Removing chemicals and minerals from water...solutions?? (49)
venere08: I wonder if anyone here has heard of, or better still, used this system of removing harsh minerals and chemicals from your water supply.
What are your thoughts and if you have used it, would you recommend it or maybe another brand/type?
I am considering installing it o/s to address the high calcium content in the water used. It creates havoc in the pipes.
Much appreciated. Thanks.
What are your thoughts and if you have used it, would you recommend it or maybe another brand/type?
I am considering installing it o/s to address the high calcium content in the water used. It creates havoc in the pipes.
Much appreciated. Thanks.
I am very sceptical about the claims. It doesn't remove any chemicals from the water, at best it stops bio-film formation. But using terms like "particle physics" rings the bell that it might be a scam.
"HYDROSMART utilizes a series of computer generated resonance frequencies to disrupt electron polarity."
You might be able to polarise water, but you cannot possibly disrupt electron polarity.
Some time ago I did a research for the best water filter. I found Aquasana to be the best one:
Here is the website:
This doesn't remove minerals from the water, only pollutants.
The problem with their benchtop filter is that the housing is not very strong, it cannot handle high pressure and cracks if you open the tap fully. I need to get it replaced once a year. Water for Life has a programme that is you sign up with them for a regular 6 or 9 monthly filter replacement they send you any part free of charge (but $15 postage).
revealer24: I am very sceptical about the claims. It doesn't remove any chemicals from the water, at best it stops bio-film formation. But using terms like "particle physics" rings the bell that it might be a scam.
"HYDROSMART utilizes a series of computer generated resonance frequencies to disrupt electron polarity."
You might be able to polarise water, but you cannot possibly disrupt electron polarity.
Some time ago I did a research for the best water filter. I found Aquasana to be the best one:
Here is the website:
This doesn't remove minerals from the water, only pollutants.
The problem with their benchtop filter is that the housing is not very strong, it cannot handle high pressure and cracks if you open the tap fully. I need to get it replaced once a year. Water for Life has a programme that is you sign up with them for a regular 6 or 9 monthly filter replacement they send you any part free of charge (but $15 postage).
"HYDROSMART utilizes a series of computer generated resonance frequencies to disrupt electron polarity."
You might be able to polarise water, but you cannot possibly disrupt electron polarity.
Some time ago I did a research for the best water filter. I found Aquasana to be the best one:
Here is the website:
This doesn't remove minerals from the water, only pollutants.
The problem with their benchtop filter is that the housing is not very strong, it cannot handle high pressure and cracks if you open the tap fully. I need to get it replaced once a year. Water for Life has a programme that is you sign up with them for a regular 6 or 9 monthly filter replacement they send you any part free of charge (but $15 postage).
Thanks revealer. It's so hard for people like myself to know the veracity of such scientific soundiong claims. I will look at the acquasana('holy water' in Italian..so we get blessed in the process??lol)site shortly.
It would be good to find something that does prevent all the mineral build up too, though as there was so much calcium build up in clumping formation, that I had to have removed. Much is still there, though I fear that short of ripping out some of the pipes and starting again, the challenge will remain.
I must find out what brand of underbench water filter is used in the regional hospital where I often go for work. I might call them as I won't be back there for weeks. I will let you know as they just built a brand new facility and would have researched the latest and best on the market.
revealer24: I am very sceptical about the claims. It doesn't remove any chemicals from the water, at best it stops bio-film formation. But using terms like "particle physics" rings the bell that it might be a scam.
"HYDROSMART utilizes a series of computer generated resonance frequencies to disrupt electron polarity."
You might be able to polarise water, but you cannot possibly disrupt electron polarity.
Some time ago I did a research for the best water filter. I found Aquasana to be the best one:
Here is the website:
This doesn't remove minerals from the water, only pollutants.
The problem with their benchtop filter is that the housing is not very strong, it cannot handle high pressure and cracks if you open the tap fully. I need to get it replaced once a year. Water for Life has a programme that is you sign up with them for a regular 6 or 9 monthly filter replacement they send you any part free of charge (but $15 postage).
