(Part 2) Best water filtration & softeners according to redditors
We found 880 Reddit comments discussing the best water filtration & softeners. We ranked the 329 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I live in one of those areas now.
Do whatever you can to get a reverse osmosis filter. Out the door you're looking at around $300, then a recurring cost of around $60/yr in filter replacements.
It might be hard to find that money up front, but if you're buying small bottles of water you'll break even really quickly. You also might find yourself drinking more water when you no longer have to open and throw away another bottle.
EDIT: I linked this in some replies but just to save people some time,this $229 6 stage RO and remineralization system is what I use. Not affiliated with amazon or APEC, just really happy with what I have and was as surprised as some of these replies have been about how affordable it is.
Hi! If you want to get into tea, I would reccomend starting by watching Alton Brow's episode on tea here. It's a good background on everything involving tea and tea brewing.
If you have a Peet's Coffee near you, you can go and order mugs of tea (brewed with loose leaf). They will give you free hot water refills so you can drink as much as you can handle. You can find a tea you like without having to commit to a huge container.
I prepare my tea in the morning in a tea pot (I have this one, but I don't like it because it's hard to clean) and pour it into a travel mug.
They make travel mugs that are similar to a frech press (here) where you put the leaves and hot water in and just push down a stopper to stop brewing. I'm really picky about the lids on my travel mugs, so I don't own one.
For resusable tea bags, the most popular style is a [tea ball] (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Ball/dp/B00004RIZ7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407090137&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+ball) (although the one I linked is a little too small to allow the tea to fully unfold). They are cheap and fairly easy to clean, but you have to be careful where you store them so they don't get bent up.
They also make tea bags for loose leaf tea. These would be easy to pop into your travel mug. You can also find bags made of muslin that can be washed out, but I don't know where you would do that.
BoM:
Item | Cost
:--|--:
utility tub | $26
faucet | $20
water filter | $40
GFI w/ housing | $23
drinking water safe hoses 2x | $14
wye valve | $6
expanded metal grate 2x | $40
caster wheels 4x | $23
15' 14 gauge extension cord | $16
various other fittings | $30
total (give or take) | $238
Items from HD and HF don't have tax included, so the total should be a little (~7%?) higher.
This was my wife's idea. I sketched it out and my father-in-law saw the sketch and decided to make it for me. He was a welder/fabricater before he retired. The frame is made from old bed frames.
I need to figure out a way to pay him back for making this. He's not a big beer drinker anymore.
The leaching of lead from systems is relevant in Prince
GeorgeRupert because of the acidic water. Our water chemistry is going to be very different. GVRD water reports are here.If you're worried about water quality, run your water for a few min. And/or put in an under-counter filter like this one.
On a side note: My father was involved as an elected board member on a small water system. In their case, the water system was functioning fine and providing safe clean water. But the provincial government - in what amounted to a cover-their-ass move - mandated that every system meet some incredibly high standards that were absolutely unaffordable for small systems to implement. We're not talking lead here, but going from something like 99.9999% to 99.99999% which was overkill and millions of dollars of costs onto ~300 users. Downloading of costs and shifting of responsibility for a negligible benefit.
With home water filtration there are 4 main levels.
1.Normal tap water straight from the sink.
2.Loose carbon filter (Brita Filter). $25 upfront then $10 monthly. Lower water quality than bottled.
3.Carbon block filter (example linked below). $70 upfront then $20 every 6 months, or ~$3 monthly. Also give higher degree of chemical removal than option #2. Roughly equal to bottled water quality.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018MXH04
4.Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. (Linked below.) $183 upfront then $90 every year. Higher water quality than bottled water. Make sure you get with a mineralized cartridge like the one linked below.
https://www.amazon.com/Express-Water-Alkaline-Reverse-Filtration/dp/B00MU20LN2?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_9201620011
These are very general descriptions. It will depend on the quality of your tap water for #2-3, the quality of bottled water your you're buying, and assuming the new systems filters will be changed in a timely fashion. Feel free to reply with any question's. I am not a water professional but have done 50+ hours of research prior to purchasing a water system for our home.
First walk into a couple of your local filtration shops as they are used to dealing with your local water and they know the problems.
