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.
The Problem With Aquasana Aquasana is one of the few water brands and manufacturers that is American owned. They produce everything from water softeners to filters. However, here are some issues you should be aware of before you buy from this brand: Aquasana does NOT produce traditional salt-based water softeners only salt free conditioners. Salt…
Fed up of having to buy bottled water everyday? One of the best alternatives to buying bottled water or portable filter jugs are refrigerator water filters. Getting and installing a good quality filter in your fridge is much cheaper than other forms of water filtration but also has the added bonus of making sure your…
Inline Water Filters – Review and Buying Guide Inline water filters go directly into your water supply pipeline or within a home appliance. This is usually done to save space. Sometimes you will find inline water filters connected to an RO (reverse osmosis) system. In this case the inline filter is used at the final…
The Biggest Issue With Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems The major hurdle with reverse osmosis (RO) systems lies in their tendency to generate a significant amount of wastewater compared to regular filters and other filter methods. Getting an under-sink water filter is WRONG for you if: You need the valuable storage space under your sink….
Everything WRONG with Brita Marella XL BRITA Marella XL does not remove fluoride. Something that is important to note if fluoride is an issue in your home. Using the filter regularly means you will need to buy more cartridges and these costs can add up. However, this is still cheaper then paying for bottled water…
*This review is from REAL personal experience* I purchased the Royal Berkey Water Filter + 2 Black Purifiers Elements Filtration System UK Steel from Amazon on 15 February 2018. I personally own and use a Big Berkey water filter (The Royal Berkey) in my home so this article is coming from my personal experience of…
Which Is the Best Water Filter System? – Buying Guide And Reviews With so many options to choose from, which is the best water filter of them all? More and more people are becoming aware of the growing amount of contaminants in tap water. Although tap water is generally clean and safe to drink in…
Cons Of Getting A Faucet Water Filter You need to replace tap filter cartridges quite frequently (approximately every 3 months) when compared to other methods of filtering water. However, these replacement filters are also a lot cheaper than the filters used in other filtration methods. It might not be ideal for you if you have…
Serious Issue To Consider Before Getting A Reverse Osmosis System One of the most important things to consider when selecting your reverse osmosis system is water flow. RO filter units can sometimes require a minimum water flow rate and pressure to do its job properly. If your home does not have a water supply that…
Do Hard Water Shower Head Filters Really Work? Technically, yes they do. Shower head filters will not exactly make your water soft, but they do a great job filtering out chlorine and calcium buildup. If you’re aiming for that silky soft water feel, though, you might want to look into getting a proper whole house…
APEC Water Systems Complaints And FLAWS As you would expect, these systems have lots of mixed reviews. However, it is important to know that the average verified customer review from places like amazon are 4.5 out of 5 (at the time of writing this). Here are 2 of the the most common complaints: Many of…
PROBLEMS With the Brita P1000 The filter cartridges need to be replaced every 6 months (depending on usage). Brita’s replacement filters are slightly more expensive than other brands. What is Brita P1000? There are many ways to get your water filtered. The easy and cheap way is to use a water filter bottle or water…