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Installing a filter for the washing machine

Installing a filter for the washing machineHard water with a large number of various impurities is the worst enemy of washing machines. It is it that causes the failure of the heating elements, the formation of scale on the parts and surfaces of the unit. Dirty water containing sand and mud particles reduces the operational life of the drain pump and degrades the overall washing quality. A special filter enters the protection of the washer, which purifies the water recruited into the system. How to install the filter for the washing machine yourself, we will describe further.

What filter element to put?

It is often difficult to determine which purifier to choose from the variety offered. We will understand what are the various options for filter elements.polyphosphate filter for washing machine

  1. Main filters are provided not specifically for SMA, but for installation on water pipes at the entrance to the apartment. The principle of their action is to completely purify the water when it enters the apartment. The element removes grains of sand, impurities of rust, while maintaining the chemical composition of water.
  2. The pre-cleaner for washing should be mounted in front of the machine, it allows you to remove large objects from the water. It is often necessary to clean and rinse the element, due to its fast contamination.
  3. A polyphosphate filter element is used to soften the incoming water. After purification with sodium polyphosphate, the liquid will be unsuitable for drinking, therefore, the device can only be used for the treatment of technical water.
  4. The magnetic filter is designed to soften water. It is mounted directly on the inlet hose. Manufacturers claim that the magnetic field has a beneficial effect on the liquid. However, this influence has no scientific validity, therefore, the opinions of experts on the expense of such a filter vary greatly.

The range of filter elements offered for sale is wide enough, and only you can choose which filter to connect. The variety allows you to find the right cleaning device for your case, which will extend the performance of the AGR.

Installation process

To connect the filter to the automatic machine, it is not necessary to have special knowledge and skills. The procedure for installing the cleaning element will vary depending on the type of device:Connect the filter

  • when installing the main filter, it is necessary to cut the water pipe immediately after the valve that blocks the flow of water into the apartment and put the device on this site;
  • to install the deep cleaning element, a separate outlet from the pipe with a tap should be provided, a filter should be mounted there, and only then should the washing machine be connected;
  • installation of the polyphosphate cleaning element is carried out by analogy with the previous option, before starting work, carefully study the manufacturer's instructions;
  • installation of the filter magnet is very simple, you do not need to integrate it into the communication system, it simply attaches to the inlet hose of the washing machine.

To mount the filter device directly for the AGR you will need a regular wrench. The cleaning element is installed in front of the water intake hose. When the automatic machine is already installed, to connect the filter, perform the following sequence of actions:

  • turn off the valve responsible for supplying water to the apartment;
  • remove the inlet hose from a special branch from the water pipe to which it was attached;
  • screw the filter element to the branch;
  • attach a water intake hose to the filter.

Most cleaning devices have a standard thread suitable for pipes. Identical threads on the filling hoses of automatic machines.Therefore, no difficulties during the installation procedure should arise.

Choose a manufacturer

Of the range of filters used to protect the washers from heavy impurities, plaque and dirt, two options deserve special attention. So, these are the models: 1P Main Geyser; Aquaphor Styron.

The first option is installed directly in the water pipe after the valve blocking the supply. It allows you to remove harmful impurities, will protect from the formation of plaque and corrosion, not one automatic machine, but also other household appliances, such as a dishwasher, boiler, heating boilers.

The main element of the filter is a PP-series cartridge made of polypropylene, foamed in a special way, it cannot be restored after contamination, a full replacement of the cartridge will be required.

geyser filterSecond place relies Akvaforu Stiron. The special chemical composition of the purifier allows you to soften the water, improve its quality. The chemical is designed for three hundred washing cycles, after the specified amount it is better to replace the filter. This filter element is applicable exclusively for technical water.

It is possible to note polyphosphate cleaners “Geyser” and “Atlantic”. They have also established themselves as reliable and high-quality devices.

Which manufacturer still prefer? Before choosing a cleaning element, you should analyze the water entering the apartment, to understand what are the main problems with the liquid. Suppose, with a large amount of dirt and other impurities that form a precipitate, it is worth thinking about installing a common main filter, which will improve the quality of water immediately upon entering it into the house. If installation of such a device is not possible, be sure to connect the cleaner before the inlet hose of the washing machine.

Why do they put different filters?

The opinions of most experts agree on one thing: one filtering device cannot 100% protect SMA from pollution, and if you install two filters at once, the probability of unit protection will be much higher. Financial costs will not increase much, but there will be a guarantee of a positive result.

The best solution is to install one element to soften the incoming water and the second to hold debris, dirt particles, rust and sand impurities. Multistage protection will allow to maintain long-term and trouble-free operation of the washing machine in the normal mode.

   

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