You can also just have a look at amazon and get something like this- https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Certified-Drinking-Water-RO-90/dp/B00HRHHFPW That is rated for 90 gallons a day. Realistically 60 is probably pushing it but whatever. Use a toilet tank float valve on your reservoir or barrel to auto shut off when it is full.
But you don’t need the faucet or the pressure tank. Just run continuous flow.
You may want to buy a much higher rated system so you are not constantly changing filters or maybe also add a very large 5 micron pre-filter before this system to catch more crud and particles before these small filters do. Many stages of progressively finer filters is smart.
If you have a little more budget look at something like this- https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-31023-Evolution-RO1000-system/dp/B004LNUNKE
If anybody wants a brand new, never used, still in the box, water filter, let me know. Just hook it up under your kitchen sink. I bought it for my elderly neighbor as a surprise, but she prefers to buy cases of water in plastic fucking bottles with BPA.
https://www.amazon.com/Woder-Capacity-Direct-Connect-Filtration/dp/B00MPGRUNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493932957&sr=8-1&keywords=wonder+filter
Not sure it's required, hotel rooms don't give you access to a kitchen it's BYOB or tap water.
But, if you're charging more than a hotel room, or you're super nice -- you could probably put an under-sink filter in the bathroom and label it "filtered drinking water". Put a couple glasses in the bedroom.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005A3WM6C/
https://www.amazon.com/Berkey-Countertop-Elements-Fluoride-Filters/dp/B00BWIX1EQ
Okay there are a couple good ones I know of, but I do NOT support ordering anything from amazon. Try to find these elsewhere if anyone has time, post the links.
For the short term, get yourself an on-tap water filter for your kitchen sink. This way you can at least clean out water for drinking and food preparation purposes.
Why not try a spice bag?
http://www.amazon.com/Watts-500313-Undercounter-Reducing-Drinking/dp/B0018MXH04/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_5
There are cheaper single filters or more expensive reverse osmosis systems, but they are much cheaper than buying water, even cheaper than buying gallons by the pallet, which I used to do. I picked up a Whirlpool brand at Lowes for a similar price, for the convenience of buying filters, which can be confusing with all the third party Amazon sellers.
Edit: Speaking of which, Lowes has a 'share' icon bar for every single review now, and that includes the option to submit review to reddit, what the fuck is this shit
Super glad I just installed this filter last week. I never had a problem with the taste of chicago water. I've have been drinking it unfiltered my whole life. But, damn, this filter make the water taste so good!
About every 3 months
https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Filtration-Reminder-Reduces-Standard/dp/B00006IV0P/ref=sr_1_6?crid=SIE2TSR8353G&keywords=britta+tap+filter&qid=1550852591&s=gateway&sprefix=britta+tap%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-6
Here's a better idea- APEC RO-90 filter system
That's one of the better small home RO systems on the market. It's a 5-stage system:
Unless your water is totally fucked up, that'll give you some pretty good water. I have the older version of that and it takes my water from around 120 ppm TDS to under 5 ppm TDS.
Get one of those or something like it, and you have as much RO water as you want for drinking and for your fish...
Filter and bottle your own water.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005A3WM6C/
This is the model I have and am looking to install in my home. About how long did the project take you?
We bought a Big Berkey about two years ago because of the water taste and we couldn't be happier. Great investment. Also, as a former Texan, avocados are not cheap here. Costco has the best value. If you can't find any ripe, store them standing with the navel side down in an egg carton. As they ripen, they won't bruise themselves by their own weight. Rent is stupid and vulgar here, for sure.
We recently installed one, and it wasn't too bad pricewise compared to some crazy costs I've heard. Remineralizes. If anyone is looking for a recommendation. Home Master TMAFC-ERP Artesian Full Contact Undersink Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2941T2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Sounds like chlorophenols to me. Don't use a garden hose for the water. If you're using tap water, either run it through an active charcoal filter (like this one) or add a half a campden tablet to the water.
Us too. We just replaced our ancient Culligan iron filter with a generic one from Amazon, which was easy to install and MUCH CHEAPER. Followed by a generic water softener. Finally, an undersink filter.
