The Best Whole House Water Filter System in 2024… Tested in a Lab!
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Mike reviews the SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter System in detail. It’s the best whole house water filter on the market right now!
Table of Contents
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - General Information
00:52 - System Sizes
01:43 - What's Included?
02:11 - Cost
02:43 - Filtration Process
04:13 - Pros & Cons
08:33 - Taste Test
09:58 - Lab Test
15:46 - Personal Review
16:53 - Outro
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In our opinion, the SpringWell CF is the best whole house water filter right now. That’s because it effectively removes chlorine, chloramine, PFAS, pesticides, disinfection byproducts, and other organic chemicals and even some heavy metals in water. Thus, it provides much healthier and better-tasting water - all while being easy to install and maintain.
Who Should Buy the SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter System?
The SpringWell CF is best for people who want to improve the overall quality and aesthetics of their (municipal) water at every outlet in their home (sinks and other faucets, showers, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.). The system is ideal for small to large households.
SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter Main Pros:
-Uses catalytic carbon and KDF filter media to target organic chemicals (chlorine/chloramine, disinfection byproducts, PFAS, pesticides/herbicides, VOCs, etc.) and some heavy metals such as lead to make all the water in your home much healthier, odorless, and better-tasting
-Separate sediment filter removes floating particles which protects your appliances
-3 system sizes available to match the size of your home
-Easy to install and maintain
-Long-lasting filter life guaranteed (up to 1,000,000 gallons or 10 years)
-6-month satisfaction guarantee + limited lifetime warranty
SpringWell CF Whole House Water Filter Main Cons:
-Fittings are plastic and may cross-thread
-This is not a budget whole house water filter
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Our Testing & Lab Testing
The product or products covered in this video were tested under real-life conditions and on our specific water supply. As such, lab-testing was limited to those contaminants present in our water supply and at their respective concentrations. A product may perform differently when used on a different water supply. Furthermore, lab testing for water contaminant levels is subject to variabilities and inaccuracies. Our test results may not represent the product’s performance in other areas or under different conditions.
100% reduction means a contaminant could not be detected above the minimum detection level.
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@@morokatchhoeun We're working on having this put back up.
Fixed!
Really enjoyed this video, can see the work that went into it!
Glad to see this test as I already have the Springwell CF4 installed and will be looking to install the CF+ in our new house once we move. You are right about additional filtration for drinking water which I like the Clearly Filtered refrigerator water line filter system. Easy DIY and great results.
Thank you for your review! I’m purchasing a new build and have been thinking of getting this particular brand for my home!!
Thanks for the information
Great job. 😊
Great information and well presented, we’re considering this for a new home and have read positive reviews for Springwell. We currently have a Pelican system and it seems to be a similar system which has worked well.
Pelican can filter flouride.
That was really informative. I like that you took the time to go through every aspect of it all. Will you be sharing more systems in the future with lab tests too?
Thank you, glad you liked it! Yes, we'll definitely be doing more lab tests in future.
Thanks for testing with us! When is the next video coming? :-)
If you pause on the Total Reduction Chat, you'll notice is says "No or No significant reduction on; Boron and FLUORIDE". If its anything you want out your water is Fluoride.
well, not everyone does.
Good catch
@@boswater6065. Yes we do.
A lot of systems will reduce fluoride 20-30%. If you try to filter out the Fluoride, kiss your pressure goodbye.
Reading this comment gave me autism
Great review! Are you guys going to do a tap score test for your Water drop under sink RO system?
as soon as possible!
What’s the cost of the 10 year carbon filter? Is it proprietary?
great review. thanks for doing this. Went ahead and bought one before watching this otherwise I would have used your affiliate link. Here's a thumbs up instead 👍
Glad you liked it. :)
You also reviewed KIND E-1000 in another video. Which one of these two is a better option for city water ?
They are both designed for city water. The E-1000 is probably a bit more thorough removing organic chemicals. We couldn't test for this but I'm assuming it's also more effective at lead reduction. That's because it uses a catalytic carbon block whereas the SpringWell uses granular catalytic carbon. However, the SpringWell has some KDF added into the tank so it's also good against water-soluble heavy metals and some other stuff. Aside from that, it really is personal preference. Do you want a system where you refresh the filter media/filter cartridge once a year, or do you want a larger tank filled with media that requires replacement every couple of years but where filtration capability declines over time?
