Do u use water filter at home?

DragonFire

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I use 52" x 13" pressurized whole house filter filled with 100kg of Calgon catalytic carbon to remove toxic chems from water. Media needs to be replaced every 5-7 years.
 

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Why waste money when you see so many bangalas/prc workers drinking directly from water taps yet there're no incidents?
 

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Why waste money when you see so many bangalas/prc workers drinking directly from water taps yet there're no incidents?

Chloramine in tap water is inactivated by the mammalian digestive process.
It however is lethal for our fishy friends - and also for dialysis patients if the chemical directly enters the bloodstream.
 

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old 30+ yrs factory.

sometime back, i asked called PUB coz the inlet pipe to our bldg burst and water running for weeks to drain and no one take any action.

told the bldg maintenance, he said outside our bldg compound, not his responsibility.

so, i called PUB directly.

maybe, somewhere have pipe leakage or rusty pipe and soil mix w water before the tap.

most ppl won't notice if u just get water from tap. i notice it coz i keep a small fish tank and can see the layer of oil and stink.

likely the pipes are dirty

one simple test, fill a glass of water from tap direct, sit over night, see what u get
 

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within 1 week from pure white become..

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I each week by 12 bottles of Evian 1.5L bottle... Sometimes more... Anyone got lobang for mineral water dispenser like those found in office kind?
 

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Our main underground water pipe supply header can be decades old, dirt and rust contamination is definitely expected thus it is better or have filter to remove them. Just tie a white cloth cover the tap discharge, you notice brownish color in no time.

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http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...-diy-install-though-5180219.html#post96723156


Just like to share what i found and had bought for home water filter system.

after doing some intensive research over 2 weeks. i decide for APEC 5 stage reverse osmosis under sink water filter.


i was torn between using expresswater or APEC. But from reviews both in amazon and outside, it seemed APEC is the preferred model. but expresswater comes cheaper and with extra water filter !

I have left the UV light option out as i think ours is considered city water that is already well treated and besides i do not want complication of getting the wiring for uv light and if anything wrong i gotta fix the uv.


however, since i cannot find a company here selling, i will have to diy install. i manage to get a plumber who say he can install but regarding the kitchen top faucet, he need my kitchen contractor to install the faucet, the rest he can do. so YES!


i bought from amazon and ship via forwarder. Not sure if free shipping Singapore , like not .



APEC Water Essence ROES-50 system delivers high quality reverse osmosis drinking water at an affordable price. This complete 5-stage water filter system is made from high caliber components to offer exceptional contaminant rejection rates and long-lasting, reliable performance. Designed and built in the USA, the Essence was developed based off our 17 years of experience in RO design and production- a lineage of proven success. We are proud to offer this incredibly efficient and productive RO system that will provide you and your family with trouble-free, high quality drinking water for many years to come! The ROES-50 system comes with a 30-day money back return guarantee and a one-year limited warranty. With our manufacturing facility based in Southern California, APEC Water is committed to supporting its large customer base by stocking and supplying all replacement and service parts to ensure high performance and longevity. In addition, the manufacturer has in house WQA (Water Quality Association) certified water specialists that provide excellent & Free technical support for the entire lifespan of the system.
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System Overview and Specification
[*]1st Stage: Sediment removal 5 micron 10 inch filter —removes dust, particles, and rust. Protects and extends the life of the membrane and system.
[*]2nd Stage: Carbon block 10 micron 10 inch filter —gets rid of unpleasant chlorine, tastes, odors, cloudiness and colors. Also removes VOCs and other common chemicals from the water.
[*]3rd Stage: Carbon block 10 micron 10 inch filter —gets rid of unpleasant chlorine, tastes, odors, cloudiness and colors. Also removes VOCs and other common chemicals from the water.
[*]4th Stage: High Rejection TFC reverse osmosis membrane. Removes a wide variety of contaminants including arsenic, bacteria, chlorine, lead, fluoride, chromium, radium and more.
[*]5th Stage: Coconut Shell Refining Carbon 10 inch filter —removes any possible residual taste from the tank.
[*]Smart and automatic design shuts of system automatically when tank is full without wasting any water.
[*]Treats all types of water including tap water, well water, hard and soft water at variable pressures and pH extremes.
[*]Low maintenance – just change 3 Essence pre-filters once every 6-12 months.
[*]Industry standard design and parts offer system versatility, compatibility & upgradability.
[*]Heavy-Duty, solid construction for many years of noise free operation
[*]Do-It-Yourself (DIY) system design is easy to install, troubleshoot & maintain
[*]Uses same filtration technology as bottled water companies and eliminates the need for bottled water, in return less plastic waste and pollution.
[*]APEC Water does not distribute or sell our products to any 3rd party sellers on Amazon. Please purchase genuine APEC Water products from Amazon or APEC Water directly for authenticity.

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This is the expresswater
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Water is wasted in RO setup.

How much water is rejected in order to produce 1L of RO made water?
 
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