Little fancier, closer to $300:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A3WM6C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's actually pretty easy to install, just make sure you have enough room under the sink for the filter and tank. I wasn't crazy about spending $300 (and annual cost for replacement filters) but I think clean water is worth a little extra. Plus, I got tired of messing around with Brita and Pur pitchers.
The filter for your shower probably isn't a softener. It's a carbon filter. If you want a point of use filter for your lav faucet this is good as you can turn off and not waste the filter when you don't need to or this for full time filtering. Would need 2 tho. One hot and one cold. Make sure the one for hot is rated for high temp. I think the best bet for your application is the first style.
I got one of these Tap Water Filters and I drink WAY more water now that it doesn't taste like balls; before I'd just get drinks or large amounts of tea/purple drink. Saves you the calories and is better for you.
I do believe there are some systems that add back minerals to the water. Here is one. I don't know how effective it is compared to what comes from the plant/natural occurring? Do you have two separate faucets, one for drinking and one for regular use, or did you just connect the filter to the main faucet? Thank you!
This one was my first ever home improvement project. It was pretty easy and the water is great!
I have one. The housing will last basically forever and consists of only a few easy to clean parts, and the filter is washable (and also cheap to replace...maybe $10 for 4, haven't had to do it before).
THAT being said, I very quickly realized that the extra effort is really not worth it for the following reasons:
I came to the decision recently that my filter would never be used again, so it is going to be converted to a DIY Randall 3.0 instead.
One last note: You can actually build this whole thing out a little cheaper than your link if you buy the housing separately and then just add the (very few) necessary parts. It's maybe 20 minutes worth of work.
There is not enough oxygen in the water. Get a bubbler or another filter that can add more oxygen to the water. thats why theyre jumping out.
remember that water temp changes (by a few degrees) is alot for fish. when im changing the temperature from 80 to 76 it takes me about 2 weeks. Its a very slow process. I would recommend getting this, and this . It makes water changes a breeze. The first is a must if you're lugging water. The second is amazing. I use it because i have extremely mineral heavy water and it really works, I've been doing water changes with these for over two years and I haven't had any issues. The advantage of the tap adapter is that you can add hot water until the water temperature reads the same as the water in the tank.
The filter eliminates 99% chlorine. There are other filters that are cheaper but i haven't found another that eliminates chlorine as well. For good measure you can still add half a dose of stress coat +.
My method?
I spray with a normal pressure garden hose and nozzle at a narrow setting and spraying from a top to downward direction - coupled with an RV canister graphite filter, one you can recharge the filter material inside.
Then I sponge bucket soap her down and give a spray again. Use a cordless leaf blower to blow most of the water off before wiping up with a soft cloth the rest of the spots.
I don't use abrasive chrome polish - which may take off material instead. Since I have my cast wheels chromed, this wash method makes the wheels much more easier to clean.
After, I apply S-100 corrosion protectant to some of the engine nooks and fork crannnies, as well as the forward foot control nooks.
Quick, easy, and gets off most if not almost all debris without more scratching. And in a more effortless manner for spotless washing. And motorcycles aren't immediately or even sometime a bit after harmed by a drenching - evident with some of my wet rainy rides.
Edit: I also sponge soap her down starting from the top of the bike to the bottom of the bike, just as I would an automobile. The reason being so that I do not accumulate more debris to add to the soap down sponging as I wash the bike as I go.
I installed this whole house sulfur/iron filter. It works great. If you have sulfur you most likely have iron and this is a good way to remove both.
AFWFilters AIS10-25SXT AFW Air Injection Iron, Sulfur, and Manganese Removal Oxidizing Water Filter, Almond Or Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FVZHLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BAuBDbT8XY2B2
Reverse Osmosis gets you very close to "pure." Some people don't like the clean water taste and for them they make RO systems with remineralizers to add-back the missing minerals and/or alkalyinity.
I have this system: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRHHFPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
APEC is a pretty well-known brand and this is their higher-volume system. I have it plumbed to a drinking water tap, obviously, but also to an instant hot water dispenser and two ice makers. That way I'm not dropping ice cubes into my drink that melt and make it taste bad. Because I was having other devices hooked to it, I wanted the high-output model.
