Why water filters? Well, it seems that almost everyone in todays world is searching for better ways to help improve health. Whether this be more fitness, diets and keeping better hydrated. However, when it comes to the water that you drink, are you really confident that it is lead-free, healthy, clean water? Can you really count on the water that comes out of your tap faucet to be pure and contaminant free?
If the answer is no, then it’s time to think about getting a water filter. This is a better option than buying lots of plastic bottles. So it’s more sustainable, environmentally friendly and also means that you avoid some toxic plastic chemicals like BPA.
When you decide to start using water filters you may be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of filters available. This is why buying a water filter is not as easy as you may think. There are lots of things to consider. Lots of different types of filters (e.g filter jugs, faucet, shower, whole house filter etc) and methods (e.g reverse osmosis, activated charcoal etc).
You also need to bear in mind that a lot of the cheap water filters you find online are scams. Especially the no brand domestic filters you find on places like Amazon and eBay that come from China. The articles in this section will help you avoid making the most common dumb mistakes when it comes to buying water filters and tell you which ones are actually worth the money.
Do you get your water from a well and need to get an iron water filter because well water usually contains large amounts of iron? This is an issue because iron will usually change both the taste and smell of your water. The result of iron in your water are reddish ugly spots. You will…
Why Are Water Softeners Different In Canada? What might surprise you to know is that different locations have different issues when it comes to water contamination and how their water system works. This means that water softener manufacturers will often slightly modify their offerings in different countries. For instance, the water softeners in the UK…
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…
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…
Many people are looking for an advanced faucet water filter because of concerns over the water quality in homes. There are more and more reports showing high levels of contamination in tap water. This means there are more people than ever trying to filter their tap water. There are many cheap and affordable faucet filters…
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…
Here is Why a Whole House Water Filter Might NOT Be Worth It A whole house water filter system might be overkill if you live in a small apartment with 1-2 people in the home. If this is your situation you might be better off getting an under sink reverse osmosis system. This will effectively…
The Biggest PROBLEM With “Salon Grade Water Softener” The biggest problem with a “salon grade water softener” is that it does not exist. Yes, you can get a high quality water softener in your salon but there is no such thing as a “salon grade water softener”. Also, it does NOT come in the form…
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…
How To Clean A Standard Hot Tub Filter Cartridge in Under 20 Seconds 1. Clean Hot Tub Filter Dishwasher Detergent One of the best ways to clean the filters in your tub is to simply wash them with dish washing detergent. It’s easy, quick and free (assuming you already have dishwashing soap at home)! This…