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Blu Technology (water filters and softener)

My water tastes funny

1. Flush the filters thoroughly. If you've purchased a new filtration system from AIR GEAR, you must flush the filters prior to use. The amount of time recommended for the flushing is included in Blu Technology's instructions included with the produc

How often should filters be replaced?

Generally, we recommend replacing every season (every 3-4 months). There are four indicators to tell when to change your filters:.

Best practice for storing the water filters

On a trip that has you traveling from place to place, drain the filters between uses, by turning the filter system upside down and tilting it against something. Leave it there a couple of minutes while you're packing up, and this will allow most of t

My water tester doesn't show any improvement

Most "water testers" are checking for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), which is a measure of water hardness. This doesn't tell you anything about how well the filter is working. Water filters don't remove minerals, and this is an important benefit. A go

Leaking from quick-connect

Best practice for storing the water softener

Refer to the Blu Technology video owners manual for details about the following procedures. The storage explanation starts at 10:18 in the video. If you are storing the water softener for 7 days or less:. 1. Perform a backflush to clean the system. 2