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You can also buy fluoride filters that often simply attach to your sink. These filters help remove metals from your water and other toxic contaminants, like arsenic, lead and fluoride. You can also buy filtration models that fit under your sink. Now these you will likely have to install. Fortunately most come with their very own installation kit, reducing the amount of work you have to do substantially! Here are some basic steps to follow to set up your under the counter water filtrations system: |
1. Remove the water filtration system from the box it comes
in (that part is easy!).
2. Turn off your sinks water using the shutoff valve (this is
usually located beneath the sink).
3. Disconnect the cold water line from the shutoff valve. You
may need to use a wrench to loosen the nut that holds the tube
to your sinks faucet.
4. Place the water filtration unit under the cabinet by the wall
that is closest to the cold water line. Using a magic marker or
pencil you can mark where you'll need to drill holes to mount
the bracket that will hold your filter.
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5. Drill the screws in place that hold the filtration cartridge.
6. Connect your water purifiers to your sinks water line.
7. Connect a line that goes from the purifier to your tap.
Now, your instructions may vary slightly based on the type of water filtration unit you have. Usually however you can get by with a wrench, possibly a drill and a screwdriver. Once you have your filter in place you can slowly turn your faucet back on and check to make sure that all connection points are tightly sealed off (so no water leaks). It's really that easy!
Faucet Mounted Water Filters
These are by far the easiest to install and don't require you
use any tools. If you primarily want to make sure you have clean
drinking water in you home and don't want to invest in a
cartridge filtration system, a faucet mounted water filter will
work just fine. All you need to do to install them is unscrew
the aerator on your sinks spout and attach the filter to it.
Usually is screws on. You will have to replace the filter
cartridges in this type of filter regularly. Some find a faucet
mounted unit may slightly decrease the pressure of water, but
this really isn't too much of an inconvenience for most people.
Facts About Home Water Filtration Units
You should remember that a sink specific water filtration unit
will remove particles and contaminates only from the water in
the sink that has the filter attached. Most people select the
kitchen sink as the ideal sink for a filtration device. Why?
This is where you do your cooking, wash your food and where many
people get their drinking water. Some people prefer to have a
separate filter for the bathrooms in the house where they wash
their hands and brush their teeth. Fortunately many faucet
mounted versions are very inexpensive, thus having one installed
at each sink is usually not too much of a problem!
If you decide to clean all of the water in your home you can opt for a whole house water filtration device. Installation for a whole house water filter is a bit more complicated than installation for an under the sink or faucet unit. You can usually however, still install the product on your own using the instructions and installation kit that comes with most units. Remember, when you filter the water coming into and out of your home, you enhance your body's health and well being. Our bodies are made up of 90% water after all. We might as well give our bodies the best water we possibly can!
About The Author: Antigone Arthur is a successful freelance writer with 10 years of professional experience providing consumers with informative articles on such topics as home water filters, benefits of drinking water, and water filtration systems.
