Water filter jugs: types and selection criteria

At times, it is impossible to call the water flowing from a faucet pure or safe for the consumer's health - it is oversaturated with chlorine compounds, heavy metals, and can have an unpleasant odor and taste.

And at home and at work, as well as in the country you will need a quality tool for effective water purification - a filter in the form of a jug. Learn how to properly use this kind of device will be able not only an adult, but also a child.

The design of all products is almost the same:

• the main tank is the jug itself, that is, the reservoir into which water is drawn;
• filter element (cartridge).

In its full form, the filter looks like a tank with two compartments, between which the cartridge is located. The liquid is poured into the upper part. Then it passes through the cartridge, is cleaned of harmful impurities and is collected at the bottom of the jug. In the process of applying the product is disassembled (it is easy to assemble it back), which is important during the care of the product. These filters are made of glass or plastic.

The advantages of using a filter jug:

• the jug can be used for tap and well water, in offices or in the country;
• The jug filter can be called the most budgetary option for those who need tap water cleaning;
• does not need pre-installation in contrast to the filter under the sink;
• all filters will stylishly fit into the interior of the kitchen;
• on many filters there is a ring on the sole, which will prevent it from slipping on the table;
• There is a special treatment on the filter cover, its presence simplifies the process of filter operation;
• On many filter jars there is a special valve with which you can pour water from the tap into the filter without removing the lid;
• the price of 1 liter of purified water is much lower than the cost of the same amount of bottled liquid;
• filter cartridges in jars filter out particles with a size of 20 microns and remove some of the salts from the liquid.

However, there are a number of disadvantages in this device.

• The device cleans the water only from the smell of bleach and rust. Some of the cassettes will remove more bacteria and iron, reduce the hardness of the water, selectively add fluorine or iodine.
• A small resource removable modules. It is necessary to change them every 100-300 liters.
• The low price of products is quite deceptive.

Filter jugs are available only for the purification of cold water from the mains.

When selecting a filter-jug for drinking water, please note that all structures of this kind are approximately the same, the difference will be only in the country of origin, litrage, the material used to make the product, its design and a number of additional functions.

The mechanism of action for cleaning products of domestic and imported liquids will be similar in many respects, the difference will be only in the cost of the jug.

One of the most important criteria when choosing a jug type filter is its volume.If you have only 2-3 people in your family, it is best to choose a 1.5-2 liter jug. For a larger number of family members buy filters with a volume of four liters.

But also you should know that the replaceable module is selected taking into account the specific features of tap water for drinking. At home, test the hardness of the water that comes from your tap. If necessary, ask the seller to help you find a filter jug ​​for hard water or with the highest level of filtration.

Also, when choosing a filter jar, you can rely on its design. The shape of the product is often plain, simplest or figured with original embossed inserts. Color can be anything, with patterns, and with drawings, and without them. Popular elements - rubber pads on the handles and the bottom of the jug can be used for convenience during operation. Choose a product that will please your eye, perfectly fit into the interior and will be a pleasure from everyday use.

Most often on sale you can find glass products.However, glass products are very fragile, therefore, the choice of consumers today is increasingly focused on products with a flask of plastic.

Two types of filters can be used in products - adsorption products and ion-exchange filters.

In the first there is activated carbon, and with its help they purify water from many known impurities. The main thing is to replace them in time, otherwise they themselves will begin to pollute the liquid in the jug.

Ion-exchange replaceable cartridges make water softer and are able to remove heavy metals from it. Many companies apply both principles when releasing cartridges: liquid first enters the prefilter (where it is cleaned of sand and rust), then coal (to remove chlorine, bacteria, oil products), then - into the ion-exchange layer and finally - in the post-filter, where the removal of the filter components themselves.

When purchasing a jug-type filter, please note that replaceable cassettes from one manufacturer will most likely not be suitable for products of another manufacturer. For this reason, you need to clarify which brand of modules it will be easier for you to find and buy.Since it is difficult to calculate the specific volume of liquid passing through the jug, it is better to change the cassettes at least once every 1-3 months - this will depend on the number of your family members.

It is even possible to set an alarm clock on the websites of a number of manufacturers, which will send a message to your email about the need to change the module soon. And in order for filters to retain their qualities throughout the entire service life, they should not be allowed to dry out or fill the tank with hot water. All companies that produce jug water filters, initially supplement them with a cleaning device.

