Water Filtration

When it comes to a countertop water filter, you’ll want to know what to look for and what to avoid. A countertop water filter system may or may not be the right choice for your family, but first let’s look at what a complete countertop water filter system should include.

As you probably realize, a countertop water filter system sits on top of the counter, rather than under the sink. It attaches to the faucet, but unlike a lot of the products that you see in stores, the better unit do not attach to the faucet. So, there is no interference with dish washing or other chores and filling bowls or large pots is not a problem.

In the best countertop water filter designs, the adaptor fits onto the faucet and a switch allows water to either run straight through the tap or into the countertop water filter system and back out, typically through a spout located behind the regular faucet. This allows you to prolong the filter life by only filtering water needed for cooking or drinking. Of course, if you wash dishes by hand, you still want to use water that has run through your countertop water filter, in order to protect your hands from the drying affects of chlorine.

There are numerous styles on the market. Be sure that the company you choose offers multiple adaptors, to ease installation and prevent leakage. Hardware supply stores rarely have the proper attachments for a countertop water filter system. If the company you choose does not supply them, you could end up having to return the product.

Most countertop water filter designs are intended to be installed by the consumer. It is not supposed to be necessary to call a plumber, but depending on your skill level, it may be easier and probably wouldn’t cost too much. The countertop water filter system that we like comes with an installation video that you can view online, before you buy. That way, you can make the decision about whether or not you can “do-it-yourself”.

Countertop water filters vary in price greatly. The one that we like is less than a hundred dollars. The replacement cartridges last for about 6 months or 500 gallons and the company offers a replacement plan, so that you don’t have to remember to buy them. They ship them automatically when you are approaching your scheduled replacement. It’s the easiest way that we have seen to insure that our water is always pure, clean and chemical free.

Now, in order to decide if a countertop water filter system is the right choice for your family, here’s what you need to consider.

Reports show that showering in chlorinated water is just as bad (if not worse) for your health than drinking chlorinated water. If you own your own home, you may want to consider a whole house system, as opposed to a countertop water filter system.

Shower head filters are available, but it may be just as economical to let one filter do the whole job, rather than having multiple filters and replacement cartridges around the house. Of course, if you live in an apartment or rent, then the countertop water filter is the right choice. Remember to compare product performance data, before you buy. Not every countertop water filter does every thing that it should.

In conclusion, don’t forget to check out customer reviews. They may give you an idea of the accuracy of the claims made by the manufacturer, as well as the ease of installation. Check the performance data sheets too, to make sure the unit will produce the amount of filtered water that you household needs.

Now that you know what to look for, and what to consider - go forth and compare countertop water filter units and choose the best one for your needs!

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