Potable water filtration system

[Leroy Eckert]

Thanks Tom:
Going up tomorrow to clean up the bus after 2 trips. I'll yank the bed out and
take a look. Thanks again

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL







----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system


I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
if your coach has the same system as mine you have

astro-pure model AP 35
Pure water enterprises model 7550

two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
on both FC and PT models.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>Hey Howard:
>I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
>installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
>never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
>I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
>because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
>something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
>to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
>Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that
>are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
>water, that's another story.
>
>That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
>years. Hope all is well in GA
>
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard O. Truitt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
>
> Leroy,
> Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> "Under The Rainbow"
> 86 PT40
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Gardner:
> I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet
> the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Leroy,
> It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gardner:
> > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> city water system. LOL
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> for
> > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> maker
> > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> currently
> > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> use the
> > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> is a
> > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> the sink
> > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> would
> > rather start fresh and do it right.
> >
> > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > thinking up questions)
> >
> >
> >
> >
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[Leroy Eckert]

Howard:
You have a good point. I remember the RATS broken pipe. I did not hook up
water at RATS. Typically, I am full of water when I pull camp at home base and
run off of the pump. As you do I typically turn on the hose and take a look
before I hook up. I guess you are correct, it ain't a perfect world.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL





----- Original Message -----
From: Howard O. Truitt
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system


Leroy,
I live in the country and also have unfiltered well water but I have mine
check by the county health dept. regularly. I know I have a safe water source at
home.
When camping I do not know what Joe Blow Campground operator is supplying me.
Remember the water problem at the Rats Rally, was the lines flushed before we
were hooked back up. I unhooked my hose and when it came back on line I turned
on the spigot and muddy wated came out. At the RIV how long had the water been
sitting in the lines when everyone hooked up. In a perfect world everyone would
do the right thing. But the attitude in most cases is don't worry they will be
gone in a day or two.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 PT40

----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Just a little story about this water business then I'll be quiet.
I was raised on untreated, unfiltered well water. Over Thanksgiving I returned
to my childhood home to visit with my mom. I drank, bathed in and cooked with
the very same untreated, unfiltered well water that I grew up drinking and my
mom has used for about 68 years. She in 91 now God bless her. Makes it hard to
get excited about filters these days.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Hey Howard:
I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale installed. At
least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've never paid any attention to it
and do not know what it does, if anything.
I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality because it
should be the same quality as the source unless there is something in that
Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach to the source. The hose is the
only variable I a can identify.
Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that are not
needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated water, that's another
story.

That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3 years. Hope all is
well in GA

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Howard O. Truitt
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Leroy,
Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
"Under The Rainbow"
86 PT40
----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Gardner:
I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same filtration system
in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd bet you wouldn't think twice
about going to Rio for a month, returning and making a cup of coffee out of
house water that had been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming
there wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated water
systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet the water in the
bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually I drink the water that is
pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Leroy,
It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
products of civilization is what I am aiming for.

Gardner
78FC33
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Gardner:
> Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
city water system. LOL
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
>
>
> Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
for
> the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
maker
> are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
currently
> bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
use the
> icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
is a
> heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
the sink
> for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
would
> rather start fresh and do it right.
>
> Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> thinking up questions)
>
>
>
>
>
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[Howard O. Truitt]

Tom,
Would you think the original filtration system is still working properly on 85
-86 models.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 PT40

----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system


I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
if your coach has the same system as mine you have

astro-pure model AP 35
Pure water enterprises model 7550

two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
on both FC and PT models.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>Hey Howard:
>I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
>installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
>never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
>I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
>because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
>something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
>to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
>Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that
>are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
>water, that's another story.
>
>That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
>years. Hope all is well in GA
>
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard O. Truitt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
>
> Leroy,
> Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> "Under The Rainbow"
> 86 PT40
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Gardner:
> I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet
> the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Leroy,
> It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gardner:
> > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> city water system. LOL
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> for
> > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> maker
> > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> currently
> > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> use the
> > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> is a
> > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> the sink
> > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> would
> > rather start fresh and do it right.
> >
> > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > thinking up questions)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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[Tom Warner]

