Thanks - I assume that by a “humongous” filter you are talking about something 1 foot x 1-1/2 feet, or larger, and not one of those round 4.5” x 10” “whole house filters”? That sounds like a really “major” system. Luckily, rust / stains are not a big problem. And, most of the time, the water tastes pretty good.
Where to place such a unit, I can’t imagine. The wellhouse is too small, and the “entrance” area just inside the house is worse, esp. as the house is on a slab. (The latter is a big reason I moved the present filter out to the wellhouse.)
(Even my 2.5” x 10” filter gets called a “whole house filter”, and, I suppose, in most instances it likely would suffice for all but the drinking water, which gets a secondary passive filter - basically, one of those filtered pitchers.)
No way will we ever be “out” of this house unless it gets destroyed (tornado, fire, and earthquake are most likely, in order of risk) or until I’ve become useless and wifey hauls me off to Philippines to have a grand-niece or nephew care for me. :-)
Really, IF the pleated polypropylene “cloth” element filters are washable, that’d be a workable solution, and, so would these new(?) generation polypropylene string filters IF they actually perform “4x” as claimed. Likely I should just order some to try out.
OTOH, I am REALLY intrigued by Pollard’s find of the “multi-disc” filters. These obviously are intended for pretty decent water volumes, judging by their use on 1” or 1-1/4” lines. Theoretically, I should redo a good part of the feed from the well tank into three lines, one unfiltered for unfiltered water needs outside the house, and one with a disc filter which would feed the house and my shop, and MAYBE a new external line for drip / mist irrigation, and perhaps also for car washing (where “clear” water even after rains would be nice.)
The biggest pain is that all the piping in the wellhouse is 3/4” PVC and I just redid most of it! I also have to adapt upwards to the disc filter - a minor problem except for spacing issues, including a badly placed “Y” that I kept in place and repurposed to a feed out to my shop. (That line used to feed a rental trailer on the property long B4 I bought this place.) That might require even more “rework”. The present well house filter could go under the kitchen sink and get activated carbon filter elements to replace that “filter pitcher” that is always in the way...
This would all likely have to wait until wifey goes on a vacation, as I can easily see it becoming a multi-day project. (eye roll!)
Ah, never mind me TOO much - just thinking “aloud”... :-)
At least I got the rest of the lettuce plants split up. If the survival rate is 75%, I’ll be happy.
