Water Filter jugs.

[DaggaDagga]

Anyone know of any info on sodium and filter jugs? I've tried some googling, but didn't see anything.

I've recently got high blood pressure. I'd never thought about the filter jug we use. I knew the built-in filters use salt to regenerate them, but I didn't think the same applied to jug filters.

Originally Posted by Pug205Tim

I cant drink tap water as i'm allergic to chlorine! (probably the only person in the uk that is! ) But the Brita filter's are a rip off, just boil your water then stick it straight in the fridge if you can get away with it. I used to do this and it kills off most of the chlorine and crap!

Unfortunately after a childhood of drinking boiled water in Nigeria I can assure you that it has a flat taste that if compared to filtered water I'll stick with the filtered water.Of course if whatever changes they instituted with my tap water are reversed I'll gladly go back to tap water drawn fresh.

Anyway I'm sure you are not the only person allergic to chlorine.It's just that not everyone is as sensitive as you are but I bet there are some who are...Have you ever investigated on the net?

[paul11974]

www.powwowwater.com £9 for 18.5 ltrs

[AndrewJ]

I just buy Volvic myself it is good enough and the bottles are handy for if your taking a day trip somewhere and drinks are £70p for a can of cola .

Sigh!

I wanted to give up buying bottled water because,

A) It was getting expensive with all of us drinking bottled water.
B)The bringing back of so much bottled water in my weekly shop was a pain.
C)The continual storing of the plactic bottles for recycling was becoming a chore in a very small house.Before recycling started last year here I was getting upset at the wastage of resources as well.

I have now bought the jug and I'm quite happy with the results thus far.

[AndrewJ]

I think I am not as bothered about it as we buy in bulk from Asda first week per month and come home in a taxi...just storing it really which is an issue.

[andygrif]

Originally Posted by homealone

TBH they are all similar in operation, so any that look reasonable with cheap refills should be ok

We've had a Brita one for years and it's been great (and kept the crunchy bits at the bottom of a cup of tea at bay).

But about 10 days ago the supermarket was out of stock of the genuine filter replacements, so I bought a Tesco's own brand one (which was also over a quid cheaper)

We've just thrown it away as it produced a bright green waterline mark around the inside of the jug. So I don't think we'll be buying one of those again. They may be cheaper, but bright green stuff in the water is not my idea of healthy.

Originally Posted by andygrif

We've had a Brita one for years and it's been great (and kept the crunchy bits at the bottom of a cup of tea at bay).

But about 10 days ago the supermarket was out of stock of the genuine filter replacements, so I bought a Tesco's own brand one (which was also over a quid cheaper)

We've just thrown it away as it produced a bright green waterline mark around the inside of the jug. So I don't think we'll be buying one of those again. They may be cheaper, but bright green stuff in the water is not my idea of healthy.

prolly lacks the silver particles which inhibit microbial growth, that the brita carts have

[paul11974]

we used taps years ago

[Tazfan]

I have had a Brita one since October. Its gets filled at least twice daily, and its only one its 2nd filter. Its prime use is to prevent lime scale in the kettle. For that, it does and admirable job indeed. About 5 weeks ago, lime scale started to build up, so I descaled it, and replaced the filter. No more lime scale.
I also keep a spare jug of water, poured from the filter jug, in the fridge for cold drinks. There is a difference in taste and clarity, even when the filter has been in use for 6 or 7 months.
With the cost of replacement filters, I shall carry on waiting til lime scale shows in my kettle, as an indicator to change the filter. Whether that is right or wrong, it works for me perfectly.
I live on my own by the way, so its mainly only me using it.

[Druchii]

Originally Posted by paul11974

we used taps years ago

I still do, i can barely taste the difference.

What the deal with "Drinking Water Taps" anyway? I drink from a tap thats good enough to wash my hands from, not done me any harm yet (all jokes aside)

Originally Posted by Druchii

I still do, i can barely taste the difference.

What the deal with "Drinking Water Taps" anyway? I drink from a tap thats good enough to wash my hands from, not done me any harm yet (all jokes aside)

Then you are lucky.Not everyone is.

[paul11974]

i heard that tap water is far safer than bottled water somewhere

[Gareth]

Originally Posted by Pug205Tim

I cant drink tap water as i'm allergic to chlorine! (probably the only person in the uk that is! ) But the Brita filter's are a rip off, just boil your water then stick it straight in the fridge if you can get away with it. I used to do this and it kills off most of the chlorine and crap!

Actually, you're not alone... my wife is allergic to chlorine and some other chemicals put in during the water treatment stages. It's so bad that she has to take antihistamine every day, or else she'll be ill. Even having a shower will cause her to have an allergic reaction if she's not taken any mediaction. Hope that's some comfort

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Originally Posted by paul11974

i heard that tap water is far safer than bottled water somewhere

Well, the plastic bottles the water is stored in aren't very healthy... but a lot of houses still have lead pipes, which isn't particularly healthy either

[NitroNutter]

Being at the top of a hill we would get a higher chlorine content especially at certain times as it builds up, I installed a cheap B & Q inline filter to one of those small taps and we really havnt looked back, we drink a lot of tea and cordial and it just doesnt have any chlorine taste or odour anymore. We have to change the filters every 6-12 months and they handle far more than any jug does and its on tap, no waiting for 30 minutes for it to drain through a jug filter. A lot of the time tap water is undrinkable and drinking tap chlorine is not good for anyone as its a bit more than taking in a bit while in a swimming pool. The real issue with clorine in tap water is if you complain about excessive levels they take their time coming out by which it has disipated to a lower level at least.