Does it remove Calcium & floride WILL OR DOES THE PITCHER FILTER REMOVE CALCIUM AND FLORIDE FROM THE WATER ???? tiroff@aol.com
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We have just started using a britta pitcher and the resulting water is very "dry" and "chalky" tasting. Apparently that is calcium chloride. Any suggestions?
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I use only filtered water (from our Brita Pitcher) and ours still works. Not sure if that makes a difference or not, this is the only model I have owned.
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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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Yes it does. I tried carbon filters, ionizers and many others. I tested this with the local health department, and ALL of the fluoride was removed. This is the ideal unit to remove this toxic chemical.
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Hi.Yes good and bad minerals are filtered out.If you have fluoride in your water I'm pretty sure that gets filtered out too.
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Sorry i dont use the purifier anymore big waste of money. Way too expensive for me with my well water. I go thru a filter every 1.5 months. Scrubbing only gives me an extra half a month. I even soak it in vinegar to dissolve the calcium. After 4 scrubbings it simply allows no water thru.
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Here is the answer from Zerowater's FAQ:"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."
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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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It removes pollutants from regular water. Also it removes chlorine and some fluoride as well (by carbon fiber filter). Please be well informed.
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Karen, the filters that I reviewed go in a counter top unit, not a pitcher. I think that the same filters do work in the pitcher, but check at the zreo water website to be sure.
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Here is the answer from Zerowater's FAQ: "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."
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There are many filters on the market that remove chlorine and other particulates, but the Omica Shower Filter that I purchased is one of the few that claims to remove fluoride, too. That is why I bought it, but I have not had it tested. If I find that it does not remove fluoride, I will not purchase another.
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FROM THE BRITA WEBSITE: 14. Does the tap water filter cartridge remove the calcium from the water? The BRITA tap water filter cartridge will remove some but not all of the calcium which is present in water in the form of temporary hardness as Calcium bicarbonate, Calcium in the form of permanent hardness (Calcium Sulphate and Calcium Chloride) is not removed by the BRITA filter. The amount of calcium remaining in the water will depend on a number of factors including the composition of your tap water (your water supplier may be able to help you with this information) and the amount of water passed thought the cartridge. It is therefore not possible for us to give an absolute reduction figure for your tap water. It is generally understood that temporary water hardness does not provide a good source of dietary calcium, as this form is not as easily utilised by the body as the calcium found in dairy products and green leafy vegetables.
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No, it does not! Protec keeps the water clean! But I filter my water thru a PUR filter and my Calcium and other mineral build-up is non existent now!
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The filters on this one do not remove Fluoride, however you can order the fluoride filter and add it on. I got the fluoride filter from cyrstal quest for $50 , added it on and now it removes everything. The system works well. The filters last for 12-18 months depending on use. It is well worth the extra cost for the filter. good luck.
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You have to take the head off and use a toothbrush to get off the calcium deposits in the inside and outside. It can't be helped because of hard water, and then it works just fine.
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No. It absolutely does not remove chlorine or fluoride from your water. In order to do that you need a reverse osmosis water system, or go the cheap route like I have for the last 10 years, and get a water distiller. They cost about a 100.00 dollars. Takes 5-6 hours todistill a gallon and mine has lasted 10 years. They're not exactly convienient, but I make drink and use about 2 gallons a week and Brita filteted tap water besides that. For the record I just threw my 80.00 zen water filter in the dumpster 2 nights ago. In addition to not actually altering the pH in any measurable way, it removed very few particulates when compared with my tapeater. Avoid this manufacturer. The technology is useless. My Brita works way better. Again: only R.O. or a distiller will remove fluoride and chlorine. BTW the reason I finally the it out was because the spigot broke irreparably. I would use it simply to store actual filtered/distilled water in it and it looked cool.