RODI Sediment filter - is this normal?

[stan450z]

Check out how my sediment filter looks like after 1 use! Produced 25 gallons. Does this looks normal? Looks extremely filthy. I live in a newer high rise in Manhattan. Brought 30 TDS to 0.

 

[ming]

looks like its doing its job

 

[Geraud]

Yes indeed, in a new building you will probably end up with a lot of residue from the fact that the pipes have seen little use.

Something to think about: you might want to get an ICP test on freshly made water. A user here had a problem with new pipes due to soldering residue.

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[Czynot]

New plumbing have a lot of tin and copper in the water due to new solder joints and copper pipes haven’t develop a oxidize layer yet.
Do icp test to confirm heavy metal levels.

 

[stan450z]

It’s not that new. 20 year old building. New in the sense that it’s not an old 100 yr old walk up building or pre war building

 

[Czynot]

One day of use should be very light brown. It should not be dark brown. NYC water are very clean.

 

[Geraud]

One day of use should be very light brown. It should not be dark brown. NYC water are very clean.

I did see that happen though, because there was work done in the street main pipes.

 

[Evillal5]

You also might want to buy a pre sediment filter. Because nyc pipe system is very old even though you live in a new building. It should help with slowing down the use of your sediment filter. Other wise get another sediment filter canister to add on your unit .

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[Nycreef]

NYC TDS is around 33 so your right there. I change my sediment filter often to preserve the rest of the filters as long as possible. I use the 0.5 string filter which lasts much longer and better IMHO. Ill even flush the outside of the filter if it get too brown so it doesn't seep though, this help alot to preserve the sediment filter.