Water Filters 2023 - Recommendation?

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#303072 14-Jan-2023 23:36

We have an under bench water filter which has a little tape by the sink in the kitchen.

Wondering, since the filter is due to be replaced, if these are still the right thing to do and if so does anyone recommend any particular brand or type over another, and if not recommended, alternative options to consider?

One issue with the filter we have is it's so slow to fill a glass of water! Not sure what can be done about that if anything?

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#3021419 15-Jan-2023 06:33

Open it up and have a look what is in their already.

Recently saw one that was filtering Fluoride! and that slowed the pressure to a dribble.

I sent a few pictures of the existing filters, measurements and filter housing to these guys and Pete was quick to respond https://www.nzfilterwarehouse.com/

The slow to fill suggest's time for a new filter indeed.

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#3021439 15-Jan-2023 08:16

Sometimes it's worth reviewing why the filter was installed. When we 1st bought this house there was a big difference in taste between filtered and unfiltered water. A few years ago the council did a major upgrade of the local water supply and there's no obvious difference between unfiltered water from the bathroom and filtered water from the kitchen. At the moment I have a spare cartridge ready but the filter housing is empty.

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#3021648 15-Jan-2023 15:23

my question is why do you need a filter?

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#3021649 15-Jan-2023 15:27

Jase2985:

my question is why do you need a filter?

Makes the water taste considerably better?

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#3021651 15-Jan-2023 15:28

networkn:

Makes the water taste considerably better?

if you say so

considerably would be a bit of a stretch

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#3021670 15-Jan-2023 16:44

Jase2985:

if you say so

considerably would be a bit of a stretch

Noticeably seems more appropriate.

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#3021680 15-Jan-2023 17:25

Jase2985:

networkn:

Makes the water taste considerably better?

if you say so

considerably would be a bit of a stretch

I'd agree with "considerably". The chlorine smell and taste in Auckland water is too extreme for me. Even a basic water filter Jug makes a huge difference.

We recently installed an in-line filter which means we get close to mains pressure for all cold water in the kitchen.

https://www.plumbingplus.co.nz/products/puretec-z6-high-flow-inline-undersink-filter-system-for-mains-water/

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#3021719 15-Jan-2023 20:33

Jase2985:

my question is why do you need a filter?

i have whole house filter because town supply tastes of chlorine, especially as i'm country lad used to tank water. the surprising thing is the amount of dirt it captures. town supply is not very clean. i have another housing here so i will fit a pre filter in at some point.

funny enough one of the neighbors has fitted installed his own tank.

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#3021720 15-Jan-2023 20:36

Jase2985:

networkn:

Makes the water taste considerably better?

if you say so

considerably would be a bit of a stretch

for me it makes a HUGE difference. at time the shower was so bad your just about being gassed.