Water filter.

[Frank & Eve]

Does anyone know how often the inline water filter is suppose to be replaced? We removed ours for winterization still looks new. Tks

[iceblaze580]

I would do it once a year or when it starts looking dirty

[DDC]

I remove it in the fall for winter and put a new one in the spring, for what they cost it's just not worth the risk.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by DDC

I remove it in the fall for winter and put a new one in the spring, for what they cost it's just not worth the risk.

This!

Ya got the old used one out why would you want to but it back?

[Frank & Eve]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

This!

Ya got the old used one out why would you want to but it back?

Because I'm thrifty and if the other one still looks new why not use it again?

[WFD]

We use an external water filter, and when we will be parked at home for a couple weeks or more between trips and no water will be used or flow through it, the instructions say to store it in the fridge. I assume that is to prevent bacterial growth in the filter while it sits in the heat with no fresh water flow. What do you do with your inline ones? Some are a real pain to access, not so bad to do once or twice a year, but between trips?

Rick

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by blevinseve

Because I'm thrifty and if the other one still looks new why not use it again?

Because of the material the filter has trapped.
Under the right conditions mold may start to form in the folds.
Being "thrifty" is fine playing with potential health issues for a couple of bucks is not.

It is your water supply treat it like YOU would drink it.

Good luck.

[Oakman]

I believe the original filter that comes with the trailer is good for 10,000 gallons. However, I replace mine annually or anytime it becomes discolored.

I'm no expert but it seems to me that with the moisture in the filter it would become a growing medium for mold or other nasty things as it dried out. I wouldn't reuse one.

[Frank & Eve]

Alrigjty then didn't think it through about the bacteria and mold you all have convinced me! It will be replaced See how good this forum
is !!

[GlacierGus]

Originally Posted by ddc

i remove it in the fall for winter and put a new one in the spring, for what they cost it's just not worth the risk.

x3.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by blevinseve

Because I'm thrifty and if the other one still looks new why not use it again?

I hope my Doctor isn't (Thrifity) and reuse the (Needle),they still look (New) also! Replace the filter! Youroo!!

[ourflat]

Replace once a year! The OEM filter isn't cheap....

Frank

[Frank & Eve]

Originally Posted by youroo

I hope my Doctor isn't (Thrifity) and reuse the (Needle),they still look (New) also! Replace the filter! Youroo!!

Come on now I hardly think there is any comparison here. The only harm would be to myself. But it will be replaced

[thatguy]

Not to hijack, but hardly worth a thread of its own, is there a way I don't know about to remove that cannister without water going everywhere?

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by thatguy

Not to hijack, but hardly worth a thread of its own, is there a way I don't know about to remove that cannister without water going everywhere?

you would need to put a pan under it, no matter how careful you are it will spill depending on the units location of the filter.

[Oakman]

Don't lose the rubber "O" ring in the top of the filter housing when you empty it.

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[ATVer]

Originally Posted by thatguy

Not to hijack, but hardly worth a thread of its own, is there a way I don't know about to remove that cannister without water going everywhere?

If you depressurize the system and open the main headers drains first you will minimize any spillage. There is also a compartment drain plug right under the filter (at least on my 3120) that you can open to help control any spillage. Little drain pan as posted will also work well.