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.
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…
How Often Do The Filters In My Water Filter Pitcher Need To Be Replaced? The sad part about replacing water filters is that different sizes and models need different replacements. Wouldn’t life be easier if every water filter replacement came in a standardized form? Sadly, this is not the case. This means that knowing when…
WARNING: 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Whole House Filtration System Unless you have excellent plumbing/DIY skills, a whole house filtration system requires a professional to install. Just know that trying to do it yourself can void the warranty and guarantee that comes with most whole house filter machines. Avoid going for smaller and…
Solid Carbon Filters Are Very Good For: Metals. Nitrate. Parasites. Chemicals. Pesticides. Herbicides. But they do NOT remove minerals that naturally occur in water and are good for you. So it actually makes water healthier. This, in my opinion, makes it one of the best filtration options out there. It might even be better than…
The best countertop water filter is getting easier and easier to buy. There is nothing quite like having filtered water readily available whenever you want to drink water, right. No running around trying to buy bottled water and then having to deal with the waste. No more worrying about the quality of your tap water….
How To Avoid Common Water Filter Scams Unfortunately there are many water filter scams that I’ve seen on the market today. Here are some things to look out for in order to avoid them. Most people don’t have a water test kit at home so retailers can make all sorts of claims about what their…
Problems with Carbon Filtered Water Here are some essential considerations before investing in carbon filtration. Perhaps the biggest problem with using activated charcoal is the amount of time it takes to filter. One of the most popular carbon filter water bottle is from and it takes a minimum of 1 hour to work but it…
Here Is The Truth About Reverse Osmosis Systems Reverse Osmosis is considered to be the gold standard of water filtration because it filters almost every type of contaminant. However, there are somethings that customers usually do not find out until it’s too late: The most common way to get an RO filter into the home…