Water Filter

Question: water filter? which is the best water filter to buy? Any good brands.

Answer: Pur is a good one.

Question: Water filter?? i want to put my fish in a HUGE glass bowl with cool pebbles at the bottom....this home design does not allow a water filter how important is it to have an water filter in my fish tank? for 2 fish.....sucker and.....idk can a plecostomus(sucker fish) suck on the glass when it's round? like a round glass bowl?

Answer: It depends on the type of fish. Goldfish and Betas do perfectly well in unfiltered water.

Question: Do Pur water filter attachments to my faucet really work? I'm wondering if the water filter really is doing it's job. I can kinda feel my left kidney and am imagining build-up from under-filtered water running through it. Ever heard of people getting kidney stones from drinking tap water?

Answer: i got a pur water filter to attach to my kitchen faucet and i wasnt impressed with it all! im sure it helped some but not enough for me to be pleased with it! maybe its just me! but i wouldnt recommend them personally.

Question: What is the major difference between a water filter, purifier, softener or conditioner? I have a private well system here in Wasilla, AK and I am not happy with the water quality. I used a shower filter to remove chlorine etc when I lived in California but that is not the problem now. The water causes dry skin, tastes horrible and seems to have a lot of calcium and iron in it. I had some tests done and was offered a Water conditioner that uses polymer beads and a seperate system that uses reverse osmosis to filter and soften all of the water in the house. This will cost around $3000 is that the best way to go or does anyone know of a better option? I do want to filter all of the water in the house for drinking, cooking, bathing laundry etc. Are there certain things I need to leave in the water for health reasons? Is it ok to strip the water of as many minerals etc as I can?

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Question: What is the best water filter for my shower? My condo complex has well water with a water softening system. The water is awful - very soapy. My face broke out with acne and my hair looks terrible. I bought a filter for my shower head that includes blocking rust and chlorine, but I would like a better filter. I picked this one up from Home Depot for about $20. Can anyone recommend a bettter filter and the price range?

Answer: Sorry, dunno.

Question: Stop paragon water filter connection from spraying and leaking where it screws into the faucet? I bought a paragon 10,000 gallon water filter from Sears for $60.00 and the part that screws into the faucet sprays water. The unit came with 3 different rubber washers, and I tried each of them, and it still sprays water. This particular water filter screws into the faucet, and the water base sits on the countertop, and is good for a whopping 10,000 gallons which is cool, but I can't seem to stop the darn water from spraying out where it screws the water diverter into the faucet! I am hoping that someone out there who has had a similar problem knows how to fix it, or is a plumber or understands how to correct this problem. Thanks and I look forward to reading your answers. Thanks!

Answer: i would use Teflon tape , rap it twice , o n the thread, then apply the washer , make sure you screw it slowly ,and straight

Question: is softened water filtered through refrigerator filter safe to drink? I just purchased a new refirgerator with a built in ice maker and water dispenser. The problem is, I have a water softener and did not have the refrigerator water bypassed. I do have a R/O filter under the sink for drinking water and was wondering if the filter on the refrigerator was enough to filter the water.

Answer: I have never had an RO filter but have had wells with softeners. The water is fine to drink.

Question: How do you filter water that has water softener in it for drinking? Can you use a Pur water filter to get out the salt for drinking? Like one of the jugs? Please help, nobody seems to know the answer to this.

Answer: That's because most people have one line piped to a separate fixture for drinking, or coffee water, etc., that by passes the softener, when it's installed. It's not that tough to do even after it's in. Talk to a plumber or a good handyman. I've never heard of trying to filter out the salt to make it safe or more palatable to drink with anything.

Question: Does a water filter do any good? Does filtering water before drinking it actually do anything to it? According to the water quality reports, tap water in the US is safe to drink, so I am wondering if the filter serves as mainly a psychological thing. Can anyone point to any studies on this? Yeah, I know how the charcoal in the filter is supposed to work. I was just wondering if there are really any impurities to begin with.

Answer: We use a Pur 3 stage. It makes the water taste better. I wouln't even drink water before the filter. We have TTHM in our water. It takes it out. No it's not psychological.

Question: Water softener with whole house water filter question? If I buy a water softener that has a built in whole house water filter, do I need to remove the filter on my water dispenser on my refridgerator so that my water isn't 'too' filtered? Someone told me that and I find that hard to believe, so I'm coming to the experts for advice. Thanks! We have well water and were looking into getting the Waterboss 700; there are 2 people in my household.

Answer: No, you can't have too much filtration the way you're doing it. The filter in the fridge will just last longer.

