does this unit make akaline water
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no it does not make alkaline water. I have used Truwater 16 oz unit to alkaline the water. So I use the Big Berkey to purify the water then pour it into the Truwater unit to alkaline. Lise
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Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or... » Read More Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. « Show Less
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No, you have threaded connectors that will attach to the filter body. However you will have a bit of a plumbing job in connecting your existing input, return and waste water lines to the unit itself.
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Yes, but maybe not at the same time. Flow rate goes down to maintain set temperature. Be very careful about hard water. It will clog the unit. Mine clogged after 6 months. I think it NEEDS soft water.
115559
It is supposed to. However the water smells like ozone, unit is noisy. Can only use glass containers. I no longer use it.
1136383
Yes, and the cleaning liquid for the main unit. The liquid runs out every 3 months or so
200332
No, you would want to use an iron filter inline before this unit. Thank you! Mark Bunner Abundant Flow Water Systems AFW Filters 785-735-9769
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There are specific water flow requirements for these units. Check to see that your system meets these Also check screen filter to be sure it is clear.
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Yes it does. I've been using mine for a couple of weeks and I'm really liking. It has great water pressure despite the filtration process.
720060
No it does not. I purchased this unit and after a few months of great water I got to thinking about fluoride. After I realized that this wonderful unit doesn't remove fluoride I purchased a system that distills water. Now I've got 100% pure drinking water. However, this is a great unit for what it does do.
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I'm sorry I don't have an answer. We actually found a company that leases an alkali water machine so we went with that.
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no but you can tie it in to any other pump you may have running in your aquarium by installing a tee in the existing line and feeding the reactor. it comes with a valve to adjust the flow rate.
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Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it.
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That shouldn't be a problem. Set the unit on a higher alkaline level and don't run the water real fast. It gives the machine more time to raise the pH.
165885
Yes it does, I just finished cleaning the unit and it's like new inside the water line.
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I don't have either of those units, but in my drip coffee makers it works. I do a 50/50 mix with filtered water. Run it through 3 or 4 times (letting the water cool between cleanings). This product works great on mineral deposits around the sink. It will tarnish Chrome if left on too long.
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No just water. But I don't recommend this product. It just swirls...not much action. Purifier its not.