Water Filter for Overland Rig

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 at 10:31

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Gaz W

Hi Guys,

I would like your help to pick out a suitable WATER FILTER that we can install in our Troopy for an Overland drive from Sydney to London via Africa? We have set up a website Aussie Overlanders which we will write about our trip but i have come to rely on all you more experienced overlanders for advice and knowledge.

Any help or advice is always appreciated.
Thanks
Gaz.

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Reply By: ExplorOz Facebook App - Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 at 10:49

Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 at 10:49

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Thankk Guys! :)

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Reply By: Mick O - Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 17:26

Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 17:26

Gareth,

do you need to fit one permanently or could you carry one to set up when pumping. I use a twin filter system with twin canisters, similar to those installed on many caravans only my canisters are about 2/3 the size. The first canister is simply a pre-filter with the second, a .05 micron filter which removes all the nasties including gardia and the likes. Rather than trying and find a place to mount it, I have it stored in a bag and put it together when filtering water and topping up the tanks. This process works well and allows me to pack it away thus avoiding any damage.

The other consideration is that the filters shouldn't remain in the canisters between uses for any great length of time. If you are filtering water everyday, well and good but if only doing it sporadically to top up tanks, the filters should be removed and wither dried or placed in a plastic bag and put in the freezer (if you're running one). This will save the filters growing lots of little nasties and soon clogging up.

I got mine at one of the caravan and camping places. If you are going to mount the unit to your vehicle either inside or out then I would suggest finding filter cannisters that utilise brass threads as the plastic threads are not robust, easily damaged and prone to leaking.

This video shows mine in operation at Durba Spring. I utilise the onboard shower pump to filter water from the nearby rockhole.

Cheers Mick

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Follow Up By: Gaz W - Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 19:21

Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 19:21

Cheers Mick,
I would like to fit one permanently for ease of use and set up. Although i do like your idea of just having the smaller filters tucked away and only bringing them out when you need them.
We will be traveling through Africa so it will be in use daily as we intend to have a tank for non potable water which will then be filtered into drinking bottles etc.
Again awesome idea. Thanks. And ill look at the possibilities of taking it on board.
Gareth

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Reply By: downtools - Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 20:49

Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 20:49

Hi Gareth,
We have 2 filters in our Troopy. One inline in a hose that we use to fill our tanks either from a mains pressure source or use our onboard pump to push water through the filter then into a tank.
The other filter is also inline between the tank and water tap inside the troopy.
the "Water Shop" has all types of filters, "John Guest" fittings etc for an easy and quick install.
Being a plumber you will have no problem sorting it out.

cheers
Neville

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