Is the specific water filter that you suggested the best good for getting rid of micro plastics ? I look forward to your response it will be the decision maker towards getting this item you also have a wonderful channel thank you for the feedback on different items. And one more thing not to be ambiguous but you’re not rating the highest item on the list the one you have sponsored because they sponsored you right? you’re rating it the best because of terms of service right like how good the product is ?
I think you should also note the gpm of the water stream that was sampled for the lab testing. The Springwell appears to have significantly larger filtering material which may be an advantage when higher flows thru the filter are encountered. All activated carbon filters work by residence time in the filter so larger should equate to better.
Generally speaking, you are right. Longer contact time between water and filter media should result in better filtration when it comes to activated/catalytic carbon. But there's also a difference between granular activated carbon vs carbon block. That might be a good idea for a future video - take water samples at different flow rates!
Looking to remove chlorine, not just asthetics (odor, taste) and wondering why the filter specs don't specify removal. I'm only seeing asthetics mentioned. Is there a big blue filter you can recommend to remove 1ppm chlorine from my water? House water psi is around 40-45 fwiw. Thanks
Our water test showed that the Kind E-1000 removed 100% chlorine - from 0.22 ppm to 0. You can expect similar results at 1 ppm. Chlorine is very easy to remove with activated/catalytic carbon.
If you also want to remove fluoride, what filter would you recommend adding to this system? Also, I have an electronic descaler on my waterline, does this "soften" the water any better than the that type of device?
There is one paper (watereuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Webinar-WateReuse-08-06.pdf) that compares the effectiveness of different salt-free water conditioning technologies. TAC turned out to be the most effective, so the process used by the Kind system. Electronic descalers also had a positive effect on scaling, but not as much. Removing fluoride at the point of entry is not easy. If you don't want to use activated alumina which may leach some aluminum oxide into your water, then you could also use bonechar. Maybe check: uswatersystems.com/products/bodyguard-fluoride-removal-filter-by-us-water-systems
Your video helped me greatly. I was leaning towards Springwell anyway, and your video help me make a more informed decision on why I need to purchase the Springwell. Thanks
145.00 for filter replacement but just about almost $800 for filters with a plastic shell how in the world do they value the plastic housing at 600 these house filter housings are grossly overpriced
It will reduce the remaining filter life, but other than that... Do you know the gpm? You could also consider bypassing the system when running your irrigation system.
We haven't tested Astrea bottles yet. They do have some NSF certifications (42, 53, 401). However, the contaminants tested are not the most important. And I cannot access any testing reports due to issues with the Astrea website. Based on that, we prefer Clearly Filtered.
A couple questions. From looking at your whole house reviews, you've looked at two systems (Springwell and Kind). Both of these were upon installation in your home. You rate these both as "best". How did you choose these two systems to install in your homes? Did you already determine these were the best and wanted to help us understand installation and actual results? Otherwise, how do you know these are better than other systems? In your review of the Springwell system, the system is rated for 10 years (1,000,000) gallons, while this one is for about 6 months. Wouldn't having a closed system with carbon for 10 years cause problems with bacteria growth? Wouldn't the fact that this system forces a change in carbon filters be the biggest advantage over the Springwell system? While the heavy metal removal be the biggest advantage of the Springwell system?
"Did you already determine these were the best and wanted to help us understand installation and actual results?" Yes, we did. But I understand what you mean. Obviously, there are dozens of whole house water filters out there. We've checked many of them (on our website), but certainly not all. From those that we checked, we think these 2 are the best - for general tap water filtration. We think the SpringWell CF is the best using a media tank, the Kind E-1000 the best using replaceable filter cartridges. Of course there are many other and more specialized whole house water filters, too, for example those for iron with well water. You shouldn't use the SpringWell CF or the Kind E-1000 if that is your use case. We will try to be more specific with these things going forward. "Wouldn't having a closed system with carbon for 10 years cause problems with bacteria growth?" The SpringWell CF also uses KDF media, which inhibits the growth of bacteria. I'm assuming that's the main reason why it's added. "Wouldn't the fact that this system forces a change in carbon filters be the biggest advantage over the Springwell system?" I don't know if it's the biggest, but it's certainly an advantage. However, it also means additional annual cost and a bit more work. There are pros and cons to both types of systems. "While the heavy metal removal be the biggest advantage of the Springwell system?" This and the fact that KDF is bacteriostatic.
