0 How to Remove Fluoride in Water in the UK
How to remove fluoride from tap water in the UK The addition of fluoride in tap water is a controversial topic in the UK. There are some individuals who agree with fluoride being added to the public water supply, and those that are venomously opposed to it. As trusted water filtration specialists we have our own individual views, but we took the decision a long time ago to avoid embroiling ourselves in the debate as an online retailer of water filters. Our purpose in this article is to present information about fluoride in tap water, clarify with the use of a UK water fluoridation map whether fluoride is being introduced into tap water in your area, and should you so wish, easy solutions on how to remove fluoride from water. The decision to remove or not fluoride from tap water is ultimately yours and we want to give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Let’s start! What is water fluoridation? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, rocks, and water sources. Relating fluoride specifically to the public water supply to avoid going massively off topic, hexafluorosilicic acid and it’s salt sodium hexafluorosilicate is added to some of the public water supply network in the UK to increase the fluoride level up to 1mg of fluoride per litre of water. The reason why some and not all the public water supplies have added fluoride, is due to fluoride being a naturally occurring mineral and, in some parts of the UK, the level of naturally occurring fluoride is already at the 1mg/l target concentration. The World Health Organisation recommends a maximum level of 1.5mg/l of fluoride. You can read the recommendation here. Water fluoridation in the UK has been going on for many years. The first UK water fluoridation scheme was set up in Birmingham in 1964. Is there fluoride in water in the UK? With what we’ve said already in this article, the answer to ‘is there fluoride in UK tap water?’ is a resounding yes. Since 2013, individual local authorities in the UK have made their own decisions about whether to fluoridate water. This may change in the future if the transfer of responsibility for water fluoridation moves from local authorities to the Secretary of State. The following areas of the UK currently add fluoride in tap water: the West Midlands the Northeast the East Midlands Eastern England the Northwest Yorkshire and Humber There is no artificial fluoridation of water in Wales or Scotland. No new water fluoridation schemes have been set up in the UK for over 40 years. However, a recent BBC News article published on the 7th March 2025 indicated that the Department for Health and Social Care said that another 1.6 million households in the North East of England will have their water supply artificially fluoridated. The new areas will include Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton, Sunderland, and areas not currently fluoridated in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside. You can read the full article here. Fluoride in water by postcode (UK) The following is a list of fluoride in water by UK postcode. This is where the local authority artificially adds fluoride to tap water. Berkshire: RG1, 4-6, 40-41 Birmingham: B6-11, 13-21, 23-34, 37, 40, 42, 45, 60-62, 65-71; parts of Central Birmingham and B36, 38, 43-44, 46-47, 63-64, 90, 92, 97 Buckinghamshire: parts of SG18-19 Chelmsford: CM1 Coventry: CV1-6, 10, 11; parts of CV7-9, 12, 13 Crewe: parts of CW1, 2, 5-7, 12, 17 Cumbria: CA24, 25, 27, 28 Dartford: DA1 Derby: DE13-15 Doncaster: DN15-16, 18-21, 38-40; parts of DN9-10, 17, 22, 31, 37 Dudley: parts of DY9, 10 Durham: DH2, 7-9; parts of DH15 Lancaster: parts of LA19 Leicestershire: parts of LE10, and 18 Lincolnshire: LN1-2, 4-7 Milton Keynes: MK17, 43-46 Nottinghamshire: NG18-20, parts of NG17, 21-24, 31, 32, 34 Oxfordshire: part of OX9 Sheffield: parts of S80 Shrewsbury: parts of SY13, 14 Stoke: parts of ST7-8 Tonbridge: TN26 Tyneside: NE1 to 6, 8, 12, 15-18, 21, 23, 25-27, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46; parts of NE9-11, 13, 19, 20, 24, 28, 44, 46-48, 65 Walsall Wolverhampton: WV2, 3, 13, 14; parts of WV6-8 Worcestershire: part of WR7, 9-11 If you want a more detailed result, just pop your postcode into our fluoride in water UK map and you’ll receive information on whether fluoride has been artificially added to your tap water and how to remove fluoride from water if you don’t want it in there. *Postcode finder coming soon.* Why is fluoride in water? Fluoride is added to tap water to reduce oral health inequalities and tooth decay rates, particularly among children. Tooth decay in children is a cause for concern in the UK. The levels of tooth decay vary from nearly 32% of 5 year olds in the northwest to 18% in the southeast of England. There were approximately 37,000 hospital admissions for children aged 0 to 19 in 2019 to 2020 to have decayed teeth extracted. You can read more about the role of fluoride in water and its use to reduce dental decay in this independent report by the department of health. When scouring the internet to find the answer to your burning question ‘why is fluoride in water’? you will come across reported links to osteosarcoma (a rare form of bone cancer), Down’s syndrome, kidney problems, and developmental neurological effects. Authoritative expert evaluations have suggested that there is not enough evidence to support these adverse effects. Dental fluorosis It’s important to highlight dental fluorosis. Drinking water that has a higher level of fluoride present may lead to dental fluorosis. Dental fluorosis in children can appear as mild discolouration of the tooth enamel to a severe pitting of the tooth structure. While not detrimental to health, it can be emotionally debilitating from an aesthetic perspective to those that suffer from it. Once the adult teeth are fully formed there does not tend to be further deterioration of the dental fluorosis. Something to bear in mind if you have young children. Does boiling water remove fluoride? Very often, our very first thought when it comes to removing impurities from water is to boil it. This may work for some bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, but does boiling water remove fluoride? NO, boiling tap water does not get rid of fluoride. If you boiled water in the hope of removing fluoride, you’d be left with the same amount of fluoride but in a smaller quantity of water, due to evaporation. Does fluoride evaporate? If you think that leaving a glass of water out overnight will miraculously remove the fluoride, think again! Fluoride does not evaporate if you leave it exposed to the air. Does a water softener give you fluoride free water? No, a water softener will not have any impact on the fluoride levels in your tap water. This is because fluoride is a negatively charged ion and water softeners only exchange positively charged ions. How Fountain Filters can help you remove fluoride from your tap water Fluoride is naturally occurring so you will have some fluoride in there. But you may want to find out if fluoride has been introduced to bump the levels up as part of a public heath measure. Once you’ve checked whether you have fluoride free water using our ‘is my water fluoridated postcode UK finder’, you’re now able to decide whether you want to remove it, if it is in there. The question is how to remove fluoride from water. We’ve already established that boiling your tap water does not remove fluoride. So, what does? How to remove fluoride from water? Let’s look at some highly effective water filters that remove fluoride that are easy to install and maintain. Activated Alumina – *Fountain Filters recommends* Activated Alumina is a very popular water filter for removing fluoride. A granular activated alumina water filter will remove up to 93% of fluoride in tap water. Filtering fluoride from tap water using activated alumina is the most cost effective and efficient method there is. You can choose to treat your drinking water only with our two stage Oyster Fluoride water filter. This is one of our bestselling units to filter fluoride from tap water as it also improves the taste and odour of your water by removing chlorine, tackles volatile organic compounds and pesticides, as well as reducing fluoride. Alternatively, you can opt for the reduction of fluoride in tap water across your whole house. This can be easily achieved with a mains water filter for home. Either our Moby taste and fluoride mains water filter or Doby taste and fluoride filter are highly effective water filters that remove fluoride. Reverse Osmosis Our second recommendation on how to remove fluoride from water is to install either a pumped or unpumped reverse osmosis system. Reverse osmosis, although more expensive to initially install and maintain, is another popular water filter for removing fluoride. The water passes through a variety cartridges before being pushed against a semi-permeable membrane. The impurities bounce off the membrane and are then drained out of the reverse osmosis system as wastewater. Reverse osmosis system cartridges remove contaminants such as chlorine, bacteria, viruses, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, and fluoride. These systems seem to take out everything but the water and can be quite expensive to run as they throw up to 70-80% of your ‘paid for’ water down the drain. You would choose a pumped reverse osmosis system if your water pressure was poor and an unpumped system if you had good water pressure. Further reading on fluoride in tap water Here are some useful links for further reading on fluoride in tap water. Statement on water fluoridation from the UK Chief Medical Officers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Article from the Drinking Water Inspectorate Health and Care Bill: water fluoridation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We hope that this article has given you some insight into fluoride in tap water, answered the question of why there is fluoride in water, and given you options of the different and sensible options for water filters that remove fluoride. As water quality specialists, we aim to present information in a simple and easy to understand way. Where practical we will give generic solutions to water filtration, but it’s important to understand that sometimes it’s not a ‘one solution fits all’ scenario. That’s why we are always answering questions on our helpdesk and taking calls about a whole range of water filtration problems. You can call us on 01352838281. We’d be delighted to help you remove fluoride from your water if that’s what you want to do. FAQ When was fluoride added to water in the UK? Fluoride has been added to water in some parts of the UK since 2013. Only 10% of England's population has fluoride added to drinking water. There are no fluoridation schemes in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Is water fluoridated? Yes, water is fluoridated in some parts of England. The West Midlands and the Northeast of England are the most extensively fluoridated areas. Water fluoridation affects about 6 million people in the UK. How to get rid of fluoride in water? A water filter containing activated alumina is the most popular way to get rid of fluoride in water. A fluoride filter containing activated alumina will remove up to 93% of fluoride in water.
