tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28693021117433939372024-03-08T16:54:45.552+07:00water filter systemwater filter,water filters,pur water filter,brita water filter,reverse osmosis water,whole house water,ge water filter,refrigerator water filter,whirlpool water filter,water filter system,pur water filters,ceramic water filter,pure water filter,home water filter,countertop water filter,drinking water filters,water filter cartridge,sink water filter,tap water filter,aquasana water filter,house water filterariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-48702496848480922392012-03-26T22:30:00.000+07:002012-03-26T22:32:42.948+07:005 Under Sink Water Filter Facts<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Although there are many different types of </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> one of the most popular and convenient types are the under sink water filtration units. They are ideal because they can be used to filter both your drinking and your cooking water to make sure that any water you ingest will be healthy, clean and odour free.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When researching the different types of water filtration units it is important to shop and compare in order to learn as much as you can. Below are some important facts to know about under sink water filters.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5 Important Facts</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1. They are clutter-free. With an under counter unit you are able to store the </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> below your kitchen sink so that there is nothing sitting on your counter getting in the way. All parts are kept tucked away and out of sight - except for the faucet which attaches to your kitchen sink. I find these types of units to be most helpful for those with smaller counter space as well as those who want a clutter free environment.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 2. Installation is easy. Although you may choose to have a plumber professionally install your unit, the majority of under sink filtration units can easily be installed yourself. Most will come with detailed instructions as well as an instructional video detailing how to do it.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 3. The maintenance is low. Typically these types of drinking </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> need to have filter replacements done every 6 months to a year depending on how much water you use and how dirty your municipal water is. Being single I replace my filters once a year. A family of four will likely need to replace them every six months.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 4. They are affordable. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Under</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are surprisingly affordable considering how good they work and how convenient they are. Shop around and compare the prices as they can vary greatly but in general you can count on each gallon of filtered water costing only 10 cents. That is far cheaper than buying bottled water.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5. They are convenient. Besides having clean drinking water right there at the flip of the tap you also have clean cooking water easily at your disposal. Besides an expensive whole house filtration system, an under counter unit is by far the most convenient type of </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter.</b></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When doing your research look at how much water the filtration system is able to filter within an hour as well as the cost of the replacement filters. Depending on the type of filtration method these two things will vary.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> For example a high quality carbon-based filter will clean the water at a rate of 30 gallons per hour. Whereas a reverse osmosis system typically be much slower and may only clean one gallon of water per hour.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Read the reviews and compare the important specs in order to find the right </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">under</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> that will suit your needs best.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-9777207731208661642012-02-08T22:30:00.000+07:002012-02-08T22:32:46.552+07:00Popular Under Sink Water Filter Comparisons<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Researching water filters will eventually lead you to learn two things:</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1. There is a lot of confusing information out there.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 2. Filtration methods can differ dramatically.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Over time I have done a fair amount of research on drinking </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> in particular under sink filtration systems. Although there are many filtration units on the market there are two that stand out in the research. They are the Aquasana and the Crystal Quest under </span><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters.</b></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Both are good systems and both have a great reputation. However there are some subtle differences to be aware of when considering either of these units.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Filtration</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Aquasana AQ-4600 - Uses a multi-stage filtration system that includes mechanical filtration, absorption and ion-exchange which is carbon filtration and sub micron filtration. It consists of two filters that is able to clean up to thirty gallons of water per hour and filter out fifty-two contaminants - all without removing the trace minerals in the water that are important for your health.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Crystal Quest Mega Double - Uses a 7 stage filtration system of activated Carbon. This unit is unique compared to other systems that use Activated Carbon because there is no need for added silver which is common in carbon only filers. This is because the unique process of the seven stage system inhibits the growth of bacteria so well and therefore silver (which is considered a pesticide by the EPA) is not needed.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5 Comparisons</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1. Both need to have their dual filters replaced every 500 gallons - 6 months to a year depending on how much water is being used.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 2. Aquasana comes with a lifetime warranty when you sign up for their free '</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> for life' program. Crystal Quest offers a limited one year warranty on their unit.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 3. Aquasana maximum flow rate is 0.4 gallons per minute. Crystal Quest is 0.5 gallons per minute.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 4. Aquasana's and Crystal Quests's minimum operating pressure is 20 psi. The maximum operating pressure for the Aquasana unit is 80 psi and for Crystal Quest it is 60 psi.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5. Dimensions for the Aquasana under </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are 12" x 7" x 4". Dimensions for the Crystal Quest under counter unit are 3.5" x 10.5" x 3.5</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When researching the different drinking filters be sure to compare all the details as the information and filtration technologies can differ dramatically. Read the reviews and make sure the filtration system is able to filter out the toxins that are found in your own municipal water.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-19130128854698441652012-01-16T20:40:00.002+07:002012-01-16T20:46:28.787+07:00The Camping Water Filter Or Water Purifier is a Must Have Tool When Camping Or Hiking<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Camping is one of Americas great pass times. Millions of people go camping every year. Wither it is car camping at a local camp ground or going back country camping there is just something about it that attracts many to it time and time again. Regardless of what type of camping is your style there is one essential that you can not go without. water. Most state run campground will have a good source of water that is regulated by some sort of </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">purifier.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> However not all of them can be trusted and it is recommended that in most cases you pack a camping water filter with you to make sure the water your drinking during the trip is clean and not going to make you sick.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Camping</b></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water filters </b><span style="font-family: arial;">are a must have tool when going on any hiking or back country style camping trip. You can only pack so much water in on the trip and once you've run out you have to be able to find a water supply and purify some water. A water purifier in many cases is a life line. Dehydration is one of the leading causes of injury to people who hike or do any sort of mountaineering.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The investment for a camping water filter can go from $25 dollars to $300.00 dollars depending on the system you go with. Its a matter of how often you are camping or </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">hiking</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and what style of camping your doing that will dictate the investment you make. You really have to figure out what is going to work best for you and buck up and invest. The basic systems are bottle based filters, pumps, gravity filters, and infrared sterilization tools. The bottle based filters are the most commonly used systems and are very light and compact and ease to use. Many people end up owning more then one </span><b style="font-family: arial;">camping</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> filter system and usually use keep them handy encase an other decides to break.</span></span><br style="font-family: arial;"><br style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> As with everything there are many companies who specialize in these systems. You want to shop around online or at your local camping headquarters to ask questions about the systems and decide which is going to be best for you. If you plan on camping a lot and you plan on doing some good hikes in areas that may not have a water system that is clean you have to protect yourself by keeping a </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">purifier</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> like a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">camping</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> filter with you at all times.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-41164360936320392442011-12-29T21:20:00.000+07:002011-12-29T21:43:07.108+07:00Personal Use Water Filters<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is a fact that every little bit helps! One of the biggest landfill and waste pollution problems is plastic water bottles! They are clogging up landfills, killing water life, and ruining our beautiful land and oceans. There are many solutions to reducing plastic waste. We can choose to recycle them, but a better choice would be to filter our own tap water, and stop purchasing them all together.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> A good quality </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is the perfect solution to the glut of plastic water bottle waste. Simply hook them up to your faucet or water supply, and your water is filtered and safe to drink. It is important to know what is in your water by having it tested by a qualified lab. Once you know what contaminants are in your water, purchase an NSF certified water filter to insure that the contaminants found are what the filter removes. (NSF insures that the filter you are buying is certified to reduce the contaminants that may be found in your water). Also make sure to check with the manufacturer of that filter to see if their product removes the contaminants you want out.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Another great option for people on the go, is reusable water bottles with a filter built right in. Many </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> companies are developing water filter bottles to help stop plastic waste. These reusable water filter bottles are designed to filter any water, anywhere.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Brita has developed The Brita Bottle:</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • The Brita Bottle has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of chlorine (taste and odor) and particulate reduction (class VI).</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Replace filter every 128 servings, 20 gallons or roughly every two months</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Bottles are BPA free and recyclable</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Smart Planet Eco filtered water Bottle:</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • filters for better taste, odor, heavy metals, chlorine and other contaminants</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Can filter up to 100 gallons</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Replacement for disposable bottles</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • BPA free</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • These water filter bottles are NOT NSF Certified</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Multi-Pure's Wriggle water filter bottle: (not yet released)</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Has an activated carbon filter which claims to remove, organic contaminants from regular municipal tap water</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Meets or exceeds NSF International Standard 42 for chlorine, taste and odor reduction</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • filter life, 2 months or 40 gallons/150 litres.