You should do another water test at the one year mark
We might do that!
They answer the question. I wanted to know of you have this system do you still
Need a system for drinking water and you answer it. Thank you.
It depends on your water supply quality. If it is particularly bad and you not only want to improve taste and odor but also harmful contamination, then most likely yes, you do need an additional drinking water filter.
What do you think about Springwell's CWH-3 Filtration System?
It's a bit different. It uses 3 filter stages: 1. stage removes sediment and contains salt-free water softening/conditioning media in its core that prevents limescale buildup in your plumbing system. 2. stage is a carbon block which kind of removes the same types of contaminants as the SpringWell CF. And the 3. stage targets lead and organic chemicals (I'm assuming it's another carbon block). We haven't tested it, but I'm sure the system is effective at what it does. It's not for lower budgets though.
Did you post a coupon code for Tap Score? That testing can be very expensive.
We do have a code: "BOS10" for $10 off.
Why is the sediment filter after the carbon filter? I thought it should be the other way around.
It depends on how much sediment you have in your water. If you have very little and you install it after the carbon filter, it will catch any carbon fiber that might escape.
Question would the spring well make my water softer my current city water makes my hair feel super rough
It won't. You'd need a genuine water softener for that. SpringWell also has one of these, just like plenty of other companies.
Mike, is this the best system for well water? I have a new well with higher iron and manganese. It doesn't smell but there is some sediment. Is this the best media for water filtration? What are my options with other carriers? I have a 5 bathroom mountain home in CO.
No, not for well water with iron/manganese. Iron/manganese require a completely different approach for treatment. And it also depends on ferrous (clear water) vs ferric (red water) iron. How much iron/manganese do you have exactly, and besides sediment are there any other substances that you'd want to target?
Great info!
My house uses 1 inch per b.
With this setup, should I use 1 inch per b also?
On the Springwell website there is an available upgrade to the "Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System+ $457.83" is this one of those under the counter type systems or is it directly connected to the whole house filtration tanks?
It's an under counter unit.
What was the second spring well tank you had installed? Also what are your thoughts with the spring well LCR-1? Thanks!
The second tank was the SpringWell FutureSoft, which is a salt-free water softener/conditioner. Of course, for doing the lab analysis, we put it on bypass.
@@boswater6065 thanks for the reply. It was wild to see the reduction in lead even though they sell a specific lead and cyst filter.
Hey,
I come from the Middle East, and I was wondering which would be better in purifying water a fibreglass sand filter or a 3 stage crystal filter?
Sorry, I'm not familiar with these types of filters.
What was the specific improvement for fluoride? I know it isn’t designed specifically for fluoride but curious.
Before, it was 0.004 ppm. After, it was 0.004 ppm, so no change at all. But both concentrations were "below the limit of quantification", which means the lab detected the compound in the water but could not confidently quantify it.
we and our son are building new homes now, plumbing to start in about 2 weeks. I need to make a filtration decision now. I am leaning toward springwell whole house. We are on city water so do we really need a uv light added? do we still need an under sink reverse osmosis? I want to make sure we rid any pfa's , gen x and basically anything at all that is harmful.
Maybe you should have your water tested. But usually, UV light is not needed for city water. Depending on your water quality, you would need point-of-use filtration such as under your sink in addition to a whole house system. Under sink RO is very powerful but might be more than you really need. Again, consider having your water tested.
I have a well system. What is a rough estimate of the price of a system for my house? I have 2.5 bathrooms 3 bedroom. Thanks.
Depends. What do you want to remove from your water? With iron and manganese, for example, you might be looking at around $2,000, but this is really just a rough guess.
Can the cheap plastic fittings be replaced with quality brass ones?
Yes
Hi great review! I’ve been interested in this filter but also one called AquaOx which seems it may filter a little better. But the AquaOx if I remember right requires a flush once in a while.
You are right, the AquaOx requires backwashing on a regular basis. The system uses more types of filter media when compared to the SpringWell, but that doesn't necessarily make it better - it depends on your water quality. The AquaOx is probably better if you have lots of sediments and/or iron in your water. And the AquaOx is bigger, which is better for larger homes. In our opinion, the biggest con is the high price.