0 Brita Water Filter Alternatives
Brita water filter alternatives that can save you ££ If someone mentions Brita to you what is the first thing you think of? For most people, it’s Brita water filter jugs. You can’t deny that Brita is a well-known high street brand with a varied range of consumer products for water filtration including water filter jugs, water filter bottles for travel, water filter carafes, and replacement filters, cartridges, and spare parts. For those looking for a Brita filter alternative or to simply know more about the options out there, our focus in this article is going to be on Brita water filter jugs with the bonus of exploring a range of easy to install and more affordable drinking water filters that do the same job (and more!) than the Brita filters. This is especially important if you already have a Brita filter jug and are considering a Brita filter alternative, or you’re tempted to buy a Brita filter and are just doing your research before parting with your money. We’ll also look at the cartridge replacements for both the Brita and an alternative to the Brita filter. It’s time to consider what the best Brita alternatives are, and if you are considering any form of home water filtration then you’re doing a good thing by not adding to the mountain of single use plastic bottles that are thrown away in the UK every day. Did you know that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK, and approximately 16 million plastic bottles don’t make their way into recycling. We’re going slightly off topic, but that’s scary! What do Brita filter jugs remove? Never mind how the jug looks, it’s all about the filter cartridges that sit inside. Brita has two branded filter cartridges that can be used in all their water filter jugs. These are the Maxtra Pro All-in-1 and the Maxtra Pro Limescale filter cartridges. They both employ very common and basic water filtration techniques, namely carbon block for taste and odour improvement, chlorine, and chemical reduction; and ion-exchange resin for water softening. Let’s look at each Brita Maxtra cartridge in turn. The Brita Maxtra Pro All-in-1 There are four layers to the Brita Maxtra Pro All-in-1 filter cartridge. Layers one and four are constructed of a super fine filter mesh that holds onto any particles preventing them from passing through to the next stage. These layers are vital if you know your water picks up particles from older household pipework. Layer two contains carbon block which is made from coconut shells This filter medium removes/reduces trace impurities such as certain herbicides, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals if they are present in the water. Carbon block is also very effective at reducing chlorine, thereby improving the taste and smell of the tap water. Layer three is where the water conditioning takes place via the ion-exchange pearls used to soften hard water. These pearls are the same as you’d find in a traditional water softener. In the Brita filter cartridges, the carbonate hardness reduction has been tested up to 120 litres. Brita also claims that the filter cartridges reduce lead and copper. The Brita Maxtra Pro Limescale The only difference between the Brita Maxtra Pro Limescale cartridge and the Maxtra All-in-1 is that there is a greater number of ion-exchange pearls which will reduce the hardness of the water. Brita says that this cartridge gives 50% better limescale reduction than the All-in-1. So, once your tap water goes through this filter your kettle and coffee machines should see less limescale build up. What’s good about Brita filter jugs? They are convenient as all you need is the jug and filter cartridge and nothing else. You avoid supermarket drudgery by constantly buying and carrying home lots of water in single use plastic bottles. The filter cartridges can be recycled. They have a subscription service, which if you sign up to you won’t run out of the filter cartridges. They have excellent feedback on review platforms. Easy to clean with some parts being able to go in the dishwasher. What’s not so good about Brita? The filter cartridge must be changed every four weeks. Only a limited number of contaminants can be removed. For example, they don’t filter out fluoride, which for those who don’t want fluoride in their water is a big issue. The ongoing maintenance costs might not seem high, but they are compared to Brita water filter alternatives. The water filter jug takes up valuable space in your fridge. Your water isn’t on demand. You must wait for water to drip through the filter. The jug must be cleaned regularly because you can get a build-up of mould and algae. Are Brita better than the other brands? It’s difficult to determine this through internet research, but we are confident that people will believe Brita to be better than other brands simply because it’s a recognised brand and people often think that branded is best. But, in all honesty the effectiveness of any water filter jug is 100% down to the quality of the filter cartridge that goes inside the unit. You will see a lot of other products out there that claim to be a Brita Maxtra filter alternative, but we encourage you to always do your research and if you’re tempted to give a Brita inline water filter cartridge alternative a try, all we can say is go for it. What are the costs of a Brita filter jug? This is the part that interests us the most and we hope it gives you an idea of the upfront costs and the monthly ongoing costs of the whole range of Brita water filter jugs. Brita product Upfront cost (incl. 1 cartridge) * Monthly cartridge Maxtra Pro All-in-1** Monthly cartridge Maxtra Pro Limescale** Total cost in 1st 12 months*** Annual cost after 12 months Glass Jug £59.99 £5.83 £6.42 £136.98 £76.99 Style eco £42.49 £5.83 £6.42 £119.48 £76.99 Style £36.99 £5.83 £6.42 £113.98 £76.99 Marella £29.99 £5.83 £6.42 £106.98 £76.99 Flow £59.99 £5.83 £6.42 £136.98 £76.99 Aluna £25.79 £5.83 £6.42 £102.78 £76.99 *Prices taken from Brita official website. **If a 12 pack of cartridges are bought at the same time as the jug and cartridge is replaced every month. ***Using Maxtra Pro Limescale cartridge. As we mentioned before in the ‘not so good about Brita’ list, the initial cost of having a Brita filter jug may not seem high, but the ongoing costs of buying the replacement water filter cartridges are. You’re probably now screaming at your screen – ‘show me an alternative to Brita water filters’. Well, that’s exactly what we are going to do so stay tuned. Ready for a Brita water filter alternative? How Fountain Filters can help! We have a wide range of drinking water filters, but let’s stick to those that contain filter cartridges that do a similar job to the Brita filter jug, and you only need to replace the water filter cartridge once every 12 months. Introducing our Pearl T, Oyster Taste and OneFlow, and Pearl Mini inline drinking water filters. Pearl T drinking water filter We have a warm fondness towards our high-performance chlorine and taste filter, the Pearl T drinking water filter, as it was the very first drinking water filter that we put onto our website back in 2011, and it’s still going strong. This filter contains a 5-micron carbon block cartridge that removes up to 99% of chlorine, and because it’s not a huge system (H: 34cm, W: 14cm, D: 13cm) most people install the Pearl T under their kitchen sink. It’s one of the best Brita filter alternatives for those households that don’t have a hard water problem, as you only need to change the cartridge every 12 months instead of every 4 weeks like you do with the Brita water filter pitcher. Oyster Taste and OneFlow When you think about scale reduction you should always be thinking about OneFlow, our best-selling filter media for treating limescale in your water. This neat little drinking water filter (H:34cm, W:26cm, D:13cm) removes chlorine, improves taste and smell, and reduces chemicals and limescale. Pearl Mini inline water filter The Pearl Mini inline water filter is a perfect choice when you’re really struggling for space. The length of the filter is only 10” and width 2”. You have total flexibility as you can choose from four different cartridges that deal with a range of issues including chlorine, sediment, and scale reduction. What’s good is that with all three of these drinking water filters you get to choose from one of several drinking water filter taps. You install these taps separately on your kitchen sink for access to fresh filtered water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Alternatively, if you don’t want a separate tap on your kitchen sink, you can opt for one of our 3-way kitchen water filter taps. We have a large range of luxury 3 way taps to choose from in either chrome or brushed steel finishes. Brita v other water filters – crunching the numbers Fountain Filters product Upfront cost (incl. cartridge, single lever tap, all fittings) * Annual cost after 1st 12 months** Pearl T £96.99 £18.99 (£58 less than Brita) Oyster Taste and OneFlow £161.99 £55.99 (£32 less than Brita) Mini inline water filter £69.99 £25.99 (£51 less than Brita) *Choosing a different tap may increase the price. **Selecting a different cartridge may increase the price. The ongoing maintenance costs of choosing one of our filters as an alternative to Brita is so much lower. You receive a cartridge that will last you 12 months when you purchase any of our filters above. With Brita, each cartridge lasts just four weeks, which means much more waste goes into recycling than an alternative to Brita. Find out more about how to recycle water filters correctly here. There is much greater flexibility with one of our drinking water filters as filter cartridges are interchangeable depending on what you want to remove from your water. As water treatment specialists we’re on hand to answer any questions you may have about filtering your water. In conclusion, we’ve given you a lot to think about and opened your mind up to other, more sustainable options that have a definite cost saving when it comes to filtering your tap water. We strongly believe that there is more to life than Brita and we hope you’ve had an insight into a Brita filter alternative. We’re always on hand to help with any water filter query, just send us a message on our trusty helpdesk. FAQ What do Brita water filters do? Brita water filters utilise common water filtration techniques to improve the taste and smell of your tap water as well as remove contaminants and reduce limescale. Are Brita water filters any good? Brita water filters arre good in the sense that they are convenient, easy to clean, reduce single use plastic, and the filter cartridges can be recycled. What is the best Brita filter alternative? The best Brita filter alternative is a drinking water filter that contains a filter cartridge that does a similar job to a Brita filter, but you only have to change the cartridge every 12 months instead of every month like you have to with a Brita filter. Fountain Filters have three drinking water filters they would recommend as a direct Brita filter alternative. The Pearl T, the Oyster Taste and OneFlow, and the Pearl Mini.
