worth it even its longer lasting (almost triple the price) . If intact can last 5 years also good enough then there is always new tech

Not sure about coway but cuckoo one requires them to come and service. Coway or cuckoo always look at profit from servicing so I rather not

This post has been edited by EdEd: Aug 14 2023, 04:31 PM

Multiple people recommend intact brand. But intact filter need to change and not cheap too.
Ts end up buying which type?
Sand filter or membrane?

Hey, I end up with this water filter.

https://shopee.com.my/AQUAMAN-Outdoor-Water...6666.2104771400

I'm happy enough as long as the water is clean. I do have an indoor water filter for drinking water. Can see the indoor filter is clean all the time.

FYI - I use SS 1042 model

This post has been edited by thankyou: Sep 13 2023, 11:13 PM

What is the maintenance?

Maybe backwash once every 2 weeks? The installer recommend weekly but sometimes I'm lazy to do that.

Installer also recommend to replace the filter after 5 years.

can try puregen pgm1054 sand media filter, water very clean. When service coway, barely any yellow/dirt

as the filter density up to 0.01 micron, does the mineral in the water will be get blocked by membrane filter?

IMO,

What does a 0.01 micron water filter remove?

Nanofiltration would include the removal of particles that range from about 0.001 to 0.01 microns.
This is also a pressure-membrane-driven process that should remove some dissolved solids, viruses, aqueous salts, pyrogens, and endotoxins.

There is a site here, that shows a chart on what gets removed.
https://www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blo...water-filter-be


only way to remove minerals are distillation ( convert the water into gaseous format and condensation back to liquid ) OR Reverse Osmosis.

Mine is membrane and has 10 micron filteration (microfilteration, not nano ) , and not 0.01 micron....so, not exactly sure your usage purpose.

It will remove undissolved minerals for sure but not all minerals will be completed removed. Only RO/distillation will completely remove them.

haha just got this installed as well. ss1042. but the filter already came with the media inside, so cannot see how's the quality of the media.

btw just wandering if need to put a cover on top of the valve? since mine is put directly under the sky

Honestly use intact. Good service and decent pricing.

If properly use and flush regularly, can use for 5-7 years. Worth the price already. If next time, wanna change to better tech also can. So far this is worth it. Using it and water is clean.

Membrane filter, ask plumber to install reverse flush piping.

This post has been edited by alexei: Dec 5 2023, 12:55 PM

waterco not bad

How long have you been using this?

im using both sand and membrane ... so far so good

My condo already has back-flush outdoor filter (Bacfree), so I only install a Bacfree kitchen membrane drinking water filter.

You can check out Bacfree ER series outdoor filter (quartz & active carbon). Seems they don't have membrane filter outdoor filter.

https://bacfree.com.my/products-household/er-series/

Me too using puregen -+ big blue for outdoor.. Backwash 2 weeks once.. Surprisingly backwash water is very clean and big blue cattridge still look new.

Hello, can share how's your experience using this Aquaman filter? Still working well?
Thinking to buy as well but needed some user feedback

what's the difference between stainless steel and fiber glass outdoor filter? Hope some one can share? or it's just the external case

Stainless steel less maintenance and don't need to care about rust.. If fiber no need care.. I guess?