How to clean an Apec water filtration system using 1/2 a cup of Bleach.
1) TURN OFF FEED WATER VALVE AND DRAIN WATER FROM SYSTEM!
2) Remove stage 1, 2, 3, and 4 filters (use clean pliers if reusing stage 4 filter)
Optional: bypass stage 5 filter if planning to reuse like I did
3) Clean filter housings with mild soap
4) Add 1/2 cup of bleach to stage 1 housing
5) Screw all housings back onto the system
6) Run water back into filtration system, close feedwater valve when you can hear it going back out through the waste hose into the drain
7) Let sit for 2-3 hours
8) Empty chlorine water from system
9) Reinstall new or reused filters
10) Run feed water through system (takes a couple hours)
11) Drain system
12) Run feed water through system again
13) Drain system again
14) Run feed wate through system a third time
15) Enjoy your water!
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