Here's why you should always use a filter

We use a 2 stage filter then soften followed by a carbon filter then follow up with use of a Berkey for all the drinking and cooking water. If it's a short overnighter we use an inline throw away for simplicity. Not only is it better for us it will give you extra years of use for your water heater

The water where we are in FL is terrible, some days it's rusty and other times its a green mess. This time the particulate (first in line) is a 1 micron to see if it makes a difference
 
Now im questioning the filtration that im using: 5 micron. Should i go to 1 micron? I understand a filter like that would reduce pressure and clog quicker. BUT it would stop more particulates from going thru my softener and into my rig. I use the 10" x 2" filters. Maybe go 1 micron and a larger filter?
 
Maybe go 1 micron and a larger filter?
The Rainfresh system we use is a 0.3 micron system and hasn't plugged up on us...but....can't say we've hooked up to any really bad water recently.
The reason we bought that particular filter system is because we boondock around lakes...and we can run lake water through it and drink it. Not that we do that all the time, but it's nice to have the capability.
 
Another reason a filter is a must, but coupled with taking special precautions is when connecting to a hydrant type freezeproof water source (the type with a lever on top of a standpipe you pull up to turn on). These have an opening at the bottom of the standpipe that OPENs when the lever is down to shut off flow. This allows the water in the standpipe to drain out into the ground so it doesn’t freeze. But there are two types of such hydrants. One is considered sanitary, and is intended for use for drinking water (potable) systems. The other is a much simpler cheaper design intended for irrigation or livestock watering, which DOES NOT prevent ground water or dirt from entering that drain opening. The sanitary type DOES have a mechanism to prevent this. Trouble comes when the wrong type is installed, or a sanitary type malfunctions. What to do: always flush water through such hydrants before you connect your hose. Preferably have a wye fitting near the RV end of your hose/regulator/filter setup that can be opened to allow the first water to flush through when first turning on water to your RV. Also, if you shut of water while away, for instance, don’t just turn on the water again until you repeat the flushing operations.
 
I have a habit of turning the spigot on (regardless of type or camp) for about 20-30 seconds prior to hooking up my water hose. I figure that should be long enough to flush out at least the riser pipe.
 
Now im questioning the filtration that im using: 5 micron. Should i go to 1 micron? I understand a filter like that would reduce pressure and clog quicker. BUT it would stop more particulates from going thru my softener and into my rig. I use the 10" x 2" filters. Maybe go 1 micron and a larger filter?
I usually get eiter 3 or 5 micron but decided to try out the one. So can't really reccomend it yet. We have the typical 2" filters. Our 1 mic has been on about 2 weeks and so far no drop in pressure. It will be checked in about 3 weeks, the water quality here in Bradenton, FL is pretty bad IMO . Sometimes it is rusty and other times it is green 🤮 I check and change aywhere from 1 to 2 mos. I try to rinse and scrub the carbon much like I do with the carbon Berkey filters. It helps with the performance. The carbon filter we have we got at a rally and is supposed to be good for 6 mos
 

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