Leroy a little bit more information on the bacteriostatic water
purifier in my coach. It filters and purifies the potable water
supply to eliminate tastes odors, and coloration producted by
chlorine,rust, insecticides, detergents,sediment and other foreign
objects. Satisfactory elimination of water borne disease carrying
bacteria is accomplished by a hygenic filter bed which contains
silver ions absorbed on sponge silver metal which is deposited in a
finely divided form on granular activated carbon of high surface
area. An added benefit is that even if the coach is not used for some
time, bacteria will not grow in the water distribution system. The
system requires no maintenance. The filter media will process 75,000
gallons of water before needing replacement. End of information

With this system in our coaches I cant believe we need something else
even after 20 years. WE can fill the coach 750 times before it needs replacing.

I am going to see if I can find more information on it.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 08:26 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>Thanks Tom:
>Going up tomorrow to clean up the bus after 2 trips. I'll yank the
>bed out and take a look. Thanks again
>
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
>
> I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
> if your coach has the same system as mine you have
>
> astro-pure model AP 35
> Pure water enterprises model 7550
>
> two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
> on both FC and PT models.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> >Hey Howard:
> >I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> >installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
> >never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> >I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> >because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> >something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> >to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> >Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that
> >are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
> >water, that's another story.
> >
> >That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
> >years. Hope all is well in GA
> >
> >Leroy Eckert
> >1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> >Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Leroy,
> > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > "Under The Rainbow"
> > 86 PT40
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Gardner:
> > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> > filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> > bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> > returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> > been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> > wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> > water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet
> > the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> > I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had
> any problems.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Leroy,
> > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> > city water system. LOL
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> > for
> > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> > maker
> > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > currently
> > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> > use the
> > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> > is a
> > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > the sink
> > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> > would
> > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > > thinking up questions)
> > >
> > >
> > >
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[one_dusty_hoot]

Howard, I'm with you on the RATS water supply. There I was
borrowing water to make coffee. At first I thought my
new coffee maker needed to make a couple pots to be
good. Well, sweetie made 4 pots with that Greorgia swamp
water and all were thown out, phewE!. That got me started
on this filter kick.

Here at home the water is great, really tastes good, but...
a few years ago we got a charcoal filter and started using
the filtered water for drinking, cooking, and making ice.
After ONE year I changed the filter, all the yellow crud,
slime junk on that filter, made me a believer in filtering
water.

Sure it tasted good and looked good too, not as clear as WL
you understand, and thousands of people here drink it, I did
for years without filtering but I won't anymore. My eyes told
me not to put that crud in my body anymore.

Bob Janes, Greenville, SC



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt"
wrote:
>
> Leroy,
> I live in the country and also have unfiltered well water but I
have mine check by the county health dept. regularly. I know I have a
safe water source at home.
> When camping I do not know what Joe Blow Campground operator is
supplying me. Remember the water problem at the Rats Rally, was the
lines flushed before we were hooked back up. I unhooked my hose and
when it came back on line I turned on the spigot and muddy wated came
out. At the RIV how long had the water been sitting in the lines when
everyone hooked up. In a perfect world everyone would do the right
thing. But the attitude in most cases is don't worry they will be
gone in a day or two.
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
>
>
> Just a little story about this water business then I'll be quiet.
> I was raised on untreated, unfiltered well water. Over
Thanksgiving I returned to my childhood home to visit with my mom. I
drank, bathed in and cooked with the very same untreated, unfiltered
well water that I grew up drinking and my mom has used for about 68
years. She in 91 now God bless her. Makes it hard to get excited
about filters these days.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
>
> Hey Howard:
> I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've never
paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products
that are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than
treated water, that's another story.
>
> That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3 years.
Hope all is well in GA
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard O. Truitt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
>
> Leroy,
> Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so
what?
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> "Under The Rainbow"
> 86 PT40
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
>
> Gardner:
> I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd bet
you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month, returning
and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had been stagnant
in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there wasn't a toilet
float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated water systems for
water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet the water in the
bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually I drink the water
that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Leroy,
> It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gardner:
> > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> city water system. LOL
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is
fine
> for
> > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> maker
> > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> currently
> > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> use the
> > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the
filtration
> > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> is a
> > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> the sink
> > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge.
I
> would
> > rather start fresh and do it right.
> >
> > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > thinking up questions)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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[Tom Warner]

