[erwinsan]

Quote: Originally Posted by dick benbow are you concerned with contaminents? chlorine? What method will you use to determine when the material has absorbed to full capacity and needs to be replaced. How much water do you need to treat. Always like to know the purpose for the action before making a comment...maybe some of the others would feel a little more comfortable with some details-thanks!

I'm just looking to improve the quality of the water I'm introducing into the pond and remove possible contaminants in my public water, for example, I know in my county the use chloramines as a water "purifier". I do add water conditioners when I do water changes, 2X weekly (300 gals each time); but I often question if that's enough.

I recently saw an inline filter I can hook up to my garden hose and it will allow for 4 gpm and the carbon cartridge will last for 5000 gals. This is what sparked the idea. I do run my water through a water softner now. BTW the replacement cartridges were fairly inexpensive, $10 each.

I'd appreciate any info you can give me on the subject. thanks in advace...