Water Filter Blog

Call of Duty MW3 Group Holds Event to Help Others Get Clean Drinking Water

2012-02-01T09:12:46-08:00

There have been many ways to describe video game players, and most of them are not flattering. That is why, when a story comes along like this it’s worth making mention of in order to hopefully dispel some of these negative stereotypes. So how can shooting someone in Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) help others, you may ask? Two of the better know MW3 players, and You-tubers, got together to play a team match to benefit the charity Thirst Relief International.

The event was an 18 hour live stream on YouTube, and had over fourteen thousand people watching and cheering on their favorite YouTube stars and MW3 pros. After the event was over, event and community founder Eric “the Aviator” revealed that over $18,000 had been raised for Thirst Relief International. According to the charity’s website (http://thirstrelief.org/) each $5 donated will provide 25 years’ worth of clean drinking water for one person. So this event is slated to help 3,600 people find clean drinking water.

You do not have to be a video gamer to get behind this cause. If you need a little more convincing, here are a few facts about what could be a looming global water crisis from blueplanetnetwork.org

It is estimated that 1.1 billion people worldwide have no access to safe drinking water, roughly about 1 out of every six people on the planet.
In the past 10 years, diarrhea has killed more children than all the people lost to armed conflict since World War II.
80 percent of diseases in the developing world are caused by contaminated water.
There are 2.2 million people in developing countries, most of them children, who die every year from diseases associated with the lack of access to safe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.
If people did nothing other than provide access to clean water, without any other medical intervention, we could save 2 million lives a year.

Please be sure to check out Thirst Relief International to learn more about their cause and their projects, and to find out how you can act now to help.

Water Ultrafiltration Systems: #1 Water Holiday Idea and Peeking into 2012

2011-12-23T18:45:39-08:00

Well, our number one water holiday idea might also be a preview of the best new water filtration technology of 2012. Many believe that water Ultrafiltration represents the next generation of affordable residential and commercial water treatment products by providing a “Green” approach in the water treatment marketplace, when compared to other competitive technologies such as reverse osmosis and ultraviolet sterilization.

What is water Ultrafiltration? Historically, the process of water Ultrafiltration has been used in large municipal water treatment plants and hospitals. Thanks to advances in technology, it is now available to you as a powerful under-sink water filtration system in your home. The system works by using a membrane type filtration process with standard home water pressure to push water through its semi-permeable hollow fiber membrane element. Particles and materials of high molecular weight that are suspended in the water are unable to pass through the 0.02 micron UF membrane, thus reducing a wide array of contaminates such cysts, viruses, bacteria, lead, chlorine, and more. Only fresh clean water and dissolved beneficial minerals are allowed to pass through your faucet.

Unlike other technologies that use electricity or waste gallons of water to produce small amounts of clean water, ultra water filtration system will constantly provide a continuous supply of water no matter the occasion. Additional proven filtration medias are incorporated in an Ultrafiltration water systems to aid in the removal of sediment, bad taste, foul odors, undesirable chemicals and metals, and even unwanted additives like *fluoride (*AquaCera CeraGuard Details).

The Watts Ultrafiltration (UF) 3 Stage Kwick-Change, and the AquaCera CeraGuard UF drinking water systems both feature a small foot print size and are as simple as attaching them to the water line under your sink. Both of these Ultrafiltration systems have been designed for quick and easy filter changes along with considerable cost savings over replacing the lamps in a UV water system, or the membrane elements in a reverse osmosis system. This, in part, is why many think that water ultra-filtration with hollow fiber membrane technology means better drinking water for less.

FreshWaterSystems.com wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday season!

Pentek 2500 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System: 2nd Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-22T07:16:10-08:00

We use water every day for many different things. We drink it, cook with it, some people use it to home brew beer or fill their aquariums. For any of these uses you want the water to be as pure as possible and the most effective way to accomplish this at home is with a reverse osmosis system.
Fresh Water Systems currently offers the Pentek RO-2500 4 stage reverse osmosis drinking water system starting at $139.99. The RO-2500 is available with add-ons such as a permeate pump or alkaline water filter.

The non-electric permeate pump add-on will reduce the volume of rinse water “wasted” by up to 80% and decrease the time it takes to fill the storage tank by as much as 65%. Installing the permeate pump isolates the RO membrane from the back pressure of the storage tank which dramatically improves the efficiency of the membrane. This means that adding the permeate pump to your system will improve your water quality while wasting less water, all without using any electricity.

