Faucet Water Filter Buying Guide 2017
When it comes to water
filtration, the most commonly used is probably the faucet water filter. There
are several brands, PuR, Brita, Culligan, Instapure, Crystal Quest, Waterpik
and just about every other maker of water filtration.
The faucet waterfilter is a great invention that has several advantages over countertop andunder sink filters. They are:
·
Simple to install and
operate
·
Usually work as
advertised
·
Available in a variety
of styles and finishes
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Relatively inexpensive
·
Easy to find
replacement filters
·
Compact and
unobtrusive
However, they have their
drawbacks:
·
They have a tendency
to leak
·
Have limited
filtration ability
·
Get mineral build-up
that is unattractive
·
Can handle only
limited water pressure
Still, the water faucet
filter is a great solution if your only issue is improving the taste of your
water and reducing a few of the chemicals found in our drinking water today.
Each of the filters listed here use a form of activated carbon to filter the
water.
PuR has a large line
of filters and is one of the most accessible faucet filter brands. PuR offers
features like an indicator light to let you know when it time for filter
replacement and 100 gallon life.
PuR water filters come in two basic styles;
vertical and horizontal. You can choose from three finishes, white, chrome and
black. The horizontal FM-9400 is a 3 stage filter, comes with the indicator
light and costs $49. The vertical FM-3700 is a 3 stage system, has a gauge to
tell you when to change the filter, and costs $39. Each filter comes ready to
use and installs simply without tools. PuR water filters are some of the best
faucet filters available.
Second to PuR is the
Brita brand. Brita water filters comes only in the vertical style. They offer
the basic OPFF-100 for $18.99 which comes in white. The Brita FF-100 comes in
white, chrome and black/chrome combination and costs $29.99.
The Crystal Quest
brand boasts a filter life of 2000 gallons and a unit cost of $34.99. They use
a 5 stage filter. If their claims are true then this would be a great bargain.
They do charge $10 more for their chrome finish.
The Waterpik F-8
Faucet Mount Filter is rated for a 100 gallon life and costs $27 to $33. This
system is tested and certified by NSF International. The F-8 features an
indicator light to let you know when to change the filter.
Culligan makes the
FM-15A which is really a bargain. It filters down to .05microns and is tested
and certified by NSF. Culligan is known for their water softeners and whole
house water filters and is a reliable brand. At $15.49 you can hardly go wrong
with this one.
Neither Aquasana nor
Everpure offer a faucet water filter, surprisingly enough. They have just about
every other type but not faucet filters.
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