What can I use to eliminate bacteria, germs, sediments, etc., that is compatible with the Vita-Fresh Inline Shower Filter? Also, re: pH/alkalinity?
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Thank you for the question, Michael J. Hicks! Vita-Fresh Shower Filter removes only chlorine and chloramines in water. If you are looking for the item that can eliminate bacteria, germs, sediments,etc, KDF or silver carbon using shower filter seems proper to your requirements.
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KDF Doesn't work in hot water and can clog the shower head, here's an article on it: Carbon filters are virtually useless in showers, because they do not work when the water is warm, and they also get clogged fairly quickly. KDF filters also don't perform well in hot water, and they don't remove chloramines. However, Vitamin C filters can remove chloramines effectively from water.
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Have you checked your phosphate? I add Phosguard to my filter, too. I agree with the previous answers. I use API's bio-stars for a bacterial collector and I use Drs. Foster and Smith white filter mat that you can cut to your specifications for a mechanical filter.Of course, I use Chemi Pure BLUE in my saltwater tank
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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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Whirl Out does do some cleanout of minerals, but I'm not sure exactly what, except that it cleans pretty well. The best product I've found so far is called "Oh Yuk Jetted Tub System Cleaner." It has been taking care of our bacterial iron that had been accumulating in the pipes. It dissolves a lot of it, and WhirlOut does too, but not quite as good. I have found using warm to hot water in both the cleaning and the rinse helps. The problem is, for me, that I'm not sure what harsh chemicals I can use or not use in the jacuzzi tub. If I could use anything, I would pick Iron Out. It might sound funny or silly, but for very small corroded items, Efferdent (for cleaning dentures) does an excellent job. I was looking for something to clean a partial, and one of the reviews for Efferdent was a guy who uses it to clean the minerals, calcium, etc, from his toilet. I tried Efferent in the toilet and it actually did a fairly decent job. With hot water, I think it could have done better. Hope these suggestions help. Ingrid
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Don't remember all my research but I think not as I paired mine with a Berkey shower filter first in line to remove "junk." Whole system works great!
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Hi, When I bought, I immediately noticed a big change in the water filtration. So my guess is Yes for their claim of removing not only chlorine but fluorine as well, but the draw back is that the water flow is severely restricted to the point I had to remove the shower head and let the water flow through the pipe which is connected to the filter. I was using a handheld shower head. Now I use a reverse osmosis system of 150 GPD that I bought for 130$ at air water ice website. Call them and they will help you. That will be my suggestion and it removes everything. Buy a pump and a water heater (11-1/2" Max Water Depth Water Heater) and you will be good for 4-6 months with pure water for showering until you buy a new filter set for 10-20$. I had to return my filter because it broke after a while and couldn't filter properly in about a week of use. You can tell from the water pressure. And when I opened the faucet, black carbon water would come out for 2 sec. It's heavy. Considering the price, I will go with reverse osmosis. Hope it helped.
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The reason for the Vita-c in the bath is to neutralize the chlorine from the tap water so it is safe to use this product with anything. There will be no problems at all. Joe
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This unit will remove the following: Combined Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell) Iron oxide (rust water) Dirt, sediment Odors Plus, its pH balanced
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Kdf gac will filter hot water as used in shower filters but it will reduce life of the filter. I suggest buying a chlorine test kit from home depot with OTO to check it
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Remember, you ordered a "replacement" filter....that is to fit into the actual Enviro Shower Filter. I suggest you keep the replacement filter (you will need it about a year or so)....and order the actual shower filter, which you will absolutely love!
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This requires a multifaceted answer. First of all, how large is the sediment your well draws in? These filters are available in several different screen or mesh filter sizes. If it is sandy, you need to compare the size of the sand to the micron size of the filter element. I'd say this is the most important research that you need to do. Next I'd ask how much sand gets drawn in say daily, then over the course of a week. Thus could be determined by how much sand is in your toilet tanks, (when you take the lid off and look inside); then how often do you clean the screens on the washer? Lastly, do you see sand in the faucet arreaters? If the answer is a great deal to any of the above questions, I would advise you to get a filter which is one pipe size larger then then waterline coming from your pressure pump/ inlet to your house. This will allow a longer time between flushing intervals of the filter. I have used them in this application in the past, with great results for our customers. If it is installed correctly, the drain on the bottom would be run to the outside,or a nearby drain. Be sure to install a union on the drain line to allow for occasional disassembly. When the filter shows signs of being clogged- sediment in the bottom, color in the screen; then you flush it out for 1-2 minutes, until clear. I hope this helps you. I am a plumber in northern Arizona, and would recommend this item.
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Honestly, I have switched to something else. I got this mini dynamically enhanced Natural Actions Technology water adapter. I put it on and then my shower head attaches to it. It finally got rid of the copper build up I was getting in my hair and it neutralizes all the bad things found in water (ie chlorine, fluoride, pharmaceutical drugs, etc) Great thing about it is that you buy it once for life. And they have 90 day money back guarantee and life time warranty. It works with all shower filters. Regular shower filters just remove the physical stuff. But the memories still remain. Been using the natural action technologies thing since last August. Best money I ever spent. I highly recommend it. It can be used iwth your Berkey PF-2 and it will make it last longer. Go to http://goearthing.com and select Water products to see all the products and see videos. The manufacturer is in Arizona and they also have a site.
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As you already know high alkaline water will leave mineral deposits on your plumbing fixtures. You could therefore make a valid assumption that it would also do the same in your filter unit and reduce the effectiveness of the filtering process. However you should contact the manufacturer directly and get and answer directly preferably by email. A reverse osmosis unit is a better solution for your situation if you have the room and the cash.
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Try removing the last stage mineral filter. It will push the water to alkaline.
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If you're running fresh water, you'll need an air pump, some air tubing, and an air stone. I also use a bag of Purigen in all of my tanks. It's a great all purpose filter media that can be regenerated with bleach so you don't have to keep buying it like carbon or other medias.None of this is expensive. You can get all of the above for less than $30 and it will help your tank quite a bit.
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there is a video on youtube. It doesnt filter viruses or chemicals but does everything else. I filtered dirty lake water through it and it was clear as a bell. I didnt have the water tested before or after, the way I figure it something is better than nothing.
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I just attended a seminar from the guys that do the show "Tanked" on Animal Planet. They recommend (if additional filtration is needed) an outside filter that sits adjacent to the tank. These supposedly provide much more thorough filtration than an in-tank system, and dramatically cut down on the biomass debris from food that can cause algae bloom and fish kills.