I would like to know what exactly it removes and how much of it - preferable from the company that makes these filters. They must have a lab report. Also: is there a gage that will show you the water levels in the top and in the bottom part? Mina I would like to know what exactly it removes and how much of it - preferable from the company that makes these filters. They must have a lab report. Also: is there a gage that will show you... » Read More I would like to know what exactly it removes and how much of it - preferable from the company that makes these filters. They must have a lab report. Also: is there a gage that will show you the water levels in the top and in the bottom part? Mina « Show Less
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It removes everything, put food coloring in the water and it comes out clear.i tried this..I bought it specifically to remove flouride..taste is so clean..no more hauling around cases of bottled --use for cooking too..could not be easier and good for the environment
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Here's more info on this filter: http://www.reactual.com/home-and-garden/kitchen-products-2/best-countertop-water-filter.html
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I would not take advertising to much to heart. If your really concerned about specific bacteria, VOC's or toxic waste. Your best bet would be a reverse osmosis unit. Nowhere as cheap as a gravity unit. ProPur advertised fluoride and chlorine removal that other labs have disputed. As of now Berkey is my gravity filter choice. And it does not remove everything. Such as heavy metals.
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Good questions. Please allow me to refer you to the real authority on water purification. Bill Yost of Flat Fish USA can answer your questions regarding the ceramic water filter. I recently purchased a number of these filters through my city. I have confidence in his advice.
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have very hard water here.......its works to me I can tell a big different in the taste ....but with anything I can not tell you how much of a different it make since I'm not having it tested....water out of my tap w/ the little meter that came w/ pitcher avg 425-475...filter water 1st test was 0...and then it slowy move up as u filter water...got about 3 months off the first filter......hope this helps
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in addition to natural news... http://fitlife.tv/7-most-popular-countertop-water-filters-tested-for-removal-of-heavy-metals-and-radioactive-elements/ same conclusions here though. lists exact removal measurements.
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I do not know offhand what model I have, but the picture looks like the purifier which I purchased. It seems to work properly. I'm not sure that I use 1500 gallons in the 3 month time frame, but at the end of the time period the purifier begins to beep as a reminder to replace the filter. Just as an aside, I had a salesman call about installing a whole house water filter. He tested my water, then tested his "purified" water. His obviously tested better than mine, however after testing my eSpring water, he found that the eSpring tested far better than the system he was selling. I'd say if this is the model recommended for your unit, use it. I do not know offhand what model I have, but the picture looks like the purifier which I purchased. It seems to work properly. I'm not sure that I use 1500 gallons in the 3 month time frame, but at the end of the time period the purifier begins to beep as a reminder to replace the filter. Just as an aside, I had a salesman call about installing a whole house water filter. He tested my water, then tested his "purified" water. His obviously tested better than mine, however after testing my eSpring water, he found that the eSpring tested far better than the system he was selling. I'd... » Read More I do not know offhand what model I have, but the picture looks like the purifier which I purchased. It seems to work properly. I'm not sure that I use 1500 gallons in the 3 month time frame, but at the end of the time period the purifier begins to beep as a reminder to replace the filter. Just as an aside, I had a salesman call about installing a whole house water filter. He tested my water, then tested his "purified" water. His obviously tested better than mine, however after testing my eSpring water, he found that the eSpring tested far better than the system he was selling. I'd say if this is the model recommended for your unit, use it. « Show Less
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A TDS meter is NOT "the only way to really know how good of a job it is doing" from the Zero Water FAQ they explain that Zero Water does not remove Fluoride, Bacteria, Arsenic, Phenol, Cryptosporidium. The TDS for the most part measures electrolytes (salt, minerals, etc). By the way, if you remove all those minerals they just get sapped from your body via osmosis. Google "drinking distilled water"
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I know, very frustrating!!! Trying to pour water out with water still in the top is ridiculous. At the risk of sounding like a spokesperson, the Clear2O pitcher is wonderful!! You attach an aerator to your faucet and the pitcher has a hose to force water through. Cleaner water quickly and no water sitting unfiltered in the pitcher. Inexpensive filters on their website (sometimes here too). 100% better and also nice not to give extra $ to P&G; who practices animal testing.
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Suggest going to the Aquasana home page. Also, there's a list on an environmental page which is how I originally found types of water filters, this one, and what it removes. I do not recall the name of the group but Google your question referencing water filters and Environmental Watchdog groups.
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We have not had it tested but our water is very good and there is a significant difference with the fluoride filters and without. I would suggest the extra price is well worth the cost.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis.It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge favor.Sorry about the delay. I was caught up in the flooding in Colorado. I was not directly affected, but friends were. Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge... » Read More Hi, These 2 units use the same filter, and they are not listed on the Multipure web site. They use the most common filter. The countertop unit on the Multipure site is plastic now not stainless. They must be older models, but I would prefer the stainless over plastic. The filters will always be available, and if you get on the auto ship program from Multipure, you can save $$.Which ever one fits your fancy. They are sold by 2 different companies and neither has free shipping.Definitely buy one. You will be doing yourself and whoever else drinks the water a huge favor.Sorry about the delay. I was caught up in the flooding in Colorado. I was not directly affected, but friends were. « Show Less
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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.---http://www.zerowater.com/faqs.aspx
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This coffeemaker has two filters. Screen filter and charcoal filter. The screen filter is the somewhat annoying one, that is in the way of installing and removing the permanent filter. It does appear that the screen filter can be easily removed if desired. The screen filter is a pre filter that screens the water that you pour into the unit. If you choose to use this screen filter, it does affect the size of permanent filter that you can use with this unit, EASILY! Because the screen filter is in the way, I've had to use a slightly smaller permanent filter, or my other option was to literally wrestle with the unit every time I removed or installed the permanent filter if I chose to use the size that the unit calls for, I believe it is #4. So I have measured both permanent filters for you and the smaller one of the two is the one that we use. It doesn't overflow, but the coffee grounds are near the top of the filter. The smaller permanent filter that we use is: 3.5 inch height --- diameter across the top is 4.75 inch wide, The larger permanent filter, probably the correct size but to difficult to use, the size is 3.75 inch height---diameter across the top is 5 inch wide. The only reason I haven't removed this annoying screen filter is because it is under warranty, but that very well may be the best solution. Good luck!
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Scroll down to "product description" (under "product details"). Brief explanation is that is uses bubbles to remove trace particles from the water that regular filters can't fix. I had a severe algae problem in my tank. This got rid of it. I had too many nutrients hanging out in my water
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Ours did the same thing. If you start googling reviews on it, you will see that this is a common problem. It is almost impossible to get rid of. The company says that it is because you live in an area with REALLY bad water. Therefor you need to change the filter every 1-2 weeks. A scam in my opinion.