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Hydros water filter Bottle:</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Lasts for 3 months (approximately 150 uses)</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • We are tested to the ANSI/ NSF standard 42 for water filtration</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • reduces chlorine, chloramines and particulates</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • natural anti-microbial which helps to prevent the build-up of bacteria</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> • Writers note: I was NOT able to find any proof of NSF certification</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It is a fact. Using a </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">water filter</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> instead of purchasing bottled water is helping to reduce plastic bottle waste. The more choices we can give consumers, the better. filtering your own tap water with a high quality filter saves the environment, your budget, and could possibly improve your health! It is a win, win, win, for all. Good health to you!</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-47436064588036037822011-12-13T19:26:00.000+07:002011-12-13T19:32:50.866+07:00Hiking Water Filter - Top Five Things to Look For<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Buying a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">hiking</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is essential for your next hiking trip. Unless you'll be using some sort of chemical decontaminant, which doesn't work on residues in water like pesticides and chemicals from nearby factories, you'll need to filter all your water before drinking it or cooking with it. Boiling water is a pain too, so the best thing you can do is find a great hiking filter that really fulfills your needs.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Looking at portable water filter reviews is, of course, one of the best ways to find out what others think about different types of portable water filtration and purification systems for hiking. However, you need to know what you're looking for in the reviews! Before you pick out your next hiking filter</span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> make sure it meets these top five criteria of things to look for:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1. Easy to Use</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> There are several different </span><b style="font-family: arial;">hiking</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> types available on the market today. The two most popular are gravity filters and pump filters, though hikers who want more water more quickly are usually happiest with pump filters. There are also personal filters on the market for water bottles. Look at different options, but make sure whichever filter you choose is easy to use.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 2. Field Serviceable</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Most portable water filtration systems have a tendency to lock-up at some point or another, and you need to make sure you can fix this problem on the trail without compromising the filtration system. The best </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> for hiking are easy to service in the field. Your filter should also be simple to backwash, so that you can keep it clean as you're using it every day.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 3. Effective</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Of course, effectiveness is a huge thing to look for in a water filtration system. This, though, depends on exactly what you want. A fiberglass filter will get out many of the bacteria in the water but may leave the water tasting like it does coming from the source. This can be a good thing if you want to experience the mineral taste of mountain springs. However, a carbon filter added to this will get out most of the minerals and chemicals, leaving water tasting like bottled water from the store. Either way is fine, but do make sure your water will at least be free from disease-causing organisms.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 4. Size and Weight</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When you're hiking, your portable water filtration device needs to be small and compact. Just how small and compact depends on how light you need to travel and how many people you're filtering water for. Some hiking water filters can be used for four or five hikers but still weigh only a few ounces. Check out portable water filter reviews to see how a unit's size and weight stand up against other models in the field.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5. Durability</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Because a hiking water filter is often designed to be as small and lightweight as possible, some companies sacrifice durability for lighter weight parts. This can be a problem though. If your filtration device breaks in the field, you could be up a creek without a paddle, so to speak. You should always take a backup method, such as a UV filter or a chemical filter, with you, but you also want to check reviews to make sure your water filter is most likely to stand the test of time on a hiking trip.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Hiking water filter Reviews With so many excellent brands and hiking water filter models currently available, sifting through them all to find the one that's the best fit for you can be a cumbersome task. The easiest way to simplify this process is by having a look at portable </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> reviews online to see what other hikers & campers e to say about the particular models.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-53754764859052611772011-11-29T21:17:00.000+07:002011-11-29T21:32:06.316+07:00Tap Water Filter – Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Purchasing A Tap Water Filter Product<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A tap water filter can provide you with the safest possible, best tasting drinking water possible if you buy a top of the line quality tap water purifier. It’s important to know not all water filtration products are the same. Many people are under the false assumption that a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is a water filter and go out and purchase the cheapest one possible. Here are 5 mistakes that you can learn from.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mistake # 1 - Choosing by price alone can be a big mistake when selecting a tap water filter, and here’s why. It is possible to purchase a top of the line quality tap water purifier direct from the manufacturer for less than a more expensive unit that does less.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mistake #2 – Not doing your homework is another mistake people make when purchasing water filtration products. </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> technology has changed over the years. There is a lot of junk out there and it could cost you your health if you’re not careful. Some cheaply made filters don’t remove all the harmful chemicals or bacteria that is present in ordinary tap water so you need to know what to look for.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mistake #3 – Purchasing an uncertified water treatment device is the next mistake. This separates the winners from the losers. A quality tap water filter should be certified by the state they are manufactured. If it is certified it means it has met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the health related contaminants. Currently California has one of the strictest Certification requirements. Never purchase a non certified tap water purifier.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mistake #4 – Not purchasing a dual filtration system is a mistake. There are many single stage filtration systems and some of them are rather expensive for not doing a complete job. If you want the best and safest water filtration system for your tap water you need a dual filter system using a combination of carbon filtration, ion exchange and sub micron filtration. This is the type of system you want whether you decide a simple counter top or under sink unit to a whole house water filter.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Mistake #5 – Over paying for your filtration products is a mistake many people make. Right now it is possible to purchase the #1 Rated Home water filter in America that has been voted "Best Buy" by Consumers Digest magazine 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 for less than much more expensive filters that do less! The reason is this top rated tap </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is sold manufacturer direct with no middleman. With a little effort they are easy to locate as they sell their products on the Internet.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> So whether you decide on a counter top or under sink tap water purifier or a whole house </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> don’t make the same mistakes that many other people have made.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-62509647594570496952011-11-07T22:46:00.000+07:002011-11-07T22:49:31.548+07:00Respond Swiftly! Use Drinking Water Filter Systems For A Fitter And Better Life<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are many good drinking </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">systems</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> out there today. Americans are becoming more concerned at the harmful particles in the local water systems in their villages. Pesticides, lead, chlorine, chloroform, copper, zinc, and mercury are just some of these toxins existing.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Although these contaminants in the water are controlled by rigid government restrictions, folks who are worried about these issues can rest easy with the many fantastic </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> obtainable. The reputation of bottled water has grown during these past few years as a result, though unlike water filters, these are not regulated. So families are looking towards drinking water filter systems in their homes.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> There are three basic types of filters on the market: regular, carbon, and reverse osmosis. These three types have the capability to eliminate around 99% of contaminants and bacteria in the water. A regular pitcher type filter is surely the one you need if you want something less expensive and it works by filling with tap water, while it filters down into the pitcher.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Ordinarily, pitcher filters fit in behind the refrigerator door, making them simple to set up. Brita is the cheapest brand, and they have filters that can be recycled. Brita is certainly the selection if you want to go environmentally friendly. Pur filters out lead much better than Brita.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> On the consumer index, Pur III pitchers and faucet attachments have the best score. At $25 or $30, they are much more costly than Britta, but they are far better. Pur drinking </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> typically have carbon, allowing for the most effective filtration process and each filter has a graded system, letting you comprehend when replacement is needed.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Under the sink carbon block filters are becoming more well-liked, particularly in the newer homes. Considered to be the most effective, Puriclean has continually acquired high ratings in many assessments. Unlike most faucet attachments, the Puriclean can function longer, it is convenient to put in and change, and it costs about $30 to $60.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Among all the refrigerator filters, Puriclean has the highest rating on the consumer index. These are easily replaced every six months and have a sticker to put so you will remember when to replace the filter. Carbon blocks are found in these </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">filters.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Another widely used brand of refrigerator filter is Kitchenaid. At $40 apiece, this brand of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> includes simple renewal after every six months of use. Despite the nominal scores, these are nevertheless great filters to look into.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The most effective brand accessible is Pentek, with the carbon block, for the refrigerator. Several contaminants can be easily taken away from the water, such as microorganisms, metals, sediment, corrosion, and iron. Pentek also includes deionization reduction, which lessens water salinity.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Pentek has numerous other filter types, like the faucet filters and the inline filters, aside from the refrigerator filter. Many families are becoming aware of the assimilation of toxins in the shower and bath water and prefer to put a filter on the point of entry.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Several features, like reverse osmosis, ultra violet reduction, and bacterial and viral reduction, are also provided with Pentek, which are great for both commercial and residential applications. When eliminating all types of metals, poisons, bacteria, and viral contaminations, reverse osmosis is the best </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">system</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> available.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> In line with many doctors, a number of illnesses are increasing because of large quantities of heavy metals and poisons in the body. Though these can be obtained from the atmosphere and foods, water, as well as terrible drinking water filter systems, are the primary sources of this concern. Filtered water systems are obtainable for our better health, and they are worth the investment.