Howard my manual gives a way to check it. It says "check the smell,
If a faint taste of chlorine is detected it is time for achange. Even
when there is a noticeable taste the bacteria stopping properties
have not been compromised".

I am going to find out more about the filter and what to do about it.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 08:39 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>Tom,
>Would you think the original filtration system is still working
>properly on 85 -86 models.
>Howard Truitt
>Camilla, Ga.
>86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
>
> I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
> if your coach has the same system as mine you have
>
> astro-pure model AP 35
> Pure water enterprises model 7550
>
> two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
> on both FC and PT models.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> >Hey Howard:
> >I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> >installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
> >never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> >I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> >because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> >something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> >to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> >Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that
> >are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
> >water, that's another story.
> >
> >That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
> >years. Hope all is well in GA
> >
> >Leroy Eckert
> >1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> >Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Leroy,
> > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > "Under The Rainbow"
> > 86 PT40
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Leroy Eckert
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Gardner:
> > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> > filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> > bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> > returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> > been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> > wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> > water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet
> > the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> > I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had
> any problems.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> > Leroy,
> > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> > city water system. LOL
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > >
> > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> > for
> > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> > maker
> > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > currently
> > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> > use the
> > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> > is a
> > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > the sink
> > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> > would
> > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > > thinking up questions)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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[Stephen Birtles]

I'm in the same camp as MH
Stephen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> I drink bottle water, period. Camp ground water? I don't think so,
showering is a little unsettling in some places.
> For the record, I was raised on well water, sand point, maybe 40'
deep. Answers a lot of questions about me for many people.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard O. Truitt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 4:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
>
> Leroy,
> I live in the country and also have unfiltered well water but I
have mine check by the county health dept. regularly. I know I have a
safe water source at home.
> When camping I do not know what Joe Blow Campground operator is
supplying me. Remember the water problem at the Rats Rally, was the
lines flushed before we were hooked back up. I unhooked my hose and
when it came back on line I turned on the spigot and muddy wated came
out. At the RIV how long had the water been sitting in the lines when
everyone hooked up. In a perfect world everyone would do the right
thing. But the attitude in most cases is don't worry they will be gone
in a day or two.
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Just a little story about this water business then I'll be quiet.
> I was raised on untreated, unfiltered well water. Over
Thanksgiving I returned to my childhood home to visit with my mom. I
drank, bathed in and cooked with the very same untreated, unfiltered
well water that I grew up drinking and my mom has used for about 68
years. She in 91 now God bless her. Makes it hard to get excited about
filters these days.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Hey Howard:
> I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've never
paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if anything.
> I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach to
the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products
that are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than
treated water, that's another story.
>
> That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3 years.
Hope all is well in GA
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard O. Truitt
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Leroy,
> Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> "Under The Rainbow"
> 86 PT40
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leroy Eckert
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Gardner:
> I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd bet
you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month, returning and
making a cup of coffee out of house water that had been stagnant in
those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there wasn't a toilet float
leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated water systems for water.
If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet the water in the bus is the
same quality as in your home. Actually I drink the water that is
pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
>
> Leroy,
> It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gardner:
> > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> city water system. LOL
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> for
> > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> maker
> > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> currently
> > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> use the
> > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> is a
> > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> the sink
> > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> would
> > rather start fresh and do it right.
> >
> > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > thinking up questions)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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[Stephen Birtles]

The filters should be changed at least every year maybe the one
containing the silver on the old systems may last a little longer
butafterthat long they ain't worth a nickel and would probaly cause
more harm than good
Stephen