0 What's so SMART about Smart Water?
What is Smart Water and is it good for you? The bottled water market in the United Kingdom is HUGE, and approximately 95% of that water is sold in plastic bottles. In 2021 consumption of bottled water in the UK stood at 49.7 litres per person and this is expected to rise to 57 litres by 2027. If you’re interested in looking at some brief statistics then head on over to Statista. Bottled water generates millions of pounds for the various brands and drives massive profits. Here at Fountain Filters, we don’t understand why the consumption of bottled water needs to continue rising, when there are superior drinking water filters and other water filter systems for home available that are: more convenient cheaper per litre of water more planet friendly One of those big-name brands that’s hitting your pocket hard is Smart Water by Coca Cola. In this article we’re going to examine Smart Water in more depth and then compare it against some alternatives and more practical solutions that will address any concerns you have about the water you drink. What is Smart Water? The brand Smart Water first hit the scene in the United States in 1998. This premium branded and highly priced bottled water from Coca-Cola then penetrated the UK market around 2014. But what is Smart Water? In a nutshell, Smart Water is vapour-distilled British spring water with added electrolytes of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and potassium bicarbonate. Coca Cola markets the distillation process as ‘a process inspired by the clouds’! Smart Water is now sold in 100% recycled plastic bottles, apart from the label and cap which are recyclable, but are not made from recycled plastic. Depending on where you buy Smart Water from, the lowest price we’ve been able to find, when doing some research, for this article was around 55p for a 600ml bottle, but that’s only if you buy 24 bottles at a time. How is Smart Water made? We know that Smart Water is vapour-distilled spring water. Let’s look at this more closely. But before we do it’s important to add that there are no known benefits of distilling potable water and then reintroducing the ingredients lost in the distillation process. In Smart Water’s case, this refers to calcium, magnesium, and potassium. To manufacture Smart Water, the collected spring water goes through an industrial process called distillation that removes most inorganic impurities, such as naturally dissolved minerals, many of which are good for us. The spring water is boiled until it turns into vapour and then its condensed back into liquid. After distillation, the water undergoes a secondary water purification process and then the good nutrients of calcium, magnesium, and potassium are added back in. These electrolytes would have been removed in the first stage. The distillation process requires a lot of electricity. Approximately 78 calories of energy are used to produce 1 litre of water. What are the Smart Water bottle ingredients The Smart Water bottle ingredients are spring water and electrolytes of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium bicarbonate. Would you know exactly what these electrolytes were and whether they were good for you? It’s OK, not many people would. Smart Water contains the following in trace amounts. Calcium carbonate in Smart Water – is often added to bottled water to adjust the pH and alkalinity and improve the taste of the water. Because it’s in such small quantities it has no real nutritional value. Foods such as broccoli and kale contain significant amounts of calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is often added into food such as dried fruits, cereals, processed meat and fish, canned products. Magnesium chloride in Smart Water – the heart, nerves, bones, muscles, and cell health rely on magnesium. Magnesium rich foods include roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, spinach, cashew nuts and peanuts. Potassium bicarbonate in Smart Water – essential inorganic compound that’s good for bones, muscles, and the heart. It will be added to Smart Water to enhance the taste. A wide range of foods are good for potassium intake such as apricots, avocados, bananas, spinach, kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergine, courgette, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes, beans, and peas. Remember you can consume calcium, magnesium, and potassium from a good balanced diet. Don’t ever rely of Smart Water to give you enough. Coca Cola markets Smart Water bottle ingredients as ‘pure genius’. They use seductive words that incite those who drink it into believing that they’ll have increased levels of clear thinking, fitness, mindfulness, adventure, sport, and well-being. Smart Water is also pH balanced, sugar free, gluten free, with no artificial flavours or colours added. They will be referring to their flavoured range here as water wouldn’t contain any of these things anyway. Is Smart Water good for you? A fantastic question – Smart Water – is it good for you? Water is good for you. It’s vital for our body and plays a supportive role for how our body functions. Water carries nutrients to our cells, it helps get rid of waste products, it cushions and protects our joints and organs and maintains our body temperature. Water is far better for you than still or carbonated soft drinks that are packed full of refined sugar or artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. So, when we are asked as water filtration specialists to give answers to the range of questions, we get asked about Smart Water such as ‘how good is Smart Water’, and ‘is Smart Water any good’, we must be honest and say that Smart Water is UNNECESSARY. In fact, we do not believe that any bottled water is necessary when there are much better ways to filter water and all of them from the comfort of your own home. The SMARTEST thing you can do is to stop buying bottles of water. And if you don’t like the taste of your household tap water then be a smart cookie and install one of our water filter systems that tailors water to suit your needs. Don’t jump on the band wagon by buying Smart Water Is it really that fashionable to buy Smart Water, or any bottled water for that matter? It intrigues us as to what the public search for on the internet about Smart Water. Is Smart Water good for dehydration? Is Smart Water good for electrolytes? Is Smart Water good for your pH balance? Is Smart Water good for your stomach? Is Smart Water safe to drink? Is Smart Water safe for pregnancy? The simple answer to all these regularly searched questions is that the water coming out of your kitchen tap is good for you. It’s becoming less fashionable to buy expensive water that’s packaged up in fancy plastic bottles. Water that claims to make us fitter, healthier and stronger! But we’re not naïve. As water filtration specialists we understand that there are certain elements of tap water that people do not like, such as the taste and smell of chlorine, and therefore do not want it in there. So, what are the alternatives to Smart Water? Better alternatives to Smart Water There is no denying that Smart Water is a premium brand with a premium price tag. All our water filters use high quality components, and we pride ourselves of tailoring solutions to meet individual needs. There are a lot of water filters for home to choose from and we would confuse you if we regurgitated our whole website into this article. But if you take some time to think about and answer our ‘top 10 questions’ before purchasing a water filter, you’ll have taken a huge step towards getting exactly what you want. What do you dislike about your tap water? Are there any contaminants that you want to filter out of your water? Are you on mains water or do you have a private water supply? Do you want to filter your whole house or just your drinking water? How big is your house? How many people normally live in your house? Where do you want to install the water filter, and do you have the space? How much do you want to spend? Are you committed to changing your water filter cartridge every 12 months? Do you want to work with a company that has years of experience in water quality and 5-star customer reviews? These are the types of questions we’ll ask you when you contact us. With our knowledge and experience in water filtration, we help guide you to finding a water filtration product that solves the problem you’ve got. Our business is built on what people want, not what we think we can sell them. We’ve already said that it would be impractical and unfair to throw every product we stock at you. But guided by the type of answers we hear to the questions above; we thought it might be useful to offer a few different water filter system suggestions. So, here goes! Entry level alternative to Smart Water If you are in the ‘don’t like the taste and smell’ of tap water camp then our high performance drinking water filter system, the Pearl T will remove the chlorine for you. Remember, the chlorine is a cheap and effective disinfectant and must be added to mains water to destroy bacteria and viruses that may be harmful to you. But it’s so easy to remove it if you don’t like it. It’s a small unit with a height, width, and depth of 34cm, 14cm and 13cm respectively. So, it will fit very neatly under your kitchen sink, and you only need to change the cartridge a minimum of every 12 months. That’s got to be a lot easier than buying bottles of Smart Water. The Pearl T is one of our most popular entry level water filters and it also removes sediments, microplastics, PFAS (forever chemicals) and more. What’s more, it leaves all the good minerals in there like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Mid-range alternative to Smart Water If you want to take it to the next level, then one of our drinking water purification systems will get rid of any unwanted impurities and give you tap water that’s worth drinking. Our Oyster water purifier is environmentally, cost, and maintenance friendly. This two-stage system beauty will remove chemicals, including chlorine, endocrine disruptors, PAHs, VOCs, bacteria, chromium IV, cysts, ferric iron, lead, microplastic, and forever chemicals. To name but a few! The Oyster water purifier is twice the width of the Pearl because it’s a dual unit with two housings and two water filter cartridges. Our water purifier range OUTSMARTS Smart Water. You’ll have fresh, pure water on tap 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just think of how many reusable drinking water bottles you can fill with your plentiful supply. Specialist alternatives to Smart Water Why stop at just treating your drinking water when you can install a water filter system that will treat your whole house. We offer many configurations of whole house water filtration systems. Here’s just a couple to whet your appetite: Doby taste and OneFlow whole house water filter The Doby taste and OneFlow whole house water filter could answer your prayers when it comes to treating limescale up to 427 ppm CaCO3. One of our best-selling hard water conditioning systems. These literally fly off our shelves. You need a bit more room to install these units so allow for a height of 72cm, width of 60cm and depth of 18cm. It’s amazing at what space our customers have come up with to install this sought after limescale filter. Doby water purifier The Doby water purifier whole house water filter is just like the Oyster water purifier, only more so! This two stage whole house water purifier is perfect for households with up to four bedrooms. It’s the same size as the Doby taste and OneFlow. Our water purifiers remove unwanted impurities for a better, healthier alternative to systems such as reverse osmosis. Why buy from Fountain Filters Remember, anything is possible when it comes to your household water. You’re in control. We’ve just given you examples of some of our best-selling products that are worthy alternatives to Smart Water. You can choose what you want in your water and what you don’t, which we think is way smarter than anything else. We have hundreds of very satisfied customers who have put their trust in us to help them find a solution to their water problems. Let us help you break that addiction to Smart Water. We are here Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm when you want to call us on 01352 838 281 with your questions. Or if you prefer a written conversation, our helpdesk is waiting for your message. FAQs What is Smart Water? Smart Water is vapour-distilled British spring water. Spring water is distilled to remove inorganic impurities. The water is then boiled until it turns into vapour and then condensed back into liquid form. Who owns Smart Water? The brand Smart Water is owned by Coca Cola. Smart Water was first launched in the USA in 1998. Smart Water then became available in the the UK in 2014. Does Smart Water have electrolytes? Yes, Smart Water does contain electrolytes. After the distillation process strips everything out of the spring water, electrolytes of calcium, magnesium, and potassium are added back in.
