Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 It says it softens the water. It talks about cons of hard water pros of softened water. So it has to be a water softener. The FAQs all talk about softened water. From their FAQs A point to remember: Softening water does not reduce the total amount of minerals present; ion exchange softening merely converts the calcium and magnesium minerals to sodium minerals. I couldn't find anything about the hydro-quad filtering out toxins. I'm not trying to pick a fight I am just confused and not finding the info. I have been looking to add a whole house filter (not whole house RO because you are right that would never work) that would reduce sediment and such before water gets to the hot water heater and my RO system. But it doesn't look like this does that from what I am finding. It does look like a great RO system though. I already have an RO system for our drinking and cooking. I have never liked the feel of soft water so have never considered one of those. I cannot find enough information on the website which would indicate it is better for me or my skin or health ... just less hard on the hot water heater and reduces mineral build up (which I don't really get much of in the city - my grandparents who had a well used to get tons of build up). Anyway, just wondering if there is more info on just what the hydro-quad does and how it does it that I am not finding on there. Jaxi On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM, ladybugsandbees <ladybugsandbees@...> wrote: No not exactly. The first system filters out toxins and then it goes further to the R/O to filter out even more. The first system supplies our bathing, washing dishes water and the next R/O system does the drinking part. You are correct that the R/O does not supply the whole house. There is no way that you could - the process of R/O wouldn't be fast enough to keep up with a shower or filling a tub. Salt is used for the first part but it is not a water softener. Re: Water Filter We do allow discussion of water filters on this list because clean water is essential to the protocol and to good health.Considerations of which I am aware with water filters are:1. effectiveness 2. cost of unit3. cost of replacement filters, frequency of replacement4. stability of the company: will they be there to buy replacement filters from in the future?I've been using water filters since the early 1980s. I know that Dr Brownstein recommends a whole-house RO system (Steph can provide the link). I have sent an email to that company asking them about water pressure, but never received an answer.I used Multi-Pure filters for many many years. I was satisfied with their effectiveness (look at their stats on this). However, their filters don't remove fluoride and I moved to a city with fluoridation, AND, last I knew they don't have a whole-house filter, they are just countertop or undersink, single-point filters.The company I am currently using is Crystal Quest because they have countertop, undersink, and whole-house filtration that removes fluoride, yet is not RO. Their overall pricing is excellent and they are a stable company. I've been very happy with my investment and have recommended them to others who have also been happy.In terms of how effective it needs to be:You want it to remove not just chlorine but chloramines, and also VOCs (vaporous chemicals), heavy metals, pesticides, and particulates.That's what I can think of right now.-->We're moving back to the city after living in rural area with a well. What >should I look for when shopping for a water filter for my drinking water >and for bath/shower as well?>>I want to remove chlorine. No fluoride to worry about.>>>>------------------------------------ >>All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT >group IodineOT/>>>Commonly asked questions: http://tinyurl.com/yhnds5e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 There was a huge folder of information. I know that steel tank has many levels of filtration in it. I don't know where my info is right now or I would look. Steph Re: Water Filter We do allow discussion of water filters on this list because clean water is essential to the protocol and to good health.Considerations of which I am aware with water filters are:1. effectiveness2. cost of unit3. cost of replacement filters, frequency of replacement4. stability of the company: will they be there to buy replacement filters from in the future?I've been using water filters since the early 1980s. I know that Dr Brownstein recommends a whole-house RO system (Steph can provide the link). I have sent an email to that company asking them about water pressure, but never received an answer.I used Multi-Pure filters for many many years. I was satisfied with their effectiveness (look at their stats on this). However, their filters don't remove fluoride and I moved to a city with fluoridation, AND, last I knew they don't have a whole-house filter, they are just countertop or undersink, single-point filters.The company I am currently using is Crystal Quest because they have countertop, undersink, and whole-house filtration that removes fluoride, yet is not RO. Their overall pricing is excellent and they are a stable company. I've been very happy with my investment and have recommended them to others who have also been happy.In terms of how effective it needs to be:You want it to remove not just chlorine but chloramines, and also VOCs (vaporous chemicals), heavy metals, pesticides, and particulates.That's what I can think of right now.-->We're moving back to the city after living in rural area with a well. What >should I look for when shopping for a water filter for my drinking water >and for bath/shower as well?>>I want to remove chlorine. No fluoride to worry about.