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#204597 - 07/06/20 03:39 PM Water Filter Woes...and a question
Bill Kennedy Offline
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Registered: 02/27/18
Posts: 332
Loc: Portland, Oregon
Some time back I bought a Sawyer Squeeze to replace the Mini, thinking it would have a bit faster flow. I tested it at home, and the flow was considerably better than the Mini. So, after testing it with tap water, I backflushed it and then flushed the remaining water out with air, using the syringe, assuming it should be stored dry. I never used it, continuing to use the Mini for some reason.

So, the previous post reminded me that I should probably get both out and test them. The Squeeze was completely blocked. I figured the filter just needed to be re-wetted, but couldn't get more than a trickle. I did some research on the net, and tried one remedy, soaking it in vinegar, which I did for several days. Finally, I got the flow restored. So, I ran some distilled water through it, backflushed it with same, and capped the ends, leaving it wet.

Oddly, the Mini still worked OK.

Are you supposed to store these things wet?
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#204598 - 07/06/20 03:47 PM Re: Water Filter Woes...and a question [Re: Bill Kennedy]
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Loc: NorCal
Hi Bill,

I don't believe I've ever read direction to stow this kind of filter wet. I think the reality is they're impossible to completely dry--I've left mine in a sunny window for weeks and am still able to shake out drops. IIUC best practice it to backflush with a mild bleach solution, dry as thoroughly as possible then stow.

My added step is backflush at the beginning of the next season. (I've inadvertently toted a clogged "clean" filter at the beginning of the season before.) So far, so good.

Cheers,
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#204600 - 07/06/20 04:17 PM Re: Water Filter Woes...and a question [Re: Rick_D]
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Registered: 01/16/13
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Loc: Nacogdoches, TX, USA
I do the same as Rick, but I leave it uncapped when I store it.
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#204724 - 08/25/20 09:34 AM Re: Water Filter Woes...and a question [Re: Bill Kennedy]
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Registered: 05/27/20
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I actually switched to the Hydro Blu. Better flow IMO.

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