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When it comes to fridge </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> you and your family can seriously profit a whole lot. Whether it's better tasting and smelling water, better wellness, or better savings, you can gather a lot by having one setup in the kitchen or even around the whole home.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-89452752321912957302011-10-23T22:35:00.000+07:002011-10-23T22:38:32.543+07:00Shower Water Filter Hidden Truths That Can Lead To Healthier Days<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A chlorine </span><b style="font-family: arial;">shower</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> may be one of the best investments you can make to protect your health. Your entire body is affected by showering in chlorinated water, and these effects accumulate over time. They can be insidious, so you do not even realize what is happening until later. There are many things to be aware of about bathing and showering in tap water.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Most people no longer even think of tap water as something to drink. The taste and smell is overwhelmingly of chlorine, because so much is added to kill potential bacteria. To drink tap water is not far from pouring a glass of bleach that has been diluted.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> But when it comes to showering, most people jump into the tap water without thinking twice. Yet, chlorine turns to gas at a lower temperature than the water. So we are absorbing and breathing in a higher concentration of chlorine to water.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> In a hot </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">shower,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> the heat opens up our pores. This makes it that much easier for the chlorine in the </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> to be absorbed into the pores of our skin and into the blood. The toxin is also breathed into the lungs. Your intake of chlorine in a shower is far more than you would get if you did drink tap water. Many studies have now confirmed that showering can indeed be hazardous to your health.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Chlorine </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">shower</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are plentiful on the market, and in many different styles. There are still charcoal filters available which do filter out chlorine, but generally they are not able to filter out all of it. This media can also become a breeding ground for bacteria.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> A newer technology is called KDF. This media is able to filter out several substances including heavy metals and chlorine. It uses ionic charge to remove the chlorine, and is able to get at about 99%. A further benefit is that bacteria growth in this media is not possible.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Whichever type of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> you choose, it will probably have filters that need to be replaced. How often you will need to do this will depend on how many people use the shower, how long they take showers for and how often. You will know when it is time to replace your filter when you can start smelling the chlorine again.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Physical design can also be important in choosing your shower filter. Some filters have the media attached in place of the shower head or between the shower head and the pipe. This has the effect of decreasing the space to stand underneath the shower. Other types have the media to the side or above which does not take away any precious head space.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It will probably take some time to research available chlorine </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">shower</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> but there is definitely one that will meet both your needs and your budget. But do not make your choice based on price alone, or even design. How effective it is at filtering is the single most important thing on which to base your choice.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-60550666143397472152011-10-02T23:24:00.000+07:002011-10-02T23:28:32.452+07:00The Dangers That Carbon Water Filter Technologies Save You From Every Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is hard to believe that a simple glass of tap water can contain harmful chemicals and additives that are not good for your body. We cannot see the impurities, but this does not mean that they are not present. Many people have decided to do something about this by using a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">carbon</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> to essentially clean their tap water. Home filtration systems are relatively inexpensive and can be easily assembled.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The process of cleaning water is accomplished by using activated carbon to absorb and trap any contaminants that may be present. This is useful because carbon is extremely porous and this quality allows it to be an effective trap for chemicals and impurities that do not belong in drinking water.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Using at home filtration systems will provide the user with a clean supply of tap water that does not include any imperfections. These systems are very inexpensive and they are very safe to use. They come in various sizes and there is one that will fit every need possible.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It can be quite unnerving to think that there can be as many as one hundred man made chemicals present in our drinking </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Some of these chemicals such as pesticides and solvents are dangerous in large quantities. It is a good idea to remove them altogether by using a water filtration system.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Activated </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">carbon</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> absorbs harmful elements and funnels them out of tap water. The chemicals will then be lodged into the filter and trapped there. There are different sizes of systems from which to choose from and they can attach easily to your faucet.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Environmentalists are advising consumers that by drinking bottled </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> we are harming the environment. They believe that after we throw away the plastic bottles, they will sit in land fills for years and years to come. Bottled </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is quite expensive and when one thinks about the damage to the environment, it really does not seem like a good alternative.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> filtration systems are a great way to provide your family with a steady supply of chemical free drinking </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> The advantages to using this type of system are varied and range from affordability to healthier and chemical free </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> This is probably why these systems are more popular now than ever before. Parents want to be careful about what their children are drinking and what ingredients are hidden to the naked eye. Filtration will give them a sense of security in knowing that they are drinking safe </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-37364379572970714712011-08-19T22:13:00.001+07:002011-08-19T22:20:48.817+07:00Maytag Water Filter - The Best House Water Filters Out There<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do you know how you first got a Maytag water filter? The truth of the matter is that it probably came with your refrigerator, and you mainly use it because of its convenience. Do you think that replacement cartridges for a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Maytag</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> have been designed to be a top-notch water filtration mechanism, particularly when they come as standard equipment with most new refrigerators? Probably not! Here's how Maytag sees it. Most customers are now elated that they have purchased a new Maytag water filtration system. However, the Maytag filter manufacturer is smiling widely because you have just become their long-term customer! You will more than likely be purchasing these replacement cartridges for the next twenty years!There are many benefits to owning filters that many people may totally be unaware of. You receive the same benefits no matter if you have a counter top unit or house </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filters">water filters</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;">:</b></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * What it serves to do is to take the lead out of the water before you drink it.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * When you buy a countertop model, this results in getting healthy, clean water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * A filter removes chlorine as well as chlorine byproducts from your drinking water, reducing the very big risk of getting colon cancer, rectal cancer and bladder cancer.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * This has the capacity to give you pure, healthful water that can be used to cook with or to drink.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * Gastrointestinal diseases are reduced by over 33% by having the filter remove giardia and cryptographic from water.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> * Water filters can remove more than 2100 toxic materials from drinking water.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Maytag water filters come in different types but all are beneficial to you. The succeed in meeting the suggested 99% of toxins in water by using an activated carbon filter.</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Choosing a </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> for your home is a choice that should be made with care. There are many products out there, researching before you choose can make all the difference. Some water filters do not prevent toxic gasses from entering your home. These gasses are in the water lines and there are filters available to prevent them from entering your home. Some filters also have a much shorter capacity to filter and will need to be changed more often, all these things and more should be considered when choosing a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> system.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-33419834633836101482011-08-04T23:51:00.001+07:002011-08-04T23:58:33.895+07:00An Under Sink Water Filter Can Improve You and Your Family's Health<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Did you know that almost every single water source on this planet is contaminated with chemicals? We are ingesting toxins, metals and other harmful substances every day in the water we drink. An </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=under%20sink%20water%20filter">under sink water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> can improve your families health by removing these harmful substances.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Water treatment plants add chemicals like fluoride, chlorine and bleach into our water to kill the bacteria and the parasites. However these can be very harmful to our health. Chlorine is a chemical known to cause cancer and fluoride has been linked to failing kidneys and heart disease.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Not all </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are created equal some can only take out a few of the harmful things leaving behind other potentially harmful stuff. Reverse Osmosis filters take out more than a regular fiber water filter. The Watts Premier Reverse Osmosis filter system is a great choice for your home.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Why is a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Better than Most Home Filters?</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Most home water filters on the market today will not remove all of the harmful components in our drinking water. If you want the healthiest water for your family to drink you will need a reverse osmosis filter.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> A Reverse osmosis </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> removes bacteria, viruses, parasites, chlorine, and bleach, metals like lead, fluoride and much more out of your drinking water, most filters can not.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Under sink filters can be a great way for you and your family to live healthier lives. Drinking water is one of the best ways to lose and maintain weight. If you would like to know more about why drinking water can help in preventing childhood obesity.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> They Can Save You Money!</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Water filters can actually save you money because you won't have to buy any more plastic water bottles. No more having to lug cases of water from the store into your home. You can have pure clean filtered water running right out of your kitchen faucet.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> I use stainless steel bottles to bring my filtered water with wherever I go. I have been using the same three bottles for years all I have to do is wash them. I cannot imagine how many plastic water bottles I would have used.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Did you know that Americans use two and a half MILLION bottles of water every hour! Although some will be recycled sadly most of these bottles will end up in landfills. Now you can see how an </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> can really make a big difference help reduce waste and pollution.