Water Filtration

If, like many Americans, you have found yourself in a position where the water coming to your home is potentially harmful to you and your family, you have purchased a filtration system of some kind. There are many different types available and all work in a different way to help keep the water your family uses clean and safe. One thing most have in common, however, is they use water filter cartridges. With that comes, of course water filter replacement cartridges.

Ok, so you started to notice that your baby’s skin was much drier than a few months ago, or that your hair was just a little off-color, or the laundry wasn’t as white as you thought it should be. You did all of the right things. You got the water tested. You were able to find out exactly what was in your water that was making all of these things happen.

You searched for the right filter for your particular contaminants. You were thorough; you did research on the best filters available, you asked questions, and you got a good price. You carefully installed the filters, following the instructions to a tee. You even had the water tested after installation to ensure that the bad stuff was not there. You put your hand on your hips, smiled triumphantly and thought about how well you have protected your loved ones.

But beware. Your work is not yet done. Occasionally, you will need to order water filter replacement cartridges.
You have done a good thing, true, but these units are not “fire and forget”. They require a certain amount of care and maintenance. Most importantly, the water filter cartridges need to be replaced on a regular basis.

Instructions on replacing your water filter cartridges can most often be found in the owner’s manual you received when you purchased your water filter. If you have lost or misplaced the manual, most companies have websites that have any information you need. Be aware of the “shelf life” of your water filter cartridges and how often they should be changed, keeping in mind that certain environmental factors and frequency of use may affect the recommended replacement time frame. Also, be sure to get the right water filter replacement cartridges for your model.

When you bought your filter, you were smart enough to buy from a reliable manufacturer, so actually finding water filter replacement cartridges should be a snap, right? When you do buy the replacements, be sure to buy more than one per unit. It is definitely a good idea to order new water filter cartridges at the same time as when you install the last one. You do not want to wait until the cartridge in the filter is overdue before ordering new ones. After all of your hard work, you don’t want to expose you family to the harmful stuff you have been trying to protect them from, do you?

Excerpted from an Ezine article

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