autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreCars WallpaperLink To UsvBGarageGallery

Go Back   Auto Geek Car Care, Car Wax and Auto Detailing Forum > Auto Detailing Forums > Auto Detailing Tools and Accessories

Register FAQ Upload Photos Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Featured Photos
by admin
· · ·
Autogeek's 3rd Annual Detail Fest
531 photos
0 comments
by Meghan
· · ·
Autogeek's 2nd Annual Detail Fest
40 photos
13 comments
by admin
· · ·
Autogeek's 3rd Annual Detail Fest
531 photos
0 comments
by admin
· · ·
Autogeek's 3rd Annual Detail Fest
531 photos
0 comments

» Autogeek Car Care Products
Lake Country Buffing Pads
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-15-2008, 08:10 AM
civicwil's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 9
Water filter care

Hello All,

I purchased the twin canister water filtering system from AG along with a bunch of other stuff. but i have a question on when I should (for lack of a better term) recharge the hard water filter with the salt tablets.
Any help with this would be great.

Thanks,
Wil.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-15-2008, 09:36 AM
TOGWT's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 610
Re: Water filter care

Quote:
Originally Posted by civicwil View Post
Hello All,

I purchased the twin canister water filtering system from AG along with a bunch of other stuff. but i have a question on when I should (for lack of a better term) recharge the hard water filter with the salt tablets.
Any help with this would be great.
Thanks,
Wil.
Which filter unit?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-15-2008, 12:10 PM
Jimmie's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Ca. (Hwy to Sequoia)
Posts: 3,225
Re: Water filter care

Yeah, I know what you mean. Can't give you a solid answer. I just do mine every couple of months. I've heard it mentioned when the H2O starts showing signs of being more hard again, like fewer suds in the wash bucket, water spots harder to come up when drying. To be honest I haven't experienced those things so I do every couple of months.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-15-2008, 01:14 PM
Sevenrd's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Gabriel, CA
Posts: 563
Re: Water filter care

I don't have a set time when I recharge. When I notice a drop off in the amount of foaming from the foam gun I'll recharge. And it's noticable here as the water is very hard. It really depends how frequently I wash, but I'd guess every 6 - 8 weeks I'll recharge the cannister.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-15-2008, 04:48 PM
killrwheels@autogeek's Avatar
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Florida
Posts: 9,458
Re: Water filter care

Clear Inline Hose Filter Canister and Accessories

dont know the answer, just link to product that may help others.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-15-2008, 08:40 PM
blk45's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 479
Re: Water filter care

Just get a cheap tester. They are only like $15 or so. Test periodically and recharge when necessary. Everyone's schedule would be different due to water hardness, etc.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-16-2008, 05:49 PM
ss-truck's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Mobile,Al.
Posts: 111
Re: Water filter care

while on the subject on water filters I plan to buy one just for use during washing my cars . On my show car as i work my way through the restoration and doing water sanding during different phases of the prep and paint work should I use the filtered water ?
__________________
Mike Williamson
1971 Buick GSX Stage 1
1967 Buick GS 400
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-17-2008, 07:36 AM
civicwil's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 9
Re: Water filter care

TOGWT,This is what I have, Deluxe Filter System

Thanks for the help guys. It has really made a difference in my ablility to wash a car even in direct sunlight. I still pull it straight into the garage after rinse but I worry less now if I don't do it right away. I would recommend this to anyone that has a hard water issue.

Wil.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Review: AG Deluxe Filter Kit (Hard water killa) 07SteedaQ335 Auto Detailing Forum 14 06-04-2007 08:43 PM
Water filter questions supercharged Auto Detailing Forum 15 05-29-2007 04:26 PM
Water filter - which one? supercharged Auto Detailing Forum 11 05-25-2007 09:46 PM
autogeek water softener and particle filter kit dashotgun Auto Detailing Tools and Accessories 10 02-01-2007 10:45 AM
Deluxe Water Filter and Softener Kit William's_Detail Off-Topic 9 10-15-2006 05:46 PM

» August 2008
S M T W T F S
2728293031 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.0 RC2

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:40 AM.


vBulletin style developed by Transverse Styles

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©PBMA - Autogeekonline.net® All Rights Reserved.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21