"HYDROSMART utilizes a series of computer generated resonance frequencies to disrupt electron polarity."
You might be able to polarise water, but you cannot possibly disrupt electron polarity.
Some time ago I did a research for the best water filter. I found Aquasana to be the best one:
Here is the website:
This doesn't remove minerals from the water, only pollutants.
The problem with their benchtop filter is that the housing is not very strong, it cannot handle high pressure and cracks if you open the tap fully. I need to get it replaced once a year. Water for Life has a programme that is you sign up with them for a regular 6 or 9 monthly filter replacement they send you any part free of charge (but $15 postage).
I just had a look at the above website. A long list of harsh chemicals that are removed. Gee, I need to get something for home asap. I just emailed someone in admin at that regional hospital for the name of the system they use.
I use the Pure Water system and have found it to be very good. This is connected at the tap, though, so wouldn't do anything for the pipes.
WaterDragpn: I use the Pure Water system and have found it to be very good. This is connected at the tap, though, so wouldn't do anything for the pipes.
Thanks WaterDragpn. Is this at the kitchen sink? Do you have another at the shower head? The link revealer provided reminded me of that. Then I think of the laundry area, so it makes sense to have a system that you can attach at the water source for the entire house if that's possible, though I know this isn't directly related to my original post, I know.
venere08: Thanks revealer. It's so hard for people like myself to know the veracity of such scientific soundiong claims. I will look at the acquasana('holy water' in Italian..so we get blessed in the process??lol)site shortly.
It would be good to find something that does prevent all the mineral build up too, though as there was so much calcium build up in clumping formation, that I had to have removed. Much is still there, though I fear that short of ripping out some of the pipes and starting again, the challenge will remain.
I must find out what brand of underbench water filter is used in the regional hospital where I often go for work. I might call them as I won't be back there for weeks. I will let you know as they just built a brand new facility and would have researched the latest and best on the market.
It would be good to find something that does prevent all the mineral build up too, though as there was so much calcium build up in clumping formation, that I had to have removed. Much is still there, though I fear that short of ripping out some of the pipes and starting again, the challenge will remain.
I must find out what brand of underbench water filter is used in the regional hospital where I often go for work. I might call them as I won't be back there for weeks. I will let you know as they just built a brand new facility and would have researched the latest and best on the market.
Looks like your water has very high Calcium and Magnesium content, so you will need a water softener for the whole house. I don't know much about them, you better talk to the experts in hardware stores.
It is unusual for Australia where we drink rain water.
venere08: Thanks WaterDragpn. Is this at the kitchen sink? Do you have another at the shower head? The link revealer provided reminded me of that. Then I think of the laundry area, so it makes sense to have a system that you can attach at the water source for the entire house if that's possible, though I know this isn't directly related to my original post, I know.
This works for the whole house. I am not sure though if it uses the same quality filters.
revealer24: This works for the whole house. I am not sure though if it uses the same quality filters.
revealer24: Looks like your water has very high Calcium and Magnesium content, so you will need a water softener for the whole house. I don't know much about them, you better talk to the experts in hardware stores.
It is unusual for Australia where we drink rain water.
It is unusual for Australia where we drink rain water.
Now that you mention it, why is it that here in Adelaide, our water is 'hard' compared to say, Melbourne water?
revealer24: This works for the whole house. I am not sure though if it uses the same quality filters.
Thanks. It's a start though. At least to know there are systems for the whole house is great. Maybe for drinking and cooking, an extra sytem can be installed for a more thorough filtration system.
I've all but ditched my original idea of considering purchasing the hydrosmart syatem for my place in Italy. A high outlay for something that might not do as it says.
venere08: Now that you mention it, why is it that here in Adelaide, our water is 'hard' compared to say, Melbourne water?