0 Best ways filter water hiking backpacking
Best ways to filter water when hiking or backpacking. A real backpacker’s advice! Are you a keen hiker or backpacker and want to drink safe water during your travels and adventures? In that case, we would like you to meet Ann. Ann embarked on a six-week solo trip to Nepal and India and describes her hiking water filter as her ‘trusty companion’. Her Indian friends and other individuals she met along the way, some of which lived in very remote areas, were fascinated with her filtering water bottle for hiking and how it worked. They were fascinated at just how powerful Ann’s backpacking water filter was. The fact that her water filter bottles could filter contaminated water and make it perfectly safe to drink blew their minds. From Nepal’s Himalayan Pokhora and Kathmandu to India’s Almora and Ranikhet villages, New Delhi, Pune and the tropical Gaiwadi beach to Ratna Giri on the Koncan Coast, Ann didn’t buy one single bottle of water, didn’t add to the global plastics crisis, saved money, and to top it all off, didn’t get Delhi belly. Ann had a truly fantastic experience, and we are especially happy that she invested in the best hiking water filter in the UK and decided to share her on the go water filtration experience with us! Thanks Ann! We’d like you to grab hold of the best hiking water filter too, so sit back and read all about water filter bottles and other ways to filter water when hiking or backpacking. How do you filter water when hiking or backpacking? Firstly, if you’re away from home and out on the trails, never let your common sense be trumped by your thirst. And never be so gullible as to believe that the clear, pristine looking water in front of you is safe to drink. Use your imagination and think about what hazards could lie upstream. You do not want to run the risk of drinking water that contains parasites such as Giardia or Cryptosporidium while out hiking. You’d be doubled over in pain and popping the antibiotics in for a good few weeks. It would ruin any outdoors adventure. We know that you can just visit the supermarket and fill your backpack with bottles of water before you head off, but why do that when there are far easier, less heavy, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly ways to make the water that’s already outdoors perfectly safe to drink. Just like Ann did. Now that we’ve got your eyes wide open about the dangers that could be lurking in that clean, clear pool of water you’ve just stumbled upon, let’s look briefly at the commonly used ways you can make water safe before drinking it. As with everything, we recommend doing some of your own research on each of the different ways as you are the expert on what type of hiking, you’re going to be doing and how many are going to be involved on each trip. Ann did her hiking water filter research before deciding that the water filter bottle was going to be the best way to filter water when she was exploring India and Nepal. UV light to filter water outdoors It’s hard to believe that sticking a pen like device in your water bottle and swirling the UV light around for 90 seconds or so will kill nasty contaminants and make the water safe to drink, but it does. This easy-to-use gadget requires solar power or rechargeable batteries and will only filter one bottle of water at a time. A downside is that the UV light doesn’t work so effectively on water that’s cloudy due to the amount of sediment that’s present. The cloudiness will stop the germs being exposed to the UV light. This type of filter will also not work on water bladders. Gravity water filters for large groups of hikers or backpackers Use the power of gravity to push dirty water down through a filter to make clean water. Gravity filters are incredibly easy to operate, you just need to remember to hang the dirty water higher than the clean water pouch otherwise gravity can’t do its thing. If you have a larger number of people out hiking and backpacking, then gravity water filters are useful because you can filter larger quantities of water more quickly. Pumps for filtering large quantity of water You can give your arms a good workout and get the heart rate elevated with a pump filter. Water is pumped through a filter system that traps contaminants. Pumps are easy to use and quick at filtering larger quantities of water, so useful if there are more than a couple of people in the party. Liquids or tablets to purify water when travelling Using liquids or tablets to purify water is classed as a chemical treatment. The liquid must be measured out accurately and this can be a bit of a faff. You don’t need a lot, 1 ml per 10 litres of water is sufficient. Water treatment tablets, while not instant, are much easier to use than liquid. Chlorine dioxide purification tablets tend to be preferred over iodine tablets. As chlorine dioxide tablets dissolve, they purify the water with a highly active form of oxygen. Iodine doesn’t eliminate Cryptosporidium and can make the water turn yellow and taste horrible. That horrible taste would still be better than watery diarrhoea, stomach cramps, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and fever. After dropping one tablet per litre of water, you must wait at least 30 minutes to eliminate viruses and bacteria, two hours to get rid of Giardia, and if using Iodine tablets, up to four hours if there is a possibility that Cryptosporidium is present. Straw filters to filter water whilst hiking If you are out hiking and there is plenty of water around, then a very personal hiking water filter that you wouldn’t share with anyone else would be a straw filter. Not so useful if there isn’t a plentiful supply of water on your hiking trip. Boiling the water We’re getting back to basics here! Bringing water to a rolling boil in low altitude environments for 1 minute, or 3 minutes for altitudes above 2000m will ensure your water is potable as bacteria, protozoa and even viruses will have been eliminated. You’re going to need to boil water for cooking, so boil enough for drinking to, and fill up your vessels for the day ahead. Getting your camping stove out to boil water each time you wanted a drink wouldn’t be the best use of your time and it would also deplete your cooking fuel more rapidly than you’d like. But, planning to boil enough to drink when you’re cooking is a good use of time and resources. Just to keep you hanging, we’ve saved what we believe to be the best water filter purifier for backpacking until last. Water filter bottles for hiking and backpacking This is what Ann chose. Be like Ann! We all know that prevention is better than cure, so when you’re organising the essential items to fill your backpack make sure that at least a couple of 75cl water filter bottles are on your essentials list, plus an easy water bottle replacement filter. It’s a simple strategy that’s worthwhile adopting to avoid tummy trouble from drinking water that could be full of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. You should never have to worry about staying hydrated during any activity. Having access to clean water when travelling is vital, both to your body and to your overall enjoyment when hiking. Be prepared like Ann. We choose to offer water filter hiking bottles by Water to Go, a British company that started manufacturing water filter bottles in 2014. They are the best backpacking water filter because you don’t have to mess about with liquids, tablets, gravity, pumps, UV, or straws. Depending on how far you’re going, you just grab your water to go bottles and off you go. A 75cl bottle contains a filter that will be good for 200 litres of water, and the 50cl bottle will be good for 130 litres. That should last you for a good few hiking and backpacking adventures. A classic combination of boiling water when you’re in situ and a water filter bottle are the perfect double act when it comes to outdoor adventure. What is a water filter bottle? You’ve heard of NASA right?. Well, the 3-in-1 filter technology that sits inside this BPA free water filter bottle is based on that which was developed for the NASA space programme. These bottles will remove up to 99.9999% of microbiological contaminants from any non-saltwater source through a process of traditional and nano technology. What does a water filter bottle remove? A Water to Go filtering water bottle for hiking will remove: bacteria viruses waterborne parasites protozoa heavy metals e.g. lead harmful chemicals chlorine fluoride microplastics But it will retain: calcium magnesium sodium What makes water filter bottles so unique? A 50cl water filter bottle replaces 260 single use 500ml plastic water bottles and a 75cl bottle replaces 400 single use 500ml bottles. By choosing to use what we consider to be the best hiking water filter you’ll be doing crazy amounts of good stuff for the planet. You won’t ever have to buy bottled water again and considering that using a water filter bottle will cost you about 5p per litre, you’ll be wealthier to! Bottled water is SO EXPENSIVE. We are here to help on all your outdoor water filtration needs! Ann had lots of questions about the water filter bottle replacement filters and the efficacy of the filters. Instead of sitting and worrying about it, Ann called us to chat over her concerns and we were able to talk about the history and scientific development of nano water purification technology that led to the production of the Water to Go bottles. Ann’s now back in the UK and still uses her water filter bottle as in her words, “it transforms the unpleasant tap water taste to one like spring water.” If you’re looking at the best way to filter water when hiking or backpacking and have questions, then we’re easy to get in touch with. Call 01352 838 281 or send us a message and we’d be delighted to help you plan the adventure of a lifetime.
