| Children are especially vulnerable to water borne | | | | goes with the interiors of your kitchen. They also |
| diseases and choosing a good quality water filter | | | | feature user friendly technologies like music to |
| should be among the top most in your priority list. | | | | indicate start/ stop, color lights to indicate processing |
| There are several types of filters and choosing one | | | | level, stop cap and wall mounting facilities to save |
| should be based on your family size and average | | | | you that little space. Some of the recent models also |
| usage. | | | | feature automatic stop i.e., you can preset the level |
| Types of water filters: | | | | of water to be filtered. So, if you have set 2 liters, |
| Based on the technology, there are several types of | | | | then the water filter will automatically stop once it |
| it. GAC or Granular Activated Carbon filters, ultra | | | | has dispensed two liters. You do not have to worry |
| filtration membranes, carbon block resins, ceramic | | | | now about remembering to stop the filter manually |
| microporous filters, filters with metallic alloys are | | | | to avoid water wastage. |
| some of the technologies used in water filtration. | | | | Different manufacturers offer varying warranty or |
| Few high end models also a combination of filtration | | | | guarantee periods. As a customer, you will need to |
| techniques thereby creating multiple barriers in the | | | | think about the easy availability of servicing, the cost |
| filtering process. Most of them are also fitted with | | | | of replacement parts like the filter candles, is the |
| UV technology whereby harmful viruses which can | | | | company reputable among other things. After all, you |
| pass through the filters are killed using UV rays. | | | | do not want to save a few dollars to compromise |
| Features of filters: | | | | the health of your family. One easy way to decide |
| It come in different sizes and shapes. If you pay a | | | | on buying a water filter is to go online and compare |
| little more, you might get a fancy looking one which | | | | the various makes and see what best suites you. |