How do you filter water that has water softener in it for drinking?

three little monkeys’ mom asked: Can you use a Pur water filter to get out the salt for drinking? Like one of the jugs? Please help, nobody seems to know the answer to this.Do it yourself home solar heater  Read More →

What is the optimum time to replace a standard Brita water filter?

ackmondual asked: I used to replace my filter every 2 months as suggested on the box. Currently, I’m using the same filter since middle of March ‘07, so I’m running about 5 months now. Now that I’ve noticed it, the box actually says “2 months OR 40 gallons” for best results. 2 months is definately long due, but i’ve been keeping a tally, and I’ve consumed about 85% of the 40 gallons (I get ALOT of water where I work since there’s a water cooler/filter there, and unlike the box which assumes a family of 4 as typical use,... 

What is the best water filter pitcher for the lowest possible price?

squishys_aunt asked: So i’m a college student with a small budget but i hate the tap water where i live. i wanna buy a water filter like the pitcher ones but i wanna know what’s best. I just bought one of the cheap Pur brand ones thats like 15$. I haven’t tried it yet but is this a good one or really just a rip off? Again what is the best if not this one?DIY Solar for Your Home? Read More  Read More →

Does a water filter do any good?

gomanyes562 asked: Does filtering water before drinking it actually do anything to it? According to the water quality reports, tap water in the US is safe to drink, so I am wondering if the filter serves as mainly a psychological thing. Can anyone point to any studies on this? Yeah, I know how the charcoal in the filter is supposed to work. I was just wondering if there are really any impurities to begin with.solar heating for your home? Read here!  Read More →

Do Pur water filter attachments to my faucet really work?

Frank S asked: I’m wondering if the water filter really is doing it’s job. I can kinda feel my left kidney and am imagining build-up from under-filtered water running through it. Ever heard of people getting kidney stones from drinking tap water?DIY Solar for Your Home? Read More  Read More →

What is the best portable water filter to use for hiking / travel?

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.Do it yourself home solar heater  Read More →

is softened water filtered through refrigerator filter safe to drink?

mobone7988 asked: I just purchased a new refirgerator with a built in ice maker and water dispenser. The problem is, I have a water softener and did not have the refrigerator water bypassed. I do have a R/O filter under the sink for drinking water and was wondering if the filter on the refrigerator was enough to filter the water.Do it yourself home solar heater  Read More →

Watersafe Water Test Kits as Seen on Dr. Oz

If you tuned into Dr. Oz TV show today, one of the water test kits he showed is the Watersafe Water Test Kit.  This is a great at home test kit that test a wide range of contaminants for a reasonable twenty-twenty five dollars.  It’s important to know what’s in your water so you can then protect yourself with the appropriate water filtration system. The Watersafe test kits include: Tests for: Bacteria Lead Pesticides Nitrates Nitrides pH Chlorine Hardness of Water Just go to the  store and look under “Water Test Kits“.  Read More →

Testimonial from Lee B.

Dec. 22, 2009 As you can see I only have one leg so many times I need to get drinking water from many different sources so now use my new high tech body glove water/filter bottle. I will also use it when we go on auto trips and use it to make better coffee. We also love our larger system we had installed in our kitchen. We are very happy about being able to recycle the larger filters. You guys will change thinking on getting rid of all the plastic bottles going that are currently going into the refuse land- fills and along side of the road. Thanks, Lee B. El Cajon,... 

How to fix a leaky water filter?

jg asked: I have an Everpure H104 water filter installed under my sink that the previous owners installed. Has worked great so far. Changed the filter a year or so ago with no problems. Just swapped in a new filter, and the new one leaks. It seems like the impact of the water when I am done filling my glass forces a few drops out of the top somewhere. I’ve placed a pan under it for now, but am going to tackle it again this weekend. Anyone have this happen to them and want to share their experience? I have the 800 number from Everpure.com but am curious to hear your... 

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