How appliances deal with dirt in the water

[jh72i]

Hi folks,
I'm led to believe that water in a normal gravity fed system can contain impurities or, basically, can be dirty. I'm just wondering how appliances deal with this. Reason being I want to try out using a solenoid valve to control the water flow in a certain situation but don't want to have to deal with pressure equalizing holes getting clogged.

Are my concerns real?

Thanks

 

[Howsie]

Appliances are manufactured to deal/tolerate these.

 

[Mike Jackson]

If it is all installed to the current water regulations there should be no issue with dirt.

 

[Simon F]

Hello jh,:welcome:to the forum.
gravity fed or mains can have impurities/bits.
some appliances come with a small filter on the inlet, for example possibly, shower, washing machine etc.
if you are concerned with whatever you plan to do you could fit an inline stainer before the fitting/appliance

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Hi folks,
I'm led to believe that water in a normal gravity fed system can contain impurities or, basically, can be dirty. I'm just wondering how appliances deal with this. Reason being I want to try out using a solenoid valve to control the water flow in a certain situation but don't want to have to deal with pressure equalizing holes getting clogged.

Are my concerns real?

Thanks

hows finland,cold at the moment?

 

[jh72i]

Hi folks and thanks for these replies. Unfortunately the mixed messages leaves me in the same confused situation. I have lived in old houses with a gravity fed systems for most of my life and have never had to deal with clogged appliances. Perhaps they have inbuilt ways of dealing with this besides filters - I mean I have never had to change a filter for example. Maybe they apply pressure or something!?

I wonder why there aren't filters installed already at the point where water exits the storage tank to cleanse the water to some degree. My problem is that once the valve is fitted I won't be in a position to clean any inline filters, etc.? Incidentally, can you point me at what my filter options might be?

Again, really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Thank you.

Oh, and Gas Man I'm fascinated to know how you knew I am in Finland? And, yes, it is cold, white, very still and peaceful around where I am. Some serious snow needs shoveling off the roof though so I won't be cold for long doing that job!

I should, of course, ask if any of you folks know the intimacies of Finnish plumbing systems. They are all direct fed as far as I have seen but wondering if there is some great resource to learn more.

 

[Simon F]

As said you probably won't need any filter/strainer.
I listed a possible option in line with your concern.

the best advise is to follow what the manufacturer of the fitting/appliance specifies,
do they say it needs a filter of some kind? if so fit one otherwise it is likely not needed.

 

[jh72i]

As said you probably won't need any filter/strainer.
I listed a possible option in line with your concern.

the best advise is to follow what the manufacturer of the fitting/appliance specifies,
do they say it needs a filter of some kind? if so fit one otherwise it is likely not needed.

Thanks Simon. Again I really appreciate you taking the time out to respond.