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How To Choose Home Water Purifier Systems |
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Written by Trent Barrett
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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Home water purifier systems are becoming increasingly important today, with the growing possibility of compromised drinking water systems and more questions about the safety of our water supply. But it will take more than just a faucet water filter to give you great results. Good home water purifier systems need professional installation and take up a good bit of your under-counter space. This means you must consider cost of the system, cost of installation, and the space it will take up as well as its appropriateness for purifying your water, and compare that with the costs of drinking bottled water or doing nothing. The purification system that works best for your needs is always the best one for you.
by TrentBarrett
Home water purifier systems are becoming increasingly important today, with the growing possibility of compromised drinking water systems and more questions about the safety of our water supply. But it will take more than just a faucet water filter to give you great results. Good home water purifier systems need professional installation and take up a good bit of your under-counter space. This means you must consider cost of the system, cost of installation, and the space it will take up as well as its appropriateness for purifying your water, and compare that with the costs of drinking bottled water or doing nothing. The purification system that works best for your needs is always the best one for you.
When considering home water purifiers, you'll want to learn about their filter systems. Do you need to change filters frequently? This is an issue for some filter types, and it's important not just because of cost but because of the convenience factor. If you neglect to change your filter frequently enough, the water you drink just before filter changes could be more contaminated than unfiltered water. If you're the sort who will put off such tasks, you should probably invest in a system that does not require changes.
Home water purification systems also vary widely in the types of contaminants they remove. Not every system will remove the contaminants you need to eliminate. Before you invest in one, make sure it removes the things you need to get rid of. One system, the reverse osmosis system, will remove almost every contaminant you may be concerned about, but it takes up a lot of room and may not be appropriate for every location in your home.
How much does the home water purification system cost? Cheap systems are simple and attach directly to your faucet; they remove contaminants by filtering water through activated carbon, but don't get much. On the high end, industrial-grade UV systems destroy all biological contaminants, like bacteria and amoeba, far more effectively and safely than chlorine, but can cost over a thousand dollars. Most systems run around $200 or a little more, but installation may cost you more if you need to have a plumber or other professional install it. Offset the cost with an assessment of how much your bottled water is costing you. Also, if you're examining a shower filter, your filter will save you money in quality shampoos and body soaps; these filters remove drying and damaging chlorine, and will help your expensive bath products work the way they're supposed to.
You'll find four basic types of home water purification systems. Reverse osmosis systems are best for most needs, and keep purified water in a tank beneath your sink after contaminants have been filtered out with an osmotic membrane; they often include a UV purifier and an activated carbon filter as well. UV systems eliminate biological contaminants, making them perfect if you depend on "country" water instead of a municipal supply. Activated carbon filters are cheaper, but remove a limited number of contaminants and need fairly frequent changes. Finally, a KDF-55 filter acts in your showerhead to remove those contaminants, soften water, and eliminate chlorine. Understanding the differences between these different filter types will enable you to make an intelligent choice about which is right for you.
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