I have extremely foul well water here - it comes out of the ground brown with iron, and it smells like the sulfer springs at Yellowstone. There is a MacClean UN 2001 Upflow Neutralizer Filter, followed by the pressure tank, then a MacClean MCA 1001 Chem-Free Filter to remove the iron (reverse flow back flush) before it goes to the house. In looking at the info I found on line, it appears that this system is not installed properly. It looks like the pressure tank should be first, then the filters. I have had a continuing problem with the lines from the pressure tank plugging with iron deposits, which affects both the water pressure and the effectiveness of the reverse flow filter. I am looking at possibly having to take apart the system and need to rebuild the pumphouse while I'm at it.
I have trouble getting the guy that installed the system to come out and service it, too. Because of this, I want to learn how to change the media used in the filters and what I need to buy for it. Is there anyone on here that has any experience with a system like mine that could help me out? I found a place in TX where I can order the media once I know what I need...I'd like to find someone in SW WA ideally.
I see where if you buy a new filter, there is an instruction video and booklet with it - does anyone have one that I could buy from them, borrow and copy, or something?
My house water is currently running nearly as brown as what comes out of the ground, and full of little particles of rust. I'm tired of not being able to wash clothes at home, having rust on everything, and having the iron build up in things like the dishwasher to the point where it no longer fills - it's plugged and I have to pour hot water into the dishwasher to use it. Personally, I'd just wash dishes by hand, but it's my dd's chore and she wants to use the dishwasher.
Help?
