https://github.com/spitfire-666/water-filter
A DIY water filter for water features/fountains etc
https://github.com/spitfire-666/water-filter
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A DIY water filter for water features/fountains etc
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/spitfire-666/water-filter
- Owner: SpitFire-666
- Created: 2022-01-28T12:18:40.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2022-01-28T12:43:38.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-12T16:22:16.914Z (9 months ago)
- Size: 3.91 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# Water Filter
A DIY water filter for water features/fountains etc
I made my own after inheriting a water feature full of sludge ☹
## Requirements
- Water pump (I'm using a DC pump so it can be run via battery or AC)
- Platic container (eg a 1.25L bottle)
- Pantihose or similar
- (Optional) some mesh
### Power
I'm using 18V Ryobi batteries, but you can run a pump off AC using a power brick.
Reasons I chose batteries (Ryobi):
- You can buy an adapter to attach leads to (plug and play) - pic below
- They're easy to recharge (no alligator clips, they use your Ryobi charger)
- They're readily available and can be used in your cordless tools
- They have a handy "fuel" gauge so you don't need a multimeter to check their voltage 🔋
- You can buy low or high capacity varieties
- Handy if you don't have AC nearby or can't weatherproof it ⚡
### Pump
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### Mesh
- This was added after the pump was sucking in the pantihose 🤣
## Instructions
- Drill a hole in the bottle cap for the pump input
- Insert the pump, add electrical/thread tape for a good seal
- Cut mesh to size and place in the bottle
- Apply the pantihose
- Connect the power source to the contraption
- Collect the sludge and wash out the pantihose
- Enjoy