In-line water filter for R-31

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Bpwicks

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C-302 C
Hull Identification Number
1228065
Vessel Name
B-Pod
Any recommendations out there for a good online water filter for my R-31S?

There are quite a few options on Amazon, so I need advice from someone who has installed a filter on their boat.

Thanks, in advance!
 
Bought a standard whole house filter housing. 10", clear bowl. GE, or generic, same diff. Clear bowl and a vent air button are the key, the rest is just a place to put the cartridge. Easy to change to different non proprietary filters of different standard types. Last couple of years I used a GE fxwtc cartridge good for chlorine and odor and sediment. Thinking of upgrading to a fxulc cartridge this year, catches more stuff. And they get more exotic as you wish.

A bit tough to find a spot where you can get to it easy and still have enough space to change cartridges, but right after the pump, under the sink, have to remove a cabinet bottom panel to change filter, but works great.
 
We have an R29 Sedan and use the following to ensure our drinking water is safe:

  • At the beginning of the season, we sanitize the fresh water tank with chlorine.
  • All of our water fill hoses are for drinking water and dedicated only to that task.
  • We use a Camco water filter (latest model) between the water supply and our fill hoses.
  • The water pump has a screen and we keep this clear with monthly inspections.
  • We installed an Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0UV-LED Water Treatment System which has a pre-filter under the sink. Easy to install and compact.

Mike
 
Bosn Mate said:
We have an R29 Sedan and use the following to ensure our drinking water is safe:

  • At the beginning of the season, we sanitize the fresh water tank with chlorine.
  • All of our water fill hoses are for drinking water and dedicated only to that task.
  • We use a Camco water filter (latest model) between the water supply and our fill hoses.
  • The water pump has a screen and we keep this clear with monthly inspections.
  • We installed an Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0UV-LED Water Treatment System which has a pre-filter under the sink. Easy to install and compact.

Mike
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I'm interested in doing the same. Question: did you tie the Acuva into the existing sink faucet or add the second faucet to the sink?

Thanks,
Rob
 
Bosn Mate said:
We have an R29 Sedan and use the following to ensure our drinking water is safe:

  • At the beginning of the season, we sanitize the fresh water tank with chlorine.
  • All of our water fill hoses are for drinking water and dedicated only to that task.
  • We use a Camco water filter (latest model) between the water supply and our fill hoses.
  • The water pump has a screen and we keep this clear with monthly inspections.
  • We installed an Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0UV-LED Water Treatment System which has a pre-filter under the sink. Easy to install and compact.

Mike
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Rob:

I added the Smart Faucet which was very easy to do. My logic was that I wanted to treat the drinking water, not the water for washing dishes. I am not even sure you could do the existing sink faucet without affecting water volume.

FYI - I just became aware that Acuva is no longer in business and their technologies have been acquired by Swedish company Watersprint AB.

Mike
 
I don’t have access to my checklist but as I recall, I got the chlorine process off Tugnuts.
 
Bosn Mate said:
Rob:

I added the Smart Faucet which was very easy to do. My logic was that I wanted to treat the drinking water, not the water for washing dishes. I am not even sure you could do the existing sink faucet without affecting water volume.

FYI - I just became aware that Acuva is no longer in business and their technologies have been acquired by Swedish company Watersprint AB.

Mike
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Thanks for the fast reply Mike. Much appreciated. So, I assume you drilled a hole through the counter top for the new faucet. Did you just use a standard drill bit for that or something special.

Thanks,
Rob
 
Rob:

As you probably know, the countertop is fiberglass so it was not hard to drill. After using some painter’s tape to reduce chipping, I started with a small standard drill bit and worked up in size until the hole was large enough. Very simple.

You will need to find a power source for the unit. It was easy for us as we had removed the propane stove and used the propane solenoid wiring.

Mike
 
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