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Refrigerator Water Filter Question
Hi! I've been puzzling over a water filter problem, and although I
*did* find rick's "frozen supply line" post from Februrary (http://groups.google.com/group/alt.h...41413608223016), that doesn't appear to be our problem since I can remove the filter and water flow is restored. If it makes a difference, I'm in Melbourne, Florida. Last fall, our ancient iron supply line cracked somewhere in the yard. Instead of patching it, I replaced it with a PVC supply line from the meter to the local shutoff under the house. The refrigerator filter almost immediately clogged; I was not suprised; some dirt must have gotten into the pipe during installation. Between Christmas and New Year's I replaced about 70% of the cold water pipes in the house; the old system was a hodgepodge of iron, copper and PVC that spread around the crawlspace like a giant spider web. I installed new PVC pipes for the kitchen, laundry, hot water supply and one bathroom (another bathroom has yet to be upgraded). As part of that process, I installed a heavy-duty whole-house water filter and used the activated carbon element that came with the housing. I replaced the refrigerator filter when I finished. In late February the refrigerator filter was clogged again. I had read somewhere that activated carbon fiters shed particles and I thought that that might be the culprit. I replaced the whole house filter element (pleated cellulose this time) and the refrigerator filter at the same time. In the past few weeks the refrigerator filter as clogged again. I cut it apart this time, and upon disection I found the filter element to be comprised of a black felt-like material. I doubt it's carbon since I replaced the elements at the same time. I've got new PVC pipes from the street to the under-sink shut off. The water reaching the refrigerator has to pass through a whole-house filter with a new element. My last theory would be algae, but we're on city (chlorinated and treated) water. I'm also not quite sure how to treat the house for algae, anyway. Thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks! Jeff |
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