The alkaline ionized ro water filter add-on is a great option for customers looking for a less expensive alternative to water ionizers or alkaline water systems. Many of these systems can cost thousands of dollars and while they may give you the pH or ORP results you are looking for, most of them do not purify the water. The alkaline filter uses a 10 stage process to raise the pH, lower the ORP and give your water a refreshing mineral flavor. Using the RO-2500 with the alkaline filter add-on gives you the benefit of the purification from the reverse osmosis system as well as the increased pH and lowered ORP from the alkaline water filter.

Water Filter Pitchers: 3rd Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-21T08:31:07-08:00

There are just some days when you get home, you hope that there's a large pitcher of cold water inside your refrigerator so satisfy your thirst. What would be even better is cold water that has been filtered to remove any chlorine, bad tastes or bad odors. Sometimes the thought of plumbing in a drinking water system is just too complicated. If you live in an apartment or dorm room, you may not be allowed to redo the plumbing under your kitchen sink. A Water Pitcher Filter System is the perfect solution to provide clean better tasting water. Water Pitcher Filter Systems are also very portable and can be easily packed when you are traveling.

The Water Filter Pitchers brands we offer, such as Culligan PIT-1 water filter pitcher, can hold up to two quarts of water and can easily fit into most refrigerators shelves. Each filter last for approximately 50 gallons, or 60 days and can be easily replaced. To replace the filter for a pitcher system, remove the filter from the packaging and soak in some tap water for ten minutes, then run some water over it to wash away any carbon fines. Twist the filter into your pitcher and you're ready to go. The Water Filter Pitcher can be used to fill a tall class of cold refreshing water, or fill up your pets water bowls with healthy contaminant free water, or fill up your water bottle before your workout. Filter packs are easy to find at FreshWaterSystems.com and usually come in a three pack which should last for 6 months. With a water filter pitcher your house guest might be talking more about the great tasting water than your food.

Nautilus Countertop Water Distiller: 4th Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-20T08:51:56-08:00

Are you or someone on your holiday gift list extremely conscious of what they put in their body? Are they constantly reading nutrition labels and giving advice on what you should or should not eat and drink? Then they will probably appreciate a Nautilus Countertop Distiller.

The Nautilus Distiller purifies the water through steam distillation. The water is boiled, causing the steam to rise, leaving behind the contaminants and impurities, into the condensing coil where it is cooled and condensed back to water, then drips through the carbon postfilter for a final polishing before collecting in the BPA free reservoir. This process is based on the hydrologic cycle, which is nature’s way of purifying water.

A countertop water distiller system is great for anyone that doesn’t want to deal with the installation of a reverse osmosis system, or is living in an apartment, dorm room or rental and are not able to install a system. You just set the Nautilus on the counter, plug it in, fill the boiling chamber with water and turn it on. Even if you don’t want to use the distiller for drinking water, there are plenty of other uses for distilled water. Vaporizers, humidifies, steam irons, lead-acid batteries, CPAP machines, waterfalls/water features, aquariums and engine cooling systems are some other applications for the use of distilled water.

Right now, Fresh Water Systems is offering the Nautilus Counter Distiller with a promo pack that includes the distiller, one 20 oz jar of Still Clean distiller cleaner/descaler, one 6 pack of carbon postfilters and an 18 oz Neo-Vas stainless steel water bottle for $379.00. Ground shipping is only $1.99!

Steripen UV Water Purifier: 5th Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-19T09:41:09-08:00

We have the perfect gift idea for anyone you know that travels out of the country, enjoys camping, and likes to be prepared in case of emergency situations. Let’s start off with a practical story, where I really wish I would have owned a UV water filter myself.

A few years ago I went on a Caribbean cruise, which stopped at several ports of call. At one of our scheduled stops, one of the attractions was exploring the city’s history and culture on foot. To add to the authentic experience, we decided to pass on the typical American restaurants and get lunch in an authentic island café. We sat down, were greeted by our waiter with glasses of water, which was a very welcome site after our 2 hour trek in the heat. But things went downhill very quickly from there, the experience ending with the receipt of my ant-covered sandwich. Needless to say we quickly left, but the worst was yet to come. Let’s just say that those glasses of water came back to haunt us a few hours later, with all four of us sick and fighting for turns in the bathroom. Not the memories anyone would want to bring home from a vacation. I only wish that I would have known about the Steripen handheld UV water purifier.

