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Jan 27, 2012 | 03:48 PM

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I'm considering changing from bypass to full filtration as filter blockage is a non issue for me (see photo below)

I've got over 1k miles on my whole house sediment filter with no problems.

Jan 27, 2012 | 04:01 PM

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If you go inline filtration and the filter should plug, your going to overheat.

Jan 27, 2012 | 04:09 PM

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If you go inline filtration and the filter should plug, your going to overheat.

I could be mistaken, but when in AC max, the circuit is shut off. Maybe I'm wrong on this.

Jan 29, 2012 | 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chetspencer

I'm considering changing from bypass to full filtration as filter blockage is a non issue for me (see photo below)

I've got over 1k miles on my whole house sediment filter with no problems.

That's a good looking filter right there...did you put that together yourself?

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:14 PM

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Gene, what kind of law do you specialize in??

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:15 PM

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That's a good looking filter right there...did you put that together yourself?

Thanks! This is a work in progress. I scrounged this set-up together from various places like home depot and walmart and Napa Auto parts for the hoses. This is a 10" whole house filter. $35 at Walmart.

I just changed the filter today actually and was happy to find only about 1 table spoon of rust.

The filters that come with the housing are not compatable with the temperatures involved, so I'm looking for the correct replacement cartridge filter.

If anyone has suggestions I'm open. I found a good selection from Mcmaster Carr but I'm not sure which is the best choice.

McMaster-Carr

I'm thinking of trying the Polyester/Type 304 Stainless Steel raTED FOR 275*F

If anyone wants to try this you must use silicone grease on the o-ring or it will leak. The clear poly part of the housing has micro heat cracks but seem superficial at the moment.

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:17 PM

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I could be mistaken, but when in AC max, the circuit is shut off. Maybe I'm wrong on this.

Does that mean you will always be in a/c max?

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:20 PM

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Does that mean you will always be in a/c max?

Not at all. I'm just saying I believe there is no risk of overheating by running my setup as full filtration with no bypass. I could be mistaken on the circuit involved.

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Jan 29, 2012 | 06:22 PM

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Not at all. I'm just saying I believe there is no risk of overheating by running my setup as full filtration with no bypass. I could be mistaken on the circuit involved.

I'm no tech but I do believe you'r wrong. Maybe a tech will chime in.

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:24 PM

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I'm no tech but I do believe you'r wrong. Maybe a tech will chime in.

maybe someone else will chime in on this. I'd like to fully understand the function of the vacuum control valve in the heater circuit.

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:26 PM

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He is filtering the full flow of the heater core. If the filter plugs then it is going to have no heat.

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:28 PM

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He is filtering the full flow of the heater core. If the filter plugs then it is going to have no heat.

Yes sir, and no risk of overheating, actually more coolant flowing to the Oil cooler. Correct?

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:36 PM

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Gene, what kind of law do you specialize in??

Chris,

My practice areas are Criminal, Personal Injury, Estate planning, and I dibble in some other areas from time to time as needed!

Jan 29, 2012 | 06:38 PM

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is the reusable inline filter from Radiators r us worth using? has anyone used it? its 45$ and seems like it would work but im not sure. let me know please.