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It takes a lot of energy to ship bottled water to the grocery stores around our country. Not to mention the energy and materials it takes to make all of the bottles themselves. Buy using an under sink water filter you can help preserve this planet for the future generations.</span></span> </div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-16649838815203986002011-07-21T00:18:00.000+07:002011-07-21T00:23:47.428+07:00Pure Clean Water With a Maytag Water Filter<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you own a maytag refrigerator that has an icemaker or water dispenser, you need to change the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filters">water filters</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> occasionally. This will allow you to have water that is clean and free of chlorine and other bad tastes and odors.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Usually, all you need to do is turn the filter and replace it with a new one. You can discover the type and style you need by either checking the user's manual or looking on the fridge for the model number. Sometimes, inside where the filter goes, there will be a sticker that tells you what type of filter you need. Then you just need to purchase the recommended </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=maytag%20water%20filter">maytag water filter</a></b><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and place it inside.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> These filters usually retain fluoride, and are NSF certified to lower the amount of cysts, lead, mercury, chlorine, odors, and other contaminants. Usually, the filter needs to be changed once every six months to keep your refrigerator with </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">clean</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> There are several different types of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> designed for various maytag products. Some of the various types are:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1. Bottom mount- This type of maytag filter can be used in Kitchen Aid and Whirlpool refrigerators that feature a filter on the inside and bottom of the appliance. You just have to twist to install this type of filter.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 2. Interior Turn- For use in refrigerators that have the filter on the inside. Turning the old filter will remove it, and all you do is twist in the new one.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 3. In the Grille Turn- This type of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is used for side-by-side refrigerator freezers like Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and maytag. You just have to do a quarter turn to take out the old filter and put in a new one. It is used to remove lead, chlorine, and particulates, and mercury. It retains fluoride while removing contaminants.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 4. In the grille-Turn (Cysts)- Much like the regular in the grille turn filter, but it is much stronger, and can filter better. It gets out cysts, asbestos, class 1 particulates, lead, chlorine, and mercury.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 5. In the Grille Turn (Top freezer)- Made for JennAir, Whirlpool, and KitchenAid refrigerators that have a top freezer.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 6. In the grille push Button- This </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is designed to be used in Amana, Whirlpool, maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir side-by-side units. It features a release button that makes changing the filter fast and easy.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 7. In the Grill fast fill- This water filter is made by PUR, and is designed for maytag brand refrigerators. It has a fast push button design and is made for quick water service.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 8. Puriclean 2- This is a Puriclean filter that has more advanced filtration, and is certified by the National Sanitation Foundation.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> 9. In Line system- This type of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is used to place a filter outside of the refrigerator. You can use it with any type of refrigerator that uses a water line. It has a by-pass valve built in, and after it is installed, it only needs a quarter turn to replace.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-67242621009549858202011-06-30T23:18:00.001+07:002011-06-30T23:27:54.315+07:00How to Choose a Seychelle Water Filter<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently completed a review on the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=Seychelle%20water%20filter">Seychelle water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> products. I got a few questions on the different types of products they carry so I wanted to provide a quick review of the different products we offer.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> All these filters will come in either a standard or advanced filter that contains Seychelle's unique ionic absoprtion media and the BioSafe. We won't go into the the specifics of how these filters work at this time. The advance filter basically adds a safe iodine compound.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Plastic </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> bottle</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Seychelle portable </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> come in these various designs: 28 ounce flip top or pull top plastic bottles. These bottles are made up of BPA Free plastic which basically means they do not have the compound in the plastic that makes the different plastics leech. So no bad chemicals from the plastics will leech into your drinking water. This is important. This will filter about 100 gallons before replacing the filter.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Stainless Steel </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> bottle</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Next we have the </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Seychelle</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Stainless Steel </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> These come in an environmentally safe Stainless Steel. By the way all of </span><b style="font-family: arial;">Seychelle</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> are safe for the environment. These come in three main colors. Metallic red, metallic blue, or Metallic Silver. They come with the standard </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> but have the BIOSafe material in it to kill any living organisms. So you still get the 99.99% protection from anything biological or viral. This will </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> about 100 gallons before replacing the </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Family </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Pitcher</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> This is the perfect water pitcher for home use. It is designed to be an economical way to have good, clean drinking </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> for you and your family. It can make up to 150 gallons. It comes with the advanced filter so you are getting 99.99% protection from contaminants, pollutants, bacteria, and heavy metals. This </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> will last you about 6 months and then can be replaced.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Inline </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Filter</b></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The perfect solution for hikers that use hydration systems such as camelback, high seirra, north face, etc. This filter goes inline so that you can drink from streams, lakes, ponds, etc. It comes with the advanced filter to and will make about 100 gallons before having to replace it.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Drinking Straw</span></span> <br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Lastly we have the pure </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> drinking straw. This is a very compact drinking straw that comes with a hard case. This is perfect for fitting into your pocket, purse or backpack. You can literally have drinking water anywhere you go. So whether you are hiking on vacation don't leave home with out this one.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It filters 100 gallons but does not have a replacement filter so once it is used up you just throw it away.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-91244939966065843612011-06-19T22:41:00.001+07:002011-06-19T22:47:32.019+07:00Under Sink Water Filter Systems - A Guide to Finding the Best One<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Under sink water filter systems are probably one of the best investments you can make to protect the health and well-being of yourself and your family. As far as quality and affordability goes, here's a helpful guide that'll give you some useful tips for finding the best under </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=sink%20water%20filter%20systems">sink water filter systems</a></b><b style="font-family: arial;">.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When it comes to quality, filtering devices that use multiple filter technologies are always more effective at removing contaminants. This is because it's impossible to remove all the different types of contaminants with one type of filter. For example, sediment filters will remove particulate that give water a bad taste and odor, sediment, and maybe chlorine, but a carbon filter is needed to remove synthetic chemicals, chlorinated byproducts, and pharmaceutical drugs.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The best under </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">systems</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> will also refrain from removing all the beneficial trace minerals that are naturally found in water. Minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and sodium are all an important part of our health, and water is a major source of them.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Then to really assure that under sink water filter systems are reliable, look for proof that the claims made about it are true. Some manufacturers will have their systems certified by highly-regarded agencies in order to show that the claims made about it are true.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Now here's one of the biggest secrets to finding under </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">sink</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">systems</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> that are affordable: buy them factory-direct through the manufacturer. This can often be done on the Internet. By doing this, you won't have to pay the ridiculous markups that retailers always tack on to make themselves a nice profit. In my opinion, this is the ultimate gift from manufacturers!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> And understand that you don't' have to pay hundreds of dollars for quality under sink water filter systems. Most manufacturers feel that consumers will pay a higher price, or premium, to use a filtration system that has their name on it. But trust me, you can get a system that's just as good for a lot less!</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> You can learn about the under </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=sink%20water%20filter%20systems">sink water filter systems</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> that I recommend, which I use in my home and only cost $100 by visiting my website listed below. As far as quality goes, you won't find anything better at a lower price. You know why I know? Because I've compared them all!</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-30430992907473205512011-06-10T07:01:00.002+07:002011-06-10T07:07:52.421+07:00Brita Water Filter Systems Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Water borne diseases are now one of the most serious cases of diseases worldwide. These diseases are easily contracted by unsafe and unhealthy drinking lifestyle. This is due to the fact that there are lots of bacteria and harmful chemicals and even viruses that can be present in our tap </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Persons who practice drinking directly from their faucets without even considering some safety precautions are more likely to contract such diseases.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> In this case, </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filters">water filters</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and water filtration systems are met with high demands from various homes worldwide. These water filters have been known to effectively trap and filter all the harmful and unwanted elements in our tap water to provide a safe and healthy drinking water.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> What Makes up Brita filters</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Brita is a UK based company and is one of the leading names in water filtration industry. The family of </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=Brita%20water%20filtration%20system">Brita water filtration system</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is primarily composed of pitchers, faucet filtration, and replacement filters. With Brita filtered pitchers, it is very easy and convenient to have a great tasting and cleaner drinking water at the tips of your finger tips. Using these Brita pitchers is just like using ordinary water pitchers on the counter or your dinner table.