It depends on which metals. If you mean iron and manganese for example, you could check out this SpringWell system: www.springwellwater.com/product/well-water/whole-house-iron-filter/
I have a 6 head shower. Will I still get enough pressure for this type of shower? Right now, I can run the washing machine, dish washer, and still take a shower with little effect.
Do you mean 6-inch? Max flow rate of the Kind system is up to 15 gpm, so this should be more than enough. But I'm not sure what you mean by 6 head shower.
@@boswater6065 My shower has 6 heads... 4 on the wall, a handheld, and a overhead rain. The shower uses much more water than a regular shower. So much so, that I had to switch to a tankless water heater to keep the hot water running. So I guess I have 2 questions, 1: would I lose pressure, and 2: would I count this as 2 or even 3 bathrooms, since they size their units by the number of bathrooms? Thanks
1. What's the gpm of the shower? The manual might specify how much gpm each shower head has. Then, you can calculate the total consumption based on how many shower heads you're using at the same time. 2. I think counting this as 2 or 3 bathrooms would definitely make sense. But 15 gpm is still a lot, and your washing machine and dishwasher won't pull water during their entire cycle.
You could do that, but both systems basically use the same filter media so the benefit shouldn't be too high. I'd rather test for the types of contaminants in my water and go from there.
I'm not sure if that is covered by the warranty or not. But generally, you can install all whole house water filters outdoors, as long as no freezing temperatures occur, and they are protected from direct sunlight and the weather.
7 months ago we installed the kind water E-3000UV Whole House Water Filter and Salt-Free Softening Combo with UV. Is there a difference from the system you are reviewing? Thank you for this content
You are welcome! The E-3000UV also uses a salt-free softening (conditioning) stage and a UV stage, so it's definitely an upgrade to the E-1000. The rest is identical.
@@boswater6065 thank you for the information my plumber suggested the system with uv I live it. The only downside is it amplifies hard water so I do have to showers down immediately so no water spots/ dish too. Otherwise I love it my skin is well hydrated the water tastes great and my lawn and garden are flourishing.
Hm, did you notice a difference with your lawn and garden compared to before? Same for your skin? Because the E-3000UV doesn't lower water hardness, it just prevents limescale buildup in pipes. About the system amplifying hard water, when was the system installed? Because it could be that the system is currently dissolving the limescale that already existed in your pipes from before. So once all of that limescale is removed, then your hard water signs should go back to normal.
@@boswater6065 I didn’t notice spots on my dishes or shower prior to installing. If I don’t dry glass right away the spots are pronounced. I was told by my plumber that it changes the size of the water molecules it doesn’t stop hard water. So with my lawn and skin those are flourishing. My plants are thriving and lawn soaks up the water better . I live in a desert area.
We didn't test for PFAS, simply because it's really expensive. But the type of filter media (catalytic carbon) used by the Kind whole house water filter is known to remove PFAS from water really well.
Glad you liked the video. Do you mean priming new filter cartridges whenever you've change them? If yes, I've never heard of any whole house water filter that doesn't require that, so I'd love to know the model you are using!
Fluoride is a forever chemical along with chloride & bromide does it remove FLUORIDE?? Fluoride is removed from the body of an adult 50% that means 50% is retained. With children it is higher 20% removed and 80% retained. Fluoride is meant to be topical for teeth and not ingested. It has been added to water, but can cause a cognition issue in developing children. I need a great filter not just good for a well system. Thanks
Hi, small correction here: Fluoride, chloride, and bromide aren't forever chemicals, they are salts. PFAS and similar organic chemicals are also called forever chemicals. PFAS contains fluoride. So you need a whole house well water filter that also filters fluoride? Because if you have your own well, there won't be any artificially added fluoride. There may be some fluoride that is naturally occurring, but you should test this first. Based on the test results, you can choose the right filter system for your water conditions. Generally, there are several good systems to buy, like the SpringWell WS which targets iron, sulfur, and manganese. You could also check out US Water Systems.
The element is flourine, not floride. Floride is a compound. Read test reports of what your munincipal water supply is adding as "floride". Do they add sodium floride? That could be described as a salt. Are they adding aluminum floride? Where did they source this aluminum floride? Did they purchase the aluminum floride from a company that sould its waste product?
@boswater6065 I have 4 bathrooms and 5 people. I need to filter and soften. I want to also remove fluoride as well as all that you listed. Will this system work well for my needs? What softener system is compatible with this system?
You can use this system together with a water softener, yes. But it won't help you remove fluoride from your water. Fluoride at the whole house level can only be removed using activated alumina, bone char, or reverse osmosis.
