gatorade asked:

How effective are these and what are the differences between water filtered through the tap and boiling water?

I know that boiling kills everything. Some filters claim to remove all chemicals but keep flouride, what is that?
Larry L, what the hell are you on about? I don’t understand a thing you said.

leo3an asked:

I am looking into purchasing counter-top distiller to make drinking water. Please do not leave post on drinking tap water.

1) Could you recommend me a water distiller that is small? Price range $100 ~ $400

2) It seems distillers come with charcoal filters. What are they for? if process distillation removes impurities?

3) Since water distillation removes all essential minerals, are there additives to put in distilled water? (Is Cell Food from Lumina Products, one of them?)

4) Are there any negative aspects in using a counter-top water distiller? The time it takes to make distilled water, taste, and electric bill is not my concern.

5) Does distillation rid of all impurities?

Thank you.

gpsreviewsonline asked:

countertopwaterfilterguide.com is the place to go for more information about a guide to home water purifiers, and other information about countertop water filters. … “home water purifiers” “countertop water filters”

wanderinglife asked:

I live in an apartment complex that DOES have a water softener but I think the PH levels are out of wack because several of the people in the building complain about itchy skin, scalp issues and those of us with blonde hair now have rust/orange colored hair.
When the landlord is confronted he states that the water company has already come out and things are “fine”.
I on the other hand tend to disagree … because my hair is still a rustic orange instead of a beautiful blonde – and my scalp is still flakin’ up a storm.

My skin shouldnt feel like it is, my scalp shouldnt be giving me flake issues and for the amount of money I spend on my hair it shouldnt be orange…. PLEASE HELP

Can someone with a similar situation please suggest a Shower Filter that has worked for them – I’d like the name of a brand of Filter – not just a store where I can find one (most of the ones HD, Lowes and what not carries only takes out Chlorine, I need one that takes out Iron as well.

Thank You!

Chris asked:

I was thinking of the best way to get drinking water and looking at countertop steam distillers. some thoughts occured I can’t find answers for. what about other things that can steam up and be collected? so it removes all the heavy elements, are there still things like fluoride in it? what about hormones and chemicals from pharma products the water treatment plants can’t remove (estrogen, etc) that end up back in the water supply.

bottom line, what else will be in the water, i dont expect periodic table h2o purity, but if i prefilter with a sink filter before pouring into the distiller what am i looking at? some links please, on what can steam up or be absorbed into the water that remains.

h2ofilters asked:

Can anyone share a detailed experience (good or bad) with a water filter—countertop, wholehouse, undersink, portable, or hiking water filters? Which filter brand do you like and why?

Espe asked:

I’ve seen multiple portable water bottle brands that come with an insertable water filter. However, I know that with my water pitcher filter at home, it takes a little bit of time for the water to drip down and filter. Is this the case with these portable bottles as well?

Also, none of these brands state which type of filter they sell/use. Does anyone know which manufacturer sells purified, ceramic, or reverse osmosis filters?

Thanks!

coza b asked:

You may be helping a lot of people to save money and keep healthy by answering and share your experience using Brita filters.

I found that Brita Filter replacement cartridges and similar products are extremely expensive. Not mention if you have to pay for the water+sewage as well in your monthly utility bill.

1. Is it good for pregnant woman to drink water filtered by brita instead of buying bottled/distilled water?
2. Is brita filter cartridge contains only activated carbon, what are the white/cream particles inside?
3. Is it easy to regenerate just by boiling it, or you have to reactivate the carbon by baking or burning it?
4. Can you replace the carbon with regular activated carbon (with the same particle size)?

Jesus Hippie asked:

I’m looking for something that really works well. A purifier, not just a filter. Something .2 micron (or smaller) and with a built-in way to automatically chemically treat the water (iodine/chlorine etc). There are several on the market and I’m looking for other peoples experiences and opinions. Something that could be used full time for weeks at a time on long trips where your only water source is creeks and lakes and in countries with questionable tap water.

DRO83RD asked:

It leaks alot of water in under an hour. The model is Amcore KF9000E
It leaks alot of water in under an hour. The model is Amcore KF9000E

The water is suppose to recycle throughout the system. The dainage plug on the back is free and clear of debris.