Water filter products and appliances help remove unwanted impurities, bacteria and contaminants from your water. This can have a positive impact on the water quality in your home. And this will in turn improve the life of your equipment and reduce on-going maintenance costs.
The problems with tap water make getting a water filter more and more necessary. Although tap water in the UK is amongst the cleanest in the world, it is not perfect. Also, generally “clean” and “safe” tap water does not guarantee that it will smell or taste good, or even how clear it looks. Unfortunately, impurities like chlorine, pesticides and pharmaceuticals are routinely found in tap water. The best way to deal with this is with a water filter.
However, the issue is that there are so many different types of water filter products. You can get a water filter for the whole house, shower filter, under sink filter or even a filter jug. So the question is which one is right for you? Especially when there are so many things to consider with each different option.
Whether you are looking for water that tastes better than tap water or treating hard water that causes limescale – there is a product for you.
This section presents all the topics under the “water filter products & appliances” heading. The articles below will go through all the different types of water filter products available today. Whether it is an inline filter, under sink filter or a filter for your fridge – I review them all and let you know which ones are actually worth buying.
The Biggest Flaw With Ceramic Water Filters A ceramic water filter is essentially a water purification tool that uses porous ceramic material to sift out impurities from water. It works well for bacteria and larger particles that shouldn’t be in your water. However, its main drawback lies in its limited effectiveness against smaller contaminants like…
To get the most out of your whole house filter, you need the best whole house water filter cartridge. Water filter cartridges are by far the most important aspect of any water filter because the cartridge is what actually cleans your water. The whole filter device is simply a way to house the cartridge. Therefore,…
The Biggest Problem With Kube Water Filter. The most common issues with Kube Water Filters typically involve clogging, reduced water flow and leaks. To mitigate these possible issues, it’s important to ensure the proper installation of the filter. Also, make it a practice to regularly replace filters as recommended to maintain optimal performance. If you…
The Biggest Problem With AquaRain AquaRain is not certified to remove fluoride. Yes, it has fluoride reduction elements but it’s not certain by how much. However, AquaRain ceramic filters are able to eliminate around 99.9% of the three major biological organisms that are typically responsible for causing diseases. Such as viruses, bacteria and cysts. Some…
The Biggest Problems with ProPur By far the biggest problem with ProPur countertop water filters is that it is either not available or very hard to purchase in the United States. It seems to only be available in the UK and is almost identical to the US based Berkey water filter. The other major issue…
Why AquaTru Might NOT be Worth It It’s big and bulky. You will need enough counter space for this filter. It will also need easy access to an electric plug (120-volt AC wall plug). Consider getting a Berkey filter if you want a countertop filter that doesn’t require any electricity. These are the biggest flaws…
The Biggest Problems with AlexaPure Pro The AlexaPure Pro is a cost-effective way to get filtered water in your home but here are some of the biggest problems that not enough people talk about: This is a countertop water filter and as such you will need a sufficient amount of countertop space to accommodate this…
Pur Water Filter Pitcher Cons Very slow fill time. The filter takes a long time, sometimes up to one full hour. The LED might not work. This model is based on an LED light that notifies you when the filter needs to be changed. However, some customers complain that the LED does not work with…
Everything WRONG With The Best Water Coolers (Common Issues) Common issues with water coolers include temperature fluctuations, often leading to water being too cold or not cool enough, which could be attributed to a malfunctioning thermostat. Leaks that happen when water lines get damaged or aren’t properly connected. Glitches can happen to water coolers that…
Drinking Water Filter System Infographic Before looking at the different methods for drinking water filter system, it’s important to understand why this is necessary. There are so many possible contaminants and pollutants that can infect water. The infographic below from the University of Florida demonstrates how this can happen with some shocking water facts and…
The Biggest Problem with ProPur By far the biggest problem with ProPur countertop water filters is that it is either not available or very hard to purchase in the United States. It seems to only be available in the UK and is almost identical to the US based Berkey water filter. The other major issue…
The Biggest Reason Why Pur Might NOT Be Worth It Pur tap water filters do not fit every type of faucet so be careful to make sure it is suitable for your faucet type before you purchase. This is especially the case if you are in the UK as this is an American product and…