How to choose a jug type water filter?





How to choose a jug type water filter? - This issue is quite relevant today, because the environmental situation is not at all happy, as is the quality of tap water. Not everyone can afford the expensive filters that are installed on the water supply system, but a jug for water treatment is a more affordable thing. Does he really handle water purification? What is the principle of its work? In favor of which manufacturer to make a choice during the purchase of such a filter? You will find comprehensive answers to these and other important questions in this article.

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What is a jug for water purification?

The design of such a water filter is straightforward. In fact, it consists of two containers separated by a filter element.

Jug

A large tank is designed to collect clean filtered water. It is made, as a rule, of transparent food-grade plastic that is resistant to mechanical damage.

Important! The volume of the tank can be different - from 1.3 to 4 liters.

A smaller container is inserted into the large-capacity casing above. It is intended for the collection of water that should be filtered.

At the bottom of the funnel is a filter element. A replaceable filter cartridge, depending on the chemical characteristics of the source water, has its purpose.

Important! Each manufacturer has its own way of fixing a replacement cartridge. Thus, manufacturers decide on the use of exclusively branded components.

The jug has a common lid that prevents dust and other foreign objects from getting into the water.

Important! The design of the jug for water purification is thought out in such a way that the source water and already filtered water never mix, even if the tank is tilted when you pour yourself clean water.

In most cases, such filters have a mechanical counter-calendar on the case, which reminds of the need to replace the filter element in a timely manner. In more expensive models, you can find an electronic indicator of the life of a replaceable cartridge.

Replaceable cartridges

It is the replaceable filter element that is, in fact, the main element of the jug for water purification. For different manufacturers, they differ in size and docking device. An important difference between the cartridges in the type of fillers used in them.

Types of fillers for replaceable filter cartridges:

• Replaceable cartridges designed for ordinary quality tap water. This type of filter will save water from impurities of chlorine, heavy metal ions, organic compounds, eliminate unpleasant taste and smell.
• Cassettes with fluorinating components. Such filters, among other things, increase the hygiene indicators of water, saturate it with fluorine in the concentration necessary for the human body.
• Cartridge with pronounced softening effect. A similar filter is required in case of increased hardness of tap water.
• High iron cassettes.This type of filter perfectly performs all the functions of water purification, additionally copes with impurities containing iron.

Important! If water is taken from sources that are not previously disinfected, then cartridges with bactericidal action should be used. They effectively fight against harmful bacteria, such as E. coli.

As a rule, a special membrane is installed for mechanical post-treatment of water at the inlet and outlet. It effectively filters water from solid compounds and prevents fragments of backfill from entering it.

The composition of the filtering backfill:

• The main sorption element is granular activated carbon.

Important! In most cases, coconut is used.

• An ion-exchange softening resin is used to purify water of increased hardness.
• Often used silver having one or another ionized indelible form.

Important! Silver does not have any filtering effect on water. It is used to prevent the multiplication of microorganisms inside the backfill and disinfection of the cartridge itself.

• There are frequent backfill and special additives with which each manufacturer seeks to highlight his products.

Replaceable cartridges have a special throttle device that evens the rate of passage of water through the filter bed. This ensures high-quality and uniform cleaning of the liquid.

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The principle of operation of the filter jug ​​for water purification

The principle of operation of such a device is very simple:

1. Poured into the receiving funnel of water under the action of gravity passes through the filter cartridge and, thus, the required purification is carried out.

Important! The sorbent, which is in the cartridge, is not compressed, but it is friable. This provides a fairly free flow of water through it with a uniform distribution throughout the volume.

2. Purified water accumulates in the main tank, where it is located before it is used for drinking purposes.
3. By controlling the flow of water, you add liquid to the receiving funnel so that your family has the required supply of water at all times.

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Advantages of a jug for water purification

A jug for water purification has many positive qualities:

• Lack of technical work. This fact is especially important for people who live in rented apartments or in a dormitory.
• Operation of the jug does not require any special special skills.
• The small size of the filter of the jug type allows it to be easily transported with you and used at work or in the country.
• Affordable price for most consumers.

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Disadvantages of a filter jug ​​for water purification

Along with the advantages, there are a number of disadvantages of the cleaning device:

• Portioned water supply.
• Low filtration rate. On average, the process proceeds at a speed of 200-400 ml per minute.
• Low operational resource of replaceable cartridges. Often it does not exceed 1-1.5 months and decreases depending on the number of people living together.
• Significant operating costs for replaceable cartridges.

Important! After a year and a half, the monthly replacement of filter cartridges will be equal in costs to the installation of a three-stage flow filter. By the way, the latter has much higher operational performance.

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How to choose a jug type water filter?

When buying such a jug, you should adhere to the following recommendations and pay attention to such criteria.

Volume

You should not buy the largest filter jug ​​in the store if your family consists of only a couple of people. It is important to understand that the jug is not designed to store water, but to filter it. Therefore, focus on real fluid intake and make sure that clean water is used as quickly as possible.

Important! For 1-2 people, a container with a volume of 1.5-2 liters is quite enough. Large volume jugs will be suitable for use in large families.

