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Due to high cost of commercial purified water in the market. I want to make my own home made water purifier.
When I lived in an area that had gross water, I would tie a clean dishtowel over the faucet very tightly, so that the water would have to be strained through the dishtowel. I was SHOCKED at how much stuff that took out - it stained the dishtowel every time. I did that not just for the kitchen sink but shower and bath as well. And then if I was planning to cook with it or drink it, after that I'd always boil it.
Most filters have carbon in them, as one of the steps of purification ... the water just passes through it. Maybe look online on how to utilize this process.
One more suggestion - I don't know what your situation is, but if you have your own home, and might need a refrigerator in the future, get one that has a brandname water purifier built into it. Ours has a PUR water filter built in, so that all of the water that comes out of it gets filtered, and it does a great job - we have great tasting water, and it's MUCH more economical than buying it in bottles etc.,, even though the filters have to be replaced 3-4x a year ($30).
Other than that, before we had this fridge we used to get the PUR pitcher - it's great, and the replacement filters are not that expensive. It'd probably cost as much as you would to make your own.
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Should I get the one ou attach to the faucet, or the pitcher. I think the pitcher would be time comsuming. I'd like to try the faucet one, since you won't run out and have to refill it and its basically hassle free....what do you think?
I think that brita does a good job with there water products, not to expensive and filters are not bad either... we drink alot of water and our tap water is real bad too
What should I go for - a RO system or water purifier system for home? Which brand and model would you suggest in terms of product quality and features, low cost of ownership and after sales service?
Here is a link with reviews of different systems.
http://www.allwaterpurification.com/
Me personally, I would love a Reverse Osmosis system,
Here's a link to a really good one. http://www.ohioreverseosmosis.com/
Hope it helps.
In the market there are several water purifier are available, makes difficult to choose among them.
How to Get Reverse Osmosis Water Purification in Your Home ...
One of the most known water purifier systems at present is the reverse osmosis water purification system. This water purification technology is an economical way of removing contaminants which promises a success rate of 90 to 99%. If you are dealing with water containing perchlorate and nitrate then reverse osmosis water purification is the best water purifier system for you. The structure of membranes utilized in this water purification technology is designed to fight against various sizes of organics and bacteria. The good thing about reverse osmosis water purification is that it filters out good chemical such as calcium so there’s no worry that you maybe losing good chemicals in your water. The contaminants found in the water are flush backed to the water supply of the community. In addition, it is a water purification system that does not require complicated maintenance. It can be maintained easily for the reason that it has its own ability to clean its system while water purification takes place.
...Why Reverse Osmosis Water Systems Are Not Ideal For Home Water ...
Reverse osmosis water filtration systems can certainly remove some of the harmful contaminants from your drinking water. However, many of the smaller toxins are not filtered out. Also, this type of filter takes out important trace minerals such as calcium and magnesium, leaving water devoid of its therapeutic value. That’s why reverse osmosis is not the way to go for home water filtration.
It is highly important for you to start thinking about water and the many contaminants that reside in it. If you think that the water you drink from the tap or buy in bottles from the store are filtered enough, think again .
There are over 2,000 cancer-causing contaminants in the water coming from our water taps. This is the water you drink, cook with and shower in. Owning a filtration system for your home is the best way to ensure that the water you drink is clean and healthy. With this said, many consumers struggle with what type of system to invest in.
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