Water filters

In order for the body to be healthy and there is no precipitation, first of all, on the organs that are important for our life, you need to use only clean water. And few will argue with the fact that in our taps water flows that do not meet all sanitary standards. In addition, it is also treated with chemicals, believing that it will become so clean. All these harmful substances are deposited in our body. In order to be able to drink healthy and harmless water, we set filters for water purification. They are able to delay all those harmful substances that go through the pipes to us. For filtering, cleaning devices of different types are used - they differ in the specifics of the work, the place where they are installed and the level of water treatment. Which one to choose a water filter for your home, you can determine after reading this article.

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The main types of filters for pre-treatment of water

According to technology, water is purified in a water intake facility using a variety of methods. The most famous methods:

1. Chlorination. This method is most often used, but it cannot be said that it is effective, and besides, it is harmful to the body. The result is tasteless water with an unpleasant odor.
2. Ultraviolet radiation. A very good and effective way to purify water, but if it is not very dirty. In addition, this method can only be used in certain regions. It is used extremely rarely.

Important! Nevertheless, it is pointless to clean the water at the points of distribution of water, since it goes through rusty and dirty pipes, in which all harmful trace elements accumulate. The only way to purify water so that it can be consumed is to install a water filter.

Distinguish these types of cleaning devices:

• coal;
• fine cleaning;
• rough cleaning;
• magnetic filters.

Coal

This filter consists of a container that is filled with activated, charcoal or coal. Devices are designed to remove unpleasant odors, including the smell of chlorine, elements containing oil, cleaning from turbidity and bacteria, chemical elements.

Important! Advantages of such filters for water purification: long service life, good purification, can be used both at production enterprises and in private houses, low price.

Fine cleaning

Such devices are divided into two types:

1. With one function, they are cleaned of salts, metals, harmful microparticles and chlorine.
2. Multifunctional - perform a number of actions.

Types of fine filters:

• With reverse osmosis - they purify water at the highest possible level, and have several degrees of purification.
• Absorbing (sorption) - a reservoir of high-quality plastic filled with activated carbon.
• Fabric ones are cylinders rewound with a tow or rope that hold chemicals, metals and their oxides, salts on them. When the fabric changes color, it means that it is time to replace the filter or, if possible, clean it - you need to boil the filter in water until it turns white again.
• Mineral - cylinders that are filled with mineral chips. It retains salts and chemical elements.
• Ion-exchange - purification in filters is carried out in a tank that is filled with resin ions.Such devices soften the water and make it taste good.

Rough cleaning

Such devices purify water only from large particles of clogging - rust, debris, sand. They are installed near the dispenser - stains in the bathroom, kitchen and toilet.

Kinds:

• Mesh - they have a mesh with a hole size of 50-500 microns, it retains dirt.
• Self-washed - all dirt is washed off automatically into the drain pipe.
• Non-flushing - to clean them, turn off the water supply, remove the device and clean by hand.
• High-speed pressure - this device is used to purify water with a large amount of impurities.
• Cartridge - at their base is a cartridge that retains particles of 0.5 microns in size.

Magnetic

Such filters for water purification are nozzles that are worn directly on the tap. They retain a lot of harmful compounds, trace elements and chlorine. They destroy the scum very well.

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Types of flow filters for water purification

Flowing filters for water purification can be distinguished into a separate group of devices for this purpose, since they are quite powerful, productive, provide a high degree of purification.

Important! Although at a price they will be quite expensive, they are quite capable of completely eliminating the problem of periodically updating the system, and therefore deserve special attention.

Flowing water filters are divided into three types:

1. Under the sink. It consists of several flasks responsible for rough and fine cleaning, disinfection - each flask has its own process.
2. Nozzles on the crane. Such devices remove only large mechanical impurities and install them on the crane using special fasteners. This is a good option flow filter for water purification in the apartment.
3. Reverse osmosis. Such a system purifies water as much as possible, makes it suitable for consumption, perfectly softens. Its only drawback is the purification of water above a measure (in addition to harmful substances, it also removes some useful ones).

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How to choose a filter for water purification?

To choose filters for water treatment, you need to consider several points:

• Where you want to install the device - apartment, house, cottage.
• Cleaning level: thin, single-level, multi-level, deep.
• Water pollution level - it is better to do a water analysis.
• Types of appliances - table jugs, those that are installed in the water supply, under the sink.
• Cost and manufacturer.

To choose the thing you need, read the detailed information so that you are not deceived or you simply did not buy what you do not need.

Some tips on which filters are right for you:

1. If you want to install a filter in the well, then you need one that will clean the water from clay, sand and particles of pipes through which water flows.
2. A model of the device that cleans of iron, hydrogen sulfide and chlorine if the summer cottage is connected to a central water supply is suitable for your summer house. In this case, use multilevel filters. They will get rid of sand and clay, harmful substances. In addition, they will soften the water.
3. Filters for the enterprise are extremely important, because in the water there are chemical elements and impurities that can affect the production process. In this case, the following options are suitable:

• • Bulk;
  • Mechanical;
  • Membrane reverse osmosis;
  • Ion exchange systems.

4. For the purification of running water in the apartment, built-in models that are installed in the water supply system are suitable. They clean water very well and quickly. But their disadvantages are the high cost of the device and cartridges, restrictions on the installation location and the help of specialists (you can’t do without it).
5. Stationary (installed under the sink) - they are placed in the kitchen and connected to pipes with cold water. At the top of a separate tap. Advantages: good productivity, excellent cleaning quality, multi-stage filtration, purified water comes from a separate tap.Disadvantages: leaves salts and bacteria, is expensive, for it you need to free up space under the sink.
6. Desktop filters for water purification. Install near the sink and connect to the water supply. You do not need to constantly replenish the tank, in addition, they serve for a long time without replacing spare parts.

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How often do I need to change the filter?

To keep the water clean, you need to change parts or the filters themselves on time. Since they are not very cheap, in order to save money, you can install self-cleaning water filters.

Replacement time depends on several points:

• the amount of water you consume daily;
• type of device and method of cleaning;
• volume of the tank;
• pollution level of the purified water.

Important! Manufacturers themselves give their recommendations on the filter change time, be sure to listen to them.

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Overview of Popular Cleaner Models

Before purchasing a device, decide which manufacturer you will take it from. The production of such equipment is carried out by both foreign companies and domestic. But still it is better to give preference to local manufacturers for one simple reason: such cleaners are developed specifically for your water. And besides, spare parts for them can be bought at an adequate price by going to the Internet or a store where cleaning systems are sold.

Important! The most famous manufacturers: “Aquaphor”, “Spring”, “Geyser”, “Barrier”, “Brita”.

Models that are in constant demand among consumers:

• “Aquaphor V-300” is a nozzle for a crane with a high degree of cleaning and efficiency.
• Pitcher “Barrier” - 2 liter tank, similar in shape to a regular Electric kettle. It has a sufficient degree of purification and is inexpensive. Its cartridges need to be changed from time to time, otherwise - water purification will not have an excellent result.
• The Rodnik 7-S device is a desktop filter for water purification that cleans chemical compounds. Its main advantages are: low price, ease of installation, good degree of water purification.

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Now, after reading this article, you can decide on the device you need for water purification. We wish you success in your choice!