If you want their Rolls Royce model, I think this is it:
https://smile.amazon.com/APEC-Certified-Alkaline-Water-RO-PH90/dp/B00SGGT14Q?ref_=ast_sto_dp
I got it from Amazon.
You can buy these bags at gourmet cooking places
get a 'portable' 4 stage RO+DI system on ebay. i think amazon comes pretty close, been a few weeks since i checked. it's just normal filters in normal housings, attached to each other and ready to connect. the only issue, if it is one, is that it doesn't come with a storage tank, and it's slow. but i trickle fill multiple 5 gal containers in a day no prob. pay more for more gph but there's no need to pay more as long as your filters are good, the housing doesn't matter much to me.
amazon 100GPD 4 stage RO+DI 70$
the DI filter will need to be changed more frequently, 300-400 gallons. i'd recommend getting a color changing one to replace it with, that way you can gauge exactly when it's used up. one of the best deals for growers.
This is the one I purchased a few years ago. Very simple to install. Swapping filters is super simple as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DVW0PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-G49AbDFJM30Q
Using a relatively affordable RO filter I found on Amazon, I was able to reduce my TDS from the ~380ppm to 3ppm (went through a few months where the water to my house came from a different source during maintenance). I'd wager the store-bought RO Matt used is sub-5ppm, curious to see as well.
It doesn't sound like a septic issue... if you had a septic issue, your toilet and other water drains would more then likely be backing up into your home. I would have the septic drained either way if I was you, and then have it drained maybe every 4-5 years.
I had a similar problem with dirty toilets, iron stains and rotten egg smell from my water and I installed this and it solved my problem ... been using it for a year and no maintenance was necessary and it's an easy installation process.
We use this but tbh we are making assumptions that it'll be adequate for a reef environment based on how well it is working for our freshwater environments.
Why not just buy one? I've been using this one for three years with no complaints.
We are really happy with a Home Master system that has a mineralization cartridge. I haven't done a water test or anything but the system is far better than our normal hard tap water and doesn't taste sterile like filtered pitcher water.
Nope.
You'll need to fix your water or buy water. The only way to fix it is to reverse osmosis filter it. Most walmarts have RO water filter systems in their storefront that sell it for a $1 or so for 5 gallons (those water filling machines). Verify it's RO first. Also ask around local businesses. There's a small artesian ice tea shop in my town that sells RO water from their production facility for almost nothing. Using RO water was one of the considerations I had to work out when opening my film lab as well.
If you want to play the long game, you can get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Fleck-5600SXT-softener-digitial-metered/dp/B004GEFKN8
That exact setup, but I got it from another website for a little less and I got to choose the resin tanka and brine thank size. I don't remember the website though
Dude you gotta bail the drinking water and get this. https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Water-Systems-RO-90-Certified/dp/B00HRHHFPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=ro+system&qid=1566481638&s=gateway&sprefix=ro+sys&sr=8-5
I have this for like 3 years now and it’s amazing.
Nice garage and subie
OK, so yes I do filter. I am determined that brewing will be fun and easy so for filtration, I have settled on a vacuum pump setup with mostly inexpensive filters from Amazon (one of them isn't available on Amazon for reasonable money so I get it elsewhere).
Also, don't use a normal pump, they're a pain in the ASS to deal with. Get a vacuum pump, the All In One Wine Pump is by far the best for the money. The Enolmatic is MUCH more expensive and no better, it does offer a re-useable filter cartridge for an additional 300...but at the cost of disposable filters and setup, you're talking like 1000 gallons of mead for a ROI on that investment...plus you need to clean it and soak it in PBW after each use...for me, I just use the disposables and toss them in the garbage.
For a filter, I use 2 10" water filter housings and brass tubing and brass nipples connected to the tubing I bought with the All In One, I have 2 in line water filters, the first gets a 5 micron, and the second gets a 1 micron filter.
When I rack from primary to secondary I use these for filtration, I also use both 1 and 5 micron filtration when i go from secondary to bulk aging.
When I go from bulk aging to my bottling bucket (I don't like bottling with a vacuum system, it's way more of a pain in the ass than a bottling bucket) I first pull the mead through a 0.5 micron filter and then use a normal racking cane and tube to siphon it into a bottling bucket.
