Do these filter out any heavy metals?
626094
I cannot find any reference to the ceramic filters actually removing heavy metal ions.The company does say that their black filters remove heavy metal ions including arsenic.
424675
I would say that these filters would keep sand from being sucked into your filter. I use them in the tank where I put newly born baby Guppies.
283598
Yes they do (there are 2). One of the filters (which is a black plastic mesh material) is reusable in my opinion too fyi. I just suck all of the dust out of it with a vacuum hose and reuse it (or it could be washed and dried).
2006681
No. These filter only particles such as fine dust. They are not effective against vapors. There are other cartridges for that purpose.
2163865
We used them in s filter. I would worry about it not dissolving properly if I just threw it in.
1235647
Hello Yuki, The Aquasana AQ-5300 filter system effectively removes mercury, lead, and asbestos. The company does not test for other heavy metals. The filters do not remove potassium, calcium, or magnesium. The system's carbon filter also removes many organic compounds, which are listed in their literature. Please see their web site for more details: http://www.aquasana.com/product_detail.php?product_id=51 We like our filter, which we purchased to improve the flavor of our morning coffee. This system does not replace a water softener. Sincerely, Robert Ashton, MD, PhD
1225954
No not that I know of. I had it installed by a professional but I didn't see any filter.
1413600
no, these are food grade / have had no problems at all. I would still boil and filter after sitting a long while anyway. as you fill, pour a couple caps of Bleach in with it
2122068
Depends on the environment you are in. You can tell by how full the filters appear. That would be my guess.
428743
Yes they are. FYI I ordered these replacement filters and they produced rust and ruined my cat's water dish. Luckily my kitty was not hurt! I still plan to write a letter to the company but for now I just went back to using a stainless steel dish instead. If you decide to order, I hope you have better luck than I did with these filters!
1917136
None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
2275837
no metal filter only those small plastic ones are available. I made my own paper filters, put coffee in reg coffee filter, then fold tightly and you got it.
2167665
No they are not, they are made out of very thin paper, not great. Ok, If you can't find the original filters, Good luck on your quest :)
379725
These go into the filter. If you use only these you are not getting rid of the pollutants and waste. Good for bio filtration though.
560373
I am not qualified to answer that question. You should ask the manufacturer of the filters. They would be best to know what their filters are made for.
2091464
No it does not. In the fine print, you see it is NSF 42 for water treatment standard. Filters for lead-free water are NSF 53. For more info: http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/residential-water-treatment/residential-drinking-water-treatment-standards/
1473536
Yes. But fluoride is the least of your concerns. Radioactive particles, pesticides, hydrocarbon solvents, and arsenic, among other things, are also filtered.