Before investing in one, know all about water filters, water quality, and scams.
Everybody needs water; unfortunately, water is not so pure in many places worldwide. So, it is necessary to use a water filter to purify water and use it.
So, you want to buy a water filter and search online and you are led to an Amazon page where of course, the sponsored ads show up first. Then comes the paid reviews. It is indeed very difficult to choose a particular brand. So, before purchasing a water filter, know the facts.
TDS meter - This is a tool to measure the quality of your water and it is easily available online and offline. Once you get one, check the water.
TDS meters are comparatively cheap and it is useful to buy one to test the water quality.
Once you have tested the water, you will be aware of the type of water filter you need to buy. For instance, if your water purity level falls in the range of 0 to 100, you need not invest in an RO, UV water filter that requires electricity and high maintenance besides the cost of the machine and installation, etc,
Instead, it will be enough to buy a gravity-based steel drum water filter that just uses the usual filter paper method to provide clear water. There are no chemicals involved either. So, it is safe and if you want, you can boil it after filtering to ensure double protection.
The thing to remember is that it is always good to wash the water container every week to make sure that the water is pure. Water bottles should also be cleaned daily.
A lot of companies are in the water filter business. So, when you decide which filter you want to buy, check the online reviews first and also the negative ones as well. Then proceed to check out the price of the cartridge and see if it costs a fortune because many companies sell their filters for comparatively cheaper prices but when it comes to buying a cartridge after six months, the cost of the cartridge will surprise you. The annual maintenance fee and the availability of the service personnel are also a factor to be considered before buying the right water filter. Some people might find it cumbersome to investigate all this before investing but it is worth the trouble so that you can be worry-free later on.
Did you know that an advanced water filter that uses chemicals and complicated stuff could harm your organs? So, it is not always wise to invest in a high-end water filter. A high price does not mean a better product. You should buy one that is suitable for your water. If the water filter removes all the necessary minerals and nutrients present in the water, then it will only end up harming you. So, please check the TDS level and then invest in a water filter.
Now for my experience. After the floods of 2018 that filled our well with filthy water, we invested in a water filter. The one we are using now is by Prestige but unfortunately, the product is out of stock and I need to replace the cartridge. These types of things happen as well. I just hope I get a cartridge otherwise I will have to keep searching for another water filter.
Please write about how you use the water in your area, which water filter you use, and so on.
