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Posted by Amanda on February 6, 2007, 3:49 pm
> >> What substances are you trying to filter out?
> >> What is the name of the local water authority where your tap water comes
> >> from?
> > I guess Sacramento wtaer autheroity? It taste okay but not for
> > drinkng enough. Now with my filter messed up, I haven't been drinking
> > nough water. I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
> > for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.
> >> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
> >> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
> >> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another dispenser
> >> > like the one I have.
> >> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a
> >> thermostat
> >> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
> >> filter. What's with the contradiction?
> > I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
> > me".
> By the way, you can take a thermostat with you.
But I don't need a thermostat and not interested in replacing it just
for winter. I leave it on for summer and early fall except when I am
not home.
Whe I move, it will be in an apartment where management might not like
me replacing things. They can't stop me for adding water filter unless
they have one already, can they,
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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on February 6, 2007, 3:53 pm
>> >> What substances are you trying to filter out?
>> >> What is the name of the local water authority where your tap water
>> >> comes
>> >> from?
>> > I guess Sacramento wtaer autheroity? It taste okay but not for
>> > drinkng enough. Now with my filter messed up, I haven't been drinking
>> > nough water. I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
>> > for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.
>> >> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
>> >> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
>> >> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another
>> >> > dispenser
>> >> > like the one I have.
>> >> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a
>> >> thermostat
>> >> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
>> >> filter. What's with the contradiction?
>> > I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
>> > me".
>> By the way, you can take a thermostat with you.
> But I don't need a thermostat and not interested in replacing it just
> for winter. I leave it on for summer and early fall except when I am
> not home.
> Whe I move, it will be in an apartment where management might not like
> me replacing things. They can't stop me for adding water filter unless
> they have one already, can they,
Get a filter jug. The biggest annoyance in most water is chlorine and the
occasional turbidity (also known as dirt). A Brita jug will handle those
things.
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Posted by Amanda on February 6, 2007, 4:58 pm
> >> >> What substances are you trying to filter out?
> >> >> What is the name of the local water authority where your tap water
> >> >> comes
> >> >> from?
> >> > I guess Sacramento wtaer autheroity? It taste okay but not for
> >> > drinkng enough. Now with my filter messed up, I haven't been drinking
> >> > nough water. I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
> >> > for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.
> >> >> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
> >> >> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
> >> >> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another
> >> >> > dispenser
> >> >> > like the one I have.
> >> >> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a
> >> >> thermostat
> >> >> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
> >> >> filter. What's with the contradiction?
> >> > I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
> >> > me".
> >> By the way, you can take a thermostat with you.
> > But I don't need a thermostat and not interested in replacing it just
> > for winter. I leave it on for summer and early fall except when I am
> > not home.
> > Whe I move, it will be in an apartment where management might not like
> > me replacing things. They can't stop me for adding water filter unless
> > they have one already, can they,
> Get a filter jug. The biggest annoyance in most water is chlorine and the
> occasional turbidity (also known as dirt).
Same as sediments?
> A Brita jug will handle those things.
It seems that the water quality here is good; so I don't need
expensive filtration, I guess.
The video for Brita Classic said it can filter 40 Gallons:
http://www.expotv.com/videos/Housewares/Brita_Pitcher_Water_Filtration_System/93,16437/
Even the cheapest price of 5 pack ($37.40) filter will cost 18.7 cent
per gallon; single buying at $9.15 will cost 22 cents/gallon. Not bad
but is the following a better deal since all I need is mainly for
Chlorine?
Replacement filter (for over the counter, under-sink, etc.) at:
http://www.watertanks.com/category/327/
Look at superior countertop water filter system. At $58.88 for 2500
gallons will give 2.36 cents per gallon. It says "Does an outstanding
job filtering Chlorine taste and odor, sediment, rust and more". Does
that mean it won't filter almost all Chlorine?
Aquasan AQ 4000 (countertop) model at
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/Water_Filter_Comparison_Matrix.cfm
is 10 cents per gallon $48.00/500 gallons). Retail $124.99 for $99.99
right now at http://www.aquasana.com/?&discountcode=wfcOV but I don't
know how easy to install it. Says
"AQ-4000 Deluxe Drinking Water System
Includes 2 filter cartridges, faucet adapter & instructions.
For a LIMITED time Get 1 FREE"
Ah..they have installtion video but it doesn't seem to be working. As
enticing as it is, I have no room + I will always have to buy filter
online. So Brita it is.
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Posted by Amanda on February 6, 2007, 5:09 pm
The first review on Brita at
http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Replacement-Filter-Pitchers-3-Pack/dp/
B00004SU18
gives annoying info: "Do not let the filter dry out. "
But, Bob likes it:
best filter I've found, December 22, 2002
Reviewer: Bob Sacamano "Monk" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my
reviews
In California the water tends to be very hard. I purchased an under
the sink two stage water filtration system and thought the problem
would be solved. The water still tasted bad so I bought a Brita
pitcher filter. Unbelievable! It tasted so good. I think it's because
each filter has silver oxide particles mixed in with the charcoal and
it softens the water very well. I wish I would have tried this filter
first.
This the reason I don't like pitcher:
http://www0.epinions.com/hmgd-review-5195-82A9F35-395E6108-prod4
"Cons
Takes three times to the faucet before pitcher is completely filled"
One annoyance
You can't fill up the pitcher in one shot. That is, the holding tank
that you pour the water into before it passes through the filter is a
lot smaller than the pitcher itself, so it takes about three fillings
of the holding tank to fill one pitcher.
So no Brita pitcher for me.
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Posted by mm on February 6, 2007, 9:54 pm
>> What substances are you trying to filter out?
>> What is the name of the local water authority where your tap water comes from?
>I guess Sacramento wtaer autheroity? It taste okay but not for
>drinkng enough. Now with my filter messed up, I haven't been drinking
>nough water. I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
>for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.
Why not just buy milk in gallons and use those bottles? Or apple
juice in half gallons, or even sodi pop or ice tea in bottles. All
are reuseable. And the bottles are comparatively free because they
have to package the liquids in something.
>> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
>> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
>> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another dispenser
>> > like the one I have.
>> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a thermostat
>> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
>> filter. What's with the contradiction?
>I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
>me".
>I am not in need of a thermostat but am in need of a water filter.
>Do you use logic based on facts presented before you criticize?
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> >> from?