FAQs
Dry the carbon filter:
- Let the carbon filter dry out completely before storing it in a cool, dry and well ventilated place protected from sunlight
- Keep in mind to flush the carbon filter for 5-10 minutes and discard water prior to using it again
- It is not recommended to use the filter beyond the max cartridge life of 6 months and/or max. filtering capacity of approx. 35,000 liters (depending on water quality) as time is critical when it comes to bacteria growth
- The Silvershield carbon filter is silver-impregnated protecting the carbon from microbial growth, however it is advisable to check and visually inspect the filter for mould or other contaminants, as there is no gold standard that can be applied since the water quality fluctuates immensely where different contaminants captured could cause bacteria/mould growth after a while.
- If you have any doubt, it is advisable to have a spare filer cartridge ready to swap it over, better to be safe than sorry.
As a gentle reminder, please do not put filters in the freezer. Due to water expanding at lower temperatures and ice building up the filter cartridge can crack and its integrity can be compromised.
Our WOMO Mini and Maxi Filter Systems are able to remove unpalatable plastic taste in your water that are likely coming from new water tanks, tubing and hoses. We use premium carbon block filters at a very low micron rating (0.5 miron), that removes besides the plastic taste many more contaminants. Visit our WOMO Facebook page to read some comments and experiences around this topic.
The max. filter cartridge life depends on water quality and usage. For mains water as an indicative figure:
- WOMO Mini carbon filter: between 3-6 months or 35,000 L, whichever occurs first
- WOMO Maxi carbon filter: between 6-12 months or 75,000 L, whichever occurs first
The first signs to look out for is a reduced water flow rate, taste or odour. This is the time, when your filter cartridge has reached max. dirt holding capacity and needs replacing. However, if you do not experience any of those above mentioned signs, then you should go by the max. cartridge life span specified for each filter cartridge, which shall not be exceeded due to bacteria and mould growth.
If you have a WOMO Mini and Maxi Filter which has a clear housing so you can visually check filter cartridge performance.
The filter cartridge can also change colour depending how much contaminants it has absorbed, this would indicate that a lot of dirt has been absorbed and the filtering performance is exhausted.
The WOMO Traveller can be mounted in any direction, horizontally, vertically and diagonal.
The WOMO Mini and Maxi filter systems can also be mounted in any direction however it is recommended to install an anti-swing bracket in addition to support the weight and reduce stress on filter head. Please also keep in mind when changing the filter cartridge that water spills may occour, if filter container is sitting on an angle rather than upright.
Please ensure to consider leaving a bit of space to be able to open the system and access the filter cartridge when it needs to be replaced.
When using the ceramic-carbon filter for fresh surface water it is recommended to allow sediment in the water to settle before using the filter. A running creek or river can have have more sediment than water that stands still, which can cause the filter to block quickly. If you have walked through still water to set-up your suction hose, same applies- give stirred up sediment time to settle to the ground. If there is no area where the water is still, it can help to put water in a bucket and let sediment sink to the bottom. However, if you still get a lot of sediment coming through, the outside ceramic can be washed under clean running water using very fine sand paper or a brush to open up blocked filter pores. With saying this, with each clean ceramic material is also scrubbed off, thinning the ceramic material to a point where the protective barrier against bacteria may be compromised, so please be mindful not to brush or sand too much material off and also limit the cleaning cycle to max. two-three times. The carbon core has limited filtering capacity and cannot be washed, regenerated or back flushed, once the carbon core reaches filtering capacity it would need to be replaced.
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Yes, we absolutely do for Australian orders!
Nope, the filter should not be installed on the suction side of the pump. Water shall be pushed through the filter and therefore shall be installed after the pump.
The major difference is the material.
The WOMO Mini is made of quality polypropylene and the WOMO Traveller is made of food-grade Aluminium.
In addition the WOMO Traveller comes with a 0.5 micron Silvershield carbon filter, which has silver ions integrated to protect the carbon filter from bacteria growth. The WOMO Mini comes with 0.5 micron carbon filter without silver ions. Both carbon filters provide superb water quality.
The WOMO traveller is a heavy duty filter, long-lasting. With both filters cartridge performance can be checked: WOMO Mini has a see-through housing, where WOMO Traveller can be opened to check cartridge performance.
Short answer: either way is fine.
You can install the soft water conditioner before or after the filter, it will not effect the softening properties how hard water minerals react with the metal core.
The micron rating refers to the size of the filter pores.
The smaller the pores the more contaminants can be removed, so the water is more pure compared to bigger micron filters.
A 0.5 micron carbon filter has finer pores and water needs to pass through smaller cavities, which gives carbon the chance to absorb more contaminants compared to bigger cavities. The micron rating can be imagined like a strainer, the bigger the stainer is the more “contaminants” can pass through and vice versa.
The micron rating refers to the size of the filter pores.
The smaller the pores the more contaminants can be removed, so the water is more pure compared to bigger micron filters.
The bigger micron filter can be used in a multi-stage filtration set-up: 5 micron is used as first stage to remove bigger contaminants down to 5 micron, and then in the next stage a 0.5 micron filter reduces contaminants further down to 0.5 micron. The idea is to allow enough water flow and reduce premature filter blockages in small micron filters, especially when tackling average water quality. Having solely 5 micron filters installed will allow more water flow, however higher water purity levels can be achieved with a 0.5 micron filter.
This is a great question !
Both lead reduction and silvershield filters are 0.5 micron carbon filters. The micron rating refers to the size of filter pores, which means, the smaller the micron rating the more contaminants are absorbed.
- The lead reduction is specifically made to reduce any lead contamination in water. The lead absorbing capacity is rated for 9,460 litres at 2.8 l/min.
- The silvershield carbon is specifically made to inhibit bacteria growth on the carbon filter itself by incorporating silver ions into the carbon structures.
Both are great filters and can be used for filtering mains water, it comes down to personal preference, which of the two works best for you.
Yep, it would be great if we could combine these two in one filter! We are working on that one, so stay tuned for some more options that are currently being developed.