0 How to recycle water filter cartridges correctly
How to recycle water filters the correct way (by water filter experts) We are getting asked more frequently about recycling water filter cartridges and how to do it. People are becoming more environmentally conscious and want to play their part. Firstly, by taking the decision to install a water filter in your home or business you’re already showing a commitment to ditching single use plastic bottles and saving money in the process. If you want to find out how much you’d be saving by switching to a water filter instead of single use plastic, then look at our handy calculator. Secondly, we hear a lot of chatter about how we must reduce our carbon footprint. But what does that mean exactly and how does that relate to the disposal of water filter cartridges? Reducing your carbon footprint means changing how you approach and participate in activities that produce greenhouse gases. For example, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint at home then you could incorporate these small steps into your household routine: properly insulate your home lower your thermostat in winter and raise it in summer. switch to LED lightbulbs. recycle effectively for e.g., water filter recycling. turn off lights. unplug appliances when not in use. Fountain Filters actively encourages you to reduce your carbon footprint and we’re going to guide you through how to recycle water filters below. What are water filters made from? Water filters, fridge water filters and the cartridges that go inside them are made up of different materials. You might be wondering, with all of these different materials… are all water filter cartridges recyclable? Let’s look at some of those materials before we dive into how to recycle water filters. Some housings, outer casings of cartridges, cartridges and components can be made from either Polypropylene (PP) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Polypropylene (PP) One of the top five most common plastics. It’s easy to identify. Just look for this image. It’s the number 5 in the chasing arrows symbol. Sometimes, you’ll see a 5 in the symbol and sometimes you’ll see the letters PP underneath the symbol. PP has good chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and most solvents. It is also resistant to moisture and has a high melting point so it can be heated. It’s lightweight and strong. The most common items that you’ll see made of PP are yoghurt pots, margarine containers, syrup bottles, bottle caps, straws, Tupperware, and other plastic food containers, take away food containers, cups, and plates, items used in the automotive industry, sunglasses, cling film, cereal box liners, food packaging e.g., crisp packets, biscuit packets, chocolate bar wrappers. And of course, Polypropylene is used in the plastic parts of water filters! High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) As with PP, this is also easy to identify. Just look for this image. It’s the number 2 in the chasing arrows symbol. This stiff, durable, strong, and safe material doesn’t react with food and beverages. Milk, water and juice bottles, children’s toys, outdoor furniture, shampoo, soap and personal care items, and hard hats are just some of the items made from HDPE. HDPE is very easy to reuse and recycle. As with PP, some of the plastic parts of our water filters will be constructed of HDPE. Some of our cartridges contain loose media such as GAC/KDF, Activated Alumina, and OneFlow. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) / Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) Used in our Pearl M, Moby M and Doby M water filter cartridges. The type we use are made from coconut shells as they are high in carbon. GAC is effective at removing chemicals from water. KDF is a gold-coloured copper-zinc alloy formulation that helps reduce chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and hydrogen sulphide from water. Activated Alumina We use Activated Alumina media in our fluoride reduction cartridges, such as the Oyster Fluoride water filter. Activated Alumina is an adsorbent for many chemicals including arsenic and fluoride. OneFlow Highly effective OneFlow media is used in the majority of our hard water filters such as the Doby Taste and OneFlow. It’s one of the most effective solutions for tackling those pesky limescale problems. OneFlow is a white sand-like substance that circulates with the water flowing through the cartridge. This media uses a process called Template Assisted Crystallisation (TAC) which attract the hard water ions. The TAC and ions combine to make microscopic crystals that detach from the media and then flow away instead of forming limescale. Carbon Block Compressed carbon made from coconut shell and a highly effective material for water filtration. We use this in many of our drinking water and mains water filters. Brass Components are sometimes used when we build our mains water filters for home and business use. So, based on what types of materials are used for water filtration products, lets now look at. How to recycle water filters If you want to be environmentally conscious at home, it’s important to start looking and becoming familiar with the water filters you have and the packaging they come in. You will also need to familiarise yourself with your local council’s recycling dos and don’ts. If in doubt, please don’t just throw items into your kerbside recycling bins and hope for the best! Read our section on ‘don’t wish cycle’ below. How to recycle Polypropylene (PP) / High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) filter cartridges Any rigid plastic parts in our water filter housings, fridge water filters, inline filters, water filter cartridges, empty canisters and components are made of either PP or HDPE. These can be placed in your kerbside recycling bin. Remember to look for the marks if they are there. It’s either: If you are in any doubt about recycling PP and HDPE water filter cartridges check with your local council. But please remember that if there is any loose media inside the rigid plastic part, you must remove it and give the cartridge a rinse before placing in your recycling bin. It’s easy to do this, either by unscrewing the bottom of a cartridge or cutting into the cartridge with something sharp. Please do this carefully to avoid any injuries. If you ignore emptying the loose media and just throw the entire thing into recycling it will go to landfill and take up to 30 years to decompose. It may also contaminate other items and lead to problems when items are sorted at recycling depots. How to recycle Carbon block/GAC filter cartridges This is an interesting one as there are many uses for both compressed carbon block and granular carbon. GAC can just be poured out of the plastic canister. The canister normally unscrews at one end. For inline filters you’d have to cut into it and remove the GAC. Compressed carbon block cartridges are made from coconut shell, such as our Pearl T cartridge. These are totally recyclable after use but takes a little effort. To recycle these type of filter cartridges follow the steps below: Remove the plastic ends and put these into your plastic recycling. The caps are glued on can be prised off. This can be done by carefully pushing a blunt knife in, or you could saw off the ends. Pull off the plastic mesh and give it a good shake. Put the mesh in your recycling bin after giving it a good shake to remove any remaining carbon. What’s left is the compacted carbon. The compacted carbon can be broken up by whatever means you find the easiest. There are lots of uses for that broken up carbon. Let’s look at how you can recycle the carbon you find in water filter cartridges: Break it up into soil, add it to compost or put some in with your pot plants. The carbon will increase aeration, and water retention in the soil. Here’s something to bear in mind though before adding to soil, compost, or pot plants. If you’ve used that filter cartridge to remove contaminants such as heavy metals or arsenic, then the carbon will have trapped and concentrated them. Heavy metals won’t break down further in the compost and may end up in the plants you’re growing. Minimise bad smells by rinsing the used carbon grains or broken up compressed carbon in cold water. Then lay it out in the fresh air to dry out. Or inside if it’s raining! Once it’s dry, put the carbon in a sock or cloth bag and leave it in required places like the fridge, the loo, as a car air freshener or a drawer freshener. You can even put it in your smelly trainers or your pet’s bed. It will absorb the smell. Change it as often as your change your water filter cartridge, so every 6-12 months. Fight mould by following the process for bad smells above. Leave the sock or cloth bag in any areas where mould is growing or could grow. How to recycle loose media such as KDF / Activated Alumina / OneFlow Unfortunately, you’re going to have to put this into your general household waste. There is no way to recycle these kind of filter cartridges but remember, don’t pour the cartridge down the sink or lavatory. Our plumbing and water systems aren’t designed to cope with the materials used in filter media. The media may also contain harmful contaminants that shouldn’t be introduced into the water supply. How to recycle ceramic water filter cartridges Using ceramic filters in your compost ensures better water absorption and drainage. To recycle this type of water filter, place the broken ceramic pieces into your compost heap after removing the plastic filter mount. Spread evenly into your compost using a trowel and cover it in compost. You can compost used ceramic water filter cartridges and they’ll help with soil drainage. How to recycle UV glass lamps and sleeves If the glass quartz sleeve or lamp is broken do not put it into recycling. Put it out with your general household waste. How to recycle UV membranes We are still doing some research into how to recycle UV membranes so for now just place in your general household waste for landfill. Check with your local council if they can be recycled. How to recycle Brass and other metal components found in filter cartridges Place in your general household waste. Check with your local council if you are unsure. These will go to landfill. Plastic components The plastic components found in filter cartridges should be placed in your general household waste. Check with your local council if you are unsure. These will go to landfill. How to recycle fridge water filters Fridge water filters, both internal and external cartridges are essentially made of the same types of material as all other water filters and water filter cartridges. Therefore, when it comes to recycling fridge water filters, these shouldn’t be treated any differently. It’s important to remove all the plastic parts and dispose of any loose media inside – either into general household waste or if it’s GAC, into your garden, compost, or pot plants. Or any of the other fabulous uses as mentioned above. Don’t Wish Cycle If you’re not sure about water filter recycling, don’t ‘wish cycle’ it. Wish recycling is when you toss anything into the recycling bins and hope for the best. We know it’s desirable to feel you’re doing good things, but it’s probably not the best way to go about recycling water filters as you could be causing contamination of actual recyclable materials. And then it would all have to go to landfill, so you’d be doing more harm than good. But let’s be honest, how often have you just opened the recycling bin and thrown something in thinking that they’ll sort it out at the other end. I know we’ve done it before, have you? Why we shouldn’t wish cycle When recyclable and non-recyclable items are mixed, it can lead to contamination and waste. People working on conveyor belts, or machines, must sort the good from the bad. This takes time, costs a lot of money, and increases rather than decreases waste. If it proves too difficult the whole lot goes to landfill. The quality of the recycled products decreases. For example, placing dirty items into recycling can cause trouble such as a paper towel that’s covered in grease or oil. The oil can mix with other non-soiled paper or towels and cause holes which renders the clean paper useless in recycling terms. Non-recyclable items can damage machinery which costs money and time. Manufacturers recycling information We’ve looked at some of our manufacturer’s websites to see what information they have about recycling water filters. The results are not startling, but what we have found is listed below. We will update this section as and when we find additional information. Doulton – there is limited information on their website but as they manufacture ceramic cartridges, these can be recycled. Look at the information about how to recycle ceramic cartridges above. Argonide – All components in the NanoCeram and Deal water filter cartridges are constructed of food grade materials and basically harmless. They can be disposed of in kerbside recycling. However, the cartridges cannot be scrubbed down and reused even though it’s tempting to get a bit more use out of them. This is because they are final barrier/dead end filters. Water to Go – There is lots of valuable information about how to recycle water filters on their website. Water to Go products are 100% recyclable so you can dispose of them sustainably. The casing and end caps can go in your plastic recycling, and the grey membrane can then go on your compost heap and biodegrade. Samsung – after a very long and protracted online chat with Samsung technical support they said they could not answer our questions about water filter recycling. However, as the outer canister of most of their filters is PP or HDPE, these can be recycled once the media contained within the cartridge is removed. 3M – there is some information on their websites water filter cartridge product pages. Outer casings are made of polypropylene so can be recycled. See information about PP and HDPE above. What if to do if your water filter cartridges aren’t recyclable If recycling water filter cartridges isn’t an option for you because you’re buying a brand that isn’t recyclable, the most obvious thing to do is change to a brand that is. Other than that, just place in your normal household waste and they will go to landfill. What we’re currently doing at Fountain Filters We don’t currently offer water filter recycling services, but this is something that is set to change soon. We will update this blog when things are in place. However, to reduce our carbon footprint and be more environmentally conscious here’s what we are doing. We re-use our cardboard packaging. We do treat ourselves to corrugated brown paper and other brown paper to wrap cartridges, so they are protected when we dispatch them. Other than that, we don’t believe in sending out products in new fancy cardboard boxes. What matters is that the product inside is going to solve your water filtration problems. We hope that once you receive your parcel, that you re-use as much of the packaging as you can. We break cardboard boxes up to use as void fills in boxes. We avoid bubble wrap like the plague. But if some is sent to us, we re-use it. If we have a product that is returned for whatever reason, we re-purpose the parts of it that we can. It’s very rare that we get returns so this doesn’t happen often. We don’t ever re-purpose damaged items. That would be wrong. When customers are buying water filter cartridges containing loose media, we encourage them to buy the media only. This saves on plastic waste as the canisters can be emptied and reused. (links here to loose tac and fluoride media) As you can see, recycling water filter cartridges is relatively straightforward. If in any doubt about any aspect of water filter recycling, please give us a call on 01352 838 281, send us a message or contact your local council.