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Foolproof Filtration System</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Another great testament of Brita's unparalleled </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter%20system">water filter system</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> is its faucet filtration system that is composed of a basic system and with an advanced feature. With Brita's faucet filtration system, you get to save more space on your sink yet get to acquire healthy and clean drinking water straight from your tap water faucet. These faucets from Brita are very easy to attach and require no specific tools to have it installed in your faucet. After installing the faucet filtration system, you get quick and safe drinking water with just a single twist on your faucet's knob. This filter system is also equipped with a standard life filter indicator to let you know if there is a need for you to change your water filter cartridge. These replacement filters even come in chrome or white for you to conveniently customize a look for your sink.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Safer Drinking </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Water</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Safe and clean drinking water is very accessible with Brita water Filtration systems. This makes it ideal and convenient of use for families, kitchen and cooking. Faucet filtration systems also come with an added layer to conveniently trap sediments so all that's left is pure and safe drinking water. With such high quality filtration system, you will also be assured of a great tasting water to make you enjoy a healthy drinking. With all the many manufacturers worldwide vying for dominance over the industry, </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Brita</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Filtration systems is considered as one of the best in the line.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-58659834415363577362011-05-23T22:18:00.003+07:002011-05-23T22:27:42.547+07:00Whole House Water Filters - How They Protect You, Your Family and Your House<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Whole</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> have an advantage over the others because with a whole house water filter you can go to any outlet in your house and get </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filtered</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> You have choices rather than just one place you have to get drinking water from.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Whole house water filters help your pipes stay cleaner. Since filtered water is filtered at the source, they get only clean, filtered water pumped through them. A whole house </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> extends the life of your pipes by reducing the amount of corrosion and deposits caused by water running through them.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Like a central air conditioning unit, they require maintenance. You are advised to change the pre-filters of your system every three or four months to keep your system running in peak form. The only problem is remembering when to do this. Most companies will mail you new filters when they need to be changed. Removing one problem with whole house water filters.</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> You might think that you have to pay an arm and a leg for this system. On the contrary, the </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">whole</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> system costs less than 50c a day to run. Imagine fresh drinking water from everywhere and all you pay is less than you would for a cookie with your morning coffee. A whole house water filter is very easy on your wallet.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> A big problem these days is of our own making. Chlorine can cause respiratory problems, dry skin problems and even cancer. </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=Whole%20house%20water%20filters">Whole house water filters</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> can neutralize chlorine to a harmless substance. What a Relief! A whole house water filter has reduced your risk.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The University of Wisconsin conducted a study on the effects of ingesting chlorine and cancer in humans. They found a link between the two, an alarming statistic which is negated by whole house water filters. Even if the risk of cancer is small, are you willing to gamble your life for the price of a whole house water filter?</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> The main filter of whole house water filters was noted by the FDA as the best technology they have ever seen in </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters.</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> They called it a marvel. You should try it and find out for yourself how good the system really is. The health of your family is resting on your decision to get a whole house water filter.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Pesticides and Herbicides are a problem the previous generation did not have. The whole house water filter takes that responsibility too. It removes all traces of the chemicals from your water supply and leaves you with pure and refreshing water. A whole house water filter promises to remove the risks from your water</span></span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> It is reassuring to know that there is a problem solving water cleaner on the market. The whole house water filter is there when you need it. whole house </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filters">water filters</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;"></b><span style="font-family: arial;"> will take all your risks away from you so you can rest reassured in the thought that you are protected against bad water.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-86225629948103555392011-05-13T01:48:00.001+07:002011-05-23T22:15:32.551+07:00Whole House Water Filters - Do We Need Them?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">With whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters,</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> you don't have to be selective. You can get safe </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> from any faucet in your </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house,</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> as long as you choose the right whole </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=house%20water%20filter">house water filter</a></span><b style="font-family: arial;">.</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> There are many on the market and there are many good reasons to have them, but, as with all consumer products, the quality varies.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> One reason that many people choose whole </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> is so that they can have one system instead of many. Instead of having to buy a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">kitchen</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter,</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> a shower </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> and a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> for the bathroom faucet, they buy only the whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> and they know that they are safe.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Whole </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> also keep your pipes </span><b style="font-family: arial;">clean.</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> The pipes in your </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> run </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filtered</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> and </span><b style="font-family: arial;">clean</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> with no sediments, thus they remain like new with hardly any deterioration. When your pipes run </span><b style="font-family: arial;">clean</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> they last longer. Visits from the plumber may be nearly eliminated. This is one way that a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> saves you money.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> The only disadvantage, if you can call it that, is that the </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pre-filters">pre-filters</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> in the high quality </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> need to be changed every 3 or 4 months. It is a small disadvantage compared to the benefits. Particularly when you consider that most </span><b style="font-family: arial;">kitchen</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> tap </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> must be replaced at the same rate and shower </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> have a similar lifespan.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> The best whole </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> that we have seen has a </span><b style="font-family: arial;">pre-filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> and a main </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter.</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> The </span><b style="font-family: arial;">pre-filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> takes the brunt of the items that need to be </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filtered</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> out. The main </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> of the whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> catches the rest. The main </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> will last three or four years, depending on the size of your family and the quantity of </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> that you use every day.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Only the </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">pre-filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> need to be changed fairly often and they are reasonably priced. It is good to remember to change the </span><b style="font-family: arial;">pre-filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> of your </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> system, because it is the </span><b style="font-family: arial;">pre-filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> that does most of the work to keep you safe.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> The EPA has named the main </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> of our preferred whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> as "The best technology" they have ever seen. They recognize what it took to build it, and pronounce it the most valuable. In the main </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> chlorine is transformed into a harmless substance.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Chlorine can be bad for your health. The right whole </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> will eliminate it from your drinking </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> so you do not have to worry about it anymore. You will never have to shower in chlorinated </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water">water</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> again.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Besides chlorine, don't forget that there are a number of pesticides in our </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> today. They steep in from the soil and stay in our </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water.</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> The right whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> can get rid of them. High quality whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> give you the satisfaction of knowing that your </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> is </span><b style="font-family: arial;">clean</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> and pesticide free. Your kids are safe today and there is less risk of health problems in the future.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> It costs only about 50c a day to run the whole </span></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filter</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> that we prefer. The company has made the whole process easier by removing the one drawback that it had. All </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> that need changing are mailed to your </span><b style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=house">house</a>,</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> so you do not have to remember. When they arrive you change them. It's as simple as that. An investment in whole </span><b style="font-family: arial;">house</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">water</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial;">filters</b><span style="font-family:arial;"> could be an investment in better health, as long as you choose the right one.