A sip of clean water: TOP-5 low-cost filters for washing

The Barrier PROFI Standart filtration system for installation under the sink cleans water from organic impurities, active chlorine, heavy metal and iron ions. The tap water after being run through the filter becomes cleaner and loses its unpleasant taste, which is felt in the blink of an eye.

The model is designed for soft and moderately hard water. For other purposes, a set of { is better suited!!! block='price' idgood='296646' !!!}, armed with another set of replaceable cassettes. Immediately, the first in line is a polypropylene filter element, which is engaged in the elimination of insoluble mechanical impurities. The second stage of filtration is the purification of water from chlorine, organic compounds and large particles. The last step is performed by the "Post-Carbon" cartridge, which removes heavy and toxic metal ions, improves the taste of water and delays the smallest mechanical inclusions.

The trinity of replaceable filter elements is attached to a metal bar, which distinguishes the model favorably from the nearest competitors in the shop. The filter works in water supply systems with a pressure from 2 to 7 atm, using water with a maximum temperature of up to 35 °C. The life cycle of replaceable cassettes stretches for a period of more than 1 year — their replacement is required after running about 10K liters of water.

There are no particularly zealous defects in the flow-type filter. At the stage of acquaintance with the model, plastic fittings cause distrust, but during operation there are practically no complaints about them. But leaks in the places where the flasks are attached periodically occur, but they are not of a mass nature. The availability and widespread availability of consumables also speaks in favor of Barrier PROFI Standart —nevertheless, we have one of the most popular models from the category of flow filters.

The Aquafor brand does not need a separate presentation. He stood at the origins of east european water treatment systems, occupying a leading position in this field to this day. One of the available offers in the shelf of the company's products is a filter for the Trio Norma sink.

Based on the name of the model, it is easy to guess that water purification in the bowels of the filter is carried out in three stages. At the first stage, a pre-cleaning cartridge made of porous polypropylene is included in the work, which cuts off large particles of contamination. Next, the carbon filter removes odours, active chlorine, organic impurities and solid particles. Finally, at the third stage, the final water purification is carried out.

Everything necessary for self-installation of Aquaphor Trio Norma is available in standard configuration. The main actor of the filter is a "head" with a quartet of mounting holes. Plastic flasks with filter elements are screwed into it with a special key. Also from the factory, the filter is supplied together with a tee for tapping into the cold water supply pipe, inlet and outlet pipes, a standard tap and screws.

The model handles well with the tasks on its shoulders, having a filtration capacity of about 2-2.5 L/min. The resource of replaceable filter cartridges is also worthy of respect — they will be asked for replacement after a year and a half of active use. One set of cartridges is capable of passing through 6-7K liters of water. On the shelves, the model is also presented in versions Aquaphor Trio Fe and Aquaphor Trio Standard , equipped with a slightly different set of replaceable filter modules.

The flow filter "Made in Ukraine" from the company Ecosoft is sharpened for effective purification of drinking water in three stages. At each stage, cartridges with special filling are connected to the work, so that the complex can cope with various types of contamination.

Structurally, the model consists of three flasks with replaceable cassettes mounted on a single structure. The water treatment system is mounted under the kitchen sink and connected to the cold water pipeline, everything necessary for which is available in the standard configuration of the filter. The trio of cartridges provides purification of hard tap water with a high content of iron and organic impurities.

The filtration process starts with a mechanical cleaning module, which detains particles up to 5 microns in size. At the second stage, the D37 filter element with ion-exchange resins eliminates organic matter, reduces the content of hardness salts in drinking water and the concentration of phenols. The last stage is carried out in a cartridge with compressed activated carbon from a coconut shell, which removes chlorine and residual large particles of contamination.

With excellent filtering data, the resource of replaceable cartridges for the model turned out to be, frankly, modest. Their strength is enough to pass through up to 3K liters of water, and filters are also subject to replacement after 12 months of service for the benefit of drinking water purity, regardless of the resource used. In terms of filtration performance, Ecosoft FMV 3 ECO can also not be called nimble — the system outputs up to 1 liter of filtered water per minute. As a moral compensation, the model is equipped with a hi-tech crane, which will decorate virtually any kitchen interior with its presence.

The Aquphor Crystal series of flow filters is presented in the image and likeness of a block-modular design, the maintenance of which is reduced to periodic replacement of filter elements in the assembly.

The fact is that the design of the model uses maintenance-free cartridges sealed in an unassembled flask. This format has both its pros and cons. The advantages of such solutions are the compact size of the filter system and a minimum of movements to replace consumables (especially in light of the presence of quick-release fasteners of replaceable modules). The positive impression is slightly smoothed out only by the high cost of these very cassettes.

During filtration, large mechanical particles are filtered out of the water, then sorption purification from all kinds of impurities and organic substances is performed, and the filter Aquaphor K1-07 Price from 660 up to 2 655 ₴ performs finishing post-treatment and conditioning of water. With such data, Aquaphor Crystal Standart is "with a bang" suitable for cleaning muddy water with inclusions of sand, silt and iron. Almost the same model Aquaphor Crystal Eco additionally equipped with a hollow fibre membrane for disinfection.

The water supply from the spout of the complete filter tap is carried out with a maximum pressure of more than 2 L/min. You need to change the cartridges about once a year or even more. Their resource is about 8K liters, but here everything depends on the quality of tap water — the worse it is, the less replaceable cassettes will last. Closer to the development of the claimed resource, some instances of the flow system have leaks near the module mounts. They occur infrequently, but periodic monitoring for tightness of connections in order to avoid flooding of neighbors from below will never be superfluous.

A three-stage filtration system under the brand name Gejzer with the prefix BIO in its full name purifies drinking water, along with which it ensures the removal of pathogenic viruses and bacteria from its composition. But about everything in order.

Program item No. 1 is the cutting off of mechanical elements by the forces of a polypropylene pre—cleaning cartridge. The second stage is the most important. It is performed by the Aragon J BIO combined action cartridge, aimed at disinfection of water, removal of excess hardness salts, physical compounds, chlorine and heavy metals. Finally, the carbon filter at the end of the row removes turbidity from the water and makes it tastier.

After cleaning, the water can be safely drunk raw. The filter will be especially useful in a house with small children whose body is susceptible to various kinds of diseases. Adults will also like the absence of scale in boiled water. However, after a while it sometimes occurs, but not in such quantities as in unfiltered water straight from the tap.

The water treatment system is equipped with a stylish chrome Modern faucet designed for tapping into the kitchen sink or countertop. The filter itself hides out of sight in the cabinet under the sink, where it will need to allocate a piece of free space with dimensions of 31x14x38 cm. The model needs to be serviced approximately once a year — it is for this period that replaceable cassettes with a claimed resource of 7K liters are designed. By the way, the filter is also certified for the permission of water purification in public areas. Here in them this simple procedure will need to be turned more often.