Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Filter Water from Well Prior to Removal system

Sears tech recommended I install a large filter on water line from well prior to entering Iron removal tank. Small orifice/screen which lets Potassium Permanganate into system during recharge cycle from bottle/w float clogs with rusty looking fine debris. Well guys says not to install filter because if it clogs it will cause pump to burn out due to pumping against pressure? Would the filter be helpful installed after pressure tank but before entering iron remover?
Order is well>pressure tank>iron remover>softener>water heater? Thanks.

ol' guzda

Hi guzda,
- the well guy is correct. The only exception I would make to that is that IF you can check it daily, it may be doable to fit a Rusco swirlaway filter, where you can see the amount of sediment trapped and drain it with the ballvalve. ( look at some threads on "wells" about this. ) Fitting one after the tank is a good idea too, but it does nothing to protect the tank bladder. Iron silt is probably the biggest killer of pressure tanks. :cool:

Do it Right - Do it once.

We have been installing a prefilter on wells for YEARS and have never had a pump go out due to "pumping against pressure". However, as with any filter, it does have to be changed; i tell my customers to change it at 30 days, then find a schedule that suits their water; i use filters that are good for a years use, so the cost is very affordable. I install the filter as an insurance policy for the conditioning equiptment, and as an indicator in case your well starts to pump sand. I use either a 20 micron or 30 micron filter, alot of times people make the mistake of buying a filter off the shelf and it turns out to be a 5 micron; not good!
I'm curious about your iron count, can you get back to me on that?

Thanks Guys,
I guess a difference of opinion. Sears guy told me to go to a local Water dealer and get a large size filter- even one that contains serveral elements- not the little clear plastic ones Sears sells. The local "well Man" who was a friend of the tennant said it'd burn up the pump? They screwed around with the Iron remover and complained that it wouldn't work. Tennant told me his friend would sell me a new iron removal system. The one from Sears was only a couple years old and we have a Service Agreement. The service man came out and said the valves were turned the wrong way and the water was bypassing the conditioning systems. So much for the "expert". Still isn't working right. I think hot water tank might be contaminated. I've tried to flush. I don't know if my fiancee ever had an iron count done? They to a little drop system like checking pool chlorine. Smells bad and turns orange with a drop of bleach. Could the iron remover tank be bad? They tried a timer. Also I don't know if it's using the Potassium Permanganate as it should. Just put in a new charge for $56? We haven't lived there for a little over a year. She was on active duty with the Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Couldn't fix the conditoner- tennants owed $3K in back rent. Oh Brother.
All help and suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks,


guzda

my suggestion would be to get an accurate iron count.....iron filters are a fav. with well guys.....great money up front, product to sell long term, and rarely have to "warranty" anything. Alot of times, a chlorinator will solve the problem.

THANKS, I'll try to get the Iron count. Also, I'm going to hold "Sears" feet to the fire under the service contract. Would it help to replace the hot water tank? Hot water seems to be worse.

ol' guzda