0 Best drinking water filter taps UK
The best drinking water filter taps A drinking water filter tap is often considered to be a statement piece in your kitchen and believe us when we say that people deliberate for hours over what tap is going to be the best for them. All water filter taps are not the same, but they all complement our range of drinking water filters, or water softeners if you want an unsoftened drinking water supply. We hate to break it to you but as with anything else, you get what you pay for. If you buy cheap, you’ll invariably receive cheap. We work with a trusted number of high-quality suppliers to offer our customers the best drinking water filter taps we can. What we’ve learned over the years is that it’s best not to offer water filter tap and filter combos. This is because people have different filtration requirements that require a variety of solutions. We much prefer to flip it around by offering a range of Pearl and Oyster drinking water filters with a choice of single lever drinking water filter taps, or people can choose the ‘no tap’ option if they decide they want to install one of our 3-way taps. This gives people the flexibility they desire when making those all-important buying decisions. But remember, if you’re wanting a mains or whole house water filter you DO NOT need a drinking water filter tap. That’s because those filters are plumbed straight into your cold-water supply. So, are you ready to kick the plastic bottles aside and invest in a more sustainable way of drinking filtered water? What are the different types of water filter taps? There are three main types of water filter taps: drinking water filter taps, 3 way taps and boiling water taps. Let’s talk about the best water filter taps for each of the categories. Drinking water filter taps These are single lever water filter taps that dispense cold filtered water directly from your under-sink drinking water filter. This tap is installed on your kitchen sink and is in addition to your existing kitchen tap. You would choose this type of tap if you wanted to keep your existing kitchen tap and wanted a separate dispenser for your filtered water. If you already have a water filter installed and just need a new drinking water filter tap, we do sell these separately. We also supply blue tubing as an option on all taps. Here is a selection of our best water filter taps. Single lever chrome drinking water tap The single lever chrome drinking water tap is one of our best tap filters for drinking water, this point of use tap with fitting kit has a sleek chrome finish and a single lever. It can be supplied at no additional cost with the drinking water filter of your choice. Long reach single lever water filter tap The long reach single lever water filter tap is perfect for when you want something a little taller, this chrome tap has a 20.5cm spout height with a reach of 15cm. Stainless steel swan neck drinking water filter tap The classic swan neck spout is always a popular choice when it comes to water filter taps. This modern design has a nice long lever that’s easy for children, the elderly or those who suffer from joint pain in their hands and fingers. 3-way taps 3-way water filter taps are also often called mixer taps or tri-flow taps. Our 3 way kitchen taps selection essentially allow you to enjoy hot and cold unfiltered and cold filtered water from the same unit. We think they complement our range of drinking water filters perfectly as you don’t need to install a separate drinking water filter tap in your home which would sit alongside your larger kitchen tap making the area around your sink look cluttered. You would choose a 3 way tap if you don’t want to install an additional tap just for filtered water on your kitchen sink and want something a little bit grander and eye catching. Let’s look at some of our best 3-way drinking water filter taps. Verona 3 lever chrome 3-way tap You can’t beat a classic chrome tap and the beautifully designed Verona 3 lever chrome 3-way tap has it all. Featuring 3 levers and a swan neck spout you can be sure that this tap will compliment any kitchen style. We also have this in brushed steel. Milano 3 lever chrome 3-way tap If you’re more of a detachable spout with a shower spray kind of tap lover, then the professional Milano 3 lever chrome 3-way tap will be right up your street. We are in absolute love with this tap and it’s no wonder we sell so many. The detachable spout and push of a button spray lets you blast water to all corners of your kitchen sink. Washing your sink down has never been easier. As with the Verona, the Milano is also available in brushed steel. Aquila SQ chrome & black 3-way tap When the chrome and brushed steel water filter taps just aren’t on your radar and you fancy something a little bit different, the Aquila SQ chrome & black 3-way tap may just tick all your boxes. This tap is a solid piece of highly engineered kit that won’t disappoint. The SQ stands for square – a sophisticated, professional 3 lever square body with three circular handles. If you’re less taken by the square base, we also stock this same tap with a circular base. And if you don’t like the black spout, you can have white. Boiling water taps Boiling water filter taps are increasing in popularity and are much quicker and more convenient than boiling a kettle. Because they are quicker to use that makes them more environmentally friendly which is a good thing. We’re just waiting for our trusted supplier to launch theirs! So stay tuned and you will soon have a selection of the best boiling water filter taps to choose from. One thing to be mindful of is how boiling water taps differ to hot water taps. Boiling water taps tend to dispense water in the range of 92-100°C whereas hot water taps will dispense water anywhere between 80-98°C. Our advice is to always check the specifications of the tap you intend to buy to make sure you are getting what you want. Benefits of each type of water filter tap Drinking water filter taps are smaller in size and cost less than 3 way taps. They are the perfect choice for drinking water fountains in offices, gyms, or any environment where you want to offer fresh filtered water on tap. 3 way taps are convenient, economical, and environmentally friendly. I’m sure you’ll agree that stacking your shopping trolley with plastic bottles of water is tiresome, cumbersome, and expensive as is remembering to fill up your water filter jug such as a Brita if you have one of those. We had someone on the phone just the other day who wanted to conveniently switch from a Brita to one of our drinking water filters for that very reason. Even the cheapest bottled water is more expensive in the long run than investing in a drinking water filter and a tap. And the good thing is you’ll never run out of fantastic tasting water all year round. In the long run, investing in a water filter tap and filter combination will prove to be more economical as you only need to pour what you need. How many times have you bought bottled water, drank half of it, and left the other half rolling around in your bag or on the floor or back seat of your car. And then when you do have a clear out you end up throwing it in the bin. As for being environmentally friendly it goes without saying that if you can avoid single use plastic then you’re reducing your carbon footprint and doing good things for the planet. Boiling water taps are a higher initial financial cost but are the most cost effective in the long run. We can see why they are becoming so popular. You spend less time standing around for the kettle to boil, you only use what you need, and you’ll save money on electricity. Buyers beware! We know you want the best drinking water filter taps for your kitchen but be very cautious of buying a cheap one as you may be disappointed. They may look shiny and beautiful, but if you placed that cheap tap alongside one of our water filter taps, you’d notice the difference straight away. Our taps are heavier with superior quality components, are lead free, and have chrome or brushed steel finishes that stand the test of time. See your water filter tap as a statement piece and an investment. When would you choose a particular tap? You would choose a single lever drinking water filter tap if you wanted to keep your existing kitchen tap and wanted a separate dispenser for your filtered water. You would choose a 3 way tap if you didn’t want to install an additional tap just for filtered water on your kitchen sink and wanted something a little bit grander and eye catching. And for boiling water taps, you’d choose these if you wanted the convenience of instant hot water at the touch of a button. Things to consider when buying the best drinking water filter taps Design – the design of the water filter tap is all down to personal choice. From the shape of the spout to the number of levers, you will find the best-looking tap to meet your needs. Reach – the reach of the tap is often more important that the height of the tap. All our taps have exploded diagrams that give measurements. Finish – will it be chrome, brushed steel, brushed nickel, stainless steel, or something else? Space – think about how much available space you have? Our water filter taps shouldn’t take up any more room on your kitchen sink than your existing kitchen tap does. The single lever drinking water filter taps take up even less room but are in addition to your existing kitchen tap. As for the drinking water filter, our Pearl and Oyster systems fit neatly in the cupboard under your sink. Warranties – It is commonplace that you tend to get a 1-year warranty on the tap finish and a 3–5-year warranty on the workmanship. After sales service - Is the company, you’re considering buying from easy to contact before you spend your money. If they are not, then you must consider how easy they are going to be to contact after you’ve ordered from them. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and our reviews are testament to the hard work we put in. Water pressure – this is an important point and should not be overlooked as your choice of water filter tap will be determined by the type of water system in your home. You’ll be pleased to know that our 3 way taps will work on any high-pressure system, but if you have a low-pressure water system you’ll need to choose a tap that will work effectively at low pressure to ensure a decent flow rate. Low pressure systems have a cold-water tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder somewhere else in the house. They are also known as gravity fed systems. High pressure vented systems are where you have a combi boiler fitted to a wall and often located in the kitchen or airing cupboard. Combi boilers are fed directly with mains pressure cold water, heated, and pumped round your home. High pressure unvented systems are where you have a hot water tank but no cold-water tank. The water in the tank is heated by immersion heaters that are attached to the side of the tank or a central heating boiler in an airing cupboard. Ease of installation – each of our 3 way taps is delivered to you with easy to understand fitting instructions including an exploded diagram of the tap showing you how all of the components fit together. If you don’t rate yourself as competent at DIY it’s best to get your trusted plumber to install the tap and filter for you. Do you need a tap adapter? – It’s amazing how many people get caught out by not buying a 1/4" or 3/8tap adapter to connect the drinking water filter to the tap. And they then find out that it’s not so easy to just go and buy a single adapter from a plumbing store. Build quality – you’ll be able to tell straight away if the tap is of good build quality. We have been working with the best water filter taps UK supplier for over 10 years and we know that their Italian manufactured taps are engineered to a very high standard. Price – we all have a budget but buy the best water filter tap you can afford. You won’t regret it. Choosing the right type of drinking water filter for your tap - It’s important to think about what your needs are. What is it that you want to change about your water? What do you want to filter out of your water. Different types of tap water filters work well for different uses. Our under-sink water filter systems are the best tap water filters for purifying your water compared to wasting money on single use plastic water bottles. Put a couple of examples of Pearl and Oyster filters that we do – pearl T, oyster taste and fluoride, and for hard water the oyster taste and oneflow. And the inline filter would be good to put in as an easy option. Cleaning your water filter tap We fully understand that people like a gleaming kitchen tap and have all these fancy cleaners to do the job that should be replaced by simply using soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth. Some of those fancy ‘guaranteed to eliminate everything’ cleaners could very well be so abrasive that they remove the lovely finish on your tap, and this would invalidate your warranty. We suggest that you keep things as simple as they can be and wipe down your tap with some warm water and a pea sized amount of washing up liquid or hand soap. Then just buff the finish up with a dry microfibre cloth as this won’t scratch the finish. If you get a build-up of limescale on your tap you could soak a cloth in Vikal limescale remover spray or lemon juice and secure it over the affected area for an hour or so. Then just simply rinse the cleaner away and wipe it over with a dry microfibre cloth. You shouldn’t need to do this very often if you wipe over your tap consistently. Better still, install a OneFlow hard water filter and you won’t get the limescale in the first place! Removing muck around the base of the tap is easy with an old soft bristle toothbrush. Our final thoughts As you can see it’s not one size fits all and there is quite a lot to think about before buying the best drinking water filter tap you can. We know from experience that people are very particular about the taps they choose. It’s important that you choose the best quality tap you can and seek out a company that offers great before and after sales service. At Fountain Filters we are confident that between us and our trusted supplier, we can answer any question you might have about water filter taps. Feel free to contact us with your questions and we will help you find the best water filter tap!