>>>>------------------------------------>>All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT >group IodineOT/>>>Commonly asked questions: http://tinyurl.com/yhnds5e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's not priced because they are independent distributors in the various areas that set the pricing. I think this one is around $5,000 for the full system. I did not pay that though. Re: Water Filter We do allow discussion of water filters on this list because clean water is essential to the protocol and to good health.Considerations of which I am aware with water filters are:1. effectiveness2. cost of unit3. cost of replacement filters, frequency of replacement4. stability of the company: will they be there to buy replacement filters from in the future?I've been using water filters since the early 1980s. I know that Dr Brownstein recommends a whole-house RO system (Steph can provide the link). I have sent an email to that company asking them about water pressure, but never received an answer.I used Multi-Pure filters for many many years. I was satisfied with their effectiveness (look at their stats on this). However, their filters don't remove fluoride and I moved to a city with fluoridation, AND, last I knew they don't have a whole-house filter, they are just countertop or undersink, single-point filters.The company I am currently using is Crystal Quest because they have countertop, undersink, and whole-house filtration that removes fluoride, yet is not RO. Their overall pricing is excellent and they are a stable company. I've been very happy with my investment and have recommended them to others who have also been happy.In terms of how effective it needs to be:You want it to remove not just chlorine but chloramines, and also VOCs (vaporous chemicals), heavy metals, pesticides, and particulates.That's what I can think of right now.-->We're moving back to the city after living in rural area with a well. What >should I look for when shopping for a water filter for my drinking water >and for bath/shower as well?>>I want to remove chlorine. No fluoride to worry about.>>>>------------------------------------>>All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT >group IodineOT/>>>Commonly asked questions: http://tinyurl.com/yhnds5e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 They do make whole house RO units, but thet are really pricey and take up a lot of space. We have a whole house filtration system with a custom fluoride filter, we love it, don't have to worry about showering, etc. Linn > > > >> > >> > >> I use Water Resources International. www.wrintl.com They guy is here > >> today to replace my filters. I have a 6 filter r/o system with a full house > >> water filtration unit. You only replace the filters once a year and it is > >> about $175 to do that. I love my system and I think it is what I miss most > >> when travelling. Yes it is the system that Dr. Brownstein endorses. > >> > >> Buist, ND > >> Owner / Iodine Group > >> > >> > >> > >> * Re: Water Filter > >> > >> > >> > >> We do allow discussion of water filters on this list because clean water > >> is > >> essential to the protocol and to good health. > >> > >> Considerations of which I am aware with water filters are: > >> > >> 1. effectiveness > >> 2. cost of unit > >> 3. cost of replacement filters, frequency of replacement > >> 4. stability of the company: will they be there to buy replacement > >> filters from in the future? > >> > >> I've been using water filters since the early 1980s. I know that Dr > >> Brownstein recommends a whole-house RO system (Steph can provide the > >> link). I have sent an email to that company asking them about water > >> pressure, but never received an answer. > >> > >> I used Multi-Pure filters for many many years. I was satisfied with their > >> effectiveness (look at their stats on this). However, their filters don't > >> remove fluoride and I moved to a city with fluoridation, AND, last I knew > >> they don't have a whole-house filter, they are just countertop or > >> undersink, single-point filters. > >> > >> The company I am currently using is Crystal Quest because they have > >> countertop, undersink, and whole-house filtration that removes fluoride, > >> yet is not RO. Their overall pricing is excellent and they are a stable > >> company. I've been very happy with my investment and have recommended them > >> > >> to others who have also been happy. > >> > >> In terms of how effective it needs to be: > >> You want it to remove not just chlorine but chloramines, and also VOCs > >> (vaporous chemicals), heavy metals, pesticides, and particulates. > >> > >> That's what I can think of right now. > >> > >> -- > >> > >> >We're moving back to the city after living in rural area with a well. > >> What > >> >should I look for when shopping for a water filter for my drinking water > >> >and for bath/shower as well? > >> > > >> >I want to remove chlorine. No fluoride to worry about. > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >------------------------------------ > >> > > >> >All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT > >> >group IodineOT/ > >> > > >> > > >> >Commonly asked questions: http://tinyurl.com/yhnds5e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Any ideas as to what specific brand of water filter to buy? Both countertop and undercounter. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Costco sells reverse osmosis for under the sink. I'm looking into that one to buy. We own a Big Berkey. Love it. Can take it with us. > > Any ideas as to what specific brand of water filter to buy? > Both countertop and undercounter. > Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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