Is the filtration system NSF certified? To remove what categories of contaminants?
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the NSF certification is a certification for a class of product as issues for that product by the NSF. ...the ultra filtration systems will handle all unwanted contaminents with the exception of **MTBE's ( **found in higher grade filters ), and FLOURIDE, which can only be removed by Reverse Osmosis. Thank you.
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It may be, but the one I ordered came with a plastic netting around it, which had a terrible odor that I couldn't get rid of. That was my issue with it. tried twice but both of the filters had that black plastic netting, so I returned them both.
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Don't know what NSF is, but my filter has been doing a great job for months. The bottom line is the cartridge filter works.
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Not Sure I Saw the NSF Logo on the Box it came in, I don't have the box to verify.
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On their website it says; "Q. Does the ZeroWater filter remove Fluoride? A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water." So basically if the water meter reads zero there would not any measurable amount of fluoride in the water.
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fqsvf goes into my fqslf filter and it works. not sure about what the contaminates difference is
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I bought one; I did not find anything says it is NSF certified. Check for other model like Panasonic SR-42HZP
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According to their website, they do filter out mercury, chromium, etc. While there is no testing protocol for pharmaceutical filtration, the activated carbon in the filter system is designed to filter organic compounds which many pharmaceuticals have, so probably does help, but no guarantee. It will take out fluoride, but if your water is heavily fluoridated, the filter will be used up quickly. The website suggets replacing the filter at .02-.04 for flouride removal. Only reverse osmosis systems handle fluoride completely. But, reverse osmosis takes out all minerals, even the ones your body needs. Have your water tested for fluoride content. It might not be as high as you think? I also let my water stand over night, so some of the chemicals that will evaporate, can do so before I pour it into the filter system. This helps my filters last longer. It is also helpful if you run your tap for a bit before you fill up. Many impurities sort of rise to the top of pipe as it sits. You will have cleaner water if you run it a bit. I imagine this is one reason a few people say their filters go bad so fast. I've never had this experience.
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I don't know. Our home has a complete filter system so we don't use the filter.
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I don't know, but any reverse osmosis system that I know of, filters more impurities than any other system. In my review I suggested calling the manufacturer. They are real people who answer the phone, there is nothing automated, and they can answer that question.
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I would contact the manufacturer for all specific technical answers. This will protect you,your family, and friends. Any liabilities will then be on the manufacturer. I believe at their website it lists all of the removed components by this filter.
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The polymer is basically a tough plastic instead of metal. This product doesn't claim to be NSF certified for potable water hoses. I don't know if the polymer contains chemicals that could leach out over time. I would recommend contacting the manufacturer if possible.
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Of little importance to a consumer. NSF Certification might be of interest to a corporate or military buyer who has to meet some obscure codicil in the purchasing contract. Essentially, NSF Certification means: they bought the raw materials they said they were going to buy, they assembled them the way they said they would, they applied reasonable care in the engineering and risk assessment, the administrative organization operates the way it said it would, and the product meets the performance standards they said it would [assuming they mentioned any].
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Sorry, I do not know about that system you have mentioned. Call the manufacturer for those indications. BTW: This one does NOT filter out Fluoride!.Also DO NOT TWIST TO TIGHTEN THE BLACK BODY OF THIS FILTER! It will separate the glue and you will lose your filter! I made my own filter system like you see on youtube Get any size stainless steel soup pots (2). Mine are 3gallons each. I used two of these filters , which actually filter very well, and installed them in the bottom of the top pot, drilled another hole in the bottom pot for the spout, (Which you buy here, or that bay place), and there you are! Good luck, but get out the fluoride! Sorry, I do not know about that system you have mentioned. Call the manufacturer for those indications. BTW: This one does NOT filter out Fluoride!.Also DO NOT TWIST TO TIGHTEN THE BLACK BODY OF THIS FILTER! It will separate the glue and you will lose your filter! I made my own filter system like you see on youtube Get any size stainless steel soup pots (2). Mine are 3gallons each. I used two of these filters , which actually filter very well, and installed them in the bottom of the top pot, drilled another hole in the bottom pot for the spout, (Which you buy here, or that bay place), and... » Read More Sorry, I do not know about that system you have mentioned. Call the manufacturer for those indications. BTW: This one does NOT filter out Fluoride!.Also DO NOT TWIST TO TIGHTEN THE BLACK BODY OF THIS FILTER! It will separate the glue and you will lose your filter! I made my own filter system like you see on youtube Get any size stainless steel soup pots (2). Mine are 3gallons each. I used two of these filters , which actually filter very well, and installed them in the bottom of the top pot, drilled another hole in the bottom pot for the spout, (Which you buy here, or that bay place), and there you are! Good luck, but get out the fluoride! « Show Less
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The only gravity fed picture water filter that does advertize fluoride removal is Clearly Filtered. That filter removes the heavy metals as good as Zero Water, and in addition also removes >90% of fluoride. I wish Mike Adams of Natural News would test to verify this manufactures claim and I wish Amazon would resell Clearly Filter Water Pictures.
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Yes, I believe so - I researched different filters and this one was the best at removing metals and other contaminants.
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Ed jones beat me to it with his response. The type of water filtered varies in the field every time. In a lab, not very useful. But I agree with you there should be some type of standard test. Maybe there is?