</span></span></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-58800880941446970242011-05-05T20:49:00.003+07:002011-05-05T20:57:35.434+07:005 Big Reasons Why You Should Use Drinking Water Filters<div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Do you know why you should use water filters? And furthermore do you know what <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filters">water filters</a> you should use? Take two minutes and find out how to safeguard your family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">(1) The best drinking water filters provide us with the best quality water we can get. The best drinking water filter can improve our life, enhance our performance and increase our energy levels by providing what our bodies crave...99.99% pure drinking water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">70% of our body weight is water. We have to replace and replenish that water on a regular basis or face illness. Each person should consume gallons of water every day, but many do not, because their water doesn't taste fresh or it smells like chlorine. Good water filters will put the joy back into drinking water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">(2) Pure water is important in more ways than one, the water that we take in may contain bacteria that can cause diarrhea, which can be life threatening to small children, the elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system. Chlorine is added to the water at the treatment facility to remove bacteria...to disinfect the water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">But, some bacteria are resistant to chlorine. Cryptosporidium cysts, for example, are not killed by chlorine. Only a water filter with a micron particle stage can stop cryptosporidium at the cyst stage and protect your family's health.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">(3) The average drinking water filter is carbon based. Carbon activated drinking water filters remove chlorine and chemicals, but other stages are needed to remove different things. It all really depends on what's in your water and without laboratory testing, the only safe thing to do is buy a water filter that can address all of the problems that "could" be in your water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">(4) Some <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=drinking%20water%20filters">drinking water filters</a> (like reverse osmosis and distillation) remove trace minerals that are good for your health. The best drinking water filters "balance" the mineral content, instead. So, in areas where high mineral content or "hard" water is a problem, hard minerals are replaced with "softer minerals". A water filter that has a ion exchange stage is the right choice for well balanced mineral content.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Drinking water filters have been around for a long time. In India they had a crude drinking water filter that was used for ages. It consisted of a big round clay pot. The impurities would be absorbed by the clay and the remaining water tasted sweet and refreshing. With modern science we have perfected the technology and now can filter a number of things that are not good for us, but some water filters are stuck in the dark ages.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">(5) Chlorine removal is just one thing that a <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a> can do to improve our water. Some companies stop there. Other water filters go the extra mile by reducing harmful pollutants like pesticides and herbicides. Remember, anything that goes down the drain or on the ground eventually ends up in the ground water and our drinking water reservoirs</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">We use thousands of chemicals every day, thoughtlessly. Industries have spills, as do gas stations and repair shops. We have our grass treated with pesticides. We use herbicides to kill weeds. We wash medicines down the drain. All of this stuff ends up in the water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">It is important to be careful about what you flush down the drain or pour on the ground, but you have to realize that other people may not be so careful. The only way to protect your family is by investing in good drinking water filters for every tap in the house.<br /></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-74939136113270860032011-04-25T23:45:00.003+07:002011-04-25T23:50:47.315+07:00Eliminating Cloudy Facts About A Clean And Pure Countertop Water Filter<div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">The homeowner with a clean and pure countertop water filter expects that filter to provide him or her with consistent and dependable removal of all water contaminants. A time-pressed homeowner might seek even more. He or she might choose to have a clean and pure filter that is also a maintenance free countertop <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The maintenance free filter has a carbon granule filter. The owner of a maintenance free filter never needs to worry about changing a cartridge. That can seem like a real advantage. Yet like every benefit, it also comes with one seldom-mentioned downside.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Whenever a clean and pure countertop water filter is also a maintenance free countertop water filter, then the owner of that filter can not enjoy all the benefits that come from advancements in technology. Such a homeowner can not plan to replace his or her cartridge with one that has more F.D.A. approved materials or one with a better-graded pore structure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The cartridge in a maintenance free filter does have a long life. That is why a number of homeowners have purchased the maintenance free, clean and pure water filter. Those homeowners who plan to make a similar purchase should know what to look for in a clean and pure countertop water filter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Such a filter should have three important features. First, it should have the ability to carry-out mechanical filtration. Mechanical filtration takes advantage of Fickian diffusion. That diffusion process causes absorption of contaminants, whenever contaminated water passes over and moistens fibers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A clean and pure filter should also have the ability to perform electrokinetic absorption. The unwanted particles in the water produce an electric field. A filter that can perform electrokinetic absorption makes use of that field. By using that field, the filter aids completion of the absorption process.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A good clean and pure filter should, of course, be equipped to function as the site of physical absorption. When water passes over solid absorbent, particles in the water should adhere to the surface of the absorbent. That is what should take place in a working clean and pure filter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">When the three features described above come together in a clean and pure countertop water filter, then that filter can rival the characteristics of other countertop filters. Those filters allow the homeowner to get clean, great-tasting water. Unlike clean and pure filters, those other filters have activated carbon filters with ion exchange and micron filtration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">When a homeowner does not feel compelled to get a maintenance free <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=countertop%20water%20filter">countertop water filter</a>, then he or she can hope to bring into his or her home an example of our advancing technology. Then that homeowner can anticipate the chance to introduce into the filter system a cartridge with updated materials.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A homeowner can never know when some unseen particle in the tap water might be causing residents of the home to have unusually dry skin or unexplained GI problems. Introduction into the filter system of a new cartridge might bring an end to those complaints. That fact should stay in the mind of a homeowner who is about to get a clean and pure countertop water filter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Any countertop water filter made today allows the homeowner to enjoy safe and good-tasting water. Still, the homeowner's safety is not at risk, when an old cartridge must be replaced by a newer and better cartridge.</span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Tag : <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pure%20countertop">pure countertop</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=eliminating">eliminatiog</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=countertop">countertop</a></span></span><br /></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-68388358934088457822011-04-10T23:53:00.002+07:002011-04-10T23:58:20.874+07:00Renovating Your Kitchen? - Water Filters and Reverse Osmosis Systems<div style=" text-align: justify;font-family:arial;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">Water filtration systems have become a standard fixture in most kitchens today, especially as more and more scientists and health professionals report that most if not all of our drinking water supplies are contaminated with human-made pollutants, including not just municipal systems, but wells, lakes, rives, and glaciers. Unfortunately, bottled water has been shown to have its own host of problems, including serious health and environmental effects. However, while a good water filtration system is the best way to ensure healthy and safe drinking water, it's not enough to install just any filter in your home. Though the purpose of any water filtration system is to improve the quality and taste of drinking water, there is a wide range of filters available, each with varying costs and effectiveness. The process of planning a kitchen renovation is a perfect time to consider the different water filter options. Some of the most popular filters are explained below to help you choose the best <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a> for your home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Reverse Osmosis</b></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective filtration methods available today. Even though the process has been known for over 100 years, it wasn't until the 1950s that the U.S. government developed it as a way for the Marines to desalinate water to make it drinkable. By way of brief explanation, "regular" osmosis occurs when molecules pass through a permeable membrane to equalize the concentration of molecules on both sides. As its name implies, <i>reverse</i> osmosis is when the opposite occurs. Instead of equalizing the concentration of substances on both sides of the membrane, water pressure pushes pure water on one side of a membrane, leaving a concentration of pollutants on the other.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Reverse osmosis typically also employs two carbon filters and/or other pre-filters, which work to remove a wide range of dangerous contaminants, including lead, mercury, and arsenic. Reverse osmosis is also effective at removing virtually all pharmaceutical drugs, coliform bacteria, E. coli, percolate, VOCs, viruses, fluoride, chlorine, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, cryptosporidium, THMs, and MTBEs. In fact, while typical faucet or counter top filters are 1 stage filters, meaning they have only 1 basic carbon filter, reverse osmosis systems typically offer a 5 stage filtration system. Furthermore, while countertop filters have a 1-5 micron rating, which means contaminates smaller than 1 micron (such as asbestos, insecticides, may not be filter out), a reverse osmosis filter typically holds a micron rating of.0001. While reverse osmosis systems can cost more upfront, their filters only need to be replaced once a year, whereas counter top filters need replacing every couple of months.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Although <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=reverse%20osmosis">reverse osmosis</a> effectively removes an impressive array of unhealthy contaminants, it can also remove important minerals that contribute to taste and health of water, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Some researchers suggest these important minerals are also found in common foods and are therefore not needed in drinking water. Other health professionals, however, report that long-term intake of de-mineralized water can be unhealthy and can lead to mineral deficiency and/or an unhealthy level of acidity in the body. Additionally, reverse osmosis generally requires between two to three gallons of water to produce one gallon of purified water, which some experts consider wasteful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Other Popular Water Filters</b></span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Other popular filters include water filter pitchers, which are very easy to use and have a low initial cost. Water pitcher filters typically can reduce lead, copper, chlorine, and chlorine by-products. However, while any filter is better than no filter, pitcher filters are probably the least effective filters for their cost, especially considering that filters will need to be replaced every few months. Some pitcher filters may also be slow and prone to clog. Because pitcher filters have such a short life, they may not be practical for a family of four or more who might consume a couple of gallons of water a day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Filter faucets or filters installed directly on the faucets are also popular because, like pitcher filters, they are very easy to use. Filter faucets are usually easily placed onto the head of a faucet, and they conveniently allow a person to switch from filtered to unfiltered water. Most filter faucets effectively remove lead, pesticides, sediments, and chlorine. However, because they typically use a similar type of filter as a water pitcher, the filter needs replacing often and filtering can be slow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Another popular type of filter are counter-top water filters, which hook directly to the faucet after the aerator is removed. Counter-top filters provide a level of filtration higher than a water pitcher or filter faucet because it uses a combination of carbon filters and other filters. Counter-top filters are also less likely to clog than a pitcher filter or a filter faucet. They also allow a large amount of water to be filtered without having to alter any plumbing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Similar to counter-top water filter, under sink filters can filter large amounts of water. However, unlike counter top filters, they don't take up valuable counter space and instead attach to pipes under the sink. They are also typically more effective than pitcher types of water filters because under sink filters offer a two-step filtering process. However, under sink filters require modification to the plumbing (sometimes by a professional) and drilling a hole through the sink or countertop for the dispenser, which may mean longer installation time than other filters. They also take up room under the sink.