0 Best Mains Water Limescale Filter
What is the Best Mains Water Limescale Filter? Hard water is a problem for many households in the UK, but it’s more widespread in the south and east of Britain. There are also pockets in Scotland, Wales, and northern England. Northern Ireland is lucky to have predominantly soft or only moderately hard water. There’s a lot of confusion about hard and soft water. Strictly speaking, soft water is water that has an absence of dissolved minerals. Those minerals are usually calcium carbonate (CaCO3), magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), but can also contain low concentrations of bicarbonates and sulphates. Conversely, hard water has high mineral content. Hard water isn’t a problem, it’s the limescale deposits that are the issue. And it’s also not very easy to prevent. Let’s look at what can be done to prevent or reduce limescale. Water Softeners Water softeners have been around for a long time, and many people believe they are the only method of treating hard water. The way they work is to replace the hard ions (the dissolved minerals) with sodium ions. The reaction takes place within an ion exchange resin inside the water softener vessel. That resin gets depleted quite quickly so must be regenerated regularly by backwashing using a brine solution. The water softener has an electronic control unit that triggers the backwash cycle, usually in the middle of the night when there’s no requirement for any water use. To create the brine for the backwash the householder needs to add salt regularly. The period depends on the size of the softener and varies from 3 to 10 days. Without this regular maintenance a water softener stops working. The resulting water will lather soap and detergents nicely. It won’t clog up your water heaters and appliances with limescale, but due to the increased level of sodium in the water it’s probably best not to drink it. That’s especially true if you have a heart condition such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or have a high salt diet. A water softener is not a water filter and so it does not improve the quality of the water. However, if you’re looking for the best water filter for removing calcium then a water softener is as close as you’ll get. Hard Water Filters Mains water filters for hard water have improved greatly over the last few years. One of the benefits of using a filter-based system for treating hard water is that it can be combined with other filtration stages easily to really improve the water quality through your entire home. Sequestration Filters Hard water filters come in two guises; the first uses food grade polyphosphate crystals that gradually release the phosphate onto the water to inhibit the formation of scale by chemical sequestration. The sequestration method, is where complex phosphates combine with calcium and magnesium ions to form a stable compound to inhibit the creation of limescale. This method works reasonably well, especially in slightly hard and moderately hard water regions. Polyphosphate crystals can be added to carbon block filter cartridges to make a single stage hard water filter. These are low maintenance only requiring a cartridge change at 6 to 12 monthly intervals. Electronic and Magnetic Devices Limescale reduction systems that use magnetic fields are often hailed as the perfect solution. Low cost, they require no maintenance, just install, plug into the electricity supply, and leave it to get on with its job. That sounds like a magical solution, but electrical current, electro-magnets, and radio frequency type systems have failed to pass any scale control standards designed by recognised independent testing agencies. There are conflicting reports from people who have bought and installed these types of scale control systems. The most positive results seem to be achieved by the manufacturers themselves. We’ll allow you to make your own mind up. TAC Filters The third type of water filter to remove calcium and lime problems is generically called a TAC water filter. Template Assisted Crystallisation (TAC) is the latest method for treating limescale. Developed in the early 2010s it has proven itself to be one of the most effective solutions for tackling limescale problems. Hard water flows into a filter housing containing a cartridge about 30% full of TAC media. This is a white sand-like substance that circulates with the water in the filter cartridge and interacts with the dissolved carbonates. Those media granules have crystallisation sites where the hard ions are attracted. They combine to make microscopic crystals that detach from the media and then flow away. Those microscopic crystals are inert so don’t “stick” and create limescale easily, thereby solving the problem. The bigger the TAC system the less frequent the maintenance – some last for 3 years before requiring a media change. TAC water filters can be combined with other mains water filters to significantly improve water quality. For example, the Doby Taste and OneFlow Hard Water Filter puts a carbon block filter in front of a TAC filter that uses Watts’ OneFlow TAC media. It filters out chemicals such as chlorine, PAHs, hormones and endocrine disruptors, trace pharmaceuticals and agricultural residues (among other things), and then in the second stage treats the limescale problem. The Best Mains Water Limescale Filter - Conclusion As you’ve seen, there is more than one filter to remove lime from water, and your own situation will vary from other peoples. The best limescale filter for you needs to be considered carefully taking several things into account. Heating hard water makes it particularly susceptible to forming limescale. This is why treating hard water extends the working life of boilers. Any appliance that’s fouled by limescale becomes much less efficient – up to 50% in many cases. So, installing either a mains water filter, or one dedicated to the hot water heater feed, will save you lots of cash. It will also protect your plumbing, stripping out the existing scale, and restoring your water pressure and flow rate. If you want to improve the taste of very hard water and reduce limescale problems, then a twin carbon block and TAC type of filter will be best. On the other hand, in medium hard water areas your best mains hard water filter will be one containing polyphosphate (unless you don’t want that type, of course). And finally, a water softener may be best if you want to remove the hardness entirely, although you’ll need to have an unsoftened supply to your kitchen cold tap and plan to carry out weekly maintenance. Get in touch with Fountain Filters with no obligation. We will assess your needs and advise you of the best mains water limescale filter to effectively remove or reduce lime and calcium based on your home and your requirements.
Do Water Filters Work? An expert insight The short answer is a resounding yes. Otherwise, we’d all be drinking infected water and getting ill very frequently, just as people did years ago. Cleaning up water at the municipal level for a public water supply is very similar to having a water filter in your home. The main differences are scale and what is used as the filtration medium. Of course, different filter media and methods are used to remove varying infections and contamination. Let’s look at a few of the issues around water filtration in more detail. Let’s start by explaining how a water filter works. How does a water filter work? It’s a simple question but not necessarily a single easy answer. At its most basic a water filter works by passing water through a permeable barrier leaving unwanted items within the filter. That could be by creating a physical barrier, such as a sediment filter, or a reaction, such as a scale reduction filter. Some water filters aren’t strictly filters at all even though they perform a similar function, for example a UV filter. That simple answer now leads to more specific queries such as if a type of water filter works better than others. So, let’s look at the most common types of home water filtration and answer some of the questions we get around the different types of systems and their effectiveness. Do alkaline water filters work? There are two parts to this answer. The first is that alkaline water filters DO work to produce water that it is 8 to 10 pH. In that regard they do work. The second part answers the implicit intent of the question “do alkaline water filters work to improve health?”. It’s not a good idea to be drinking highly acidic or alkaline liquids, but there’s a range that’s closer to neutral that’s considered safe by medical experts and government health authorities alike. Some people say that consuming alkaline water can help neutralise acid in the body. This is said to improve the immune system and boost hydration. There may also be benefits for bone health, however, this is likely due to the minerals calcium and magnesium being used to make water more alkaline being absorbed by the body. It’s not the fact that the alkalinity helps, but the dissolved minerals are the ones that make the difference. The same is true of the claim that alkaline water helps prevent and treat kidney stones. It’s the calcium bonding with the oxalates that are present in kidney stones that’s effective. On the other hand, the stomach contains highly concentrated hydrochloric acid. So, when mildly alkaline water enters the stomach, it’s immediately neutralised. The problem with giving a definitive answer is that there just isn’t enough independent research data available. Very few large studies have been done to support or debunk the claim. Do carbon water filters work? The effectiveness of carbon water filters has a very definite answer – carbon filters work very well and are highly effective. There are various forms of carbon filters. Carbon filters tend to be made from coconut shells or bitumen and be in either granular or block form. They are also generally regarded to be more efficient than granular activated carbon (GAC). This is because water can create channels through the granules, during prolonged use, leading to lower contact time of water to carbon medium. It’s an efficiency thing. And as it happens, carbon block filters are actually made of granular activated carbon pressed together to make the block. The micron rating of a carbon filter is less important than with sediment filters. The way they work is ADSORPTION (yes, adsorption, that’s not a typo). This is where the compounds and molecules of the contaminant stick to the carbon molecules within the carbon block filter medium. However, as with all cartridges, the one drawback of carbon block cartridges is that when they’ve reached the end of their working lives they need to be replaced. Whereas granular activated carbon in larger filter vessels can be regenerated to extend the life of the medium for up to three years. However, this type of filter is usually more suitable for commercial rather than domestic applications. If you want this type of carbon filter look for the term “backwash” in the specifications. In summary, do carbon water filters work? Yes, but you need to know what the best one is for your needs. I can hear you saying, “that’s all very good but do charcoal water filters work better?” The truth is that charcoal water filters are very similar to carbon water filters, but the material they are made from is different. Charcoal water filters are effective, but activated carbon filters are more efficient at filtration due