Has anyone actually tested the water chlorine level before and after installation of this filter? If so, what result did you have?
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I haven't but can tell the difference in the way my hair feels and looks when I added the filter.
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The results will depend on how much chlorine is added to your water. When I lived in the Midwest, I tried one of these and was not happiest with the result. But there was so much chlorine in the water, that it created a light "fog" when the water was run at more than a trickle, and I could smell the chlorine. I bought bottled spring water, and had a chlorine filter for the shower.
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Mine isn't doing this. I would use some very diluted bleach and clean it very well and replace the filter. Search for the dilution you'll need on the bleach and water for cleaning.
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it is my opinion that your R/O membrane is not working properly. I have only used Watts (Phoenix) filters in the past, and when my system was new, it reduced TDS by 92% or more. After many years, I replaced the membrane with a new 75GPD filter, and my rejection ration was 94%. I expect this new filter to last at least 10 years, but it cost $115.00. It would appear to me you got what you paid for, and the results seem to be very poor.
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I dont know..but I had my Berkey filtered water tested and it had the same chlorine as my tap water so Berkey does not work for chlorine...which to me is a major problem
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I recommend the manufacturer filters and I think they offer several options. I use the carbon filter to knock out the chlorine primarily
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My guess is that these are probably somewhat arbitrary claims as the lifespan of the filter is likely dependent on the chlorine content of the water, the hardness of the water etc. I'm no engineer but this probably works by chemical reaction of copper (in filter) and its capturing of chlorine molecules (and others?) somehow...the more chlorine you have, more copper neutralized in the process...? Anyway, I find my filters to last at least six months and seem to be effective for almost a year...
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I have tested few times in the past month. There is no change at all in the reading - ~ 350 before filtering and ~ 350 after filtering.
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I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
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Not sure what tour question is, but am wondering if you turned off the water supply before installing. I've forgotten this step and had it leak. Once I redid the installation process, it worked quote fine. If that's not the problem, maybe it is a defective filter? Wishing you luck.
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I have washed the filter and follow the instructions, it works well. Considering I only did it once and you have done "Several Times", I guess you know the operation process very well and it should be the problem of the Machine. I will take care of it too. Thank you.
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That did not happen to me. If you soaked your filter as it states then this should not have happened. I would call the manufacturer.
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I used a simple chlorine tester kit and it showed this filter doesn't neutralize chlorine. 4-5ppm with hot water, 1-2ppm with lukewarm. The only filter I've used to totally neutralize has been Vitashower SF-2000, but it only lasts one month.
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This is my first use of this filter so I am not sure. I am hoping to make it to 6 since I am the only one using the shower, but I will change sooner if I notice a decline in the water quality or begin to smell chlorine as the other responder said.
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I'm not sure how often our water is chlorinated or treated with other chemicals, but I have never in several years, had any chemical taste after filtering. Water always tastes fresh and clean.
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Iam on a well system, water was checked before i installed this system, all my readings were satisfactory at that time, The filter system was really old so i just updated to this system.i have not checked the water now.
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there was a reviewer that answered this question, using strips to test the water. he said it does remove a lot of chlorine. i am glad i purchased it. when i take a salt bath, it is best to try and remove chlorine, and i feel this helps in making it a truer salt bath.