In recent years, this thing is really hot water purifier. Around a lot of friends are discussing, some people say it is a necessity, and some people spit it is “IQ tax” to pay the tool. For a time, on the water purifier in the end there is no use, whether it is worth buying the controversy is all over the place. But partners do not rush to conclusions, today we will chatter about this topic.
First of all, we have to figure out a problem - why do we need a water purifier? In fact, the reason is very simple, now the tap water although through the layers of treatment, but still can not guarantee 100% clean. Especially if you live in an old neighborhood, the rust and scale in the pipes affects the quality of drinking water in minutes. In addition, some places in the tap water may remain after disinfection of residual chlorine or microbial impurities, the thought of a little diaphragmatic response, right? But then again, although the water purifier can play a role, but the market has a variety of products, so people are confused. A lot of people may be propaganda dizzy mind, confused to pay money home only to find that the use of nothing special. So it's really not about the more expensive the better, but about choosing the right one for you. This is the same as buying skin care products, each person's situation is different, the right medicine to work.
First talk about the “IQ tax” thing
Many people feel that home water purifiers are IQ tax, in fact, mostly because of stepping on the pit. Some manufacturers under the guise of high-tech, imported cartridges and so on, the ordinary function of blowing God, as if the use of its products can immediately drink mineral springs level of active springs. This propaganda sounds really tempting, but after careful analysis, you will find that their so-called “function” may not be suitable for daily needs.
For example, some ultra-high-end models can easily be tens of thousands of dollars, but also with intelligent monitoring systems, seemingly high, but in fact, most families simply can not use such a complex configuration. There are some low-priced cartridge life is very short, less than a month to change the new, not only trouble but also money, this is more like cutting leeks. Therefore, rather than blindly follow the trend, it is better to calm down and think about their own needs in the end, and then decide which one to start. How to determine whether you need a water purifier? Here to give you a few small Tips, you can first right:
1. Look at the quality of the local tap water: If you live in a big city, tap water treatment is relatively perfect, no odor after heating, it may only need a simple filtration device, such as a pre-filter or desktop filtration pot. For some rural areas or pipeline aging neighborhoods, it is recommended to consider a little more advanced reverse osmosis (RO) equipment.
2. Observe whether the tap water sediment: pour a cup of cool observation for a few minutes, if the bottom of the cup appears obvious impurities, or boil the wall of the kettle often accumulates white scale, that shows the high hardness, the need to soften the treatment.
3. Family size and budget: a family of three and seven or eight people for the amount of demand is obviously not the same. In addition to the selection of the budget range should also be referred to, cost-effective is always more important than spending money!
So how to choose the right water purifier?
Next focus, Susan summarized a few selection must pay attention to the problem: about the core cartridge cartridge is the most critical part of the machine, equivalent to its brain, there are two types of mainstream - ultrafiltration membrane and reverse osmosis membrane.
-Ultra-filtration membrane can intercept particulate impurities like sediment, rust, but can not completely remove dissolved pollutants (such as heavy metals).
-Reverse osmosis membranes are more powerful, allowing for fine filtration, keeping out small particles as small as 0.0001 microns in diameter. But then, it also filters out minerals along with it, so choose according to your actual needs.
About Wastewater Rates
It's easy to overlook this point, but it's actually very critical! Many early models of waste rate is amazing, sometimes a cup of pure drinkable water behind the surprisingly discharged three or four times the waste of dirty liquid. So be sure to look at the labeled data when you buy, now on the market will generally indicate the “waste / pure ratio”, recommended priority selection 1:1 or higher performance products, so more environmentally friendly and economical Oh ~ on the installation of the main types on the market is divided into under the table and on the table:
- under the table type hidden installation Aesthetic simplicity, occupying less space;
- countertop type is installed with the use of more flexible and convenient. If the kitchen space is limited, and the pursuit of neat, undoubtedly recommend the former; but if just a taste of trial, small and convenient type is also good.
Tip: Regular maintenance is important! Finally, we have to remind all partners - do not think that the installation of the machine is all right! Because no matter what brand, as long as it involves long-term use, are inseparable from the regular maintenance and replacement. Especially the cartridge supplies, with a long time adsorption capacity decline, not timely replacement, not only failure, but also easy to cause secondary pollution!
Generally speaking:
- front PP cotton recommended 3 to 6 months to replace a;
- activated carbon is almost half a year to a year;
- reverse osmosis membrane life is a little longer, about 2 years.
To be honest, home water purifiers are not suitable for everyone. But if your living environment does exist drinking safety hazards, then this investment is definitely worth it. Of course, in order to avoid being cut IQ tax, in the selection of eyes, do more homework!
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