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Kitchen renovation can be an exciting and creative time. As you consider which type of water filtration system would work best in your <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=kitchen">kitchen</a> keep in the mind the following tips. First, you may want to either have your water tested or you may want to refer to your local annual quality report to ensure your water filter is removing contaminants specific to your drinking water supply. Second, your water filter should be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and, third, to ensure the life and quality of your filter, your filter needs to be maintained according to manufacture recommendations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water%20filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=reverse%20osmosis">reverse osmosis</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=kitchen">kitchen</a><br /></span></p> </div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-57080391659480924262011-03-15T22:20:00.004+07:002011-03-15T22:24:27.908+07:00Different Types Of Water Filters<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If your shopping for a <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a> or thinking about doing so, there are so many different types available, it may seem like a daunting task. There are many products available that will improve the quality of your water. With a little bit of research, you will find the perfect water filter for you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Hopefully, this article will make the process easier for you. Before we get started, I want to point out that if you currently have a water filtration system in place, then be sure to purchase a replacement from the original manufacturer. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Types Of Water Filters</strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">· Faucet-Mount Water Filters</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">These filters attach to your kitchen or bathroom faucet. They reduce chlorine, dirt, rust and sediment that may be picked up by the water as it moves through old pipes on it's way to your home. Your water will also taste and smell better once installation has been done. If you're wondering if the installation process is quick and easy, the answer is yes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">· Refrigerator Filters</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Almost all refrigerators that have an in the door water dispenser are equipped with a water filtration system. Some of these type of refrigerators filter only the water but some actually filter the ice in the ice maker.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">· Shower Filters</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Standard shower filters are another option that has been shown to reduce chlorine. Other benefits include softer skin and hair and a more balanced pH. They are also simple to install. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">· Water Softeners</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Water softeners remove harmful minerals in the water that can leave a residue on everything and eventually lead to wear and tear. A water softener can benefit your home by not only reducing build up in plumbing and heating appliances, but will also save you money on energy costs, cleaning supplies and clothing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">· Whole House water Filtration System</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A filter system for your entire home is a great option if the idea of having filters on all your water faucets and shower appeal to you. You will also notice softer water when it comes to your laundry appliances and dishwasher.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">There are so many reasons why filtered water is simple a better option that tap water. High quality filters provide a healthy alternative that is affordable, safe for the environment and improves not only the quality of your health but also enhances your quality of living. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pur water filter">pur water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=different">different</a><br /></span></p></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-79064455475167095622011-03-08T22:18:00.001+07:002011-03-08T22:21:18.743+07:00The Truth About the Water Filtering System<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you have decided to buy and install a water filtering system in your house and have been in a specialized shop, you must have noticed that there are several types of such systems. But what is the most appropriate for you and your family?</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In order to establish what <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filtering">water filtering</a> system you should buy, you should know some facts about the most common water filtering systems on the market.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Pitcher filters have several advantages over other such systems because they are very easy to use. They actually are a huge recipient in which you pour the water that passes through a series of filters to go to the main canister. It has the advantage of speed, as pitcher water filters take only several minutes to filter all the water. However, because they cannot filter large quantities at a time, pitcher filters are only recommended if you need filtered water occasionally.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you require a water filtering system that works around the clock to protect you and your family, you should choose a faucet mounted filter. They are installed under your faucet to filter all the water that reaches your home. They have the advantage of being permanently installed in your house, so all the cold water gets filtered for safe use.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">However, faucet mounted filters are somewhat more expensive and they take a bit longer to install compared to a pitcher water filter. You may also need to replace the filter from under your faucet when it has lived its life. The water filter's lifespan depends on the materials they are made of and how much cold water you use.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">At the same time, there are several types of faucet mounted filters (there are simpler filters, with only one filtering system and there are more advanced models, that have several such filters).</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">If you live in an area where the cold water is not appropriate for human consumption, you should buy a <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filtering system">water filtering system</a> right away. They work by passing the water through different materials and layers of filtering materials, absorbing all the debris found in the water and also killing all existing bacteria. You can avoid many medical problems by only consuming water that has passed through a water filtering system.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Water filtering systems are very affordable nowadays and they are not considered a luxury item anymore, but a vital part of your family's safety.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filtering">water filtering</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filtering system">water filtering system</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water">water</a><br /></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-79821735019382243292011-02-27T21:59:00.002+07:002011-02-27T22:05:44.681+07:00Drinking Water Filters - How They Compare in Effectiveness, Required Maintenance, Speed and Cost<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">In this article, we will look at reverse osmosis, distillation and multi-media block filter systems. You will discover drinking <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a> vary widely in effectiveness, required maintenance, speed of filtering, and cost per gallon of filtered water produced. You will also acquire the information you need to choose the best drinking water filter system for your family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In my opinion, you can pick any of the drinking water filters, outside of your own body, and it is a good one. But some are much better than others.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">First, let's look at the reverse osmosis (RO) system.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This system works by forcing water, under pressure, against a semi-permeable membrane which will remove any particles larger than a water molecule. At this stage the RO filter is really just an inefficient, costly pre-filter because:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">1. RO systems won't remove chlorine, pesticides or many other toxic synthetic organic chemicals, whose molecular size is smaller than water's so they must be use in conjunction with carbon filters.<br />2. Even under the required water pressure, two-thirds or more of the water molecules cannot be forced through the membrane and go down the drain as wasted water.<br />3. RO systems are slow, yielding less than one gallon per hour of filtered water and, consequently, they require a storage tank to give an adequate supply of water.<br />4. The membrane in the filter will remove metals such as lead, but it also removes minerals our bodies need such as calcium, potassium and magnesium making the water acidic which some health officials consider "unhealthy" water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The RO system requires considerable maintenance and produces comparatively expensive water at about 18 to 24 cents per gallon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Next up is the distillation system (D)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Distillation is similar to nature's recycling system. In nature the sun heats the water; it evaporates and rises to the upper atmosphere, condenses in the cooler air and falls as rain.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In the D system, water is passed over a heated coil, the steam rises, goes into a cooling chamber (where the contaminants remain), and condenses back to a liquid.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This system is very effective against bacteria. Any bugs chlorine might have missed such as cysts like Cryptosporidium and Giardia (bad bugs), will be zapped by distillation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">And, yes, the D system will get the lead out, but, like the RO system, it removes the healthful trace minerals as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Again, like the RO system, chlorine and other toxic chemicals sneak by because they vaporize at a lower temperature than water, go up into the cooling chamber, condense and return with the water. Also, like the RO systems, D systems must be used in conjunction with a carbon filter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Distillation, like reverse osmosis, is slow and wasteful, wasting up to 80 percent of the water used. Distillation produces filtered water at a cost of 20 to 26 cents per gallon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Lastly, let's look at multi-media block filters.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In the earlier version of these filters, water was simply forced through a cylinder filled with granular activated charcoal (GAC), or carbon. Activated charcoal was used because it was recognized by the EPA as the best filtering media for removing chlorine, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and synthetic organic chemicals (SOCs).</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">However, these first systems had a tendency to:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">1. Allow some water to flow between the filter's walls and the carbon, so, not all the water was filtered and,<br />2. There was some concern about these filters not being capable of removing the tiny microbes such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, or the more difficult to remove chemical compounds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Both of these issues were resolved with the introduction of multi-media block filter technology.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This technology utilized the advantages of the activated carbon by making it a part of a blended filter media with a sub-micron structure that is extruded or formed into a solid block.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This multi-media block filter system:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">1. Removes VOCs and SOCs, which, by the way, make up most of our pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs, herbicides, pesticides, etc. that are increasingly appearing in our water systems, and,<br />2. Removes the tiny microbes and the more difficult to remove chemical compounds and,<br />3. The solid block construction prevents the water from channeling around the filter media.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Multi-media block filtration systems have now come to the forefront of <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=drinking water filter">drinking water filter</a> technology.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">These filters work simply, (no pumps or storage tanks are required). They are efficient, quick and very economical, producing a steady supply of good, safe water for less than 10 cents a gallon.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In my opinion, they are by far the best choice of the home drinking water filters.