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4. Does the System require electricity?
In most installations, the System runs on
existing household water pressure provided
that a minimum pressure of 30 psi (2.07 bars) is
met. Unless electricity is required for pump
operation, the System will continue to filter
water during a power failure and Controller
settings will be saved by battery backup power.
The Controller must be plugged into a standard
120V/230V outlet to provide power to operate
the solenoid valves that initiate flushing of the
System. If electrical power is not available, the
System will not conduct automatic cleaning
and the rate of fouling will increase.
5. Will the System act as a water
softener?
The system will not soften water or remove
dissolved solids. Given the pore size of the
membrane, dissolved particles smaller than
0.02 microns nominal will pass through the
membrane and remain in your water. This
includes calcium and magnesium which
contribute to your hard water, and other
dissolved solids like natural minerals and
fluoride.
6. How long does the automatic
cleaning cycle take?
Depending on the program selected, each
cleaning cycle may use from 2.5 to 16.5
minutes. Refer to the Controller Settings
section under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for details.
7. How much water is used in the daily
cleaning cycle?
Depending on the program selected, each
cleaning cycle may use from 7.5 to 19.5 US
Gallons (28.4 to 73.7 Liters) of water. Refer to
the Controller Specifications section under J.
SPECIFICATIONS.
8. If the Homespring Water Purifier
System unit removes chlorine out of
the water, is there an issue with
bacteria in the pipes inside the house?
If you already had municipally chlorinated
water in your household pipes and there have
been no water quality issues, there should be
no pathogenic bacteria in your household
pipes. Upon installation, the System should
block and prevent any new growth of
pathogenic bacteria in the household lines.
Over time non-pathogenic HPC bacteria may
become present in your household pipes.
However, scientific studies have shown that
there are no health concerns with these non-
pathogenic bacteria. Sanitization of the
household municipal fed water lines will provide
further reassurance for the elderly, small
children or those who are otherwise immune
depressed. If there has been a water quality
issue such as a recent boil water alert or water
main break from the municipal water source,
the household pipes should be sanitized upon
installation of the System.
9. How long does the activated carbon
filter last?
The Activated Carbon filters have been certified
to filter over 130,000 US gallons (491,400 liters).
The average homeowner will find it necessary
to change the activated carbon filter
approximately every 12 months. The quality of
water, the amount of chlorine and other
contaminants
in the water, and the amount of
water used determines the actual life of the
Activated Carbon filter.
10. What does the Carbon Prefilter
do?
The Carbon Prefilter is Certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for
chlorine, taste and odor reduction. The Carbon
Prefilter is packed with Activated Carbon which
can significantly reduce residual chlorine,
chlorine related tastes and odours, and tastes
and odour of inorganic or organic particles
which can be unappealing to the homeowner.
The Prefilter also protects and extends the life
of the System by preventing large, sharp
particles from passing through the System
membrane.
11. What minimum water line
pressure is recommended for the
System?
The minimum water pressure requirement is 30
psi (2.07 bars). If the System is installed on a
pump/pressure tank scenario the requirement
may be less. Refer to the System Installation
section under E. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
to adjust backpulse tank pressure.
12. Does the System affect water
pressure?
There is a minimal effect on existing water
pressure. Under most circumstances, no
change in water pressure will be noticed.
13. How often the System needs to be
serviced?