Monthly Archives: November 2011

Diverter barrel size: 55 gallons or smaller?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Orpheus

There was a comment on one of the videos describing the diverter: Does the barrel have to be 55 gallons? The answer is no – with several caveats. The volume of water that is diverted depends on the condition and … Continue reading →

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Slow sand filter construction

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Orpheus

Update May 5, 2014: This filter is still functional after 2 and a half years of operation. It was frozen solid this winter (until Feb. 2014) for 2 months. Temperatures were down to 10 degrees F. for several days, and … Continue reading →

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Chlorine, THMs and HAAs (Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic acids) and other chemical water pollutants

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Orpheus

Are there THMs or HAAs in the water you drink? Unless you are on a well, or use a slow sand filter, or do not get your water from a source that has been treated with Chlorine, you are probably … Continue reading →

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