Under Counter Water Filter - No Clutter
If you want pure, fresh drinking water and you don't want clutter on your kitchen counter then you might want to consider an under counter water filter system. The system is connected to the plumbing located beneath your counter. It is always turned on so you and your family can always enjoy healthy, clean water. Just remember that the system only works for the sink it is connected to and the unit is typically connected to the sink in your kitchen. Another incentive for purchasing one of these systems comes from an issue of Health magazine which claims that roughly 7 million Americans become ill each year due to drinking contaminated tap water.
Benefits of an Under Counter Water Filter System
Since it is located under the counter it can help you keep your kitchen counter tidy and it allows you to use more kitchen space for preparing your meals. You don't have to look at unattractive valves, filters or exposed tubing. Since the system is under the counter you can use a larger water filter system that can remove impurities such as arsenic, lead, fluoride, nitrates and other unwanted impurities. Under the counter water filter systems usually supply a better water stream than water filters mounted on the faucet and they eliminate the impurities before they can reach your faucet.
Installing the System is Easy
The installation of the under the counter water filter system can be done in little over an hour and you don't need to have experience in working with plumbing, however plumbers will install the system for you. The water purification systems you can purchase for under your counter come with installation kits and the instructions are typically easy to understand and to complete. You use a feed line which is typically hooked up to the main water pipe and then you connect a line to the cold water tap. Also, you don't have to have a drain line for the under the counter system.
Just like the other types of water filtration systems the under the counter water filter system requires that you occasionally replace the cartridge, however you probably only need to replace the filter after about a half of a year of use. Each brand has its own suggestions on when to replace the cartridge. Taking out the old cartridge and installing the new one is quite simple. Typically you just have to take off the cover of the filter in order to have access to the cartridge. The under counter water filter system will remove the impurities from your tap water and leave the beneficial minerals in your drinking water. They are a fine addition to any home.
