How to Install the Water Filter with a Standard Indoor Rainwater Tap

[Farhanazeem]

Dear Awesome Fellows/Plumbers,

As shown in the photo, I want to connect this water filter to my pre-existing rainwater tap arrangement. The filter's connection port is 1/4 NPT (female). How can I connect the filter with the standard Australian tap outlet?

Would appreciate any suggestions about where I may purchase your recommended product (socket, attachment, converter, etc.). I am based in QLD.

PS: I understand this filter is primarily designed for camping and outdoor purposes. However, I am looking for a way (connector) to connect the filter to my pre-existing indoor rainwater tap arrangement.
I am new to the plumbing space, so please excuse my ignorance.

 

 

 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Farhanazeem 

The filter you have is  designed to fit on a garden hose in line and it will filter taste and odour  using silver  Technology for 4000 litres  then will fade to zero effect.

You   should really  use proper under sink type filter as  they can filter  bad taste sediments, bugs every thing you can think of including  some chemicals

Any installation  will require two standard garden hose fitting your  hose sprayers use.

From the tap  via  a hose to your  in line filter then add a second hose on to where you wanted filtered water.

Best solution  is a good under sink solution  make sure  replacement cartridges dont cost the earth/

Fun  Fact:   Did you  know desert camel traders use to cart  there drinking  water in barrels. Ok  thats a given but they one day started to hide there silver coin in the water barrels from would be thieves.  Cool But as a surprise they noticed  the water with the  silver in it remain fresher for longer periods during the crossings . Basically silver ions helps kill off bacteria,  Thats  why  some water systems  try to use this principle today and maybe why they charge so much.