Water purifier replacement cartridge of the three common misunderstandings, you stepped on mine?

With the improvement of living standards, more and more families choose to install water purifiers to provide clean and safe drinking water for their families. As we all know, the cartridge is the “heart” of the water purifier, which determines the quality of the water. However, many people do not pay attention to the replacement of the cartridge, and there are even some misunderstandings. These wrong operations may not only damage the water purifier, but also affect the safety of drinking water. Today we will talk about the water purifier to replace the filter element of those pits, you are not also stepped on?


Misunderstanding one: only change the cartridge, do not clean the inside of the machine

Many people think that replacing the cartridge is simply taking out the old one and putting in the new one, but it's not that simple. After long-term use, water purifier internal piping, connectors will accumulate a lot of impurities and even bacteria, these “hide dirt” place if not thoroughly cleaned up, the newly installed cartridge will soon be contaminated. To make an analogy, this is like you just bought a new sponge, but directly thrown into the pool full of grease and dirt - can you count on this sponge to wipe out the clean effect? It is recommended that every time the filter element is replaced, the inside of the machine is thoroughly rinsed with a special cleaner or disinfectant solution recommended by the manufacturer. If it's too much trouble, you can get a professional to come to your home. They usually have professional equipment and processes, can make your water purifier “new”.


Misunderstanding 2: Wait until the water becomes less to remember to change the filter cartridge

Sometimes, we find that the amount of water out of the home water purifier suddenly become smaller, only to realize that it is not time to change the filter cartridge. However, this situation often indicates that the problem has been more serious! When the cartridge adsorption of impurities to reach saturation, not only will the amount of water will be reduced, it may also lose the filtering function, so that bacteria, harmful substances back into the drinking water. Many users are not clear, each type of cartridge has a certain service life, such as activated carbon generally 3-6 months need to be replaced once, and RO reverse osmosis membrane can last 1-2 years. Be sure to read the instructions carefully when purchasing and replace them regularly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. At the same time, you can also use the smart reminder function (some high-end models will have), through the cell phone app or light prompts to monitor the use of the situation.

Misconception 3: cheap choice of non-original parts

In order to save money, some people will choose cheap but non-original alternatives when replacing the filter element. This practice on the surface to see the cost savings, but in fact may bring hidden dangers. Between different brands and models, there are differences in filter materials and structural design. Non-original parts can not guarantee a perfect match with the equipment, in the process of operation may leakage, not sealed and other issues. In addition, some inferior products will release secondary pollutants, making the quality of drinking water even worse.
For the sake of your and your family's health, please make sure to choose the original certified genuine accessories. If conditions permit, you can buy more than one set of spare at a time, just in case. Some brands offer discounted packages during promotions, which is a way to balance quality and cost-effectiveness.

Tips on how to avoid these misconceptions:
1. Regularly check the status of the machine do not wait until the failure to deal with, take time each month to observe the appearance of the machine, piping joints are normal, there is no water leakage or other abnormalities.
2. Record the replacement time can be set in the phone a reminder, such as half a year after the activated carbon should be checked, 1 year after the attention of the RO membrane life, so as not to miss the key points.
3. Learn the basic maintenance knowledge to understand the working principle of love machine, as well as various types of consumables corresponding to the role, such as PP cotton is mainly to remove sediment particles, activated carbon adsorption odor and residual chlorine, and reverse osmosis membrane is responsible for the depth of filtration of microorganisms and heavy metals. Mastering this information not only helps you choose the right product, but also to avoid being guided by the buyer to fool.
4. Check the official after-sales policy If you have the conditions, you can give priority to the one-stop service program provided by the manufacturer. Some brands support regular home inspection, replacement of consumables, once and for all to solve the worries!

Speaking of which, if you have installed a water purifier at home, you may want to take advantage of the weekend to give it a “big checkup”. Don't forget to popularize this knowledge with your family, so that they can also participate in, improve the health awareness of the whole family!
Finally, I would like to ask you, have you ever been hit by these “mines”? Welcome to leave a comment to share your experience, may also be able to help more partners to avoid the same problem ~