Water Setup

[mattbrykelly]

Question: can a hand pump water faucet pull up water through an inline filter?

Essentially, I am looking to install a high grade water system that filters several contaminants (fluoride, lead, chlorine, etc). I have found items with potential.
But
I'm skeptical (and the sales reps at stores have not seen such a setup to truly aid in my decision) that a pump/no electric faucet will be strong/capable enough to pull the water from a tank under the sink, through the hose, through the water filter (which states no more that 60psi or it will fail, and a hand pump will not create that much pressure which is hopeful information), through the remainder of the hose, up and out the faucet. 

Does anyone have information on high quality water filtration systems that require no (or minimal, ok) electricity?

Additionally, some information on fluoride filters or setups (e.g. using a separate filter to "strain" the water into clean water jug)?

Thank you.

 

[Canine]

I use a Crystal Drop water filter with the cerametix filters. When I replace the filters, I will upgrade to the aquametix filters. Best gravity filters on the market IMO. The Crystal Drop brand is just as good as Berkey, but it costs less. The tap that comes with the filter has been replaced with a beverage tap; this is a must.

If you get your water from a creek, filter it through a t shirt or some such thing; it will make the filters last longer.

 

[seak]

Question: can a hand pump water faucet pull up water through an inline filter?

I think you are right to be skeptical of rv hand pumps. You are more likely to succeed with a marine foot pump installed before the filters. It's easier to push water than to suck it up a hose. I like the Whale Gusher. Qualty build and repair kits are available. I used one daily for years.

https://www.amazon.com/Gusher-Galley-RightHand-Lever-GP0550/dp/B000FHQL6K

 

[highdesertranger]

why not use gravity. many filters are set up this way. no external force needed. highdesertranger

 

[Canine]

One thing about those gravity filters is they seldom run out of gravity; highly reliable in my experience.  

 

[Annie W]

Does anyone have information on high quality water filtration systems that require no (or minimal, ok) electricity?

Thank you.



We get most of our water from a 400 ft. deep well, store it into 5 gallon bottles, & "hand-pump" it using
https://www.amazon.com/TeraPump-TRPMW200-Universal-Drinking-Excluding/dp/B00APU2XAK under $20, lasts about forever. No electricity needed. 
Only rarely do we buy completely Filtered water from Water-to-go http://purifiedwatertogo.webs.com/Price List Flyer - January 2018.pdf

 

[rm.w/aview]

Could you filter the water as it enters your tank? The pump would then have less restriction as it pulls water to the sink. A cordless drill with a transfer pump attachment could pull water from the source/container & through your filter(s) to the tank. I haven't looked in WalMart or Lowes, but know that Home Depot has water filter systems. Makes for easy replacement, theoretically. There's also https://www.waterfilterstore.com Some folks have a 5 gallon bucket with a filter system permanently mounted inside with the inlet/outlet making use of quick disconnects accessible from outside the bucket for ease of use/storage. Water storage can be utilized in a way convenient for you, then filter as you fill your sink tank.

 

[Weight]

Could you help me get my gravity back?

 

[John61CT]

Best to "make" your clean water before storing it in your tanks.

There are hand-powered systems that make clean drinking water from seawater.

Takes a lot of pressure to push through the specialized DOW Reverse Osmosis filters, so without electrics is pretty slow going.

The 12V powered watermakers get up to 20-30 gallons per hour, but use a fair bit of power, and decent ones cost thousands.

 

[DLTooley]

Lots of gravity filter options.

My solution is to buy filtered water, .25-.40 per gallon bulk in most stores. I have separate jug of unfiltered for other uses and emergency.

 

[seak]

why not use gravity.  many filters are set up this way.  no external force needed.  highdesertranger

Sounds like a fine idea, but the op asked about inline filters. They have their virtues. If he wants inline filters, perhaps a foot pump will work for him.

 

[Ken in Anaheim]

I always liked Sawyer filters : https://sawyer.com/water-filtration/

 

[John61CT]

Do all these suggestions filter lead and other heavy metals, pesticides etc?

 

[highdesertranger]

you can get them that way just depends on how much you want to spend. highdesertranger