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(More customer reviews)The first thing I did was Google: Environmental Working Group, and checked out years of data on what is in my tap water.I was shocked and dismayed at how polluted it was with heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and more.This was when I decided that the most important thing in life is good health, and without it, frankly, you can't enjoy anything else in life, and when it's gone, it's gone for good.
A lot of those heavy metals and chemicals do damage to your body, and some accumulate over years, never leaving your body, causing harm throughout your life.It's important to never consume them in the first place.
Hence, my search began for what the heck is the best way to filter water?I found three main methods: carbon filtration (this product), distillation, and military style reverse osmosis.
Distillation seemed like something right out of high-school chemistry.It's easy and simple to do.What you need to remember though, is that distillation will in fact get rid of many things, like heavy metals and some organic compounds, that have boiling point temperatures above that of water; however, there's a heck ofa lot of compounds that have BP's below water and will never be filtered out with distillation.That was the first strike against distillation.The other issue is that important trace elements (like Zn, Cu, Mg) will also get left behind.Distilled water then becomes "dead" water (mineral-less water).This "dead" water is so pure, that the H20 molecules have nothing to react with but the CO2 in the air around it.This causes the pH of the water to drop.This aciditity, coupled with low intake of bone-densifying minerals (water being the main source), causes bone loss, especially in women, to be accelerated to an extreme rate.Even taking vitamin/mineral pills will only slightly slow the damage.Hence, avoid distillation (not to mention the GREAT potential for distillation machines to be bacterial breeding grounds).
Military style reverse osmosis seemed like the next best thing.It will not only get rid of heavy metals like distillation, but will get rid of EVERYTHING (including radioactivity, if you get the high end models).Again, the "dead" water scenario creeps in to even a greater extent because reverse osmosis water can literally eat away at copper pipes in no time (you'll find that a public water utility company found out the wrong way once).Imagine what it does in the long run with your body!?Another problem with reverse osmosis is the GREAT amount of waste water you'll be generating (READ: lots of money lost).Even if you get a "waste-less" system, which send the "bad" water back through your piping ot be used to clean your clothes and dishes, well, that's not much better is it?You'll be bathing in concentrated arsenic water.But hey, at least you'll save a few bucks.
So, the only other option was carbon filtration.And hence the long search for the best carbon filter began.I searched virtually every single possible company that is out there (big and small names).I can say without qualms that in terms of the number of different pollutants that can be removed, and certification for the removal of such pollutents, Multipure is the king.It gets rid of the gunk, leaving the important trace minerals.The only downside is the price.But consider it as a preventative health saving investment.I bought this item, and don't regret it one bit.Clean, pure tasting water.Peace of mind.And no, I'm not a spokesperson for this company, just a happy customer.
Installation of this item isn't the easiest (I'm no plumber), but about 1.5 hours and 2 sweatdrops later I got it done myself.One item broke during installation, but multipure sent a replacement part quickly with no questions asked (after paying that much that's the least you'd expect)!
Oh, and one last thing.I got this same exact model, except with the capacity monitor (MP880EL).Now, the reason I got it is because they claim that by getting this model, the life of your filter will essentially double.I found this to be a bit odd once I did get it installed.Contacted the company and never got a satisfactory response.
Think about it this way.All you're doing, is installing an electronic device that measure how much water has been passed through the filter.If the filter life is rated at X gallons, then how is a measuring device going to cause the filter to be able to last 2X gallons?It makes no sense!Perhaps it's just a marketing ploy to get you to buy something that probably cost them no more than $10.If I were you, I'd just get this cheaper model, and be conservative and change the filter as per the instructed X gallons.You'll note, however, in their certificates, that their removal percentage of contaminants is rated at much more than X gallons, hence you'd theoretically be safe at using it for 2X gallons and achieve the same filtration percentage.
Disclaimer: Don't follow my advice, I know nothing.Do your own research before buying anything.
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Multi-Pure MP880SB NEWEST MODEL Arsenic-Reducing Under-Sink Water Filter - Includes FaucetProduct Description: Extensive performance certifications, an incredible product warranty, and a money-back guarantee make this product a safe choice for you and your family. The Multi-Pure MP880SB is a highly effective drinking water filtration system that installs below your sink and provides easy access to fresh, clean drinking water whenever you want it. The filter housing is constructed of durable stainless steel and the system is tested to meet stringent NSF-ANSI certification standards. The MP880SB reduces all of the contaminants that the Multi-Pure MP750 drinking water systems do as well as reducing Arsenic V. With a lifetime warranty on the housing, a 1-year warranty on all accessories, and a 90-day money-back satisfaction guarantee, it is simply the best quality system available. The MP880SB uses its own specially-designed drinking water faucet which is installed directly on your sink, requiring little space. The versatile filtration unit can set on the cabinet floor or be mounted on the cabinet wall with a bracket. It also may be connected to an icemaker using an icemaker tee fitting, and it may be converted to a countertop unit with the purchase of a conversion kit. The safe, economical choice for high quality drinking water!
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