Does this filter out chlorine and chloramine?
469127
I based my selection of this filter on the lab report linked here "http://crystalquest.com/Water%20test%20Multi-Stage.pdf" I am not a chemist and have not tested the water since attaching this filter to our ice maker. Understand that the report does not indicate from what model number the water was tested and that this test is from the Crystal Quest website. To be more specific as to answering your question---if chlorine is chloride "http://www.nutriology.com/chloride.php" then, yes, it is filtered out but not 100%. As for chloramine "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloramine"---the report lists different Dichlora*, Chlora* and Trichlora* compounds that are filtered out. On a personal level, the ice looks better and tastes better. I also noticed the cubes completely freeze now whereas, before the filter, the ice was not. I have not adjusted the freezer tempurature or ice timing.
1556676
It works well on chlorine and chlorine-derived products. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found very high levels of carcinogenic chloramine by-products in Washington DC tap water and recommended filtration through carbon. Chlorine and chloramines are often used to disinfect water at municipal treatment plants and can pose health risks if not effectively removed before reaching the consumer.More info on the effectiveness of different filters here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RIWWJR12SNLQW/
1512090
I don't think this a large enough filter to do the task you are asking of it. You would want to filter it anyway before the water heater, not on the other side of it when the water is hot. We have a whole house filter that filters out chlorine and chloramines. This filter is in my lay opinion only adequate enought to water some plants ( ie vegetables etc) that you would water with a garden hose.
283621
Yes it does both produce pure H2O and filter fluoride, as well as filtering chlorine and other contaminants out of the water. The only possible downside is the water being too soft (low electrical conductivity/minerals), which I add trace minerals to my water after distilling for balance and to re-ionize the water and make it less soft.
1651928
It filters flouride bromine chlorine and lots of other stuff. The packaging has a huge, very detailed list of what it filters and how well. Rest assured this is the BEST gravity fed countertop filter.
1282935
I do not know exactly how much chlorine is removed by this filter. The filtered water taste is good for me. I lke this filer.Barbara
893692
I havent tested it but it definitely gets all of the chloride out of the municiple water (they use it to clean the pipes). I dont taste anything in our water. You can run red food dye through the system to see if your seals are tight. If so the water is clear. (I use the black and white filters.)
1605903
Yes , as sodium is a dissolved solid it will be filtered out along with chlorine and chloramine
1419476
The representative from hydronix stated that the carbon filter would reduce chloramine levels . (which is good, because they are about to "upgrade" our water to chloramine). I believe that chloramine is more difficult to remove than some other compounds; so, I doubt it will be perfect.. im not sure what a better alternative would be, though.
358004
Yes, it removes both the taste and odor of chlorine. It produces a crisp clean taste even when the water supplier uses large amounts of chlorine to purify the water. I have been very pleased with the results.
795611
Yes, removes chlorine with just the normal black filters! use it all the time to filter my city tap water to make the perfect "berkey" water! The other two supplemental filters are for fluorine and arsenic.
1093061
Not sure about chloramine, I got this to remove the minerals in my well water. My water is hard and it's turning my hair orange, and causing damage. This didn't seem to do the trick for me.
1624205
I recommend the manufacturer filters and I think they offer several options. I use the carbon filter to knock out the chlorine primarily
1917409
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.
1788663
Not sure all chlorine can be removed - I not sure what Chlorimines are = However I installed two of these Filters in a row - side by side, First one I installed with sediment ( white paper filter ) and used a carbon wrapped filter on the 2nd. They are working great, I change the primary ( white ) every 30 days and inspect carbon but change regardless after 3 months.
331544
It comes with one filter. Replacements can be purchased and installed. I usually replace my filters about every 6 months If you can smell, you will be able to smell the chlorine when the filter needs replacing.
2110014
I don't think so. This filter is used for removing chlorine. For carbonates/bicarbonates an activated carbon-based filter system is needed. You can also boil hard water to precipitate out carbonates if you don't mind them normally but don't want them other times.