Question: What is the best type of kitchen water filter? Filter of the highest quality that cleans out ALL of the potentially hazardous chemicals and particles found in raw faucet water. I want to drink the water without worrying that I might get cancer in 10 years. So once again, the highest quality water filter that is available on the market, preferably with a fixed filter (so one doesn't have to change it all the time). Thanks a lot!

Answer: A Reverse Osmosis Sysytem is best. The reverse-osmosis membrane acts like an very fine filter to create drinkable water from contaminated water.

Question: What is the most reliable water filter brand? My family and I have been using a Brita water filter and we have noticed black specks in our drinking water, even after cleaning and replacing filters. This has turned me off of water filters all together and I want to switch back to bottled water. I would however like to know if there are any water filters that have few problems and can completely filter tap water.

Answer: Filter brands are just names companies put on filters. Some may be better than others, depending on what cartridges are used and what you want to remove from your water. Most simple home filters systems use carbon for removing chlorine and some other contaminants like organic materials. However, most carbon filters have a limited life, usually from 3 months to 6 months and will only remove mainly chlorine. To remove other contaminants like iron, heavy metals and arsenic, other filter media is required. KDF is a very good media that removes chlorine, inorganic arsenic, lead and pesticides. Many of the popular brands of filters use only carbon and remove only chlorine with a life of up to 6 months. Some small manufacturers produce filters using KDF media that last 3 years and remove more contaminants than the name brand filters. No matter the brand name, a filter system using KDF media combined with carbon will always last longer and be more reliable than a name brand filter using carbon only. So, in the water filter industry, name brands may not be as reliable as brands from smaller companies.

Question: What are the benefits of buying a water filter? Will the water be as good as spring water if I use one? Is it better for the environment to have a water filter in your home? What are the main benefits of having a water filter? Are there something negative about it?

Answer: There are different kinds of water filters. Some that attach to a faucet, others are built into pitchers, and some go under the kitchen sink. Reverse osmosis will make your water the most pure, but will also remove minerals and things that give the water a good taste. RO also wastes water as it washes away the impurities. A basic carbon filter is the cheapest, and will improve taste by removing chlorine and organic compounds. The main drawback of any filter is that you will need to replace cartridges from time to time. There are various impurities and toxins that can creep into the water supply, and if you have a filter, you may avoid these in your drinking water. Overall, a home filter will save over buying bottled water, and is safer than tap water.

Question: What is the optimum time to replace a standard Brita water filter? I used to replace my filter every 2 months as suggested on the box. Currently, I'm using the same filter since middle of March '07, so I'm running about 5 months now. Now that I've noticed it, the box actually says "2 months OR 40 gallons" for best results. 2 months is definately long due, but i've been keeping a tally, and I've consumed about 85% of the 40 gallons (I get ALOT of water where I work since there's a water cooler/filter there, and unlike the box which assumes a family of 4 as typical use, I'm single). Assuming the stated capacity of the filter hasn't been reached yet, should the 2 months be aboslute, or would you say there's some leeway there? If the latter, how often do you think it's best to replace the filter to keep possible bacteria and gunk that may build up due to long times of filter use out, while not wasting any extra $$ throwing away filters that could've had "a few more miles"? I use a Brita pitcher b/c that and the filters were provided for free from a family member. Didn't know much of the other filters then

Answer: Usually manufacturers will set a date or litres used for changing over filters (whichever comes first). I would think there is some leeway with timing, but it's always best to check with the manufacturer as a precaution. Regarding bacteria, Brita say that the use of silver and the activated carbon used in their cartridges prevents growth of bacteria, and as long as the water in the jug stays in contact with the cartridge, it remains hygienically safe (see http://www.brita.com.au/help/frequently_asked_questions ). I have used the Brita filters before and found they are OK for getting rid of chlorine and improving taste in water. However, I've recently started using the Waterman, which is a bit more expensive up front, but the filters last for up to 6 months. It filters to 0.1 micron and also re-mineralises the water, which is an effective way to increase the amount of essential nutrients in your diet. See http://www.topbuys.com.au/waterman-portable-ioniser-filter-waterman.aspx for more info.

Question: What is the best portable water filter to use for hiking / travel? I'm looking for something that really works well. A purifier, not just a filter. Something .2 micron (or smaller) and with a built-in way to automatically chemically treat the water (iodine/chlorine etc). There are several on the market and I'm looking for other peoples experiences and opinions. Something that could be used full time for weeks at a time on long trips where your only water source is creeks and lakes and in countries with questionable tap water.

Answer: ive been on camping for weeks and overseas and never had one.when camping only drink ru8nning water.when overseas always boil or buy bottled water.save some space in ya backpack to

Question: What is the best water filter for an outdoor water spout? I want to bottle water outdoors. Is there a good filter that will connect to an outdoor spout?

Answer: brita