How To Choose Whole House Water Filters
Alan Allport
Whole house water filters can provide a large number of benefits for any household. Not only will they purify drinking water by removing all major contaminants but they will also ensure that the quality of water throughout your house is consistent.
Whole house water filters are designed to work on the mains water as it enters the house. If you install one, then all devices that take their water from the mains will be emitting filtered water.
Common contaminants of household water include sediment, carbon, chlorine, iron and rust particles. Over time, these can build up in the drinking water and lead to serious health problems, including cancer, bacterial infections, or viruses. Rust and iron sediment in particular can be dangerous to young children or the elderly.
Contaminated drinking water can be the cause of multiple health problems and can play a major part in the transmission of viruses. Softening the water through water treatment can help, but a better longterm solution is to invest in a whole house water filter.
When choosing a whole house water filter, there are a few key specifications to review. First, the flow rate will determine how much water the filter can handle. This will be distributed to the major appliances and rooms in the house, so calculating the appropriate requirement is the first step towards finding the right size and model of water filter for you.
The size you need will also depend on the overall size of your home. Smaller homes will need less water pressure for adequate flow rate than larger homes, so it will be necessary to review the pressure requirements of the household before you can decide on the correct whole house water filter for your home.
The age of your home will determine what type of filter cartridge is required. Sediment can accumulate over time, so an older house will require a stronger set of filter cartridges and will possibly give a shorter filter life.
Remember, it's never a good idea to invest in whole house water filters without thinking your needs through properly first. It is always cheaper to make the right decision first time than it is to have to correct a bad decision.
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