Not everyone has realized yet just how important the purchase and installation of a kitchen water filter really is.
With all of the contaminants that scientists and environmental groups have discovered to be present in our water supply, we all need something in order to protect ourselves.
There are many good, high quality models that are on the market today, but you have to know exactly what it is that you should be looking for in a unit before you go out and make a purchase.
Although these filters may all seem to be the same there can be vast differences between them.
When comparing one kitchen water filter to another, you might think that because the two models are comparably priced that they will do many of the same things.
Often you will find that one of the models will do far less in order to protect you than the other one.
Also, don't let price influence your buying decision, because price is not always the best indicator of the overall effectiveness of the unit.
Of course if you go out and buy a $35 model, you are going to get exactly what you paid for; however, you don't have to spend a fortune to get quality performance.
You may compare a kitchen water filter that costs $350 with one that is $125 and find out that the more expensive model does not do any more for you than the one that is lower priced.
In fact you may come to realize that in some cases that the more expensive model offers you less protection.
It is for this reason that I am always sure to tell to tell people of the importance of collecting Certified Performance Data Sheets on each of the models that you are trying to decide between.
These will list for you every impurity that each model is capable of blocking, and what percentage of the contaminant it blocks.
With that being said, I wanted to point out that there is no kitchen water filter that is capable of blocking 100% of contaminants.
But, percentages in the mid to high 90's are what you want to shoot for.
You need to take the model with the highest statistical numbers across the board in order to secure the best protection.
That is what makes having the Certified Performance Data Sheets come in so handy, because then you have all of the available numbers right there in front of you for easy comparison.
Remember that if the product is not NSF, UL, or California State certified, the numbers that you have may not be valid.
Purchasing and installing a kitchen water filter may be one of the best things that you can do in order to ensure that your family remains healthy and happy.
As long as you take the time that is necessary in order to make the choice that will offer you the very best protection that is available, then you will make a wise decision.
With all of the contaminants that scientists and environmental groups have discovered to be present in our water supply, we all need something in order to protect ourselves.
There are many good, high quality models that are on the market today, but you have to know exactly what it is that you should be looking for in a unit before you go out and make a purchase.
Although these filters may all seem to be the same there can be vast differences between them.
When comparing one kitchen water filter to another, you might think that because the two models are comparably priced that they will do many of the same things.
Often you will find that one of the models will do far less in order to protect you than the other one.
Also, don't let price influence your buying decision, because price is not always the best indicator of the overall effectiveness of the unit.
Of course if you go out and buy a $35 model, you are going to get exactly what you paid for; however, you don't have to spend a fortune to get quality performance.
You may compare a kitchen water filter that costs $350 with one that is $125 and find out that the more expensive model does not do any more for you than the one that is lower priced.
In fact you may come to realize that in some cases that the more expensive model offers you less protection.
It is for this reason that I am always sure to tell to tell people of the importance of collecting Certified Performance Data Sheets on each of the models that you are trying to decide between.
These will list for you every impurity that each model is capable of blocking, and what percentage of the contaminant it blocks.
With that being said, I wanted to point out that there is no kitchen water filter that is capable of blocking 100% of contaminants.
But, percentages in the mid to high 90's are what you want to shoot for.
You need to take the model with the highest statistical numbers across the board in order to secure the best protection.
That is what makes having the Certified Performance Data Sheets come in so handy, because then you have all of the available numbers right there in front of you for easy comparison.
Remember that if the product is not NSF, UL, or California State certified, the numbers that you have may not be valid.
Purchasing and installing a kitchen water filter may be one of the best things that you can do in order to ensure that your family remains healthy and happy.
As long as you take the time that is necessary in order to make the choice that will offer you the very best protection that is available, then you will make a wise decision.
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