Does this filter remove copper?
636984
I haven't run any tests but it does make the water softer and the smell of chlorine is lessened greatly.
636985
As far as I know, it does not remove copper. It is primarily for removing chlorine and fluoride.
1696697
Yes. Forensic Food Lab at http://labs.naturalnews.com tested for heavy metals which I have issues with copper. Zero Water was the best at removing all heavy metals. Brita removed 8.6% whereas, Zerowater removed 99.1% of copper. 100% on some metals. All were 99.1% or higher.
519827
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.
882578
The Aquasana filter uses a different filter system "copper-zinc oxidation media and coconut shell carbon". I tested the Aquasana filter and found it added more copper to the water than using no filter. I'm trying the Jonathan filter to see if it does any better.
357067
I dont know about sulfer, but I have a huge amt of iron in the water that makes the water smell and it takes that odor and taste away. I am pleased with this filter. My water goes in orange and comes out clear.
1981525
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this filter removes 99.99% of Chlorine.
1819926
Filter is a metal screen and is meant to be reusable. Can easily be removed for cleaning. Unit came with an extra filter (unadvertised).
1317468
Yes it does. I tried carbon filters, ionizers and many others. I tested this with the local health department, and ALL of the fluoride was removed. This is the ideal unit to remove this toxic chemical.
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/
1576098
No, it does polish the water though. It is a great filter. I have used the Magnum 350 for 30 years
1367280
No it doesn't. This filter is designed to remove sediments and/or taste by purchasing a filter with activated charcoal. For those things it is excellent. To "soften" water and remove iron, you should consult a water treatment specialist. Get a good one with a good reputation. If they don't know what they are doing, you can spend a lot of money with no results.
566738
Dunno. Don't have one. This is not a great filter....returned due to scratches right out of the box...
456706
Yes, every 2 weeks I take out the filter elements and under slowly running water I give each filter a gentle light brush down with a nylon mesh/wool type pot cleaner to remove the build up of minerals etc.
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.
2103217
Yes, it has a small wire mesh filter in the front that pulls down, and the directions say to rinse it off every couple of weeks to insure proper air filtration, but I didn't do that yet because there isn't anything in the filter. Hope this helps you.
1367281
Sorry, it only takes out particles. If they are iron they will be held in filter, but the water will still flow over them.
1225954
No not that I know of. I had it installed by a professional but I didn't see any filter.