I do NOT use plate filters, they clog and are a pain in the ass. I bought a Buon Vino wine filter, and I NEVER got more than 4 gallons through it before it was so clogged it began to spray all over the counter. I had to disassemble the pump more than once because it was totally clogged up, even after running gallons of hot water through it. Super pain in the ass...don't go that route. Cartridge filters are actually less money and SOOOO much less of a pain in the ass. You will NEVER regret going a vacuum pump, although it means you need to use glass carboys. You just get a long tube, and don't even move the damn things full any more. I just suck it from one to another to move my mead (I have a 15 foot hose on my suction pump.)
The total cost for each batch filtration is $9.25. It's 1.50 each for the 2 5 micron and 2 1 micron (primary and secondary) filters and like 3.25 for the 0.5 micron filter. You can't get a better price ANYWHERE (or if you can let me know)
As far as the difference for the 0.01 micron cartridge filters and something a bit bigger...you CANNOT use active carbon filters or you will KILL your brew, and a 0.5 micron filter will sweep out the last of the yeast and cloudiness after aging. Carbon filters will steal all your flavoring, and they can actually spit out some black carbon crap for the first few minutes, so you've got to fully flush them first...regardless...they're no good for brewing.
Assuming your serious, a simple Brita filter can usually help with that. If you've got some seriously icky water, a reverse osmosis filter system will get rid of pretty much everything, but can be a bit spendy.
You can use a spice bag if the recipe has enough liquid to allow it to steep.
try this air-injection system: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FVZHLC or if that is not enough, they have some larger ones.
I think a standard home water filtration system is actually a better deal, even with a water pump.
Pump ($60), filter($80), pre-filter($30). Add 5$ of PVC pipe.
Ovr the long run,this should be less expensive. Almost nowhere in the US is ground water unsafe to drink. Not that I would put that to the test, but unless you are in some strange circumstances you shouldn't need ultra high levels of filtration. You can buy a UV filter if you are really paranoid, you can add a UV filter ($150).
you do understand that those drinks aren't even healthy, they use "natural fructose" to sweeten it, a.k.a. a "healthier" name for high fructose corn syrup, which is the cheapest sweetener possible. and they use "ultra purified reverse osmosis water", you can have a fucking reverse osmosis water machine in your own house for less than a starter pack of verve. it's just a ground up vitamin (a shitty one at that) mixed with mangosteen, how much does one can cost? $3-4? the companies cost per can is probably about .50 cents, if even, and you're paying higher than retail for it, then YOU have to resell it.
you're getting scammed bro, nutrition facts don't add up to what you're paying for.
maybe you should look up the definition of a [Ponzi scheme](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi_scheme)
"A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from existing capital or new capital paid by new investors, rather than from profit earned by the individual or organization running the operation. Operators of Ponzi schemes usually entice new investors by offering higher returns (a fucking BMW) than other investments, in the form of short-term returns that are either abnormally high or unusually consistent. The perpetuation of the high returns requires an ever-increasing flow of money from new investors to sustain the scheme.
Wanna know what's gonna happen to vemma very soon?
Since the scheme requires a continual stream of investments to fund higher returns, once investment slows down, the scheme collapses as the promoter starts having problems paying the promised returns (the higher the returns, the greater the risk of the Ponzi scheme collapsing). Such liquidity crises often trigger panics, as more people start asking for their money, similar to a bank run.
also there is NO WAY there is 25.2g of mangosteen in there. this powder that I use http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-Superfood-8-5-Ounce-Container/dp/B00112ILZM, is 8 grams per serving. And that's a heaping scoop of powder, 25g in a 245ml bottle would be undrinkable.
You should get out while you can, or keep believing fake graphs and payouts, your choice.
I would never trust tap water in a reef/SW setup. I currently don't have one because I'm out of work and also don't have an RO/DI unit at the moment, but I recently found this unit on Amazon. Pretty cheap and looks really easy to configure, and the brand has a good past.
If you keep the water currently in the setup (stored in like 5 gallon buckets or something for transfer) and only need water for top offs, you could temporarily use distilled water from a grocery store or buy the huge jugs for the RO machines they have there.