You stated “can remove forever chemicals”. Is it certified to remove PFAS or not ?
It is not. From the top of my head, I only know one whole house water filter system that is NSF-certified to remove PFOA and PFOS, and that is the PIONEER. I'm not saying that this is the only one; it's just the only one that I know - whole house water filters are rarely certified for contaminant reduction. If you want, you can learn more about the PIONEER here: www.best-osmosis-systems.com/enpress-pioneer-review/
did it have results about reducing or removing PFAS?
No, we did not test for that.
Hi! Will this work for salty well water?
It will not remove any salt from the water if it's that what you mean.
What is your opinion of the water filter and salt free softener combination?
It works if you know what to expect from it. There's also video review of the salt-free softener on our channel - in case you want to check that out...
There's no such thing as a salt-free softener....doesn't exist@@boswater6065
You are correct. We're simply using the term because that's what users are searching for. Based on Google search volume, almost no one searches for "water conditioner". In other words, we are not trying to mislead people by doing that.
Just like fish tanks that use Amrid and Carbon. But it needs to be replaced once so much water goes through it. You you really need to buy the tank over again. Just depends on how much water goes through it and also how dirty your water is. The sediment filter is a standard as it just remove most of the dirt, but if your water is really dirty then you need to replace the filter regularly and bacteria can grow in these canisters (in both), its important to add a inline UV sterilizer (one before and one after the filter.
No, you don't need to buy a new tank. You can replace the media inside which isn't super easy but also not overly complicated. As for the UV light, it also depends on your water source. The SpringWell CF is not for water that is unsafe due to microorganisms. But there is KDF in the main tank which kills bacteria.
yes, that's what i mean tank full of media, any water that sits for a period of time will form bacteria, especially the sediment filters
@@boswater6065
Can you please share the tapScore discount code?
Sure thing. It's "BOS10" for $10 off - nothing crazy but better than nothing I guess. I'm also attaching this affiliate link. Feel free to use it (of course you don't have to): mytapscore.com/?rfsn=3961415.52c0db&.52c0db&subid=YT
If you get this whole house filter with the salt free softener combo, is there a need for the RO system at your sink or is the water out of the tap good?
It depends on your water quality. As discussed in the video, the SpringWell whole house water filter does not remove all kinds of contaminants, so a point-of-use RO system can come in handy.
You mentioned the independent water testing lab, what is that source (so we all can use it)?
Sorry, that would be ETR Laboratories - etrlabs.com
What water testing you want done they have a different tests and how many things they test for but they can be very very costly for the average home owners. I don't know which that truly I would recommend depens what you can afford.$$$$
Can we use a different fittings? Or we have to use what it came with?
No, you can use your own.
Hypothetically speaking if you had an 8+ bathroom 10,000 sq. ft. house, would the CF+ be good enough for that? How are you liking the system so far? Also why wouldn't you put the sediment filter before the carbon filtration? I would have assumed that would increase the longevity of the latter.
SpringWell recommends putting the carbon filter first, because in case it ever leaks a bit of carbon, the sediment filter will catch it. And because the CF is mostly used for tap water, sediments are often not that much of an issue. If you do have high sediments levels, however, you are free to go sediment filter first.
As for your other question, this also depends on how many people are living in the house and how much water they'd use during times of peak consumption. There are calculators for this online that help you estimate your water demand in gallons per minute based on how many bathrooms etc. you have. (The CF+ has 20 gpm service flow.)
It would be nice to see these results side by side other filtration options since without other points of reference it’s hard to judge these results. What if most others performed even better (ex: water quality score of 90+?). If that happened the conclusion would be that this was a waste of money or alternatively it could justify how great a value it is.
will do something like this as soon as possible!
@@boswater6065 I am curious how this system would stack up against the solution from US Water Systems, bodyguard plus. I’m looking for a filter/softener combo and these both seem comparable.
Would you please review US Water Systems Whole House Water Filter?
They are on our list! Do you have any particular product in mind?
