What are the benefits of using a chlorine shower filter and how does it work?
A shower filter reduces all symptoms of chlorine exposure. Skin and hair feel softer than before and there is less irritation and redness of the eyes. Shower filters make use of two kinds of media for use in potable water: GAC (granular activated carbon) and KDF (atomic brass). GAC is not suitable for hot water use and need frequent replacement. KDF media is the most effective. It is half made of copper and half zinc, and it removes chlorine by reversing the electrochemical process making the chlorine recombine with a metal ion becoming too big and heavy for the skin to absorb. Since it is also bacteriostatic, it can reduce fungus and mildew buildup in the shower enclosure. What are the known brands available? How much is the starting investment? Aquasana is the most popular brand. Other available chlorine shower filter brands include Rainshow’r, Niagra, Universal, Sprite Hose, ShowerUp, Shower Falls, Rio Vita, and Slim-line to name a few. The average cost for a typical shower filter i