I've found this which is about half price: https://www.amazon.com/Injection-manganese-Removal-Oxidizing-Water/dp/B004FVZHLC/ but a DIY system has the potential to be about 1/4 the price
Zero's recycling program will send you a coupon for $10 off your next online filter purchase for every 2 filters you send back by standard USPS shipping.
I can also recommend something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Woder-10K-DC-Capacity-Connect-Filtration/dp/B00MPGRUNW which can last 2-3 years. I find it very convenient for getting the ochre color out of my tap water and really enjoy not having to deal with a filter pitcher any more.
https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life-Sediment-Membrane-Deionization/dp/B01HRDE170/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523498172&sr=8-1&keywords=aquatic+life+rodi
I did, but be warned it takes me 15 minutes a gallon for RODI. RO (waste water from your RODI fills up much quicker. I use it when I need to rinse buckets and whatnot. My RODI was $125, coral12G did a video on it (YouTube) FYI they measure these things in gallons per day.
Aquatic Life Twist-in 100 GPD 4-Stage Ro Unit (Sediment, Carbon Block, Membrane, Deionization) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HRDE170/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_C8Q676QhD8k1o
Update. I'd actually recommend this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYW3EVO
For most people, this is a pretty sweet setup. 3.5 gallons per hour, 3000 gallons per element (1 year+), holds 2.1 gallons, easy to fill. Looks nice. Comes with 2 filters.
https://www.amazon.com/Woder-10K-DC-Capacity-Connect-Filtration/dp/B00MPGRUNW
Best thing ever
Yeah, you can do this. Here's the kind I'm talking about.
https://www.amazon.com/Woder-Capacity-Direct-Connect-Filtration/dp/B00MPGRUNW/ref=pd_lpo_60_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GP9KJPWGMWSW8BQPVMW8
I got mine for about $160 I believe. Mine included the PH+ mineralization stage. This one in link doesn’t have that but I guess price might of went up. Either way there’s one I see for $50. Get that one... at end of the day it’s gonna be much more cleaner than any other home filter and you probably won’t need the mineral stage
Reviews look good:
Aquatic Life RO Buddie Three Stage Reverse Osmosis, 50-Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOG63OY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LWjvCbAV91QC1
APEC Top Tier Alkaline Mineral pH+ 75 GPD 6-Stage Ultra Safe Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter System (ESSENCE ROES-PH75) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NWZ1RCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fXjvCbJNVNDBP
I tried the 100 micron filter and it left about 50% of the chlorine in the water.
This 3M filter works much better.
I heard about not using regular garden hoses for filling kettles. So, I went ahead and bought an inline water filter and the white Camco drinking water hoses, which come in 25' and 4' lengths. This setup is actually for an RV. One 5 micron filter does 250 gallons.
The whole setup (with Amazon Prime) was just under $50. They also have a ground spike/filter stand for the main unit to keep it upright if you so desire. I just sit it in a bucket.
So far, I have not noticed any off flavors or odors. The system seems promising. Also, you can get better filtration systems, but I chose this one because it connects directly to the hose spigot without need of an adapter.
One other thing I should mention is that I use well water which was the initial reason to filter my brew water. This system makes it faster and easier so far.
Try a reverse osmosis water system
If she enjoys being outdoors, running this machine using tap water (and storing it until needed) makes some bad-ass water.
bottled water is also bad.
There are ways to test your water if you are concerned. A brita filter can reduce lead levels as well.
How about a reusable teabag or even disposable tea bags? If you happen to live by a Daiso or other kind of dollar store, they sell disposable teabags for about $1.50 for a 100 pack. I think that there are also collapsable tea filters, if you don't mind a non-metal filter.
Otherwise, those are pretty small in terms of infusers (~2.5x4in) that would actually work well with tea. My last suggestion would be using a strainer like this although it's not too different from the second infuser I linked earlier (aside from maybe you could use this to scoop out the leaves). If space is the priority though, I think your teaball is already effective for your needs.
True, but it really isn't that much of a hassle to buy a filter, or a filtered pitcher and not only cut down on waste but save yourself some money as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-40631-Premium-Water-Filter/dp/B00523AMBC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341537344&sr=8-2&keywords=Water+Filter+%2B+RV
I would pick one of those up for well water (shop around that one's pricey but it's an example), if you get water from the tap and see white flakes floating around then you have very calcium rich water. This stuff will harden on your tank and you will have to scrape it off with a razer blade. Filtering with a good carbon filter before the water hits the tank is important, calcium SUCKS to get off of things once the deposits build up.