@@boswater6065 WHOLE HOME FILTRATION AND SALT BASED SOFTENER W/ BLUETOOTH SKU 198-WHFBSS
this is my water quality report from my county . Just need to know if salt system would be better.
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You could upload it somewhere else and paste the link here.
85% of America has hard water. The North East and North West is where you will find your "best" water. Pretty much everywhere in between has hard water...it just matters where you live.
Do I understand you to say that the sediment filter comes after the large tank of carbon? Wouldn’t the carbon media last longer if the larger pieces of sediment are trapped in the big blue filter before it goes thru the carbon media?
You are right both times. If you don't have considerable levels of sediment in your water, then SpringWell recommends to install the sediment filter after the carbon tank in order to catch any carbon particles that might escape.
You're absolutely correct, the sediment filter should be placed before the carbon filter. That's the first thing the water should hit. A tell-tale sign that your carbon tank needs to be replaced is when you start seeing little black flakes coming out in your shower. That means the carbon is turning to mush and needs to be replaced. Placing the sediment filter after the carbon is just catching those black flakes so you don't realize it's gone bad. Sediment filter should definitely be put before the carbon filter.
Although, to be honest, the sediment filter isn't even necessary with city water. I defintely reccommend it for well water because it hasn't been treated. But, for city water, the sediment filter is not needed. Just a way to get more money from people.@@boswater6065
Does this work for well water?
Yes and no. In general, you can install this filter on a well water supply, but keep in mind the kind of contaminants it removes. So it'll be good against pesticides and organic chemicals etc., but if you have iron in your water or manganese for example, then you should go with something different. Maybe check out the SpringWell WS, which was specifically designed for well water.
I currently rent and am using a ZeroWater system. Its fantastic. I'm buying a house with 4 bathrooms. Is there a whole house system with filtration as good as my ZeroWater pitcher? Or better? I would prefer to not use salt but I'll do it for the results I'm looking for.
The thing is, a water filter pitcher has much more time to process water compared to a whole house system. That makes it easier for water filter pitchers to achieve great filtration results. It's much harder at the POE (point-of-entry) level. Besides that, there are several things to consider:
-What type(s) of contamination do you have in your new home?
-What do you like about the filtration results of your ZeroWater pitcher? Like certain contaminants removed, or better water taste/odor, or low water TDS?
-You should also ask yourself if you really need perfect water quality in your entire home, such as when flushing toilets or washing your clothes. Of course, the water should be good enough so that it doesn't stink, leave stains, or damage your pipes and home appliances, but as long as that is the case... For your drinking water, you can continue using a point-of-use filter.
If you want to make sure that there's no chlorine or other bad taste/odor in your water, then the SpringWell CF reviewed above makes a great choice. If you want to get rid of water hardness, you'll need a water softener - there are plenty and SpringWell also provides one of these. If your water quality is really bad and you want it to be perfect, then you might need to look like whole house RO systems, but these are really costly and for most water supplies they are way over the top.
You can get a whole home RO system. Just be warned, it's very expensive ($12,000). Also, you will need room for a 300 gallon storage tank in your garage. If this system is set up correctly, you would need a water softener hooked up before the reverse osmosis to remove as much of the hardness and chlorine that you can before it hits the RO membrane to try to make those membranes last as long as they can. The harder they have to work, the more often you will need to replace them, hence the water softener placed before the RO. I will also say this...a whole home RO system is not worth the money in my opinion. You will even be pooping in RO water. It's overkill. It's for Celine Dion where money doesn't matter. My advice would be to get a water softener for the house and an under-sink RO unit for your drinking and cooking water. A lot less expensive and bathing in RO water is not necessary.
I dont believe there is a whole house system ha can equal he ZERO WATER drinking water filters if anyone knows of one let me know
Where is tap score discount code?
You are right about that. I forgot to add it to the description (it's in there now). The code is "BOS10" für $10 off.
If there was a better system out there, which one would it be? Another question: if there was a better system at the same price range and maintenance cost, which one would it be? Thank you.
Are you looking for a whole house carbon water filter specifically?
puronics
@@boswater6065 watertech
Could you provide a link to the exact model please?
Could you provide a link to the exact model please?
please post before and after test analysis by a certified independent lab, thanks
They are shown in the video.
My brine tank is getting low got a little water is normal?
