How to prevent sediment filter going yellow/brown?

[ps2cho]

So is there a trick to prevent the sediment filter getting a yellowish tint to it? I'm guessing its algae or bacteria?

I never seem to see a drop in pressure and feel like I am wasting money prematurely changing the filter every 6-8mo, when I only produce maybe 300-400gal during that timeframe.

Is there a way to stop it at all?

 

[bif24701]

So is there a trick to prevent the sediment filter getting a yellowish tint to it? I'm guessing its algae or bacteria?

I never seem to see a drop in pressure and feel like I am wasting money prematurely changing the filter every 6-8mo, when I only produce maybe 300-400gal during that timeframe.

Is there a way to stop it at all?

It's just the stuff it filters out. Don't worry about what it looks like, only worry about it getting clogged and impeding the filtration.

 

[tyler1503]

+1. It sounds like the sediment filter is just filtering sediment :P
I don't know a great deal about RO/DI, but that's what it sounds like to me.

 

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Discoloration is normal. if you don't like it, wrap tape around the canister. :)

 

[Flippers4pups]

It's doing its job. They get that color from the junk in your tap water. It's a good thing. I replace them when they look too brown or my pressure drops too much.

 

[LostInTheDark]

Is it getting any light on it?. Like anything else a constant supply of nutrients and light will give you algae growth. Mine also tinges and discolors but that is showing its doing its job.

 

[ps2cho]

No sunlight, just whenever the light in the laundry room is left on?

Maybe I won't worry about it!