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Types of Water Filtration Systems
When selecting a home water filtration system, you have several options to choose from. Some of the options can include:
- Charcoal filters: These are typically very widely used and tend to be lower in cost.
- Sediment filters: These are usually recommended for well water.
- Water distillers: These use energy to remove Cryptosporidium and minerals.
- Reverse osmosis filter: These remove Cryptosporidium and minerals to create bottle-quality water.
- Alkaline water ionizers: These add milli-volt charges to water and minerals to shift the pH levels.
- Ultraviolet water filters: These destroy germs in the water, but are limited by the bulb’s lifespan.
- Magnetic water filters: These reshape water minerals with magnets.
- Infrared water filters: These passively reshape the water structure.
- Catalytic water filters: These use resin bead coatings to target specific toxins.
Required Maintenance on Filtration Systems
To keep your water filtration system functioning properly it’s important to keep it maintained. Some tasks you should perform include:
- Periodically replace the carbon filters, as these will become dirty.
- If you have a reverse osmosis system, its membrane will need to be cleaned or replaced. The pump that creates the water pressure will also require servicing.
- If you have a water distiller, it has various components that will need to be cleaned.
- If you have an ultraviolet water filter, the bulbs will need to be replaced frequently.
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Common Problems with Whole Home Water Filtration Systems
Occasionally you might encounter issues with your whole home water filtration system. Some problems you may face include:
- If you have a carbon filtration system, you will need to change the filters on a regular basis. Not changing them can cause your system to stop functioning properly.
- If you have a reverse osmosis system, the pump may develop issues that can impact your water pressure.
- If you have a water distillation system, you might not encounter as many problems as other systems, but it might take longer for it to do its job properly.