It should not be hard as in Australia we have water reservoirs that collect rain water and this is the water that gets filtered and put into the pipes. Artesian water - which is not used in Australia - is naturally rich in minerals, but rain water should be very soft. It only has as much minerals as it dissolves from the soil in the reservoir, so I don't know why you have a problem with Calcium build-up.
revealer24: It should not be hard as in Australia we have water reservoirs that collect rain water and this is the water that gets filtered and put into the pipes. Artesian water - which is not used in Australia - is naturally rich in minerals, but rain water should be very soft. It only has as much minerals as it dissolves from the soil in the reservoir, so I don't know why you have a problem with Calcium build-up.
Well, it's not just the water that comes to my home
...no idea why Adelaide water is hard, it's well known here.About using Artesian water, they actually do use it in Alice Springs and the surrounds. I found out when I did some work up there a few years ago. I was told there is a massive filtration plant way outside the town. No-one drinks the water though as it is too high in copper from all that is put in as part of the filtering process. It's such a conundrum, being in the middle of the desert, yet there are all these green lawns about, fed by an endless supply of water.
Look into a reverse osmosis filtration system. They're common here for well water which is full of minerals, and come in any flow capacity you could possibly imagine.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
kidatheart: Look into a reverse osmosis filtration system. They're common here for well water which is full of minerals, and come in any flow capacity you could possibly imagine.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
They produce great tasting water, but you need some minerals. 15-20% of the water that flows through it will only be filtered, drinkable water, the rest is waste, that you can use to water your plants. It is not really suitable as a filter for the whole house as water is becoming quite expensive.
kidatheart: Look into a reverse osmosis filtration system. They're common here for well water which is full of minerals, and come in any flow capacity you could possibly imagine.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
I've seen a few in homes in the city as well, hooked up right after the main shut off, and make enough clean water to supply large families.
Hi kid...my original query was about such a setup...I have a well that you can get to from indoors, but I am going to arrnage for it to be filled from the outside, as well as direct the rainwater into it as well. I will ask about it when I'm there soon. No idea how to say 'reverse osmosis filtration' in Italian though!!
revealer24: They produce great tasting water, but you need some minerals. 15-20% of the water that flows through it will only be filtered, drinkable water, the rest is waste, that you can use to water your plants. It is not really suitable as a filter for the whole house as water is becoming quite expensive.
I am getting kinda confused now. Maybe they can manufacture a product with bits of everything!!
I have been out in the desert in South Australia and have tasted extremely salty water bubbling out of the ground while 200 metres away it is clear clean water from another spring.
Adelaide pumps water out of the Murray River with lots of salts. In higher rainfall times, it is supplemented by water from the Onkaparinga River (they named a river after a blanket??) which has a very low salt content. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne get their water supplies from rainwater runoff.
Adelaide pumps water out of the Murray River with lots of salts. In higher rainfall times, it is supplemented by water from the Onkaparinga River (they named a river after a blanket??) which has a very low salt content. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne get their water supplies from rainwater runoff.
we usedto use one of the clay water purifiers that are still on the market,so they must be good, and they seemed to take out the impurities that are in the rain water asit runs down the roof,which contains bird droppings and dust etc
wash2u: I have been out in the desert in South Australia and have tasted extremely salty water bubbling out of the ground while 200 metres away it is clear clean water from another spring.
Adelaide pumps water out of the Murray River with lots of salts. In higher rainfall times, it is supplemented by water from the Onkaparinga River (they named a river after a blanket??) which has a very low salt content. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne get their water supplies from rainwater runoff.
Adelaide pumps water out of the Murray River with lots of salts. In higher rainfall times, it is supplemented by water from the Onkaparinga River (they named a river after a blanket??) which has a very low salt content. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne get their water supplies from rainwater runoff.
Yes, thanks to our incompetent State leaders, most of our rainwater goes out to sea. Such a waste. The River Murray water salt content changes as you described. Some scientists put forward seemingly simple solutions but they have never been taken seriously by our Premiers, especially the last one.
It isweird, isn't it, how changeable the SA desert water can be. It's odd seeing so much flora dotted about the Red Centre soil.
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What are your thoughts and if you have used it, would you recommend it or maybe another brand/type?
I am considering installing it o/s to address the high calcium content in the water used. It creates havoc in the pipes.
Much appreciated. Thanks.