How does the alkaline filter work? It says it "gives back" minerals such as calcium, but my water has no calcium to begin (already softened).
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As I understand it, the RO membrane removes...everything... the water then flows through the mineral filter (not a filter in the normal sense) and picks up what I assume are good minerals.
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It isn't re-using the minerals that are removed in the process. Any impurities or minerals are separated during the process and discarded with the waste water. The mineralizer adds fresh minerals at that stage. hope this helps, We love ours!
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This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be remineralized a little. This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be... » Read More This reverse osmosis system removes all minerals from the water and then the final stage 6 alkaline "filter" contains Citrite (calcium carbonate) and Corosex (which is Clack Corporation's brand name of Magnesia (magnesium oxide)) which adds calcium and magnesium to the water (The manufacturer's website states that 30-60mg/L is added). If your water starts off with no calcium the 6th stage filter will add calcium to the water. The 6th stage alkaline filter is basically just running the water over calcium and magnesium beads/pellets/granules/powder (don't know which) so it can be remineralized a little. « Show Less
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This not the best product for calcium removal, I use "CLR" which means calcium, lime remover. If you live in a hard water area, you should get something like it. There are other similar products well worth the cost. During the few years between marriages, I had to learn some important lessons, and came to appreciate what was previously "woman's work".
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It does not say minerals are removed, either on their website or in the user sheet which came with the filter. But it works just fine for drinking water. Minerals must usually be removed by steam distillation. I'd stick with distilled water for the humidifier until you are sure. You may contact Culligan for more information 1-800-721-9243 Mon-Fri. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CST
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We just use tap water. There is a filter that the water is drawn through that filters out calcium and other impurities. You can scrub that filter with a small brush and hot water to clean off the build up that gets on it.
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water filtration systems come in all shapes and sizes. What the water softener/conditioner is going to do for you is protect your fixtures specifically from damage caused by hard water. filtration systems are usually to protect yourself from the chemicals in the water not the calcium, which is actually an essential mineral humans need to survive. that's one of the reasons the Nuvo h2o system is beneficial, it doesn't remove the minerals that are good for you but simply allows them not to cling to your fixtures. hope this helps
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This is an article from 2014. It is actually the reason I am looking at this product right now. Turns out the solid carbon filters are the best removing the most harm while keeping the minerals intact. The article can be found here: http://naturallysavvy.com/live/the-best-options-for-water-filters
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That's what the directions say, and we happen to have a nozzel in the kitchen for filtered water, but once when I forgot and used regular it was fine. I think it's just suggested because if you have particularly hard water, the minerals would build up in the unit, and be difficult to clean.
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I live in an area that has high deposits of Calcium gypsum and who knows what all, and as of yet the only mineral deposits I have seen were in the filter when I change them. However, water jar that the Little rattles go into have shown no signs of build up. I Have been using our humidifier since the end of March of this year. So it appears it might be blocking some of the minerals in the water. I hope this helps. I marked I don't know. Good luck.
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The more filtering the better. The water may be 'pure' but what does that mean??? When we clean the maker, we run 3-4 pots of plain water through WITH FILTER and the filter picks things up: bits of calcium, alkaline and such. PLUS when using the filters you just pick up the filter and toss it, no need to rinse or wash the basket. We used our old Cuisinart for 10+ years in our motorhome (we lived it in) and now we have a house too and have the new maker there.
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Hello Yuki, The Aquasana AQ-5300 filter system effectively removes mercury, lead, and asbestos. The company does not test for other heavy metals. The filters do not remove potassium, calcium, or magnesium. The system's carbon filter also removes many organic compounds, which are listed in their literature. Please see their web site for more details: http://www.aquasana.com/product_detail.php?product_id=51 We like our filter, which we purchased to improve the flavor of our morning coffee. This system does not replace a water softener. Sincerely, Robert Ashton, MD, PhD
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Christina, my family has been using this filter for 6 months. While we don't have brackish water (heavy limestone is our problem,) the filter has delivered above and beyond our expectations to softening the water. It doesn't mention brackish water, nor does any other filter I see on Amazon. However, http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/brackish-water-filter.html (website) shows a few filters that may help for you. If you are wanting to try something, I recommend this shower head filter. It's been wonderful for us, and we switched from another filter to this one. Hope this helps!
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If you do not want to use salt or any other chemicals, this is the only other method you can use that has tested and proven results. The media acts as a catalyst to give something for the calcium and magnesium molecules to start their binding process on. Once they start binding the filter media, the break off as molecules bound together in your water so they do not look for other surfaces to cling to. Thus, you prevent scale build up on your appliances, etc. These work great for preventing damaging scale build up. The standard system works good in lower hardness ranges up to 25 gpg. If you have higher hardness levels, we can customize the system for your application. Just contact us, afw filters 785-735-9769
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Wow, maybe I missed something but where does it say this stuff will make water alkaline? It doesn't. What it says is that it will reduce the acidity of your BODY. It is a supplement. Water just happens to be the way to tolerate the taste in order to consume it.
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Actually I don't have it anymore (I gave it away). Doesn't it say on the post? I know I bought it for the magnesium, but I found it to be very salty and I am a salt lover. Personally, I'd rather add baking soda and/or pink himalayan sea salt to my filtered water. Sorry I can't help you more.
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Dear Carlos, I am sorry, but my water is fine. I do not have a filter. My problem is high calcium. As a result I need a new unit about every three years. I did see some filtering units for sale. I would try a reverse osmosis if I had your problem.Thanks
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I dont know about using mineral water..I use distilled water from my counter top water fountain filter and I get excellent results...
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I have a well system, and the Home Master system works great, the water is way better than the previous single filter system I had. It would be a good idea to have your well tested for iron levels to make sure your softner system is working properly.