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December 16, 2009

Under Counter Water Filters For Health Reasons

Under counter water filters can save you money while improve your health. We all know we need to drink more water. But water from the tap is filled with impurities and bottled water costs can build up fast. Your body is two thirds water and besides helping keep your skin healthy water helps you digest your food and even helps you lose weight. Water flushes you system of impurities you also know. And we need two and a half quarts of water everyday to maintain our life.

Water from the tap however could cause more harm than you might have thought. Some claim the chlorine added to the water system actually could cause cancer over time. The chlorine is used to kill the bacteria in our water system. There are also a lot of impurities that make it into the drinking supply that chlorine has no effect on.

Chlorine can also cause an asthma episode for those who suffer from asthma. If you have to resort to bottle water that is delivered to your porch you can easily pay more than two dollars per gallon for water.

The super market sells bottled water for a little less money. Be prepared to pay between one and two dollars per gallon. And of course that does not count the gas money you pay to drive to the store and back home.

It is also tough to lug the gallons of water home all the time; especially for the elderly. The answer to all of this is an under counter water filter system that provide clear clean water from your kitchen faucet. You can buy a model that is easy to install yourself. Or if yo choose you can have one installed by a professional plumber. Look for a model that has a long lasting filter.

Many have filters that last six months or even more depending of course on your water usage. You will want to get a system that has a simple way to change the filter so you do not have to call for help every time. You will save money with an under the counter system because you will not have to buy bottled water to have clean fresh water. You will only be paying pennies a gallon instead of dollars per gallon.

Instead of having to lift a water container every time you need to pour a glass of water you simply turn on your water faucet and out comes fresh clean water. You want a filter system that removes all the chlorine and all the impurities from your drinking water.

You also want a system that lets you know when it needs to be changed. You do not want to have filter that needs replacing and not know. You do not want to be drinking water that is not being filtered and think it is because you may as well have no filter system in place. Look into a water filter system for your home today. You will help your health.

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Filed under Kitchen Remodeling by Kimberley Smith

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November 14, 2009

What Do You Need To Know About Portable Water Filters?

More and more people are getting concerned about the purity of the water they drink as they hear more about the prevalance of such contaminants as pharmaceuticals and chlorine in our water. That’s why there is an increasing interest world wide in water filters and water filtration in general. And if you’re considering looking for a water filter you should consider a portable water filter.

Here are a few of the main benefits that water purification systems which are portable have to offer that other water purification systems don’t.

If you have thought about water filters portable options, then its important to keep in mind that they offer one main advantage over many other filtration systems. It is that they are easy to install. Since a portable water filter can be moved from one place to the next, they tend to be the easiest type of water purification system to use. Depending on the specific filter, its likely that all you will need to do is attach the portable water filter to the faucet in order to experience purified water.

And there’s another compelling reason to consider portable water filters. Some forms of water purification work by the use of chemicals, and there are some people who consider that there is also risk to our water from filtering by chemical means. But not portable filters.

So the good news is that for anyone interested in using a chemical free filtration method a portable filter is a good option.

And portables offer a good choice for anyone who travels a lot. They can be taken with out when you go and used wherever you go. So if perhaps you own a holiday house or just go away often you have the option of taking your filter with you when you go so you’re still drinking clean water when you’re away. And you can even move them from one room in the house to another if you wish.

There’s obviously good reasons to consider a portable filter for anyone who needs a water filter in multiple places over the year.

There’s a range of different price ranges and brands available and you need to do some comparing before you buy, and need to consider exactly what your own needs are as well. Spend a little time before you make your choice.

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Filed under Kitchen Appliances by Peter Abertoning

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October 26, 2009

A Comparison of the Top 5 Shower Filters That Leaves Nothing to Chance

In the last decade, the sale of shower filters has risen dramatically. Part of that trend may have a lot to do with the knowledge that herbicides, pharmaceutical drugs and other chemicals are showing up in the water we use in our homes. Another possibility is that the link between showering in filtered water and positive health and cosmetic benefits is steadily growing. One thing that does seem certain is that when the health risks become known, many people view a chlorine shower filter as a need and not just an amenity. Once people become aware of the hidden dangers of chlorine and other chemicals, the issue becomes which product is right for you.

Many reviews rightly focus on attributes like quality and price. However, this in-depth shower filter comparison of five top brands will also delve into service record, guarantees and filtration technology. Figuring out which one is the best can be a lengthy process, but well worth the time. In regards to the specifics of filter performance, the research is based on the manufacturer’s own data. The reduction of chlorine, VOCs (Volatile Organic Chemicals), THMs (Trihalomethane) and both lead and copper, were used to determine each filtering system’s effectiveness. One of the first points to mention is that the most expensive filter is definitely not always the one that works the best.

ShowerWise and Paragon

When looking at price, it is important to take into account the overall price of operation for an entire year, as well as the filter technology involved. The Paragon filter actually has a very low startup cost of $69.99. However, because a new filter must be purchased every three months at a cost of $39.99, its initial cost is very deceiving. Similarly, the ShowerWise filter has a $79.99 price tag and a new filter, which will also need to be purchased every three months, costs $39. For both systems, the average price comes to $13 per month.

