Wazzup Pilipinas!
It
is great news that you are using a water purifier in your space. You have to
ensure that your family is safe and healthy. Dirty water would always trigger
dangerous health issues. You have to ensure that you take the precautions so
that nobody falls sick because of dirty water.
It’s not just about buying the purifier
You
know to buy a water purifier is not sufficient. You have to maintain it
properly to make sure that harmful contaminants don’t contaminate your drinking
water. One of the most vital steps for the maintenance of your water
purification system is to change the filter infrequently.
But the question here
is how often should you actually change the filter? And even if the need arises when should you
get the task of Water purifier repair
done?
A
filter is the best defense system of your water purifier, filtering harmful
pollutants from polluting your drinking water. It is the reason it is essential
to maintain and change the Smart RO filter on time.
It is suggested to change
your sediment, carbon and DI cartridges every six to eight months and RO
membrane every two years. While it is a good recommendation, it can be
deceptive as well. The rate at which cartridges get tired depends on the level
of impurities present in your supply tap water and how much water you do filter
by making use of your RO purifier.
Change it as per your usage
Consider
changing cartridges on the basis of the gallons of water that have passed
through them. In case you make use of your RO purifier to generate large
quantities of pure water, the cartridge is probable to get exhausted within
three months.
In case you don’t change it, the filter gets soaked by
contaminants. These contaminants and dirt pass into your water in case not
changed on time. In turn, these are absolutely harmful to health.
For
your information, RO water purifiers could have three to twelve stages of
purification, and hence, it is vital that you schedule your filter change when
it is due for replacement. In an ideal sense, you should replace your filter
every six months or after purifying three thousand gallons of water.
Sediment filter
Upholding
your sediment filter is also important. It helps you drain out the sediment,
filth and slit. A clean sediment filter guards the RO membranes from dirt. In
case you don’t change this filter, the dirt is going to reach the membrane and
soil the water that passes through it. This filter has to be changed at least
once a year.
Carbon filter
The
carbon filter is helpful in eradicating chlorine and other damaging
contaminants. It is also responsible for eradicating all sorts of odors from
the water. You should get your carbon filter replaced at least once in a year.
RO membrane
The
membrane of the RO system is semi-permeable. In case you take great care of the
sediment and carbon filters, the membrane would just need to be changed after
you have consumed 4 - 6k of water volume.
It could be higher or lower and it
depends on the TDS of input water. The replacement schedule shall be based on
the consumption of water in your space or household.
Check for drips and leakages
In
case you notice any types of drips or leakages in your RO system, make sure you
call an expert or professional immediately to fix it.
In case you don’t fix the
problem right away, it might cause serious damage to your water purification
system. The sooner you get the issue fixed, the better it would be.
Annual maintenance is also important
Even
if you don’t really use your RO filter much, you must call a professional to
replace the filters every year. These
professionals would do the proper cleaning and replacement of parts and fix the
issues of drips and leakages.
The
good news is that your RO purifier is going to function well for years to come
if you maintain it in a proper manner. Don’t even try to replace any of the
filters on your own.
It is better if you always hire professionals for maintenance
jobs. Always take a contract from the brand and not from any of your local
service provider to get the job done right at the first time. It really makes a
great difference.
Isn’t it too costly?
You
know what if you think about the hospital bills, the treatment costs and the
medicines; you might find the rates and prices of water purifiers and their
maintenance negligence. Moreover than anything these purifiers don’t eat up
your income in bulk.
One you use them you are going to find effectivity in affordability.
The cost of these purifiers is always reasonable if you look at the results
they cater you.
How to choose a right purifier?
It
is true that every water purifier company out there is claiming that they are
the best. But do you think what they are saying is true? Don’t forget that
these companies have blanket statements to make.
You have to evaluate the value
and effectivity of products before you spend on them. What you can do is you
can do your homework.
You should:
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Find out the type of water you have in
your house or space. Is it too hard or soft?
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What is the source of the water in your
space?
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Do you think that the water is heavily
polluted?
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What is the pressure of the water you
get in your space?
Once
you have these things in mind you would be able to make a more sound and
sensible decision.
Do the comparison
Comparison
is always the key to effective results. You need to find out the worth of
different service providers. After all, when you purchase a water purifier it
is not a day today affair, it becomes a life time facility for you.
Conclusion
Thus, since you know a lot about the
maintenance of purifiers and how you can make a right choice; you should get a
water purifier right away.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