The Steripen UV water purifier uses ultraviolet light to disinfect drinking water. In as little as 48 seconds, 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts such as giardia and cryptosporidia, are destroyed. And all of this safety can be found in a small, compact, and stylish package that fits right into your pocket! But this technological wonder is not just for the ten million international travelers that the CDC estimates will develop diarrhea from contaminated water; it’s a great idea for everyone who enjoys the outdoors, and it’s even handy in case of a water emergency.

For Campers and Hikers: If you know someone who likes camping or hiking, they know that contaminated water cannot be visually detected. Just because water looks clean, it might not be. There are several types of microorganisms which most often come from animal and human waste and are spread by water run-off. The Steripen water purifier protects your most precious thing when you’re camping or hiking, your water.

For Emergency Situations: Many of us live, or know someone who lives, in an area that is prone to natural disasters. Whether it be hurricanes, floods, tornadoes or earthquakes , all natural disasters can disrupt safe drinking water supplies in a number of ways, and that has the potential to create ideal environments for microbial growth. And Steripen should be an essential part of your emergency preparation.

Remember, if you need a cool, last minute gift idea for the traveler, adventure, the preparer, or the techie in your family; consider one of the Steripen UV water purifier products. You can easily see why the Steripen was named on Time Magazine’s All-Time 100 Gadgets, and recently name in Fox News Hottest Tech Toys.

Crystal Bath Ball Filters: 6th Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-18T07:22:54-08:00

If the stress of the holiday season is wearing you down, taking a relaxing bath can be a great stress reducer. For most people, once your eyes open in the morning the day begins in a frantic rush and carries through the rest of the day, leaving us tired and stressed. As many of us know, taking a bath can be a great way to help the body unwind and relieve the built-up stress. It has been shown that the combination of warmth and water helps the body relax. The buoyancy of the water in a bathtub helps create a feeling of zero gravity, in turn allowing your body’s muscles to release tension. Baths can be very therapeutic for our bodies, but there are some small side effects that we all would like to do without.

Here is an actual question from a customer of ours. “I take baths because I have really long hair that takes a long time to wash if I take a shower. My problem is that my bathtub water has such a bad chlorine smell, it smells almost like a pool! My bath water makes my skin really dry and itchy too. I have been told a water softener can help, but it is way too costly. How can I get clean bathtub water with no chlorine?”

The Rainshowr Crystal Bath Ball chlorine filter is the perfect solution! The Rainshowr bath filter works through the water coming in direct contact with the media filaments inside the fabric pouch, where the chlorine ions in the water are converted into a harmless chloride. The toxic effects of chlorine, chloramine and chlorine gas, are eliminated with the aid of Rainshowr’s specially designed KDF®-55 Formula 73. But this bath water filter does not stop there: inside the filter are a mix of Quartz crystals that reduce the molecular structure of the water into smaller clusters, thereby allowing enhanced sudsing and lathering of soap.

Unlike other gifts that are never used or returned, the Rainshowr Bath Filter is a practical, useful gift that is sure to provide months of benefits. So if you need a last minute gift and or stocking stuffer idea for your mom, sister or best friend, consider giving her the perfect bath.

Dechlorinating Shower Filters: 7th Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-17T12:16:49-08:00

Water is a major ingredient used in everyday life, but it plays an even more important role during the holiday season. Just think about all of the water that will be used in preparing all of the holiday food and drinks! Or another often overlooked usage of the household water: showering! Did you know that showers typically account for one-third of a home’s water consumption? (Toilets and clothes washers came in first and second, respectively). According to the AWWA Residential End Uses of Water study, the average American shower last a little over 8 minutes, and uses about 17 gallons of water. And even though we are ‘cleaning’ our bodies, shower water can contribute to some very common nagging health issues such as dry skin and others.

A shower filter can improve the health and look of your skin and hair by reducing the amount of scale, sulfur, and odor that comes in contact with us. A shower filter most of all also helps to reduce the amount of chlorine we are being exposed to, as many municipal water systems utilize chlorine as a disinfectant to kill bacteria in the water. And chlorinated shower water can have additional adverse effect on our bodies, such as the inhalation of chlorine gas vapors. Chlorine vaporizes very quickly in a hot, steamy shower, so you end up breathing in this gas which could potentially have a major impact on people with asthma or other breathing concerns.

