What does this water filter remove? Mercury?
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You will need the EZ-4 replacement filter to remove mercury. The EZ-1 removes little more than visible floaties.
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so far, it works well to my familiy and also my friends. so i bought several times. PS, there has no sign for you to change the fliter, so you better change it frenquectly if you use is every day.
653063
The included EZ-1 filter (according to the manual) states chlorine, class 3 particulates, and Standard 42. ANSI Standard 42 is for chlorine(taste/odor), chloramines, iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, pH neutralization, and zinc reduction. Mercury would fall under Standard 53, which includes heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, selenium), inorganics (fluoride & nitrate, nitrite) and volatile organic chemicals (chloroform surrogate). For these you need the EZ-3 filter.
1965299
It removes pollutants from regular water. Also it removes chlorine and some fluoride as well (by carbon fiber filter). Please be well informed.
80943
It is a purifier. Lots of sediment (like in the Colorado River/Grand Canyon) will severely limit the number of times it can be used before replacement. When the water source is not as silty it can last a long time. I've been using this filter for over 15 years with many replacements of the cartridge.
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It doesn't. I recommend a gold mesh filter or at least brown paper ones that don't contain chlorine.
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The website says: "What does the filter actually filter?The Aqua Vessel filter is tested to remove or reduce many common harmful elements that may be found in your tap water and US river water. Its coconut activated carbon removes 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium - the most commonly found parasites in US lakes and streams, and reduces heavy metals like lead, toxic chemicals like chlorine, sediments, and dirt. "http://www.ecovessel.com/faq.htm
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This unit will remove the following: Combined Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell) Iron oxide (rust water) Dirt, sediment Odors Plus, its pH balanced
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The website says: "What does the filter actually filter? The Aqua Vessel filter is tested to remove or reduce many common harmful elements that may be found in your tap water and US river water. Its coconut activated carbon removes 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium - the most commonly found parasites in US lakes and streams, and reduces heavy metals like lead, toxic chemicals like chlorine, sediments, and dirt. " http://www.ecovessel.com/faq.htm
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I guess it depends on whats in your well water. The Brita filters are certified to remove copper and mercury and reduce chlorine and zinc taste. There is a possibility of contaminants in your ground water the filters cant handle. Tap water is routinely tested
465998
I actually don't use the filter. I used the one it gave me, but it only lasted a month or so, then I tossed it. The waterer works fine without it.
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Remove would not be the correct description. It will reduce dissolved minerals in the 70 to 95% range. So if you start with very high dissolved solids for example and iron sulfide is one of the dissolved salts there will still be some left. That said, when you smell iron you are really smelling H2S being liberated by iron reducing bacteria in the water supply system. The carbon filter in this device will remove that to below detection level.
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Yes, it is designed so you can remove the filters easily.Just remember to check on the water quality more often once filter is removed.
81198
I have no idea, we don't use it. We prefer to use water that has already been filtered. This filter looks like it create a sanctuary for bacteria and bio-film and we also didn't want to have to purchase more replacement filters for this gadget. We've had our Krups for about a year and are very happy with it. We had a Krups before this one, so we're happy with the brand and designs. BTW, it's pretty noisy when it cranks up at 5 am in a quiet house!
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Looks like its filter free.I cant open any parts besides the water container to empty it.
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It will remove 99.9% of all chlorine, chemicals and heavy metals. Yes, it will.
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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.
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The filter that is exposed on the top. You may have some splash if the water level is too low!
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I don't know what to say because I use clean tap water originally.Even unfiltered water has not any odd taste/smell .But I can tell you that Brita Filter eliminates chlorine ingredient of my tap water.