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Posted by Bob on July 28, 2006, 9:27 am
How is the GE SmartWater system as far as filters go?
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> Julie wrote:
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>> I have been through a few water filters recently. My stomach is very
>> sensitive to the heavy metals that can be a by product of the filtration
>> system from the cartridges.
>
> No, it's not. You have a hysterical disorder that can usually be
> remedies through therapy or drugs like Prozac. This is not meant to
> insult you but to tell you the truth rather than endulge any delusions
> you may possess or have been fed by disreputable health professionals,
> such as medical doctors who practice "enironmental" medicine and who
> sell expensive products and services to "protect" people who think they
> have multiple chemical sensitivities.
>
>> I even am sensitive to the copper and other elements in certain vitamins
>> etc.
>
> It's unlikely you're so sensitive that normal amounts of those elements
> found in typical environments would bother you.
>
>> It kills my stomach and gives me diahreah.
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> It's probably something else doing that, such as intake of uncooked
> foods (even fruits and vegetables can cause diarreah), but you should
> have your water tested by a lab that isn't affiliated with any company
> that sells water treatment equipment. Kits for this are sold at
> hardware stores and home centers, and they're either prepaid for a
> simple lead check, or you have to pay anywhere from $20-500 extra for
> more complete tests.
>
>> I am experiencing same symptoms with this GE under sink filter now. I am
>> reading that they can give off extra nickel that can be bad for you.
>
> Carbon water filters contain silver to prevent growth of bacteria, and
> without this silver you could be poisoned by germs. While it's
> possible to receive excessive amounts of silver from these filters,
> it's unlikely, and any excess will not be at such a high level to be
> highly toxic. But you can reduce the concentration of silver greatly
> by running the water for 30-60 seconds before filling your glass, so
> consider filling a pitcher and keeping it in the refrigerator.
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>> Can anybody PLEASE give me advice on a filter that will do its best to
>> NOT
>> leak the metals into the water that I will drink. I may go back to the
>> waterpik filter that you just attach to the faucet.
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> A carbon filter will remove most organic chemicals, mercury, and some
> lead, but if your water is also contaminated by excessive inorganics
> (simple elements), a reverse osmosis filter is needed to remove them.
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> Good brands of filters include Ametek, Omni, and Sears Kenmore. Avoid
> anything sold by comissioned salesmen.
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