Sorry, I don't understand your question. Could you give it one more shot please?
It's perfectly normal if you have a post-fill regenerating softener. The last cycle in the regeneration process is the "fill" cycle. It will fill up your bring tank with water for 6 minutes to get that water salty for the next time it need to regenerate. As the system uses the salt, the salt level will drop. When it drops to a certain point, you will see water above the salt. Perfectly normal. If it gets to be 2-3 feet about the salt, you may have an issue with your system not brining correctly, but a couple of inches above the salt is fine.
Does it remove fluoride?
No
It’s funny to me how no
One ever addresses Fluoride removal.
Removing fluoride at the whole house level is complicated. But we will test a system that claims to do that soon.
Yes and its intentional I cant find a whole house system that INCLUDES FLUORIDE even though they claim all he others including PFA and metals
Fluoride is much more difficult to remove compared to perfluorinated chemicals. You only have 3 options: Activated alumina filter, bone char filter, whole house RO.
does it remove floride
no
Which one do you recommend for a condo? Thanks!
Are you renting?
@@boswater6065no we aren’t… we have two bathrooms and a kitchen
@@miabeia3117 sorry for the late reply. The smallest SpringWell (CF1) should be sufficient. It's for 1-3 bathrooms. Check here: www.springwellwater.com/product/water-filters/whole-house-water-filters/?oid=1&affid=6&source_id=CFSingleYT&sub1=CFSingleYT
@@boswater6065 thanks! I’ll check it out but it might be too big. We need one that’s fits in our closet with our water line. The dimensions are 39 inches high, 20 inches deep and 26 inches 26 inches wide..
@@miabeia3117 In this case, maybe the E-1000 by Kind Water Systems. We'll do a review of that one soon hopefully - www.best-osmosis-systems.com/whole-house-water-filter-reviews/#Kind
Is there a whole house option you recommend for well water? Would like to filter out as much as possible....
It's really hard to say without knowing your water quality. Any idea what you are dealing with specifically?
@@boswater6065 Hey, idk about him but I am in the same boat. My hardness is 55 (tested by 3 different people lol) and my well water salt content (according to test strips) is at minimum 1000mg/L.
edit: Our well water goes through an iron remover and then a water softener (nvo485uf-150)
55 gpg is crazy hard. The highest I've seen was 32 gpg. I'm assuming by salt content you mean TDS? Looks like you are doing the right thing with your iron filter and water softener (although I don't know this particular model). So, what do you want to improve on?
@@boswater6065 I was just wondering what options I had to remove salt from my water after the softener. Since the well is super salty, my house water ends up salty. Was hoping for a whole house salt removing device, but its looking like an RO is the best option for specific outlets.
I would assume that because your water is so extremely hard, it ends up with a high sodium level after softening. Because the water softener removes hardness and introduces sodium (ion exchange). Yes, I would recommend RO at the point of use like your kitchen.
What is and was the TDS on the water before and after ?
Around 80 for both. The SpringWell CF does not affect TDS.
Our tds is in the 250 range. I am wanting to drop that number. We get some scale in the bathrooms.
Just know that TDS =/ hardness. So if you want to soften your water, then you'll need a water softener.
@@boswater6065perhaps a softener is all i need. Not even a fridge filter puts much of a dent in that TDS, only the RO does. Which softener do you recommend?
Maybe check the SpringWell SS or US Water Systems, although we haven't tested these yet.
You installed the sediment filter after the carbon filter.. It goes before in the instructions.....
sediment filter goes ahead of the carbon filter.
@@DorseyCo that's how most people do it, but with tap water that doesn't have a lot of sediment, you can use it as a post-filter to capture any carbon that might escape from the main tank.
I’ve owned the system for 3 years and absolutely love it. As per the instructions the sediment filter goes before.
Have you heard anything about affordablewaterus ?
No. Is there any specific product you are interested in?
@@boswater6065 I am interested in a whole-house water filter and softener. They are surprisingly cheaper than most of the companies.
Thanks, we'll check that out!
I actually called springwell- hilarious conversation - when i asked about the wording of “remove v reduce”, he said…… and i quote….. “filters are filters are filters” …….. i responded that their are $100,000K guitars and there are $250 guitars….. and the only thing they have in common is 6 strings!!!
