can it be use in foreign countries (Mexico) where the faucet water is not potable water?
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No reason it couldn't be - just remember, though, it's a very basic filter - you may want to find one that's a bit more comprehensive. This one basically removes too much flourine and such.
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Hi Elena, Not sure about that but I would certainly try it as the water is charcoal filtered.
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I would NOT "try this in Mexico", as was suggested; it may be a painful experience.For non-potable water, there are specific filters, using silver and other ways to kill bacteria. BTW, In cities, such as PV and Cabo, I brush my teeth with tap, but rinse with purified water (agua purificado).
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Yes it filters out the impurities from the water ...Although I do not travel to other countries anymore you may drop the company it's self an e-mail they may have the answer to your question Otherwise I have not had any issues with this product and it has been awesome for me
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No do not use this there. In the fine print, you see it is NSF 42 for water treatment standard. This is the minimum. Filters for making truly potable/bacteria-free water are NSF 53 (53 means they filter bacteria like naegleria, cryptosporidium, and giardia). For more info: http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards/
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This faucet isn't designed to fit a normal sink used for potable water. I suppose someone somewhere might drink out of their utility sink, but having lead in these kinds of faucets isn't uncommon. Be sure if you're looking to purchase a sink similar to this to always check the warnings.
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I would suggest you look at this website http://santevia.com for manufacturers information. To answer your question though, you can use tap water in this picture.
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I can't see why not. I would look around. There's nothing wrong with this faucet but there are certainly better. I would look for one that has a spray feature. This one pulls out so you can rinse the sink with the Normal stream but then it doesn't always go back in place seamlessly. For the price I would say look around. My mom has this brand faucet and hers is sweet.
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As far as I know you can't. I ordered one of these faucets and it was broken within 3 months. I tried to get parts and was frustrated so I ended up purchasing another faucet
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No! these things are junk. Purchased 3 of them and I cant use them because they dont fit standard plumbing fittings and aren't listed for use in the U.S.
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You can, but there will be parts of the faucet visible that are not meant to be seen. It is designed to be mounted to a wall.
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I don't see why not. The only thing you would miss is the sprayer. But this is a beautiful faucet.
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Don't see why not. Just install the dishwasher connection on the faucet. Been many years since we've had a portable dishwasher so I can't give you a 100% positive answer.
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Takes a special connection fitting from Europe that doesn't come with the faucet. I sent my faucets back and bought local American made faucets. Amazon did not have the special fittings in stock when I was looking for them.
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I think it says not for use with potable water. Look into a shark bite fittings - no soldering.
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I do take one when I travel to hold water in the sink. It has worked well in South America and Europe, on cruise ships, and all around the US. Don't know about Southeast Asia, but don't see why not.
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Yes you can. BTW, we LOVE this faucet and have multiple now. We find ourselves waving our hand under other traditional faucets out of habit. It is a great product and I have had many others. Good luck.
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You should be able to connect to any water source. May have to hook to hot and cold washer connections and put a coupler where you could control the temperature of the water.
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The water moving through it powers it buy for faucets in north America it requires an adapter to fit sink
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Why would you want to? Just use the water pressure from the faucet. Or maybe we don't understand your question...
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David, it would be very easy to take this with you on vacation. You would just have to take the faucet adaptor that comes with it, as well, and install it in the faucet you plan to use. (This is not difficult.) I live in a rented apartment most of the time, and I bought this unit to use ONLY with a faucet adaptor, not under the sink. It is not a beautiful appliance, rather space-ship-like with long plastic tubing that whips around when not in active use. I STORE it under the counter, and this is perfectly fine with me. I have never taken it traveling, but I would not hesitate to do so. The unit seems more than sturdy enough to withstand some jostling. It would be extremely easy to break it down and set it up in a new location. I have had this unit for more than a year, and it still works beautifully. About time for a filter replacement according to the calendar, but there seems to be no reduction in quality or speed of filtration. The best part is that when I am using it, I can lift the "reject" tubing to see what is coming out and it is almost always milky-white with...something (unthinkable)... most likely the dissolved salts that are so high here in the summertime when we switch to Colorado River water... while the filtered water is crystal clear. My orchids have never been so happy before! :) I recommend this one without reservations.