storytyme Well-Known Member Joined Jun 28, 2012 Messages 390 Reaction score 62 May 21, 2013 #1 On the pack of charcoal filters I bought it says good for 3 months. How many gallons would I assume is "3 months"? Should I be using filtered water to clean equipment?
On the pack of charcoal filters I bought it says good for 3 months. How many gallons would I assume is "3 months"? Should I be using filtered water to clean equipment?
GASoline71 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 28, 2011 Messages 608 Reaction score 73 Location Oak Harbor (Whidbey Island) May 21, 2013 #2 I don't use filters on anything and all my beers turn out fine. What are you filtering? Gary
OP OP storytyme Well-Known Member Joined Jun 28, 2012 Messages 390 Reaction score 62 May 21, 2013 #3 Running my tap water through it. It has for sure helped in the taste.
Bensiff Well-Known Member Joined Mar 13, 2008 Messages 4,835 Reaction score 411 May 21, 2013 #4 Strange, filters usually give a rating as to how many gallons they can handle. I'm not an expert but it will get down to what type of activated carbon it is, how much there is of it, and how much crud is in the water that is being removed.
Strange, filters usually give a rating as to how many gallons they can handle. I'm not an expert but it will get down to what type of activated carbon it is, how much there is of it, and how much crud is in the water that is being removed.