Hot Water Filtration ...What are my options???

Question

I have a forced hot water boiler via tankless coil hot water heater. Water has heavy iron and other typical minerals. Screen on hot water side of washing machine CONSTANTLY plugs up. Already double cartidges on domestic cold before boiler, I know I should get a softener system, but are there any other COST EFFECTIVE options? Does a cheap in-line screen (near washing machine)or filter system exist that can reliably withstand 170Deg. heat? Standard cartridge filter systems will fail on hot water systems. I just want to stop doing weekly maintence on the Washing machine. I've almost worn out the plastic inlet on it, which means a $100 soleniod replacement when you strip that out! Any Suggestions welcome!!

Answer 1

The iron is dissolved in the water and must be removed via oxidation. A water softener is capable of removing small amounts of iron and will need more frequent regeneration. Potassium permanganate or chlorine are also used in treatment systems and are better suited for iron removal.
Particulate filters such as those you are using will remove solids from the water but not dissolved elements. I have a pair of particulate filters at the input to my water softener to help keep it clean inside.

Answer 2

You have to get a softener..There are Hot water filters available for industrial suppliers.. They will cost damn near the price of a water softener. Even the filter you are looking for will have to be serviced constantly..Check GRANGER'S or McMASTERS. I think they both have websites. Take the names from their catalog and type them in. For instance, BELL & GOSSETT, they are a fluid handling outfit. Pumps, valves, and they may have a filter that will suit your requirements.Thats only one of a dozen company's that manufacture fluid handling equipment. If you type in any one of the names you find you'll be able to see whats out there..By the way, I liked your question..It had recognizable content that even a dolt can understand. Good info..Hope you find what you are looking for and I hope that I gave you some reasonable leads...

Answer 3

"Whole House" water filtration systems are reasonable in cost and easy to install. They are available at any home improvement store. However, the filter unit must be installed in the individual water line supplying water to your apartment. This means you will have to cut out a small portion of the water line in order to insert the filter/canister. Water supply must be OFF. The landlord should be willing to do this if you buy the filter or you can do it yourself with "shark bite" connectors. All it takes is two connections. It is pretty simple.