Clearsource RV Water Filter - CS64ZR

This miniature version of the Clearsource Ultra gives you an easy-to-carry and highly effective filtration system. The only difference we see is a slower flow rate at 4.5 gallons a minute. That's still about double what a shower head uses.

Features:

• Outdoor 3-stage water filter system purifies water from RV hookups and other exterior faucets
  • Gives you clean water for drinking, showering, cooking, washing dishes, and more
• First stage 5.0-micron rust filter has large grooves to capture fine sediment
• Second stage 0.5-micron coconut shell carbon block filters out harmful chemicals to improve taste and smell
• Third stage VirusGuard filter traps viruses, bacteria, lead, and other heavy metals
• FDA-grade oversized canisters provide high water flow for stable, long-lasting water pressure
  • Included canister wrench makes it easy to remove the filters
• Powder coated, free-standing frame keeps canisters stable on the ground or on a table
• Convenient plug-and-play setup and easy takedown at any campsite
  • Sets up between the water source and your rig's freshwater connection - hoses sold separately
• Rustproof, stainless steel hose fittings are sanitary and more durable than plastic
• IAPMO certified
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Overall dimensions: 15" wide x 10" tall x 6" deep
• Micron rating:
  • First filter: 5.0
  • Second filter: 0.5
• Operating pressure:
  • Total range: 25 psi - 100 psi
  • Ideal range: 40 psi - 65 psi
• Flow rate: 4.5 gallons/minute at 40 psi
• Operating temperature range: 35 F to 120 F (2 C to 48 C)
• 1-Year limited warranty

We've been very impressed with Clearsource's water filter systems. They are well built, effective, and premium solutions for getting the highest quality drinking water no matter where your journey takes you. The Ultra system is a great 3-stage model that you can take on your RV trip, out to a family picnic, or even use at home. The portability is great, but it is a bit on the larger size.

The new Premier Mini makes this system even more portable while not compromising on water quality. The only thing it seems to sacrifice is flow rate. Since the filters are smaller, there's less surface area for water to flow through. The Mini has a flow rate of 4.5 gallons a minute compared to the standard size's 6.5 gallons per minute.

Consider that a RV shower head uses about 2.5 gallons per minute. That means you're still going to get more than enough flow, just as long as you don't have two or three appliances using water all at once. You should consider your own water demands and decide if this will be enough or if you need to go with the larger sized Ultra to get the best performance.

What is a Micron

The first stage of the Premier uses a 5.0-micron coconut shell carbon block filter to capture sediment, insecticides, pesticides, chloramines, volatile organic compounds, and other solvents to improve the taste and smell of your water. The second stage features an industry-leading 0.2-micron filter to trap even the most harmful bacteria.

A micron is a unit of measurement equal to 0.0001 cm and is often used to define the size of water contaminants. The micron rating of a filter is the size of the largest pores in it that allow water to pass through while trapping contaminants. A common misconception of water filters is that the higher the micron rating, the better the filter. It's actually the opposite. While a 5.0-micron filter can sift out rust and sediment, a filter with a 0.5-micron rating can filter out insecticides, pesticides, chloramines, and volatile organic compounds. Lower micron filters can also trap heavy metals and the more harmful microscopic water contaminants, such as E. Coli, the Giardia cyst, Legionella, and viruses including Hepatitis A, giving you cleaner, safer, and better tasting water.

SYSTM-00030 Clearsource Ultra Mini