"and other unwanted elements" is all I can find in descriptions of what is removed/reduced by this filter. What unwanted elements are certified?
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Component tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 42 for material safety only when the cartridge is placed in a system that holds 0.6 gallons of water or greater. MAVEA Classic Fit filters have been tested against NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of aesthetic chlorine taste and odor. NSF/ANSI 42 establishes the minimum requirements for the certification of POU/POE filtration systems designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health-related contaminants (chlorine, taste, odor and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water. The scope of NSF/ANSI 42 includes material safety, structural integrity and aesthetic, non-health-related contaminant reduction performance claims. The most common technology addressed by this standard is carbon filtration.
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Hey Jeff. Um - I have no idea what that means! The filters MAY be NFA certified - I just don't know. I just know that I love my NSA under the sink filter and have used them for maybe 20 years...without any problem of any kind.
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This will happen with virtually any filter medium, for a little while, whenever you first add the new filter substrate.....You can reduce {but not eliminate}this effect , by rinsing the filter media prior to installation....
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No it is not, it physically removes particles, protozoa, and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size, including giardia, salmonella, cryptosporidia and others. I love this filter.
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The specs on the filter says it takes out lead dust, but does not mention lead fumes. It's a particulate filter, no mention of any fumes.
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Actually, the filter doesn't have _any_ charcoal in it! Like K. Baker says, "The filter is like a very loose sponge." Actually, it's like two loose sponges glued to a center frame. [Makes ya wonder if/how the glue affects the water.] You can actually see through the "filter". I fail to see how these filters can do anything other than remove giant particulate; they're low-budget quality. But I'm a new Cleanflow owner--less than a week--so maybe I'm dead wrong about the filter's effectiveness... but how can a "see through" water filter be a good thing?
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in addition to natural news... http://fitlife.tv/7-most-popular-countertop-water-filters-tested-for-removal-of-heavy-metals-and-radioactive-elements/ same conclusions here though. lists exact removal measurements.
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of course filters need to be replaced. try reading the description of item before asking such rediculous questions.
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Thanks for reminding me. Just checked out my carbon filter and it was filthy. No wonder I've been coughing and sneezing. Just ordered another combo pack through Amazon.
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These filters don't have any type of certification. They are only intended for nuisance dust.
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None of the cartridge filters remove TDS. If you want that, you need reverse osmosis. It's a choice. Some people don't want to remove minerals, just organics and lead, some do.
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The description on the page says: "This CLEAR2O pitcher filter features block carbon media and is NSF certified to reduce 53 contaminants, including cysts, asbestos, mercury and lead." I think you'd have to go to their webpage and perhaps ask the question of their staff.
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No idea. My filter never worked well, had to be ditched after a few months and the company's customer service was less than helpful.
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from my reading of the literature that came with the product, there was no clear indication of what it would remove and to my mind the design is such that it might lead to contamination in the assembly process. sorry to say, but I suggest you look for another product if you have concerns about water safety
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I didn't like this unit as the "silver" filter did not remotely filter out the minerals so there is a super fine dust that gets everywhere. For example, It got inside the display screens of my AV receiver (between the front glass and the digital led display) - it's impossible to get this dust out. The marketing/advertising says there is no mineral dust because of the filter, but that simply isn't true. And I had 2 different units because of a return and they both did it. I regularly cleaned the unit and still had the issue. Not to mention some of the metal parts that sit in the water rusted super quick (within 3 months of having the unit). So, poorly marketed and poorly designed. Stay away!! I didn't like this unit as the "silver" filter did not remotely filter out the minerals so there is a super fine dust that gets everywhere. For example, It got inside the display screens of my AV receiver (between the front glass and the digital led display) - it's impossible to get this dust out. The marketing/advertising says there is no mineral dust because of the filter, but that simply isn't true. And I had 2 different units because of a return and they both did it. I regularly cleaned the unit and still had the issue. Not to mention some of the metal parts that sit in the... » Read More I didn't like this unit as the "silver" filter did not remotely filter out the minerals so there is a super fine dust that gets everywhere. For example, It got inside the display screens of my AV receiver (between the front glass and the digital led display) - it's impossible to get this dust out. The marketing/advertising says there is no mineral dust because of the filter, but that simply isn't true. And I had 2 different units because of a return and they both did it. I regularly cleaned the unit and still had the issue. Not to mention some of the metal parts that sit in the water rusted super quick (within 3 months of having the unit). So, poorly marketed and poorly designed. Stay away!! « Show Less
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I've not seen any. I have, in a pinch, overlapped and tied the filter to a tall mug or jar, though it is a PITA to do so.
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I would try the "Liquify" filter. Look under "filter" then "distort". A great Elements forum can be found here: http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/index.php