Manufacturer

The filter jug ​​for water purification should only be a well-known and trusted manufacturer. We will talk more about the rating of such companies further. Only by choosing a popular brand that has proven itself in the market for such products, you will receive a high-quality filter of the jug type.

Important! It is better to buy filter jugs at certified points of sale. Thus, you will not get a base fake.

Plastic quality

Be sure to make sure the containers are made of durable food grade plastic. It should not have any smell or damage.

Important! The plastic should be marked in the form of a glass and a fork, confirming that it is intended for food.

Cartridges

The selection of the filter element is based on the quality of the water entering the apartment. When buying a jug, it is also important to evaluate the possibility of acquiring replaceable filters specifically for this model - how easily they can be found in your city in the future and how much they cost.

Design

For many consumers, the color, shape and design of the jug is important. Regarding this issue, then even the most demanding person among a large assortment of modern pitcher type filters will surely find a suitable one for him.

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Features of operation of a jug for water purification

As already mentioned, using such a water filter is very simple, and nevertheless, there are a number of features that must be taken into account:

• Immediately after purchase, before the first use of the jug for its intended purpose, it is necessary to rinse it with detergent for dishes and thoroughly rinse all the details.
• Sealed factory packaging must be removed from the replacement cartridge. After that, the filter should be soaked in clean cold water for at least 20 minutes.

Important! Be sure to make sure that the packaged cartridge is not expired and there is no damage to its packaging that violates its seal.

• The cassette is inserted into the slot and fixed depending on the model with either a threaded or grooved connection.

Important! It is unacceptable to keep the cartridge dry during filter operation; otherwise, it will lose all of its qualities. If you have planned a long break in the use of a pitcher filter, then the wet cartridge must be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated. When resuming use, you should repeat all the steps, as when installing a new one.

• The funnel is then installed in place and water is poured into it.

Important! The first two or three cycles of filtered water should be used for watering indoor plants or generally drained, since it can have an increased concentration of fine coal suspension.

• The service life of the jug is approximately 5 years. The life of replaceable cartridges has already been mentioned above.

Important! It is worth knowing that it is better not to use a filter jug ​​at all than to use a cartridge that has exhausted its resource. The saturation of the cartridge with filtered substances, as well as the high probability of the propagation of harmful bacteria are very dangerous for human health.

• Keeping filtered water in a jug for more than two days is not recommended. It is better to drain unused water and pour fresh to clean.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to filter hot water in a jug to purify water.

• When changing a cartridge, you should wash the jug itself in cold water with detergent, rinse well and wipe dry.

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Overview of leading manufacturers of filter jugs for water purification

When buying such a useful thing, you should give preference to well-known proven brands. Which manufacturers of such filters are really worthy of attention?

“BRITA”

This German company is the founder in the production of jugs for water purification. About 40 years ago, she released the first filter and patented her development:

• The company produces jugs of several series. The most popular are “Elemaris” and “Marella”.
• Water purifiers are made of really high-quality material, different beautiful design of various colors.
• Jugs also have a convenient mechanical or electronic indication of cartridge life, which does not allow you to miss the moment when the filter needs to be changed.
• Company cartridges are also very good. The company offers its customers its own water purification technology - “MAXTRA”. After it, even the most tasteless and not very clean water will become no worse than spring water and, in addition, slightly mineralized.

Aquaphor

The Russian brand, about which, no doubt, many have heard. The company's products comply with all international standards of sanitary and hygienic requirements and are in demand not only in their homeland, but also in the countries of America, Asia and the European Union.

What makes this product stand out:

• The range of jugs is quite large. It includes at least 13 items with different volumes from 2 to 3.9 liters.
• It is worth noting a special proprietary technology for filling the filter elements - “Aqualena”. The fibrous structure of the filler has a high content of ion exchange resins. Also, when using such a filter, the so-called “channel effect” is not observed, when the water flows to the place where it is easier to pass, as a result of which the cleaning is extremely weak.
• The range of replaceable cartridges has several types for water of various pollution. Some of them are also suitable for use in pitchers of American and German production.

"Barrier"

Another Russian-made brand whose product quality is beyond doubt:

• The lineup consists of 14 items, among which there are jugs with a useful volume of 1.7 to 4 liters.
• Plastic jugs are made by the German company “BASF” and fully comply with the standards for food products.
• Cartridges are available in 7 versions - from standard to water purification with high hardness or high iron content, with a pronounced antibacterial effect and with the effect of fluorination.

"Geyser"

This company is one of the leaders in the production of such jugs. She is engaged in her own scientific developments and actively introduces them into production:

1. The company produces 10 types of jugs for water purification of the original design, which can be equipped with cartridges of different sizes with various fillers:
   • Universal;
   • For glandular water;
   • For water with increased hardness;
   • With bactericidal action.
2. Particularly noteworthy is the use of a polymer-based filtering material “Aragon”, which purifies with a microglobular effect, saturates filtered water with minerals and guaranteed removal of E. coli from the liquid.

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Now you know how to choose a filter for jug ​​type water and what, in fact, it is. Of course, this device will not be able to completely solve all the problems of high-quality water treatment, however, it is within its power to satisfy the needs of all family members in clean drinking water. For this, it is only important to comply with all recommendations for the use and regular replacement of the filter element.