Aqua Pure Water Filter Guide
Aqua Pure Water Filters For Residential Use Test The Waters The Aqua Pure company suggests testing the existing water supply prior to purchasing any to determine the exact needs of the household. Filters which will remove volatile organic compounds may not be able to remove heavy metal compounds; completing a nine point test should determine the household’s water quality and purification needs. Water tests require a sample of the water in which a specially treated testing strip is inserted. The results are then placed against a chart to determine if levels of any toxins or acid imbalances may be present. The most frequent contaminates the test looks for are bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, hydrogen, sulfide, total hardness, total alkalinity, total chlorine, free chlorine, chloride, copper, sulfate, iron, and pH levels. Basic Aqua Pure Water Filter Aqua Pure water filters are rated by how many microns they are able to filter out. Most residential filters will range between 50 microns and 0.05 microns; the smaller the microns the more comprehensive the filtration. Microns are the amount of pollutants getting through the filter. It makes sense that a lower number would be more effective
at removing odors, particles, sediments, and other undesirables in the household drinking water. The basic Aqua Pure will remove dirt and rust from the water coming into the home; it is available for the entire home, including the restroom. The basic Aqua Pure filters to 5 microns and allows a flow rate of 20-28 gallons each minute depending on existing water pressure. Replacement Filters Replacing the Aqua Pure cartridge is an important part of maintaining a constant level of purity in the household water supply; there are a few keys to determining the proper time to replace the filter. One key is if the water pressure begins to diminish, this is a sign that the filter is clogged with impurities, one way to remedy this is a method called backwashing; backwashing the filter means, as the name suggests, to flush the filter with water to try removing the clog. The second key is if the water begins to regain its foul taste or odor, the drop in water pressure will usually occur first, however. An Aqua Pure can only work as good as the cartridge allows, changing the filters regularly and promptly is important to maintaining high quality water in the home.