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> Howard my manual gives a way to check it. It says "check the smell,
> If a faint taste of chlorine is detected it is time for achange. Even
> when there is a noticeable taste the bacteria stopping properties
> have not been compromised".
>
> I am going to find out more about the filter and what to do about it.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:39 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> >Tom,
> >Would you think the original filtration system is still working
> >properly on 85 -86 models.
> >Howard Truitt
> >Camilla, Ga.
> >86 PT40
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tom Warner
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
> > if your coach has the same system as mine you have
> >
> > astro-pure model AP 35
> > Pure water enterprises model 7550
> >
> > two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
> > on both FC and PT models.
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> > At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> > >Hey Howard:
> > >I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> > >installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
> > >never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if
anything.
> > >I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> > >because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> > >something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> > >to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> > >Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products
that
> > >are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
> > >water, that's another story.
> > >
> > >That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
> > >years. Hope all is well in GA
> > >
> > >Leroy Eckert
> > >1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > >Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
> > >
> > >
> > > Leroy,
> > > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so
what?
> > > Howard Truitt
> > > Camilla, Ga.
> > > "Under The Rainbow"
> > > 86 PT40
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Leroy Eckert
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> > > filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> > > bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> > > returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> > > been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> > > wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> > > water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus
I'd bet
> > > the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> > > I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had
> > any problems.
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > > Leroy,
> > > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gardner:
> > > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> > > city water system. LOL
> > > >
> > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > > Niceville, FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> > > for
> > > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> > > maker
> > > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > > currently
> > > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> > > use the
> > > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> > > is a
> > > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > > the sink
> > > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> > > would
> > > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > > >
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[Stephen Birtles]

The filters should be changed at least every year maybe the one
containing the silver on the old systems may last a little longer but
after that long they ain't worth a nickel and would probably cause
more harm than good
Stephen




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> Howard my manual gives a way to check it. It says "check the smell,
> If a faint taste of chlorine is detected it is time for achange. Even
> when there is a noticeable taste the bacteria stopping properties
> have not been compromised".
>
> I am going to find out more about the filter and what to do about it.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:39 PM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> >Tom,
> >Would you think the original filtration system is still working
> >properly on 85 -86 models.
> >Howard Truitt
> >Camilla, Ga.
> >86 PT40
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tom Warner
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:59 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> >
> >
> > I have not had the time to find out any information on it Leroy but
> > if your coach has the same system as mine you have
> >
> > astro-pure model AP 35
> > Pure water enterprises model 7550
> >
> > two very expensive water purification systems installed by bluebird
> > on both FC and PT models.
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> > At 10:12 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
> > >Hey Howard:
> > >I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale
> > >installed. At least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've
> > >never paid any attention to it and do not know what it does, if
anything.
> > >I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality
> > >because it should be the same quality as the source unless there is
> > >something in that Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach
> > >to the source. The hose is the only variable I a can identify.
> > >Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products
that
> > >are not needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated
> > >water, that's another story.
> > >
> > >That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3
> > >years. Hope all is well in GA
> > >
> > >Leroy Eckert
> > >1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > >Niceville, FL
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Howard O. Truitt
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
> > >
> > >
> > > Leroy,
> > > Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so
what?
> > > Howard Truitt
> > > Camilla, Ga.
> > > "Under The Rainbow"
> > > 86 PT40
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Leroy Eckert
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration
system
> > >
> > > Gardner:
> > > I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same
> > > filtration system in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd
> > > bet you wouldn't think twice about going to Rio for a month,
> > > returning and making a cup of coffee out of house water that had
> > > been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming there
> > > wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated
> > > water systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus
I'd bet
> > > the water in the bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually
> > > I drink the water that is pumped through my bus. Haven't had
> > any problems.
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system
> > >
> > > Leroy,
> > > It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
> > > Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
> > > products of civilization is what I am aiming for.
> > >
> > > Gardner
> > > 78FC33
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gardner:
> > > > Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
> > > should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
> > > system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
> > > city water system. LOL
> > > >
> > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > > Niceville, FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Gardner Yeaw
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> > > > drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
> > > for
> > > > the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
> > > maker
> > > > are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
> > > currently
> > > > bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
> > > use the
> > > > icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> > > > systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
> > > is a
> > > > heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
> > > the sink
> > > > for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
> > > would
> > > > rather start fresh and do it right.
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
> > > >
> > > > Gardner
> > > > 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> > > > thinking up questions)
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[Richard Hayden]

