- 05
- Aug
If you’re a healthy person than you most likely appreciate the beneficial elements of filtered water. You should understand, though, that setting up a filter is only the beginning. It is just as important to maintain a clean filer replacement cartridge. This means replacing the filter cartridge when it is recommended by your filter manufacturer. Filters are wonderful ways to remove contamination from your drinking water. The problem is that as it filters, dirt gets stuck in the filter. A dirty filter is much less effective at filtering water than a clean one is. This is why you should use filter replacement cartridges to maintain a healthy water supply.
Filters are convenient for use in the house because there are several places you can install them depending on your water usage. The most common place to drink from is the kitchen faucet. That is why this is the most important place for you to install a filtration system. There are two main kinds that will do the job of cleaning your water.
The original filter mounts directly to the tap. This is the least invasive, and most economic, option. The filter unit is kept at easy access; making replacement easy. Tap mounted systems screw directly into the end of the faucet. Simply swivel the unit, or push a button to switch between filtered/non filtered water.
The only time you really need to use filtered water is when you want to actually drinking it, like a glass of water or boiling a pot of coffee. If you are cooking with water, doing the dishes, or simply washing your hands, unfiltered tap water is just fine to use. By limiting how much filtered water you actually use, you will decrease the amount of filter replacement cartridges you will have to purchase, thus saving you money.
A larger, less conspicuous water filtration system is one which is mounted under the kitchen sink. All the water which passes through it is filtered. The system and its filter replacement cartridge last longer making the higher price tag worth paying.
Typically the under sink mounted filtration system will have a different tap that is usually mounted at the back edge of the sink. It could simply be an attractive stainless steel faucet that is only used to fill drinking glasses and won’t be in your way while you are washing dishes in the sink.
A different spot that also works well for installing a filtration system is your refrigerator. You are defeating the purpose of using filtered water if you just put unfiltered ice cubes from the ice maker into your water. Using an inline filter will fix this sort of situation. You will need to remember that this will also have a filter replacement cartridge needing service also.