I had the springwell in the cart- and ended up with RadiantLife which was 2 times the cost….. but they actually work….. …. Do your research…. Springwell actually recommends the crushed bone charcoal if you actually want to completely remove the chemicals…. So 1200 for their unit…. And another $1000 for the bone charcoal ….. or….. the same cost of a Radiant Life…..
It depends on what you want to remove. Bone char is mostly used to remove fluoride and arsenic. Not everyone wants to remove those or even has them in the water.
why did you have 2 large filters on your install
The other was a salt-free water softener.
Wait, so the filter alone won’t soften the water?
@JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting filter and softener and reverse osmosis too don't forget the uv batería germ killer you need all 4 containers
No, you would need a water softener for that.
Does this get rid of hard water
Not really. You would have to use a water softener for that.
@@boswater6065 do we install softener before or after this system?
@@dragoneuh Usually, the filter goes first. But it also depends on your water conditions. This might help: www.best-osmosis-systems.com/whole-house-water-filter-before-after-water-softener/
So you will still have scales from bathroom shower, kitchen and water heater after you install this whole house filter?
@@rudeman1914I have the same question
Thx but it doesmt remove flouride !
It does not! Due to the filter media it uses. Different types of water filters remove different types of contaminants. Not everyone wants to remove fluoride or even has it in their water supply.
There is only 3 things that will remove the fluoride from your water...Acitivated Allumina, Bone Char Carbon or the semi-permeable membrane of an reverse osmosis system. I have spoken with doctors on this issue and they say bathing in fluoride is negligible. Unless you have an open wound, the amount of fluoride in our water is not a big deal. You don't want to be drinking it, but that what the reverse osmisis is for. It will remove the fluoride in your drinking water.@@boswater6065
I hate the plastic connectors.
Is it certified?
For contaminant reduction rates?
@@boswater6065 is it NSF certified?
I think they say they use NSF-certified components, but the system itself is not NSF-certified for contaminant reduction. Whole house filters are rarely certified for removing contaminants, expect maybe for chlorine (NSF 42). But in order to get certified for chlorine you only need to achieve 50% reduction, so not really worth much imo.
But does this remove fluoride?
it does not
Municipal water? Why is it called spring well
They also do well water filters.
No mention of bacteria??
Could you be more specific, please?
@@boswater6065 I am specifically concerned by bacteria in my water and you don't address that.
I believe on Springwell’s website they offer a UV component as an optional add-on that helps deal with bacteria & virus.
That's correct!
no calcium removal?????
no, this is not a water softener
@@boswater6065 l'm looking for a system to remove calcium and minerals from water so I don't see any water stains in my matte black kitchen and bathroom faucets. What do you recommend?
Sorry for the super late reply. UA-cam comments sorting can be really confusing. You definitely need a salt-based (ion exchange) water softener. There are plenty of systems obviously. I'd say check out SpringWell, US Water Systems. Not saying that the others are bad, but these are the systems that we are more familiar with.
*Promosm* ✌️
Where do I begin? First of all...this system is just a big refrigerator filter for your home. I know you didn't once say that it was a water softener, but let's be clear. This is NOT a water softener. All of the minerals that make our water hard (calcium, magnesium) will still be in your water with this system. The hardness in the water is what is destroying the insides of your appliances. This system will do NOTHING to help protect your appliances. Also, I'm actually very unimpressed with the amount of chlorine and chloramines this systems removed from your water after it was tested. If any water protect says it will remove 100% of anything, that's a red flag. But, removing 85% of the chlorine is actually horrible. That CAT Carbon is designed to remove almost all of the chlorine and chloramines from the water (95%). So, the fact that it only removed 85%, I wouldn't be impressed with that. Also, the KDF is designed to remove the heavy metals from the water (lead, mercury). Again, only 88% of the lead was removed. Also, not impressed.
As far as your taste test, you better be able to determine which water has chlorine in it and one that doesn't. I can garantee you if you took a glass of water out of your fridge before the system was installed and a glass of water out of the sink after it was installed, they would taste the same. Your fridge filter is just a carbon filter. Same thing you just installed in your closet. It does NOTHING for the quality of the water coming out of your sink.
