I do filter my water going into the tank...that's a good idea about washing
the Westy with filtered water....never even thought about doing
this....Thanks....btw...we drink bottled water most of the time....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: Coolant

> Might be a good idea to invest in a simple charcoal in line water filter
> that will screw right into your hose.
> It'll most certainly remove all of the hard water characteristics of
> your water supply, and will be on hand when you need it, instead of
> running for several gallons of distilled water when you need it.
>
> Also a real good item to be using when washing your Van .
> It'll prevent all the hard water spots.
> And another idea for this item would be to filter your water on the way
> into your Westies water tank.
> I do.
>
> The price?
> About $28.00 including the charcoal cartridge.
> A good investment.
>
> RC