How to choose a water filter: basic tips

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Often people think about how to choose a water filter, because this is a very serious moment. The water we drink and cook with is very important. What are the main criteria for how to choose a water filter?

As you know, a person consumes about two or three liters of water per day, whether it is mineral water, ordinary water, juice, tea or coffee. Accordingly, about 100 liters of water are consumed per month.

Let's consider the main types of filters.

1. Filters-"jugs". This type is well suited for a family of one or two people. The filter is quite cheap in price, portable, compact. The cartridge for these models is designed for approximately 300 liters of water, so it must be changed every 2-3 months. The most popular brands of jug filters are "Barrier" and "Aquaphor".
2. Filter in the form of a nozzle on the tap. This type is usually not very expensive. It must be put on the tap at the moment when filtration is needed. The filter costs approximately the same as the “jug”, but it lasts longer. Popular models are "Aquaphor Topaz" and"COOLMART".
3. Filter in the form of desktop filter systems. They are enough for about 1500 liters. This species is suitable for a family of three to four people. The drinking water purification system either connects to the tap when it needs to be filtered, or hangs there all the time and turns on when needed. Brands of such filters: "Neptune", "Geyser", "OLYMPUS" and others.
4. The fourth type of filter is a two / three-case water purification system. These filters have a fairly large resource, though the cost is above average. Filtration takes place at a fairly high speed. Water purification is multistage. It is possible to connect "under the sink" with the output of a separate tap. This type of filter will satisfy the needs of every customer, this applies to both resources and water quality. Filter brands: "Aquafilter", "Geyser", "Aquaphor Trio" and others.
5. The last type of filter is a system based on osmosis and ultrafilters. Such systems will purify water by almost 99%. This filter can be considered "heavy artillery" among other cleaning systems. The system itself is quite expensive, but consumables are quite cheap, therefore, given the large resource, it comes out quite acceptable. Brands: "Prestige", "Geyser" and others.

So we have considered all the main types of filters. Of course, the last, final decision remains with each buyer. You can buy a filter both in a regular store and in an online store. The main thing is to understand how to choose a water filter.

Let's consider a few more nuances of choosing a filter. Almost all of them remove chlorine, which is contained in city water. Look at your teapot from the inside. If it turned out that its walls are covered with scale, and a colored film appears in the cup, then you need to choose a filter for softening water, more precisely, with a water softening function. Such a system contains fillers that help remove magnesium and calcium s alts.

Try another experiment. Fill a glass of water and leave it for a couple of days. If a green precipitate appears in the glass, then there are too many living organisms in the water. In this case, you will need a filter with silver additives or special bactericidal additives. In this case, the water is disinfected, and all microorganisms are destroyed.

In the summer, if you like to leave water in the fridge, try to avoid plastic dishes. Choose from glass, earthenware, enamel or stainless steel.

And, of course, do not forget that you need to change cartridges on time. Only a timely change will guarantee the good performance of the filter.

Now you know something about how to choose a water filter.