What do you have the "county health dept." check for? There are many tests.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: Howard O. Truitt
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system


Leroy,
I live in the country and also have unfiltered well water but I have mine
check by the county health dept. regularly. I know I have a safe water source at
home.
When camping I do not know what Joe Blow Campground operator is supplying me.
Remember the water problem at the Rats Rally, was the lines flushed before we
were hooked back up. I unhooked my hose and when it came back on line I turned
on the spigot and muddy wated came out. At the RIV how long had the water been
sitting in the lines when everyone hooked up. In a perfect world everyone would
do the right thing. But the attitude in most cases is don't worry they will be
gone in a day or two.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 PT40

----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Just a little story about this water business then I'll be quiet.
I was raised on untreated, unfiltered well water. Over Thanksgiving I returned
to my childhood home to visit with my mom. I drank, bathed in and cooked with
the very same untreated, unfiltered well water that I grew up drinking and my
mom has used for about 68 years. She in 91 now God bless her. Makes it hard to
get excited about filters these days.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Hey Howard:
I think there is a filter back by the bed that BB or Royale installed. At
least that is what my book says. Honestly, I've never paid any attention to it
and do not know what it does, if anything.
I do not spend my idle time worrying about coach water quality because it
should be the same quality as the source unless there is something in that
Camping World garden hose that attaches the coach to the source. The hose is the
only variable I a can identify.
Sometimes marketing techniques can cause people to buy products that are not
needed. If you are attached to a source other than treated water, that's another
story.

That just my theory. Never had any problems in approx 3 years. Hope all is
well in GA

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Howard O. Truitt
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Leroy,
Have you installed a water filtration system on your BB? If so what?
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
"Under The Rainbow"
86 PT40
----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Gardner:
I guess I was asking in some goofy way if you have the same filtration system
in your home? Probably not. I know I don't. I'd bet you wouldn't think twice
about going to Rio for a month, returning and making a cup of coffee out of
house water that had been stagnant in those pipes while you were gone. (assuming
there wasn't a toilet float leak) Most of us use commercial chlorinated water
systems for water. If your lines are clean in the bus I'd bet the water in the
bus is the same quality as in your home. Actually I drink the water that is
pumped through my bus. Haven't had any problems.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 8:26 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Potable water filtration system

Leroy,
It's not only the bugs, it's the other junk in the water.
Something that cleans out chemicals and other other unwanted by-
products of civilization is what I am aiming for.

Gardner
78FC33
--- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
"Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Gardner:
> Lets see. Coffee is hot and kills the bugs. 100 proof whiskey
should neutralize the bugs in the ice. I have a factory filter
system and drink bottled water and beer. I just do not trust the
city water system. LOL
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:11 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Potable water filtration system
>
>
> Does anyone have a reccomendation for a water filter system for
> drinking water? A simple particulate filter for dirt,etc is fine
for
> the shower and toilet, but the kitchen sink cold water and ice
maker
> are what I want to provide really well filtered water to. We
currently
> bring along bottled water for drinking, coffee, etc. and don't
use the
> icemaker, but that is a pain in the neck. Some of the filtration
> systems come in at 10 cents plus per gallon, but bottled water
is a
> heck of a lot more than that. My '78 has a small filter under
the sink
> for which I have no idea how to order a replacement cartridge. I
would
> rather start fresh and do it right.
>
> Any suggestions, experiences, wise cracks?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33 (when the Bird is not at my house, I just spend my time
> thinking up questions)
>
>
>
>
>
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>

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