Does any1 use this filter from Lowes?

[Domboski]

I found a similar filter to the one pictured below at Lowes. Of course my spontaneous purchase button was pushed and I bought two for the plumbing of my system. It seems too good to be true considering it fits perfectly with my plumbing and has a backwash system. I hate filter socks and pads so this filter immediately caught my attention.

Has anyone seen this or used it? Pros? Cons?

Thanks in advance for any info!

 

[yeahcheetah]

What's its flow rate?

 

[Domboski]

My guess is there is no real minimum. The one in the picture has a max PSI of 150.

Here is the online specs:
Easy to see and flush, washable mesh filter lasts forever
Mesh screen in a chemical resistant transparent bowl
Water swirls down and keeps the mesh screen clean
Coarse meshes are stainless, fine meshes polyester
Flush out sediment with a flick of the red drain valve
Can be taken apart, washed, the unit lasts indefinitely
Rated for 120F water temp and 150 psi max
3 psi drop at 50 GPM flow, wingspan 14", height 17"
Available screens: 24 mesh (711 microns), 30 (533), 40 (381), 60 (254)
100 (152), 140 (104), 250 (61), 500 (30) and 1,000 (15) Try a few different size meshes to match water
If too fine, it plugs up, if too coarse, not much filtering
Some install two units in a row with two mesh sizes

 

[Eznet2u]

Do you have a part number?
I would not use the SS mesh, as it will corrode over time. Looks like it would be great for supplemental filtering. I don't think I would use it on any main line. If it clogged, your in for a flood. If you ran a pump under your drains, in the sump, through this and back again, it might collect some junk.

 

[Domboski]

It is Lowes item number 25699.

That's a good idea. What kind of pump would you use though? I'm thinking of a mag as it takes a lot to clog them.

Thanks,

Dom

 

[Eznet2u]

You can use just about any size pump. I would use one that uses very little power. Let us know if it works...

 

[Domboski]

Well, it didn't work too well on my system. Mainly because the screen is too fine. It's water flow potential decreased within minutes even though the filter did not capture much sediment. I am going to give it one more try with a mesh that is not as fine and see what happens.

I'll keep you posted.