Has anyone performed a TDS test on the water, before and after installing filter? If so, what was the result? And does it remove fluoride?
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I haven't tested my water but it took all the bad taste from the chemical's that the city put in it's just like well watervery pleased with the resulds
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According to the website, they seem to have no idea."A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water."That's why I want one, too. To protect my teeth and precious bodily fluids.
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The Performance Data Sheet doesn't list fluoride. I found this sheet on the Aquasana website. I think there is a customer contact on their website too. Sorry that I couldn't be of more help.
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Yes. It removes everything. It reduces TDS to zero. Be aware that this water is NOT suitable for drinking. It is intended for special decontamination situations such as saltwater aquariums.
620691
The filters on this one do not remove Fluoride, however you can order the fluoride filter and add it on. I got the fluoride filter from cyrstal quest for $50 , added it on and now it removes everything. The system works well. The filters last for 12-18 months depending on use. It is well worth the extra cost for the filter. good luck.
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You absolutely need to do more research on that -- and I would start by asking Pelican. They do make a filtration system for fluoride removal, but that's a pricier whole-house system. The only other method that I know of for fluoride removal is reverse osmosis, which isn't impossible but looks like a much more sophisticated process than regular filtration.
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Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other answers it seems that it fails to remove all of the fluoride for sure. Just start taking fulvic acid. Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other... » Read More Omica claims that it does. However, they have consistently failed to produce water testing reports to prove it. The activated alumina is what is supposed to remove the fluoride. Even if it works then- how much is being removed? From what I understand the removal of fluoride by activated alumina is dependent on the waters Ph level. So the most accurate answer that anyone can give you (including the people that make the filter) without actual pre and post filter water testing, is.... it might remove some, none or all of the flouride. Who really knows?-After reading the other answers it seems that it fails to remove all of the fluoride for sure. Just start taking fulvic acid. « Show Less
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The filter will not remove salts in the water, so it'd be safe to assume that fluoride also will not be removed. You need a reverse osmosis setup for fluoride removal. I'd like to see an answer from Lifesaver on this just to be sure.
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Yes it does both produce pure H2O and filter fluoride, as well as filtering chlorine and other contaminants out of the water. The only possible downside is the water being too soft (low electrical conductivity/minerals), which I add trace minerals to my water after distilling for balance and to re-ionize the water and make it less soft.
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It will filter fluoride as is... Great unit... I have really enjoyed mine...
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All I know is that I don't like the taste of Tacoma's water straight from the tap, and I do believe that it has flouride. We use this filter for all of our drinking water and it tastes clean and pure, but not flat. I can't way for sure that it filters out flouride, though. Sorry. I can say that it does last a long time. Up to ten months for two people who each drink one to two quarts of water a day, plus lots of coffee and/or tea.
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Lynda, I replaced a DT filter with this cartridge filter. I noticed that the water in my 16x32 pool wasn't as clear at first. I read on line that you can add DT to the cartridge filter. Since I had some diatomaceous earth left over from my old filter, I added one scoop to the new filter through the skimmer, and in about two hours the water became crystal clear. The cartridge is just more porous than the DT. With a little help, it works great. Plus, it is so easy to deal with. Just take the top off the filter, and rinse the cartridge. It takes just a few minutes. I recommend it.
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The store that I attempted to purchased it at send me a drill bit. It is a great water filter. It is not distilled however it removes around 99% of contaminates. It does not remove fluoride. There is an additional attachment that will remove fluoride. It is one of the best but they also charge a lot for it.
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I find this whole water filtration business confounding; 50 ppm sounds good but is that 50 just minerals or the lead and the mercury and the really bad things? I am going to see what my county says about my water quality and if they stand by that to start; I know you shouldn't have any fluoride, which undermines thyroid function. good luck.
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If I remember correctly, the company info indicates that the filter on this unit removes 65% of the fluoride in water that it filters. I think that information is on their web site at this link (http://www.ecoflowater.com/composite-test-results).
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Fluoride? It is my understanding that it does, since one of the steps involves reverse osmosis, but of course, I am not neither a specialist nor the manufacturer. Nevertheless, I am the delighted owner of two Artesian systems and I wholeheartedly recommend them after many years of use. Keep in mind that you only need to change filters once a year! I am not one of these gullible people who spend a fortune on expensive bottled water...
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No, it does not. I literally just asked a service expert at Aquasana if it filters out fluoride and his response was, "Sorry, no."