Whether you are looking to filter at point-of-entry or point-of-use, there are a number of factors to consider when selecting a filter to clean your water. Cost and convenience are two considerations and filters made available by Vu-Flow can help meet both of those requirements.
Among the styles of water filters available on the market is a design that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from the water. The physics are simple in that as water spins around the filter, centrifugal force is causing objects to move outward. With filters, it’s primarily the pressure pushing water through your system that creates this spinning action and ultimately leads to particles and sediment being removed out of the water. A Vu-Flow filter is designed to work this way and the simplicity of one makes it not only cost effective, but also very convenient to install and use.
The Vu-Flow filter, which offers flow capacity for your entire system, is very simple to use and basic to install right along your water system line. The unit starts with a PVC body in which an element sits that filters your water. The element comes in reusable polyester and stainless-steel options and the mesh of the element comes in many sizes which can be selected based on the type of sediment you are filtering. Vu-Flow also has some new filter media as well with our new melt blown, pleated and activated carbon screens.
The entire unit is surrounded by a clear cover that allows you to see the sediment that’s filtered as well as let you know when it’s time to clean the unit. Even though it can be pulled apart for a deeper clean, the centrifugal force being applied helps to make the filter primarily self-cleaning as it’s working. The end of the filter also has a ball valve that makes flushing it out as simple as turning a knob. A really nice aspect of owning one of these filters is you don’t need to purchase any special tools!
A Vu-Flow filter functions in a very simple manner. The water from your system flows into one side of the body and literally spins down as the element inside separates the sediment before the clean water then passes out a different side of the body. This entire action is what removes sediment and debris from your water to provide you with something clean. Vu-Flow offers ¾" FPT, as well as 1”, 1-½" and 2” slip by slip connections for the filter bodies.
Everything you need to install the filter to your system comes in the box! You don’t need any tools. Adaptors or fittings you may need to make the filter work with your system are available as well through the Vu-Flow product line. Installing one of these filters is literally as easy as finding the safest, most convenient place to slip it in along your system line!
Another key aspect of a Vu-Flow filter is the easily removable parts. The cover unscrews from the body by hand with just a couple of turns, and the element inside simply pops out, which allows for easy cleaning of all the parts and ultimately a filter that can last years! If you ever do need to replace any piece of the filter, Vu-Flow allows for the purchase of individual parts.
Vu-Flow filters extend the life of the cartridges so the filters can last much longer before any parts need to be replaced. The quality material comprising the filter certainly contributes to this, but centrifugal force which ultimately helps in cleaning the filter screen as it’s working also plays a major role.
If you’re looking for a filter that is not only simplistic and cost effective, but also convenient, consider one that utilizes centrifugal force. Give Vu-Flow a call at 1-800-833-5171 where a live customer service representative can talk you through your options.
Source Note: Information in this article regarding how often well sediment filter cartridges need to be replaced came from Admiral Plumbing Services
