[IBU] Anyone use a water filter?

[Mike Edwards]

I started using a cartridge filter for my brewing system and really saw
an improvement--especially in the spring when the Des Moines Water Works
treats the water so heavily.

As a follow-up, does anyone that brews outside use special hoses?  I
always use a standard garden hose that feeds into the filter.  I figure
the filter takes care of any off-flavors the hose might impart, but am
wondering if replacing it with something food-grade is worth it.

Mike E.

On Tue, 2008-05-06 at 12:07 -0500, Mike Young wrote:
> I haven't bought anything for my home-brewery lately, so I started
> doing a little research on whole-house water filters.  It seems like
> several people on the various online forums recommend using a carbon
> block filter to remove chlorine and chloramine.  The water in Ames is
> pretty good, and I've been treating my mash and sparge water with 1/2
> a campden tablet but that's it. 
>  
> Do any of you use one of these filters and notice any improvement in
> your beer?  Also, if you use a filter, what brand and model is it?  I
> picked up an Omni U25 from Walmart to do a little testing with.  It
> was only $27 so I'm not really out much if I decide it doesn't really
> make a difference.
>  
> --Mike
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