Their prices are among the lowest of the top brands, but neither system utilizes a carbon filter. The Paragon has a KDF filter and ShowerWise relies on both KDF and Chlorgon. However, both shower filters fail to take advantage of carbon filtration, which is highly effective at removing synthetic chemicals, THMs and VOCs. Though their prices are low, the lack of a carbon filter and having to replace the filter every three months, helps explain why neither are at the top of many comparisons. Additionally, Paragon and ShowerWise reduced the height of the shower and have flow rates that are less than 2.5 Gallons Per Minute (GPM). Therefore, let’s shelve them until we look at the elite of the comparison.

Wellness

The Wellness Filter costs $249. While it only needs a new filter every 18-24 months, the cost for a replacement filter is a steep $189. This averages out to a cost of $16 per month, easily the most expensive filter. Unfortunately, the high price is largely unjustified since its filtering performance is very similar to the much more reasonably priced Aquasana AQ-4100. Furthermore, the Wellness shower system uses only a single KDF filter and is priced at $150 above its nearest competitor. For these reasons, and particularly because of the price, this filter doesn’t make the top two spots of this shower filter review.

Aquasana and Jonathan Beauty Shower Systems

The five competitors have been narrowed down to two and it’s time to look at the finer points. The Jonathan Beauty shower filter is priced at $95 and a replacement cartridge costing $55 is needed at six-month intervals, for a monthly cost of $9.25. Although most of the top brands won’t hurt your wallet too much, the Aquasana AQ-4100 gives you the most bang for the buck. The overall costs are lower than any other system. It is priced at $67.99 and the replacement filter, which lasts up to 6 months, is a very inexpensive $42. Monthly cost is an extremely affordable $7. It represents an amazing deal, but the filter’s effectiveness must still be compared with its main rival.

Aquasana scored very high, as it removed over 90% of all chlorine, VOCs, and THMS, while also removing over 70% of all lead and copper. Jonathan Beauty equaled Aquasana in three out of four categories, though when it came to lead and copper, it removed over 90%. These top-rated filters are clearly much better than Paragon and ShowerWise at filtering out chemicals. While not much separates them at this point, Jonathan Beauty does cost over 39% more than Aquasana and the replacement cartridge is 23% more expensive.

The last point to consider about the two leading brands is service. Aquasana has more than 17 patents and has been involved in the home water treatment industry for more than 15 years. They have sold over 9 million water filter products, which are backed by an amazing 60-day guarantee (90 for some products). Furthermore, when you enroll in their auto-ship program called “Water 4 Life,” you get a lifetime warranty on your system. On the other hand, the Jonathan Beauty shower filter webpage does not even mention a shower filter warranty. Only after you look through lots of salon products will you find the terms and conditions. While each item comes with a money-back guarantee, there are no details about how long it lasts, so buyers beware. Given the consistent marks of the Aquasana shower filter in all categories, especially service, it wins the top spot.

Final Thoughts

Aquasana beat every competitor on price, and with one exception, its patented two-stage system performed equal to or better than the other shower filter brands. It’s worth mentioning that out of these five leading brands, only the Aquasana and Jonathan Beauty have been awarded the prestigious Consumers Digest Magazine’s “Best Buy” award, so they do have to live up to some high manufacturing standards. If you live in an area where it is not safe to drink from the faucet, then it is probably not safe to be taking a shower, unless you invest in a high-quality shower water filter.

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Filed under Kitchen Appliances by David Thimme

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May 16, 2009

The Ins And Outs Of Portable Water Filters

There are more and more people who are starting to realize that they should be finding out more about water filters. That’s because our water can contain many impurities like drugs (antibiotics), and chlorine, and much much more. So if you’re becoming concerned about the quality of your water you may be interested in learning about water filtration. And if you’re finding out about water filters you need to consider a portable water filter.

There’s a number of different water purification systems available, but there’s good reasons to consider a portable water filter.

The major benefit of portable water filters is ease of installation. Of course a portable filter can be taken from one place to another so it needs to be quick and easy to install. And usually they are, often all that is needed is to attach the filter to the faucet and you’re done. Clean filtered water is now available to you to drink.

And usually a portable filter will filter without use of chemicals. Some filters do use chemicals to filter water and if this concerns you then a portable water filter might do the job, without chemicals.

So it comes as good news for anyone wanting clean chemical free water to drink that with a portable filter it isn’t at risk of added chemicals.

For anyone who has a holiday house or travels a lot a portable filter offers a good option. You can take them away with you when you go and have clean water to drink when you go away. Be it a hotel, or resort, or some other form of holiday accomodation you’ve always got the option of drinking clean water. And you can even move them from room to room if you need to.

There’s obviously good reasons to consider a portable filter for anyone who needs a water filter in multiple places over the year.

Keep in mind that there portable water filters come through a number of different brands, offer a variety of different features, and tend to vary widely in price. Its important to do some comparison shopping for portable filtered water products before making the decision to purchase one for your home drinking water!

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Filed under Kitchen Appliances by Peter Abertoning

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