I would bet the well water is more than likely significantly harder than your tap water, I would add some peat duckweed and driftwood to your tank to help soften it some, I am no expert on your water but 85% of wells in america are calcium rich and moderate to high hardness, Source: well water for 20 years of my life.
There are relatively cheap under cabinet filters that will remove lead. I've used something like this, which doesn't specifically say it removes lead, but I believe that most carbon block filters that filter down to the 5 micron or less would be effective.
They just pop into a generic filter housing like this, which is easy to plump in to a water line. I think that they flow enough that, with normal water pressure, they should be able to supply a normal faucet.
Water lead test kits are relatively cheap and should be able to confirm that the filter is working properly.
I love this one. It has great reviews, it's compact, and supposedly is a 1:1 production ratio meaning it wastes 1 gallon of water for every 1 gallon of filtered water it produces. This is actually very good as most systems are 3:1. The pressure is very good with the pressurized tank and it is relatively easy to install yourself.
Do you recommend one other then this Fleck? https://www.amazon.com/Fleck-5600SXT-Softener-Digital-Metered/dp/B004GEFKN8/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen-bath&ie=UTF8&qid=1478113584&sr=1-4&keywords=water+softener
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MU20LN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mouSCbBQ95J4F?pldnSite=1
You might try something like this Pentek 158117 1/4" #10 Slim Line Clear Filter Housing Pentek http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VT79VA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_0FcRub1PAD1MA
I use one with a carbon filter for removing minerals from water used in home brewing. A couple of cheap fittings and you could have it hooked up to a hose. Or even put it under your sink and your cold water could always be filtered
Get a filter. This one is $40 and works really well. Save some cash, better for the planet, yada yada bottled water is a scam.
My wife and I lived in Shreveport (aka, the Big Sleazy) for a while and we had some foul tasting tap water up there. Ultimately, we got under sink water filters made by 3M. It was easy to install and the filter lasted for about 6 months at a time. It worked well enough that we bought a second one for the ice maker.
Of course, you can always go hardcore and get reverse osmosis.
> Which filtering type is recommended?
was like $170 well worth it for piece of mind and tastes amazing
Here's the link
How bout that Brain Force product that was advertised in the video? do you use that?
They're Choline pills.
Brain force you get 156mg of Choline (2pills) for $30.
Choline Supliment you can get 600mg Choline (2pills) for $19
Its literally cut and re-branded Choline, the products claims are literally the same effects as Choline supplements. You're paying 6x markup for Choline.
The profit margin for the product is between 2-5x. that's why you see 50% off as the deal.
The man's smart and has been running the same business model for over a decade. Making products, and promoting content to sell those products to the viewership. its the old "We have a terrible problem and I have the solution conveniently right here for you for only $19.99" strategy, add in some emotional trigger lines like "protect yourself and your family"
That water filter looks like its a well functioning product when it works, a reverse osmosis machine will still save you in the long run. (for the cost of 2 filter changes for an Alexa pure filtration setup, you can buy a reverse osmosis system and have it run for half a decade.)
NSF Certified Resverse Osmosos Machine $136, filters last a year. $25 filter set. standardized filter sizes through the industry. no brand locked filters.
Reverse osmosis membranes have a pore size of 0.0001 micron. The most cost effective system type if you have water pressure. filters over an order of magnitude better than sand filter systems.
Alexapure Water filtration system $156
Passes all filtering standards for public consumption also has some problems , $90 filters
Big Berkey Stainless Steel Water Filtration System not so great product reviews,
Passes all filtering standards for public consumption with higher reductions than the Alexapure product. $258 , $50 filters
cheaper filters. setup becomes cheaper long-term after 3 filter changes. product also has some problems, but seemingly less
Be smart pedes, you make america great again by using your brain, so buy my product Brain Force
Also, since I already ordered the unit (which is obviously bulky), could I just replace the valve and not the tank?
I ordered the Fleck 56000SXT 48,000 grain
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBOXLQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I got.
