How to make a carbon water filter

Water purification is a pressing problem for urban and rural residents and owners of summer cottages. The water in water pipes, wells, artesian wells, and natural reservoirs is filled with suspended matter, chemicals, and harmful microorganisms.

Making a carbon filter for water

To filter water, special industrial products are used. Their operating principle is identical. H2O is passed through special fillers, on which solid fractions, chemical and other compounds settle. The units are easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and the final product is harmless to the body. The disadvantages are associated with the small volume of pumped liquid and the rapid failure of filters.

The way out of the situation is often associated with the independent production of filter devices.

The best option is to use carbon cleaners. Charcoal and activated carbon are used. In the first case, repeated cleaning of the absorbent is required (until the final removal of dust and small particles). Advantages:

1. Effective retention of toxic substances.
2. Removing unpleasant odor and taste from water.
3. Creating a barrier to organic substances, including pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
4. Hydrocleaned to a natural, clear appearance.
5. Environmental friendliness.
6. Long service life.
7. No need for reagent washing.

Step-by-step instruction

Filter mechanisms operate on the same principle and are similar in design. A typical and common device is a 5-liter plastic bottle. Instead, it is possible to use a container made of another material.

Work order:

1. The bottom is cut out in the container. This process is necessary for the convenience of pouring water. Other adaptations are acceptable. For metal products with small holes, pipe bends and funnels are used.
2. Several holes are made in the bottle cap.
3. The improvised body of the product is ready. It is mounted with the lid down in a stable position. The filtration process takes 3 hours. Therefore, the bottle is tied to a tree, chair, drainpipe, or attached to a stationary object. Under the filter there is a container for receiving clean water. If the action takes place in the field, then a bucket with a lid is used as such. A hole is drilled in it to insert the lid of a plastic container. Water is protected from dirt, dust, and foreign objects.
4. Activated carbon is poured into the bottom of the product body. For a five-liter container, the layer thickness is 7 cm. If activated or charcoal is fractional, small particles are laid first, and larger fractions are placed on top.
5. The coal is covered with sand. The thickness is 1-2 cm more than the coal layer.
6. The created filter layer is covered with a five-centimeter layer of small, thoroughly washed pebbles.
7. Water is passed through the filter to remove unrefined components.

The filter is ready for use. The volume of the container is selected depending on the purpose of the cleaning device. In offices, a liter bottle is sufficient.In private homes, 20-50 liter products are used to prepare drinking water.

Attention! If desired, the filtration layers are reinforced with gauze and special fabrics.

To speed up the filtration process, the layers of pebbles, sand, and coal are reduced. This method is used for rough water purification. Subsequently, it goes into industrial devices (cartridge consumption is reduced).

How to make a carbon filter from PVC pipes

PVC pipe is often used as an element of a water purification system using carbon filters. In addition to the pipe, the design includes two containers. Usually these are two plastic ones with a volume of 5 liters.

Step-by-step instruction

The plastic lid of the container is glued into the pipe. 4-5 small holes are drilled. In this way, a substrate is created, on which gauze, bandage or cotton wool is applied. A primary filter is created:

1. The cartridge is filled with synthetic materials (sintepon or analogues).
2. The pipe is tightly closed with a removable lid (for removing the filter as it is used).
3. The plastic container is inserted with its neck into the pipe and secured with silicone glue. To enhance strength, the structure is additionally reinforced with electrical tape. The further process is typical. The absorbent is poured into the pipe.
4. At the bottom, the pipe connects to a second container. Purified water flows there.
5. The system is firmly mounted to the wall.

Important! The synthetic winterizer should not fill the pipe too tightly. This will make it difficult for water to pass through, and the performance of the device will deteriorate. All connections of plastic containers are regularly checked for leaks to prevent leaks.

It is not advisable to use fabric filters instead of synthetic materials.Over time, they begin to rot. It is difficult to do without replacing the kit.