</span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=drinking water filter">drinking water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pur water filter">pur water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=brita water filter">brita water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=reverse osmosis water">reverse osmosis water</a></span></span><br /></div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=David_Eastham"> http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Eastham </a></span> </p>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-68934919674830775512011-02-22T00:20:00.002+07:002011-02-22T00:23:47.644+07:00Your Old Water Filter May Be Making You Sick!<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">The water filter installed in your home is supposed to help you by filtering and cleaning the water that reaches your faucet. Because today's rivers and streams (even underground water supplies) are more and more polluted and the demand for fresh water in on the rise, water purifying plants cannot always offer you pure water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">To increase the level of protection for you and your family, you should install a cold water filter. But once you have installed such a <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>, it will not function forever. Water filter manufacturers specify that you should keep your filter in a good shape by avoiding damaging it and replacing it after its lifespan has ended.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Most people forget to replace the water filter and by doing so, they expose themselves and their family to more severe perils then to not having a water filter at all.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">To understand why changing your water filter is vital, you should know how water filters work. Most modern water filters are based on the carbon's property to absorb impurities from the water. The carbon filters are thicker then ordinary filters, taking the water longer to pass through all the filter's layers, ending up with more pure and cleaner water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">The carbon water filter also absorbs bacteria and chemicals (such as pesticides) from the cold water in addition to the debris, but when the filter gets clogged, its purifying and cleaning properties will decrease. These sediments that gather in your water filter contain bacteria and other dangerous substances and if you do not change it at the recommended moment, you will end up with all these substances and debris in your cold water.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Replacing the water filter is fairly easy. Water filter manufacturers provide replacement filters at affordable prices, so buying them is not an issue. Changing the filter is also straightforward, as all you have to do is take the old filter out of its socket and put the new one in its place. Simply unlock the filter canister by turning its cap about one fourth turn to the left and redo the procedure, in the reverse order, to replace the <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">You can find the best prices for a replacement water filter either at online shops or in local hardware and plumbing stores. Just make sure you buy the exact filter suitable for your own type of cold water filter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pur water filter">pur water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=brita water filter">brita water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter system">water filter system</a><br /></span></p></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><table style="text-align: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=John_Collins"> http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Collins </a></span> </p> </td> <td> <div style="padding: 5px; margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </div> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869302111743393937.post-15528888560443571492011-02-05T21:42:00.002+07:002011-02-05T21:48:13.005+07:00Water Filters Guide - What You Should Know Before You Invest In A Water Treatment System<div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;" id="body"> <p><span style="font-size:100%;">To some "Water, Water, Everywhere!" is a comic story but to others in other parts of the world, it's not amusing. Despite its abundance on earth, water has been one of the scarcest commodities both in quantity and in quality. In spite of advances in technology, drought and water borne diseases are common place globally. Drinking water supplies are exposed to all sorts of contamination sources and therefore causing confusion among consumers about their water quality. On one hand we are lead to believe that drinking water is well treated and safe to drink, on the other hand we can see news reports about few inefficient water treatment plants, or operators who try to manipulate water testing results. Water advisories are common-advising consumers to flush their water before they drink when certain contamination is discovered.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">One sort of relief is that EPA indicated in "Water on Tap" report that the "actual events of drinking water contamination are rare, and typically do not occur at levels likely to pose health concerns." But the report says further that "there are growing numbers of activities that can contaminate our drinking water." Drinking water supply (surface and groundwater) can be exposed to such contaminants from combined sewer overflows, sanitary overflows, stormwater runoffs, concentrated animal feeding operations, failed septic tank discharges, and a host of others. These contaminants range from fertilizer, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs, toxic wastes, oil, adionuclides, and metals. (USEPA, 2003)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Contamination from the source</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Drinking water supply is sometimes exposed to harmful contaminants right from the source. Disease-causing bacteria can get into municipal drinking water, well water, or contaminated ice. According to the 2002 CDC report, from 1985 to 2000, 251 outbreaks and 462,169 cases of waterborne illness related to contaminated drinking water were reported. Some of these cases were linked to surface water supply sources that have been contaminated by sewage. Some drinking water contaminations have been linked to Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) and raw sewage discharges into water distribution lines. Forty two percent of water water-borne disease outbreak was linked to Giardia.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">EPA identified 59 CSO outfalls in seven states having outfalls within one mile of drinking water intake. Although the Report to Congress did not find any relationship between a CSO discharges from these outfalls and the transport of contaminants to the vicinity of drinking water intake, it says a more complex modeling is needed to do a better study. (USEPA, 2004)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>Contaminants from home plumbing systems:</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Water can be contaminated by lead in home plumbing systems. Lead contamination can lead to a variety of health problems. According to EPA, "in babies and children, exposure to lead in drinking water above the action level of 0.015 mg/l can result in delays in physical and mental development." While it is rare that lead can contaminate water from the supply, lead can leach to drinking water from corroded pipes in homes that have lead pipes, joints, and solder.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">How to obtain fresh tasting and healthy water - The good news is that advancement in water treatment technology has made it possible to remove these water contaminants from our drinking water. Although, technology has not caught up with the pharmaceutical water contamination, most water treatment devices can remove drugs that contain volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). According to the NSF International, although many of the NSF certified water treatment devices are specifically designed to remove pharmaceuticals right now "many of these products can help provide additional protection against wide array of other contaminants." Consumers have a wide selection of water treatment devices to choose from and you don't have to buy bottled water-which can cost you lots of money annually, to obtain healthy water. In fact, studies have shown that some bottled water contains some level of bacteria. This is because tap water and bottled water are not regulated by the same standards and the same agencies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">An NRDC study showed that one third of 103 brands of bottled water tested contained some levels of contamination which includes traces of arsenic and E. coli. (NRDC, 999). Also, home filtration systems can improve the taste or appearance of tap water at a minimal cost. According to an FDA Consumer magazine article "water purified with these products typically costs less than buying bottled water. According to Brita, its high-end faucet filter system provides water for 18 cents a gallon, a considerable saving from $1 or more typically charged for an 8- to 12-ounce bottle of water." (FDA, 2002)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Before you buy a water treatment device Experts recommend that you should find out what types of contaminants are in your water before you decide on which water treatment device to buy. Home water testing kits cost between $9.00 for single parameter to about $99, or more, if you want to test for multiple parameters. The bottom line is the cost of testing your water is less because you don't want to buy or be pressured to buy a certain water filter just because a salesman says it's good.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A typical water filter device is designed to treat one or more contaminants. Most water treatment devices are certified by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International. NSF (not to be confused with National Science Foundation) is an independent third party organization that has tested and certified thousands of water treatment devices such as home <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>, softeners, and purifiers to confirm treatment claims. Once you have confirmed what's in your water and have researched two or three water filters, you should confirm claims of treatment by these water filter manufacturers, then, make selection for the best water filter or purifier. If the treatment device you find is not certified, call the manufacturer to find out why. Beware that a treatment device may be tested but not necessarily certified by NSF.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>What choices do you have?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Again, your choice of a filter device will depend on what your test confirms. For most, using a water filter may not be an issue but for those with compromised immune systems, it may be a necessity. Different options are commercially available. You may purchase a point-of-entry (POE) water treatment device if you want to treat all the water coming to your house. A POE or a whole house water filter is installed at the water main where water enters the house which will require an experience plumber to install. A point-of-use (POU) device is installed at the points where water will be dispensed around the house. These types of devices come as undersink or under counter, countertop, carafe, showerhead, and refrigerator water filters.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">A POE (whole house water filter) can be fitted with activated carbon and reverse osmosis filters in that order. Some come as multiple-stage units fitted with more than one series of activated carbon filter to protect the reverse osmosis filter. Multi-Pure ($629), Apec ($385-$469), Aquasana ($799) are some of the few POE filters that are NSF-certified.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Water softeners are ideal for homes with hard water. You may want to check with your local government is water softeners are allowed due to elevated chlorides discharge from softeners. Most wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove excess chlorides resulting in excessive violations of their permits. As a result, water softeners are being banned by some local governments. Prices vary for all types of water softeners.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">For POU water treatment devices, countertop or tabletop <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a> are available in various shapes and models. A tabletop water filter is ideal for home owners who do not want to tamper with plumbing, and for a tenant whose lease does not allow him/her to modify the plumbing system.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Undersink water filters require some plumbing work. This is ideal for water treatment at a single location in the house. Prices will depend on the models and type of filters in the device.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">In conclusion, before you choose an appropriate water treatment device, review your CCR report or have your water tested. Consider the long term cost and health benefits and most important of all is to read the fine print. Research NSF-certified water treatment devices.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag : <a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter">water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water filter guide">water filter guide</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=pur water filter">pur water filter</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=water treatment system">water treatment system</a>,<a href="http://waterfilter-system.blogspot.com/search?q=reverse osmosis water">reverse osmosis water</a><br /></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Article Source: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dare_Adelugba"> http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dare_Adelugba </a></span></div><p style="margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"> </p>ariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00614964591683475571noreply@blogger.com0