I use this filter based off of another user's suggestion. I haven't had the resulting water tested, but my Total Dissolved Solids meter went from about 180ppm from the tap to 0ppm after this filter.
Caution: It takes a looooong time to collect my water. In fact, I have to do it a day ahead of time.
Filter it through either a RO system will get ride of a lot of the substances most people don't like the taste of. Something like this will be a very solid step to getting the equivalent of bottled water, and save you tons of money in the long run. You can also run it through your refrigerator's filtration system which will improve taste, but not on the level of RO. Other than that, just my recommendation of refrigerating water before you drink it to minimize the taste of chlorine.
Fun fact: Did you know that Coca Cola has a Dasani bottling plant right off the I-10, and they simply use City of Phoenix water and run it through a RO system?
Thanks for all of the comments. I ended up purchasing this one last night: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD2KN2G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mainly because the reviews seemed good and Fakespot and ReviewMeta didn't find too many fake reviews.
Our fridge is across the room from the sink...so I'm going to have to see if I need a second system for that to work or if I can find a way to plumb it.
I'm thinking of this one from Fleck. Any big differences between it and what I have now?
Fleck
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GEFKN8?vs=1
Kenmore
http://m.sears.com/kenmore-extra-high-efficiency-water-softener/p-04238350000P
Depends on how good the filter is, they will tell you in gallons per day.
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I found this just by searching amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NWZ1RCK/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the best the hydro shop by me had was a 3 stage no remineralizer and the price was doable for me, i've been very very happy with it.
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Has the remineralizer and everything it's a little more than 3 gallons per hour produced (and 6 waste). It has a pressure tank... i have it hooked up in my bathroom upstairs and then the grow room is down the hall so kinda of a similar situation.
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I'll eventually put a barrel in the grow room and fill it up once a week and then disconnect the water line otherwise to avoid a potential catastrophic flooding of my upstairs lol, maybe keep 20-25 gallons of filtered water stored ready to go with a sump pump in the reservoir to automatically top off with nutrient / fresh water.
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I'd get one of these tbh
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Berkey-Bk4X2-Bb-Purification-Elements-Stainless/dp/B00CYW3EVO
I don't need a video about the basics of water purity. I'm aware that impurities in water are what makes it fully stable but RO systems don't do this. In fact most consumer grade systems have remineralization to prevent the issues that come from filtering too much.
https://www.home-water-purifiers-and-filters.com/reverse-osmosis-filter.php
Look at the asterisk. Yeah, some viruses or bacteria can be, yet industry wide RO systems tell you not to rely on your filter alone for bacteria or viruses and there's probably a good reason for that. Like being sued or killing people. The FDA article specifically talks about use in hospitals or in patients with immune suppression issues. I'm going to take the industry's word and the FDA's word on the fact that RO systems don't filter out all bacteria and viruses and shouldn't be considered a method of killing microbes in water.
Back to remineralization:
https://www.amazon.com/iSpring-RCC7AK-Capacity-Drinking-Remineralization/dp/B005LJ8EXU
This one does it.
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Master-TMAFC-ERP-Artesian-Undersink/dp/B00N2941T2
This one does it via water softener methods(calcium and potassium chloride)
https://www.amazon.com/APEC-Alkaline-Drinking-Water-ROES-PH75/dp/B00NWZ1RCK
Adds calcium.
https://www.amazon.com/iSpring-5-Stage-Prestige-Drinking-Certified/dp/B003XELTTG
Has an attached water softener aka adds minerals back in the water.
These are the most common home units on Amazon, so my guess is that a lot of folks have something similar and all of them add some mineral back in post-filtration. You know why? Distilled water isn't good for us in the reasons mentioned in the video you linked.
That doesn't in any way mean that the average consumer RO system is somehow unhealthy or 'bad water' because the systems by design add back to the water post filtration. You are not drinking 100% pure water and if your TDS is that low my guess is your water softener/remineralizer is probably not working. That doesn't make all RO filtered water unsafe. It makes your RO filtered water unsafe.
http://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Osmosis-Storage-Removes-Fluoride/sim/B002LHDL7E/2
That'll take a lot of the crap out. Fits under the sink too.
That's what water filters are for. They're like $20.