I’m confused about drinking water filters and purifiers – is there a difference?
There certainly is. Most filters use activated carbon and they are designed to improve the aesthetic aspects of water in the areas of taste, odour and colour, chlorine removal etc. The resulting water is pleasing and fresh tasting. Purifiers, on the other hand, are based on a membrane technology known as reverse osmosis (RO). The water is exceptionally pure giving taste and thirst quenching properties that are on a completely different level. For more details see Aquafact Nos. 2 and 4. The topic is also highlighted on page 2 of our latest newsletter. Remember, that if you are thinking of having one of these systems installed please speak to those in the know. Very few plumbers are aware of how to install these units and even fewer understand how to commission them.
