Does this filter contain aluminum, as I have heard many flouride removing filters use aluminum which is also toxic.
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This product uses activated alumina which is specifically designed for purifying drinking water. IT does not release anything into the water. Even if it did its not toxic in this form. Even in other forms you would need to grind up aluminum and eat it with a spoon to reach toxic levels. The average person can tolerate a few grams of aluminum per day with no ill effects. Most of your antacids like tums and Rolaids contain aluminum in very high quantities and its perfectly safe. People drink highly acidic beverages like beer from aluminum cans to no ill effect.
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The only thing that is listed on the outside of the filter is:Coconutshell Carbon GAC/Activated Alumina FilterI have used this filter for awhile in the states, and I ordered where we are not in Europe and I cannot say enough good things about it.It really is very good.
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It contains activated alumina which is aluminum oxide, NOT the metal aluminum, but is the same chemical substance as sapphire and rubies. This is like the difference between sodium chloride (table salt) and chlorine gas, a deadly poison. Activated alumina has a lot of surface area against which the water interacts, thereby removing fluoride (and arsenic).
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From what I have read it should not but if the PH of your water is to high it may cause a small amount of leaching. This small amount is lower than the toxic levels. This is my understanding though there may be better research as there are a few different results.Sources:http://www.purewaterproducts.com/articles/activated-aluminahttp://www.debralynndadd.com/_blog/greenlivingqa/post/Fluoride_Filtration_using_Alumina/http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1989760http://www.ewaterfilters.com/
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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=51We 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 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=51We 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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I have no idea but the filter is made of metal and that is the majority of the filter
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All I know is that I don't like the taste of Tacoma's water straight from the tap, and I do believe that it has flouride. We use this filter for all of our drinking water and it tastes clean and pure, but not flat. I can't way for sure that it filters out flouride, though. Sorry. I can say that it does last a long time. Up to ten months for two people who each drink one to two quarts of water a day, plus lots of coffee and/or tea.
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No it does not. In the fine print, you see it is NSF 42 for water treatment standard. Filters for making flouride-free water are NSF 53/ For more info: http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards/
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Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there's not a filter that removes fluoride. Please let us know if you have any questions. Best regards.
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It is an activated carbon block filtration media. It doesn't, according to GE, filter any flouride. Depending on your view of flouride that's either very good or not-so-very good.
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The upper and lower filters are both stainless steel. No aluminum at all in this coffee maker.I have a pot on the stove as we speak!
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If you scroll down the product page it mentions what it removes and leaves in. I didn't see Fluoride mentioned. Sorry.
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No it doesn't. fluoride is hard to remove - needs ion exchange or reverse osmosis. this filter (and most other shower filters including aquasana) remove chlorine.
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Allegedly it removes even flouride and supposedly even muddy toxic river water is able to be filtered and safe to drink with use of this product, however I haven't had my water tested and everyone seems to notice a difference with drinking it. That's the best I got. Good luck. (Alex Jones is a promoter of this product)
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I really don't know the answer to your question -- but I'd certainly like to know "just in case" I need the information in the future. The main problem I have is the bits of charcoal that continually come through the filter (especially weekly when I'm running a strong stream of hot water through it to help "clean" it.) Good luck.
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Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other answers it seems that it fails to remove all of the fluoride for sure. Just start taking fulvic acid. Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other... » Read More Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other answers it seems that it fails to remove all of the fluoride for sure. Just start taking fulvic acid. « Show Less
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Hi, no..., this Stone doesn't contain aluminum in any form, I've been using that one for one year and it's useful for problems of strenght odors related to your body. I recommend you to use it. There is a liquid form (spray) of this Stone, but the Stone is better.Rgds,Mauricio
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Yes it does remove fluoride, but they don't advertise it as such - it has been independently tested - check it out; http://thepeopleschemist.com/best-fluoride-filter-how-to-remove-all-fluoride-and-chlorine-compounds-from-tap-water/
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To my knowledge, it doesn't. I've yet to find any shower filter that removes fluoride from the shower. A few may claim to but I've sent most of them off for testing and they all fail the fluoride tests.
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no aluminum but a product called benzyl benzoate is on the list. If you would like the complete list of ingredients, please let me know....k