In a shared garden, I have access to a pipe where the water comes from a well. the water is already pre-filtered but still contains (small amount) particles.
I would like to install a shower, the few particles would not be an issue for the shower, but I need to install a water boiler and I am concerned that the particles would then drastically reduce the life of the boiler.
I could find lot of water filters on-line but they are all focused on making the water more drinkable which is not my goal.
Is my worry justified, and a water filter is definitely required?
if yes what type filter should I better use for an economical and quality shower? (I do not have to make the water drinkable)
Best Answer
What you want is typically referred to as a "whole home water filter". The name isn't the best description of what it is, but basically they are high-volume water filters that only filter out sediment and relatively large particulate. They do not bring water to a "drinking water" quality but do filter out anything that would be harmful to appliances.
The good news for you is that they can be cheap enough for a simple installation like yours:
Image from: http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Whole-Home-Water-Filtration-System-GXWH04F/100471282
Only $20, which is a low enough price to put it into the "why not" category. If you have any reason to believe the water might have some sediment it in, that's enough justification to use one.
To replace the filter, the whole bottom part screws off and a new filter cartridge is put in. This model says to replace the filter every 3 months, but with your low volume it would probably last much longer.