blazenut Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 What is the purpose of the filter (i think that is what it is)? that is above the water meter in this picture? It has a ball valve under it that when opened would dispense into waste. It is coming from the water softener to the left. Click to Enlarge 28.52 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'd guess it has something to do with th water softner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Home Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looks like it's there to collect the sediments from the incoming line, and once in a while home owner could open the valve to flush the filter out into the drain. Just a guess looking at the pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Home Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 ... It is coming from the water softener to the left.... It looks like it's going TO the softener... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 It's a type of water filter called a "spin-down sediment trapper". It uses centrifugal force to clear the debris from the screen. The sediment then collects at the bottom, where it gets flushed out. Usually, there's just a 5-gallon pail below the valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 It's a type of water filter called a "spin-down sediment trapper". It uses centrifugal force to clear the debris from the screen. The sediment then collects at the bottom, where it gets flushed out. Usually, there's just a 5-gallon pail below the valve. Should it not discharge into an indirect waste receptor? - Jim in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 It's a type of water filter called a "spin-down sediment trapper". It uses centrifugal force to clear the debris from the screen. The sediment then collects at the bottom, where it gets flushed out. Usually, there's just a 5-gallon pail below the valve. Should it not discharge into an indirect waste receptor? - Jim in Oregon The bucket is an indirect waste receptor. If you're speaking of the installation Mr. nuts' picture, the hose (and that particular valve) are not supplied by the manufacturer. It was subsequently added for convenience. I think it would be acceptable if it had an air gap device, like the type (that are supposed to be) installed for water treatment systems' backwash discharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The bucket is an indirect waste receptor. Not unless it's connected to the home's drainage system. If you're speaking of the installation Mr. nuts' picture, the hose (and that particular valve) are not supplied by the manufacturer. It was subsequently added for convenience. I think it would be acceptable if it had an air gap device, like the type (that are supposed to be) installed for water treatment systems' backwash discharge. I was speaking of both the situation in the picture and your description of a bucket. I'm wondering whether it's more like the backwash drain on a water softener or like the drain cock on a water heater. - Jim in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 That is a cross connection made through a saddle fitting (bonus stupidity). There needs to be an air gap or a double check valve. The bucket example still presents the potential for contaminating the supply, so unless the outlet is held above the rim of the bucket, it too is wrong. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The bucket is an indirect waste receptor. Not unless it's connected to the home's drainage system. It was supposed to be some humor. Indirect - not in a direct course or path. Waste - designed or used to receive, hold, or carry away excess, superfluous, used, or useless material. Receptor - a receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 The bucket is an indirect waste receptor. Not unless it's connected to the home's drainage system. It was supposed to be some humor. Indirect - not in a direct course or path. Waste - designed or used to receive, hold, or carry away excess, superfluous, used, or useless material. Receptor - a receiver. Ooooh. Saaaarcasm. - Jim in Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 The smart guy that comes up with a GOOD sarcasm emoticon (smiley) could make a fortune selling it! - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 [:-indiffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_opwin Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Looks like it's there to collect the sediments from the incoming line, and once in a while home owner could open the valve to flush the filter out into the drain. Just a guess looking at the pic... I do agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Does that trap arm look a little short to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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