FreshWaterSystems.com offers two brands of shower water filters, each of them offering unique styling options and different filter media material. The Culligan shower filters use granular activated carbon (GAC) to reduce the chlorine from shower water. Rainshowr shower filters use KDF Media, a more long lasting and advanced method of chlorine removal. But choosing what brand and style of shower filter might the most difficult part, because installing one is easy! Simply unscrew your existing shower head, wrap a small piece of Teflon tape around the end of the pipe, and then twist the new shower filter head on. Then the only left to do is periodically replace the showerhead filters, about every 6 months, to ensure that you maintain maximum water flow and chlorine reduction.

It’s easy to see how the benefits of filtering your shower water are worth far more than the cost of the filter. It's a fact that filtering your shower water has a positive effect on your health. You'll breathe easier when you're not inhaling concentrated chlorine gases in every shower. You'll see improved skin health and more overall energy.

Everpure H-300 Undersink Drinking Water System: 8th Day Before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-16T07:45:12-08:00

Do you know someone that constantly complains about the taste of their water? Are they always buying bottled water? A great gift idea for them this year is the Everpure EV9270-76 H-300 Drinking Water System. The H-300 is one of our most popular filtration systems and for good reason, the operating cost is lower than the price of bottled water and Everpure is a leading name in water treatment for the residential, commercial and food service markets. Filtering your water will improve the taste of your coffee, tea, juice, soups and sauces.

The H-300 is a single cartridge, sanitary quick change filtration system. The cartridge is encapsulated and removes from the system with just a quarter turn. This means that replacing the H-300 filter cartridge is sanitary and as easy as changing a light bulb, in fact it’s even easier than changing a light bulb and there is almost no chance you will get electrocuted.

Designed with Everpure’s Micro-Pure technology, the H-300 delivers great tasting water every time, while reducing the following contaminants:

Lead
Cysts (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium)
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) including trihalomethanes (THM)
Chlorine, taste and odor
Dirt and Cloudiness
Mold and algae
Oxidized iron, manganese and sulfides
Particles 0.5 micron and larger in size

The cartridge contains a bacteriostatic agent to combat the growth and reproduction of bacteria in the cartridge which could cause premature failure due to clogging. The H-300 also contains a scale inhibitor to reduce lime and scale build-up on appliances that use water, so you can install this system with an ice maker, instant hot water dispenser, point of use water cooler or to a drinking water faucet installed next to your kitchen sink.

The Everpure H-300 Drinking Water Filter System EV9270-76 includes the QL3 filter head, H-300 cartridge, 15’ of ¼” tubing and the needed installation components. A drinking water faucet is NOT included. Fresh Water Systems carries an extensive selection of drinking water faucets all styles and finishes to match your kitchen décor.

The Waste King Quick & Hot Water Dispenser: 9th Day before Christmas Holiday Water Ideas

2011-12-15T08:09:12-08:00

We all love having our families with us during the holidays, but if you are the one hosting the out of town relatives, then it can sometimes feel like it’s almost a job as opposed to an enjoyable holiday. There is a product we offer that quickly comes to mind, and it is the best time saver, that reduces your preparation time while increasing your relaxation time!

Here might be a common scenario: it’s morning, and you now have 6 different likes and wants added to your regular morning routine. Grandma needs to have her morning tea first thing when she wakes up. Grandpa likes to have some orange juice, a small bowl of cereal and then a cup of his favorite Instant decaf coffee. The kids wake up to watching cartoons; they just want to have oatmeal. Now think about how much time you are spending preparing all of those different items: what would be the central ingredient? You’re right if you guessed hot water! And our ‘time saving solution’? The Waste King Quick & Hot Instant Hot Water Dispenser.

Here is how it works. The Quick and Hot Tank is mounted under your sink, plugs into a standard wall outlet, and connects directly to a hot water faucet. The installation guide is straight forward, which also allows for just about anyone to be able to call this their “DIY Project”.

After the Quick and Hot Tank is installed, with just the turn of a handle you will have on demand access to up to 100 cups per hour of hot, 140-190 degree water. And this is the gift that just keeps on giving all year round, because you can also use it to make soups; to clean utensils; to help loosen lids; steam cook foods, and all of the other things you do that calls for the use of hot water.

So with the time savings, and the long term value of this system it is easy to see how the Quick and Hot Instant Hot Water Dispenser is one of our customers all time favorite household and office water appliance.