to being more porous than charcoal. Do filtered water bottles work? Filtered water bottles are not a recent invention, but they have improved drastically over the last few years. Most are designed to filter out the same things as carbon water filters. But in addition, they also remove bacteria, cysts, and other microorganisms out of water from streams, ponds, and rivers making the water safe to drink. These kind of water bottles are ideal if you’re out adventuring in the wilds. They give you the comfort of knowing that if you run out you can still make your own potable water supply. Although filtered water bottles are more expensive than filling an ordinary bottle from your drinking water filters at home they are well worth the extra cash. In an emergency you’ll thank yourself for the purchase. On to the next regularly seen question… Do fridge water filters work? Much like the other water filters we’ve looked at here, a fridge water filter does the same job, but is specific to low flow rate chilled outlets in refrigerators. They come in a variety of forms. They may be generic or branded to match the specific make or model of refrigerator you have. These types of filters work as well as any other carbon filter, and some have scale reduction elements in them too. One of the advantages with a fridge water filter is that they often also supply water to an integral ice maker. The great news is that the resulting ice has a pristine quality to it that you just don’t get by filling up a tray with water from the tap and putting it in the freezer compartment. Having hinted at scale reduction, let’s move on to a final enquiry we often get. Do hard water filters work? Treating hard water is not easy, but it can be done. The usual method is to use a water softener. These replace the hard ions – calcium and magnesium carbonate – with sodium ions. The problem with that is that it means there’s residual sodium left in the water, so it’s not ideal as drinking water due to heart health risks. In addition, you need to have an electricity supply and drain so that the regular backwash can take place to regenerate the resin medium. Then there’s the weekly addition of salt blocks to add. But water softeners do work well to remove the hardness. There are other methods though. Let’s just take a step back and look at this from a different angle. The problem usually isn’t that the water is hard, it’s that the scale builds up in appliances, ruins shower heads, and makes skin and hair feel unpleasant. In fact, going back to the beginning, removing the calcium and magnesium carbonates means taking away minerals that are vital for our health. Both minerals are important for bones and teeth, as well as the keratin in our hair and nails, among other things. Having said that, you should ensure that you have plenty of these minerals in your diet too. With that established why not treat those dissolved minerals instead of removing them. That's exactly what hard water filters do. The low-cost method is called “sequestration”. This is where a food grade polyphosphate compound is gradually introduced into the water supply to inhibit the formation of limescale. While it can work well in medium hard water areas it’s not so good where the water is classed as hard or very hard, let alone extremely hard. A more modern innovation is template assisted crystallisation (TAC). These are becoming more common and have been around since the early 2010s. TAC works by passing cold water through a sand like filter medium where the water circulates within a filter cartridge or vessel. The dissolved minerals interact with the TAC media on “crystallisation sites” where they form microscopic crystals that then break away and then just flow through the plumbing with out sticking and forming scale. It’s a totally physical process, no chemicals are added to the water, the maintenance is low with an annual filter cartridge change, and no electricity or drain is required. Conclusion That’s a selection of some of the burning questions many people have when they are considering buying a water filter. There’s a lot of information available online, not all of it is sensible or based on real world knowledge and experience. All the water filters we’ve mentioned work well for most people but there are always specific circumstances that mean that the solution for one person may not be correct for another. So don’t be shy, get in touch with Fountain Filters and we’ll answer your queries and point you in the right direction as to which water filter is right for your needs. You will end up with a water filter that works for you. There are no stupid questions when it comes to water filtration.
What is a Filter Water Bottle? A filter water bottle is essentially a BPA free bottle that has a filter cartridge insert to give you filtered water on the go. The best filter water bottles turn water (except salt water) from anywhere in the world into water that's safe to drink. This can include water that's come from rivers, lakes, streams, puddles, and even your kitchen tap. What's the Best Water Bottle with Filter I can Buy? We consider that the best water bottle with filter is one that uses 3-in-1 technology. This is why we choose to stock Water to Go filter water bottles at Fountain Filters. 3-in-1 technology uses a three stage water filtration process including mechanical, electrical and activated carbon technologies. Mechanical Filtration Mechanical filtration is where tiny contaminants are trapped so they don't remain in the water. The smaller the pore size or micron rating the smaller the particles the filter will trap. Depending on where you're using your filter water bottle, some of these contaminants could be quite unsightly and make you very ill. It's just not worth the risk, especially if you're trying to enjoy a backpacking or camping trip of a lifetime. Electrical Filtration Electrical filtration attracts any remaining contaminants and works like a magnet, again preventing them from passing through the filter and being consumed. Carbon Filtration Activated carbon is contained within the filter water bottle cartridge membrane to effectively remove contaminants and give you great tasting water that's free of odour and discolouration. We consider Water to Go filter water bottles to be the best water bottles for backpacking and the best water bottles for camping. Who are Water to Go? Water to Go are a UK based company that supply filter water bottles around the world. Their bottle filters have all been independently tested against internationally recognised standards by water quality specialists at The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK), Bangalore Test House (India), IMI (China) and BCS Laboratories (USA). You can look at the full testing results HERE. What do the Water to Go filter water bottles filter out? The reason we think Water to Go filter water bottles are the best is because they remove bacteria (99.9999%), viruses (99.9999%), waterborne disease, protozoa, heavy metals such as lead, as well as harmful chemicals by up to 99.9999%. A good thing if you're backpacking or camping and can't access safe drinking water. Your water will be free of Cholera, Polio, E-coli, Hepatitis A, Cryptosporidium, Tapeworm, Giardia, Lead, Mercury, Chlorine and Fluoride. If you're wanting to use the Water to Go bottle filter to filter your mains water then chlorine (99.9%) and fluoride (99.9%) will also be removed. But the good news is that essential minerals for health such as sodium and magnesium remain in the water. And we're blown away by the fact that when you use a bottle filter such as the one from Water to Go you're only paying 5p a litre for safe, clean drinking water. That's so much cheaper than ANY bottled water you can buy from the supermarket. Who wants to buy single use plastic bottles anyway! Here's a more comprehensive list of the bacteria and viruses, parasites and waterborne pathogens and metals and chemicals that the Water to Go filter water bottles remove. Bacteria & Viruses Legionella (Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever) Leptospirosis - Weil's Disease Vibrio Disease, Campylobacteriosis Dysentery, Botulism, Polio, Virus Botulism Coliform, E-coli, Cholera, Typhus Reoviruses Enteroviruses Adenoviruses Tota Virus Hepatitis A Norwalk Parasites & Waterborne Pathogens Fasciola Hepatica / Liver Fluke Pinworm Onchiocerca Hookworm, Roundworm Threadworm, Guinea Worm Cryptosporidium Tryonosoma (Sleeping Sickness) Coenorosis Schistosomiasis Echinococcosis Ascariasis Fasciolopsiasis Taeniasis - Tapeworm Metals & Chemicals Chlorine, Fluoride Mercury, Nickel, Copper, Iron Lead, Chromium, Gold, Silver Aluminium Volatile Organic Compounds - including Formaldehyde Water to Go filter water bottles are also Halal certified. What Water to Go filter water bottles do Fountain Filters stock? We don't just stock the Water to Go bottle, we also stock the replacement Water to Go filters. Take a look at our full range of Water to Go filter water bottles HERE. You have three different sizes of filter water bottle to choose from and 2 different styles. 50cl, 75cl and the 60cl Active bottle filter. The Active bottle has a hygenic click lid and is perfect for putting in your bicycle bottle cage. The 75cl bottle filters 200 litres of water and the 50cl bottle filters 130 litres of water. Water to go bottle review We're in the process of asking Nick at Survival & Bushcrafts to carry out a Water to Go bottle review for us. After their review we'll be running a free giveaway so keep your eyes on the Survival & Bushcrafts Facebook page.
0 Changing your Water Filter Cartridge in 10 Easy Steps
It's easy to change your water filter cartridge. Follow these 10 easy steps. Turn off the water supply to the filter system and open the filter tap to release the pressure. Place the spanner that came with your kit around the body of the filter bowl and slide up until the lugs enable you to unscrew the bowl from the housing cap. Rotate from right to left looking straight on, or clockwise if you view it from above. If you haven't mounted the housing to the cupboard wall you may need to brace the cap somehow. The housing bowl will be full of water so proceed carefully to minimise spillage. Once unscrewed lower the housing bowl away from the cap, and remove to the sink. Empty the water and remove the old filter cartridge. Rinse and wipe out the housing bowl. If the black O ring is 2 to 3 years old this is the time to replace it. Otherwise ensure the O ring is in good condition, it's worth coating it silicon grease if it's a bit dry. Replace it in the groove, ensuring the O ring is properly seated. Unwrap the new filter cartridge and place inside the housing bowl, making sure it slips onto the small stand pipe in the base of the housing bowl. Screw the housing bowl onto the cap, turning anticlockwise until hand tight - do not over tighten. Turn on the water supply and allow the the filter system to refill - once done close the tap and check the housing bowl to cap for leaks. If there are any leaks then use the spanner to tighten the bowl a fraction. You may need to either turn off the water supply and release the pressure again to do this. Finally, once you're certain there are no leaks, open the tap and allow the water run for 5 minutes to flush out any manufacturing debris. DO NOT use the spanner to tighten the housing bowl - this will make it very difficult to undo at the next filter change.
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