Drinking tap water is not always the best option. It is not because the water is not drinkable nor much less, but because the water can have an excess of salts like lime. Our kidneys can be affected over the years with this excess of lime and, therefore, today we bring everything you need to know about the water purifier. We are going to tell you all the advantages and disadvantages that these devices have and how they work.
Do you want to know more about the water purifier? Read on.
What it is and what it is for
In the water can come not only excess of salts but also some microorganisms and bacteria that can cause some health problems. These impurities can be cleaned with a water purifier. This is a device that is responsible for cleaning the water that comes out of the tap so that it is free of impurities when we go to drink.
Although the water is drinkable, we can observe the existence of some harmful substances in it. For all this is the water purifier. All that we can find today have advanced technologies that are based on the use of mechanical filters of active carbon and some membranes of separation. There are also more advanced ones that use microfiltration to carry out reverse osmosis. These types are the most sophisticated.
Drinking water can be softened through these purification systems. They should generally be eliminated during the operation of the water system in the supply companies, but 100% free of correct microbiological, chemical and physical agents cannot always be guaranteed.
These purifiers are placed directly on the tap or in a container in the kitchen. These purifiers consist of various filters capable of cleaning the water of microorganisms and bacteria to remove any dirt or unwanted substance. It is therefore very useful to place in places where the quality of water is somewhat lower. This way we will be making sure that we drink quality water.
There are different types according to their complexity. The most complete are those that require installations throughout the house and the simplest only the filter next to the tap. Both types serve the same purpose, but at different levels of efficiency.
Advantages
Among the advantages that we find when it comes to obtaining a purifier we have:
- Drinking pure water. This is especially important in cities where water quality is not very good. To ensure that we are always drinking pure water, we should check the filters from time to time and change them regularly. If this is not done in time, bacterial colonies will be stored.
- It reduces the risk of diseases. By not drinking water with bacteria and other microorganisms we reduce the likelihood of getting sick from drinking bad water.
- Pregnant women and children will drink healthier. In the stage of pregnancy and when we are small it is important to take good care of what we ingest. Our body is not as efficient at eliminating harmful bacteria from the body, so we have to give it that little help.
- They are easy to install. Unless we need large-scale water purifier throughout the house, common filters are easier to install. They also don't need a lot of maintenance except changing the filter from time to time.
- You save money and effort. In the medium and long term is more convenient and economical as it is cheaper than ending up buying bottled water. It is necessary to make an initial investment, but in the long run, you will be saving, since bottled water is more expensive.
- It improves the taste of the water. For those waters that taste bad, this filter eliminates those flavors.
- Helps the environment. If you use these filters and avoid bottled water, we are reducing emissions of plastics to the environment (see Recycling plastic bottles).
- You can choose the purifier that works best for you. There are several types and each fits better or worse to demand.
Main disadvantages
Although this water purifier is a great option for drinking water in good condition and its advantages are vastly greater than the disadvantages, we will name them to be transparent in everything we count.
- They should be kept in good condition. These filters retain bacteria and microorganisms in them to prevent them from passing through the water. This is why they need to be changed from time to time to prevent us from consuming contaminated water again. If the maintenance is not done correctly, we will be causing the existence of a perfect nutritious broth for bacteria to spread through our water. By not cleaning it, you can accumulate up to 2,000 types of bacteria more than in unfiltered water.
- Initial expenditure. The water purifier requires an initial investment to install it. Although this disadvantage is easily remedied when we see that the average cost of a household in bottled water is 500 euros per year.
- There are some purification systems that are too cumbersome and more need to be changed several times a year. It is best to install one that needs to be changed only once a year.
Maintenance and Installation of a Water Purifier
As we have seen, the good use of these filters is as necessary as drinking water in good condition. Therefore, we are going to tell you the main maintenance needs of these purifiers.
The main maintenance is summed up in the replacement of the cartridge when needed. To do this, follow the manufacturer's instructions, although it is possible that depending on the use we are giving it, we will have to change it more frequently. This maintenance is minuscule compared to all the advantages offered by this device.
To install them we only need to cut off the water flow and open the taps to let the residual water run. Then we will connect the adapter in the tap and in the purifying container. The container can be coupled and placed in different ways. These systems are couple and use, so we do not need the help of any plumber.
I hope that with these tips you can use the water purifier at home and benefit from all its advantages.