The only thing that effects the quality of your drinking water is the semi-permeable membrane of an reverse osmosis system because it is actually squeezing the water and removing 95% of what is called TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). That's everything in our water that is not water. The max contamination level the EPA approves a water board to give their customers is 500 parts per million. The system in your garage is doing NOTHING to that TDS level. Where I live (Las Vegas), our TDS levels are anywhere from 450-460 parts per million. We have really bad water in Vegas. So, that membrane is taking that 450 number and dropping in all the way down to 20-30 ppm, making it ideal drinking water. That system in your closet is doing nothing for the TDS. It's so small it's going right through it. If it's 450 going into it, it's 450 coming out of it. So, that's why I say your system is like having a big refrigerator filter for your home.
I'm glad you're happy with it! That's the most important thing. If it makes you feel good, that's awesome.
I'm glad I found your comment. I've been looking at products and videos for a couple weeks now. Anything you recommend? I'm on municipal/town water, single family home 2 full baths. Looking for something simple without a bunch of nonsense components. Appreciate your comment!
Hi Jason, I actually didn't want to address your comment, because there is so much wrong with it, but it seems like it's getting some attention from other viewers, so I guess I should reply:
-You are right. This is not a water softener. Water softeners and water filters are not the same thing. They have completely different purposes. So you could basically comment under every single (whole house) water filter video that this won't soften your water - unless it’s an RO system. But not every household has hard water and thus not every household needs a water softener.
-The reason why we said it protects your home from damage is because the 5-micron pre-filter captures sediments, and they can damage appliances, too.
-Where in the video does it say that the SpringWell CF only removes 85% of chlorine/chloramine? I'll give you the answer: Nowhere. The test kit we used from Tap Score does not specifically test for chlorine/chloramine. It did test for THMs, which are disinfection byproducts (not disinfectants!) and these are much harder to remove.
-The amount of lead that can be removed using KDF depends on how much KDF is actually being used. The main reason for SpringWell to add KDF is to keep bacteria out of the system. Nowhere do they claim that this is a lead water filter. With the SpringWell CF, lead reduction is more of a side effect. If you wanted to remove all the lead from your water at the point of entry, you should use a different filter system. In fact, SpringWell sells a whole house lead water filter.
-This being a whole house water filter, of course it will improve the overall quality of the water coming out of the sink faucet. After all, the sink is connected to the filter.
-You clearly didn’t understand the concept of reverse osmosis. And you clearly don’t know what TDS means (it’s simply all dissolved solids combined regardless of good like calcium or bad such as lead). I’m not going to explain more here as this would take way too long - try Google. Just know that SpringWell never claimed that their CF system reduces TDS. This is a whole house water filter, not a water filter specifically for drinking water that reduces TDS to 0 or near 0.
Let's first be clear...full disclosure, I own a water company in Las Vegas and have been in the water industry to over 10 years. Everything I wrote is 100% accurate and factual. I do know what I'm talking about. NOT my opinion, which this video is. I unfortunately watch too much UA-cam. I'm just getting so sick and tired of watching people put videos out claiming to to know what they are talking about, only to be misleading the public. I'm sorry a professional in the field called out your inaccuracies, but that's what happens when you post nonsense. But, like I said...I'm glad you're happy with it! That's the most important thing. If it makes you feel good, that's awesome. I just thought it was important for anyone watching this to know the truth. @@boswater6065
Wait so what, in your opinion, is the best Whole House Water Filter System? @@jasonc9791
@@NotAestheticallyPleased . You need a carbon filter to remove chlorine in the water (no other water system removes chlorine). You need a water softener to remove hard water (calcium and magnesium). You need an RO system to remove everything else in the water (lead,copper,mercury,aluminum and so on). The RO system will actually remove calcium and magnesium but if you do not have a water softener the membranes on the RO system will not last as long.
Very disappointing on the filter score.
There is a 3rd reason not to get this... you are on a well.
yes and no, it depends on your well water conditions
How’s this compared to Culligan’s?
It depends which of Culligan's systems you are referring to. Our main issue with Culligan is that for many of their products they don't disclose prices upfront. You need to contact a local dealer first.