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In my opinion the multi pure counter top filter is the best. Aqua Dome countertop model offers the convenience of being able to connect to your existing faucet using a high-tech diverter valve. Reduces a wide range of contaminants including Cysts, Lead, PCBs, MTBE, Mercury, Asbestos, Chloramine, VOCs and many more other contaminants of health concern. for only $179.95.
Order online at http://www.multipureusa.com/lnewton/inde x2.html

2006-11-06 10:59:27 by buttrcup6109

http://www.aquasana.com.au/ Aq uasana Counter top home water filtration systems deliver the most economical and convenient solution to the problem ...

We just saw this product on hsn and it looks wonderful. Apparently there is a 15,000 gallon version and then this new version that we saw which was 20,000 gallons. Supposedly you don't have to change the filter for 20 years or 20,000 gallons of water! That seems amazing. We have the Pur water filter right now and we constantly have to buy new filters, this product would be a money saver! Anyone have any opinions on this? Here is a link to the product...
http://www.hsn.com/todays-special_xh.asp x?o=!HPTS&ocm=todspc&cm_re=TS*46 71521*na

I don't have this product and was initially tempted to order it. However, after doing a little more research through the web I found out it is only certified by the NSF as follows:

P3060 Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the aesthetic reduction of Chlorine.

Just FYI-- it's made by Paragon Water Company, Inc and listed under the wholesale division for distributors. They also have a consumer division you may want to look at for more purification and filtering properties. Of course with these models you do need to purchase replacement filters about once a year or after 500 gallons usage.(http://www.paragonwater.com/wholesale_ma intenance_free.html)
>> Also, you can see the same certification approval on the NSF.org website (http://www.nsf.org/Certified/consumer/li stings_results_detail.asp?prod_desc=P306 0&cust_id=24540&search_tbl=ols_d wtu&search_field=model_desc_search&a mp;std_id=&com_detail=Y&prog_dir =DWTU&prog_add=N&link_field=mode l_desc_search&final_detail=Y&fin al_filter=P3060&field_text=Product%2 0Name)

2009-01-20 21:29:42 by Welcome Isabella! March 30!

Price: $69.00 $59.62

Fits on to small areas on the counter top
Portable
Equipped with end of life monitor to ensure continuous high quality water

brita is awesome

2006-08-18 07:51:53 by s t

Price: $10.60 $10.60

Standard 2-7/8-inch OD x 9-3/4-inch Length
Meets all plumbing codes
3,000 Gallon capacity

I only need a small water filter, counter top. I don't know why I can't make one, but it has been difficult to find information, instruction or ingredients.

I would think that carbon would be one ingredient. I want the water to taste better, and remove the bad minerals, and organisms. I don't want to remove the good minerals.

I live in a high rise that is about 60 years old, and it uses city water. The city is on the shore of Lake Michigan.

I really don't want to put a lot of money into buying a counter top water filter system, since I'm on Social Security, and have to cut costs as many ways as possible.

Some things I've learned in my searches, is that the carbon can become contaminated over time, and should be changed periodicly. I also learned that batting below the carbon can remove small pieces of the carbon. But, are there other ingredients I need, and how do I build it?

If your water is coming from lake michigan, then your water has allready been filtered by carbon or anthracite. The municipal city water filters are built like this: bottom layer is gravel, then the next layer is "green" sand. These both act as mechanical filters. The top layer is Carbon or anthracite. There is a bunch of other filtering and separation that takes place before it gets to the carbon. Anyway, the carbon beds act as a type of "polishing" filter before it is chemically treated and distributed to the users.

If your water tastes bad or has odor... your idea of a carbon filter may work but due to the age of your building... you may be experiencing some pipe issues. Either way, a home filter will help a little bit. Your best bet is to call your municipal water department and make a complaint. They can sample your water and also test for lead and other impurities.

Carbon filters do become spent through use and must be changed out periodically.

Having said all that... at the current cost of carbon and the other materials needed to make your homemade filter... go buy a Brita filter. You'll save a ton of money.

My 2 cents and 2 points.

2006-08-29 15:56:20 by Orchid

In my bedroom I am planning to get a fish tank. I'm planning on it being to be about 20-30 gallons. So we are talking about 166.8 to 250.2 pounds in terms of water. With a high estimate of 60 pounds of other things (filter, weight of tank, rocks, filter, decorations, etc.) In total, the aquarium will be around 226.8 to 310.2 pounds. I was originally planning to set it on my counter top, which is cultured marble. The fact of the matter is that cultured marble can bend or warp with excessive weight. I'm not knowledgeable enough about cultured marble but I don't want to set the aquarium up until I have a good enough idea that it will be ok to set it up there.

Well, if it is cultured marble that is meant to be used as for counter tops and not the other kinds like shower panels then it should be fine. If you cultured marble has a bullnose then you might want reinforce the bottom of the marble with a thick peice of plywood and gluing all around in between with liquid nails (this will help prevent the marble to warp and keep it straight).

2007-05-19 20:46:21 by Dboy