How do I install a water filter?

Water is one of the basic values ​​for a person. Despite the fact that it has no nutritional value, no life processes in the body are possible without it. By means of water, such processes as the transformation of food into energy or regulation of body temperature occur. It also helps to remove from the body waste of life. At the same time, the quality of water is of no small importance. Unfortunately, not always people have the opportunity to drink really pure water, without the risk of getting different diseases. In addition, the taste of the dirty liquid flowing from the tap leaves much to be desired. So today we will tell you how to install a water filter, so that you receive from it everything only the most useful.

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Classification

Tap water can not be called absolutely clean, therefore many use special filters. The installation of such a device is a reasonable solution, since it makes it possible to consume purified water for drinking and cooking. It should be remembered that the choice and installation of the filter is a responsible decision. It is important to know what water filters are, how they function, and how they are used. Correctly and responsibly made choice will give an opportunity to obtain pure life-giving moisture in the required quantity.

All hydrofilters can be divided into 2 categories:

• Jugs.
• Flowing.

Jugs

Jug filters are of low price. But their performance, in comparison with flowing, is much lower. The quality of cleaning is also lower than that of flowing. This is an option for those who are looking for the simplest way to purify water from foreign matter. Passed through the jug filter, it becomes quite suitable for drinking.

Important! Appliances of this kind can only be used for water from a centralized water supply system.

The simplest device is a container that closes with a cover, with a replaceable filter element.

Important! The average working life of the pitcher is 300 liters. For many models, the filter elements are interchangeable.

Flowing

These are relatively expensive structures that are connected to a centralized water supply system. Installing a flow-through filter for water requires accuracy and a set of specific tools. Currently, several of their types are represented on the market.

All the variety can be sorted into 3 groups:

• Nozzles for a water tap.
• With connection to the tap.
• Stationary models.

Nozzles for cranes

Products belonging to the first group work on the same feature as the jug type. The rate of water purification is very low. In addition, there is no possibility of connecting several types of filter elements.

Important! When using combined nozzles, the quality of the filtered water increases. However, the working capacity of the filter elements is small. Such products have a significant disadvantage: frequent replacement of cartridges.

With connection to a crane

A flow-through hydrofilter is an effective cleaning solution. Installing a water filter under the sink is not an easy task. At the same time, the system cleans water well of impurities, has a good working life and comparatively high productivity.

Important! Hydrophilters of this type are used not only for sorption, but also for electrochemical cleaning. Water at the same time is more qualitative. The system can have several modules in its composition, which increases the efficiency of water purification.

One more specific point: to operate the flow-through filter it is necessary constantly. Pauses in application lead to the fact that pathogenic microorganisms begin to multiply in the cartridge. Therefore, after a break in use, cartridge replacement is mandatory.

With water connection

The principle of connecting products to a water supply system is the same as for any water intake equipment. This avoids the failure of the device, even if the pressure in the system increases significantly.

Another design feature of this type of hydrofilters is replaceable cartridges. This leads to a certain increase in the cost of water treatment. However, all this is completely compensated by the excellent quality of filtration.

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How to install a water filter under the sink: the procedure for the

The best place for installing a flow filter is the space under the sink. This approach has its advantages:

• More simple installation.
• The device does not "eat" the useful space in the kitchen.
• The ability to quickly replace a used cartridge.

If you need to install a faucet for a drinking water filter, you must in some way remake the washer:

1. You need to make an additional 12mm hole in it, which is intended for an additional tap connected to the filter.
2. The entire cold water supply system as a whole will require further work. Next to the filter is a tee-tap. In this case, the following options are possible:
   • Partially cut the pipe and install the tee into the resulting cutout.
   • Apply the elbow-yoke. With the help of the clamp the tee is pressed against the pipe above the hole, which is cut out in it.
3. After installing all the filter elements under the sink, they must be connected with flexible liner.

Important! After the system is fully installed, it will take about 10 liters of water to flush it. After this, you can use the hydrofilter in the normal mode.

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Which hydrofilter is preferable?

With the order of installation of water filters were sorted out. Now, about which model is preferable. First of all, take into account such factors as the quality of water supply and the need for purified water:

• If the tap water contains mechanical impurities, the best option will be a nozzle for a faucet or a jug design. Such a filter would be enough to provide clean water to an ordinary family.
• If the water is too hard, then the jug water filter does not help to solve the problem completely. The best solution is to connect the flow system to the water supply system. However, installing a stationary product is an expensive exercise. Saving is possible only if the system is operated for a long time. The hydrofilter is replaced not completely, but partially( only the cartridge with the filter element is replaceable).

Important! Change the cartridges in a timely manner. If the cartridge has worked its life, the dirt that has accumulated in it gets into the water, and it becomes even more dirty than the usual tap.

Application of a hydrofilter is a reasonable and correct solution. The right choice and installation of the product will give you the opportunity to provide the family with good drinking water.