Improving Your Drinking Water
Filters - What Can They Do?
The cartridge type filter is a very common filter method. Most common are the 10 1/2 or 20 inch long filters. This type filter will usually have a removable housing, into which different types of "elements" can be placed. A sediment filter cartridge element can be manufactured to remove certain size particles and larger. Remember, filters actually get better, or more effective, as they are used. The product in the water collects on the surface of the filter and becomes a part of the filter as well. As it builds up, progressively smaller and smaller particles are trapped, and the flow rate through the filter slowly diminishes. This slowing of the flow rate can be a source of problems to water using appliances in your home.
If you use such a filter, regular changing of the filter element is very important. Elements for these filters can also be carbon (block or granular, or powdered), can be manufactured for use in hot water, can be ceramic, pleated as well as many other configurations. Remember, all filters, carbon especially, trap organics that bacteria feed on, and as the water sits without moving, they can multiply rapidly. Always change the elements on a regular, frequent basis.
Reverse Osmosis
A reverse osmosis unit will give a homeowner virtually the purest drinking water available.
An exclusive manifold system directs the water through (No. 1) a sediment carbon pre-filter, which ensures chlorine-free and particle-free water in the first step of the filtration process. Then the water is directed through the membrane (No. 2), which is the heart of the system. The membrane acts as a filter to trap and isolate contaminants to produce water with substantially reduced dissolved solids invisible to the naked eye. From the membrane, the water is channeled through the carbon block post filter (No. 3) which removes and absorbs contaminants that "can slip by" the membrane, acting as a secondary filtration process. The water is then stored in the pressure tank for on-demand use. This highly pure water, however, can pick up tastes and odors from any holding tank. Therefore, the water is run through one last carbon filtration process (No. 4) when drawn to the tap to assure you of the highest quality water possible.
This unique manifold design enhances the system by eliminating the need for individual connections between filtration stages. The external in/out, quick-connect fittings install easily by simply attaching and locking flexible tubing in place.
This R.O. System is also designed for efficient operation. When the holding tank is full, the automatic shutoff device triggers the system to cease production until more water is needed.
A special spout must be installed for drawing the drinking water at whatever sink you chose to install it at. These units cannot be attached to the regular faucet at the sink where the RO unit is installed.
