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Recommendation for 0.2 micron filters
Hello to all in the group. There has been so, so much valuable information in this supportive resource, and I am so much more aware of the questions I need to be asking, so here is another one!
I believe that Sue mentioned in a post that she uses a 0.2 micron point-of-use filter. We had a whole house, 3 stage water filtration system. It was very basic- nothing high-end. One of the stages was a carbon filter, which I have learned harbors this bacteria, among others.
My poor husband had to call a plumber to come out and dismantle it. Then I investigated different bottled water delivery systems and came across and offer for Costco members. It offered a discount on delivery of 5 gallon bottles, and you could choose between filtered, spring, or distilled water. There was a small monthly charge for rental of the cooler/dispenser. You could order a maximum of 5 bottles per delivery, and since delivery was $12.99, we opted for the once a month.
They had the option of the water jug being placed right side up in the bottom and attached via tube inside to the upside-down bottle. That made me nervous because of the tubing, so we opted for the dispenser that operated via air displacement of the upside down jug on the dispenser.
Then I ran across an article about how these water cooler dispensers harbor microorganisms. They recommend sanitizing every 6 months, but from what I read elsewhere, they provide a constant supply of pseudomonas, etc…
I freaked out. I had been boiling my drinking water, but our water is so, so hard, that thick deposits of residue would form on the pots, and it would coat my nebulizing and other airway clearance equipment (hence the choice for water delivery).
So, we cancelled the water delivery. The jugs are too large and heavy to be lifted and poured from. Now I am back to looking at point of use filter for the kitchen faucet for all of our drinking water.
Sue, you mentioned using a 0.2 micron filter on your sink. Is there a particular one that you have been pleased with? I have read that they clog easily and need to be changed often, but I believe that they are safer and still more cost effective than the delivery. Choosing to buy cases of bottled spring water is out because of all the plastic waste and exposure to the BPA.
I don’t want to make any more wrong decisions! All this is costly, time consuming, and needlessly energy draining and stressful. I just want to get down to a routine and stick with it. Any experiences and advice would really be appreciated!
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Thank you so much! This may be what I am looking for. All of the helpful suggestions are really appreciated.
Thank you, dinaj22!
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2 ReactionsPopp55, the contact info is very helpful. The website was a little confusing when I first went to it, and I was not sure how to go about searching, so I filled out the contact info. Now I can call to speak with someone in particular.
This group is great. Whenever I feel myself floundering, there is always guidance.
My experience with Pall was expensive and unfortunate
I had to change my kitchen faucet to one they said was compatible but then it wasn’t and I had a lot of issues getting it set up. The filters are very expensive and last only a few days with normal use before slowing to a trickle,
Have switched to the Lifestraw pitcher- cheaper and more convenient (also spent several years boiling water)
No recent mentions but the shower clear shower head which can be opened and air dried is much easier than trying to use bleach
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3 Reactionsdulwich: thanks for that honest appraisal of the Pall.
Can you say more about the shower clear shower head?
Thank you for the heads up. It is always good to hear about experiences with products. We have already spent so much and tried various things. I may end up going with the Life Straw Pitcher, after having read about it.
For now, I am sticking to shallow baths and just holding my head under running water to wash my hair. Not as pleasant or convenient, but quick and free. I will look up the showerhead info. We previously had a showerhead filter that we changed every six months, but we removed that long ago.
I have been using the shower filters for over a year and I have it in all 3 of my homes and have not ever had an issue. I think it depends on if your water has a lot of particulate. It cost about $60.00 a month which is expensive but worth it to me and they last for 62 days. I did not use the kitchen one since it wasn't compatible with my faucet.
I bought a shower head which can be opened and dried out between use about 4 years ago. It was expensive but well made and really not that bad when used for many years. I still limit how often, how long and how hot I shower but don’t worry about what’s growing in the shower head anymore.
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1 ReactionThank you so much. One more very helpful experience shared!
I am using the Pall showered and I find it performs nicely. Like others have mentioned, it has to be replaced every two months.
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