Conventional filter modules are classified according to the method of purifying the liquid.

• Universal option. It detains various harmful impurities and chlorine compounds.
• Cartridges that soften hard water and clean it from heavy metals. Avoid scaling from the use of boiled water.
• Module with the ability to filter chlorine, if in the water it is contained in a considerable amount.
• Option with the presence of silver, which has bactericidal qualities and a system of special protection of the filter itself.
• If the liquid is already soft, then it will be possible to purchase a filter that will preserve the mineral composition of the liquid and retard harmful impurities.

As part of a series of filters, you can find a natural adsorbent - granular activated carbon. It is necessary to pay attention to the life of such a cartridge, which may well be 300 liters.

Filling cassettes can also include elements such as resin with ion exchange, and sometimes even silver particles. Often, manufacturers add special substances that become the hallmark of their brand - aqualene, aragon.

In order not to be disappointed in the quality of purification, it is better when buying a filter jug ​​to pay attention only to the models of the most well-known and proven manufacturers, as well as their rating among consumers.

The company "Aquaphor", producing products under the brand "Everyday". “Aquaphor” may well be called a leader in the domestic market, which is eloquently indicated not only by excellent consumer reviews, but also by data from independent experts.

Filling the cartridge includes the usual components - coconut coal and silver, as well as a special fiber - aqualene. It makes the filter granules more friable and significantly speeds up the process of passing water through them.

Aquaphor offers a huge range of interchangeable cassettes and the probability of choosing the type of resource meter, as, for example, in the most demanded model of the company - "Provence". It has a resource of 300 liters and has the ability to effectively clean water from harmful impurities, unpleasant tastes and odors.

"Provence" is produced as a real jug - from durable, unbreakable plastic that is allowed to come into contact with food. Thanks to the round bottom, the Provence is considered to be more stable than ordinary filter jars. Accidentally knocking over this jug is rather difficult, but even if a child drops it suddenly - the product will not break, which makes Provence the safest device for family use.

The range of the brand "Barrier" - is 14 models in modern design.Their cost is an order of magnitude lower than other famous manufacturers, but this does not affect the quality of the filtering itself.

The models of jugs differ not only in the volume of displacement, but also in the types of the calendar resource. The handle of products cantilever or ergonomic, often on the body there is a clear measuring scale.

The company presents 7 variations of cleaning modules. They can be selected depending on the quality of the source liquid. Body material is BASF plastic suitable for food use. Cartridges also have hollow fibers for a better filtration process.

Domestic company "Geyser" produces 11 types of filters in the form of a jug with a multistage system for cleaning tap water.

Cartridges of 4 types - universal, for water with a high content of iron, for water with a large amount of chlorine and a bactericidal option. All of them are inserted into the receiving funnel from the bottom to prevent accidental ingress of untreated water into the treated.

Jugs with filters from the German manufacturer Brita are found in only two models - Marella and Elemaris.

The Elemaris collection has a “smart” indicator that tracks not only the life of the resource, but also the hardness of the water used. There is a non-slip pad on the product handle, and an electronic indicator on its cover.

Replaceable modules are manufactured on the basis of Maxtra technology for the most efficient removal of various impurities.

The Marella collection has bright, expressive shades, and both pitchers are produced in a single color scheme.

Water purification household jug-type filter "Aquarius" is necessary for cleaning cold water from the water supply system.

For the filter jug ​​"Aquarius" such types of cartridges are produced as:

• zeolitic coal (it is basic) included in the jug kit;
• shungite cleaner and cartridge to reduce the hardness of the liquid.

Does not pass various mechanical impurity.

Purify water from metals, chlorine, radioactive components, petroleum products, eliminate unpleasant odor, improve the taste of water, reduce its color and turbidity.

Reduce the hardness salt contentas a result, the cleaned liquid will become soft, which is extremely important for people with gastrointestinal diseases, washing with such water will make your skin very smooth.

Cleans the liquid from harmful microorganisms.

Thanks to a special technology, the water filtered by this device will contain a much higher amount of mineral substances in comparison with other filtering options and provide excellent taste qualities.

The core of such a BWT Gourmet filter is its cartridge with patented BWT Mg2 + technology. Drinking water here is enriched with magnesium and therefore enhances the aroma of tea and coffee and their taste, and also in itself has a special balanced and refreshing taste.

It cleans the liquid from harmful impurities, preserving the trace elements and all its useful qualities, even enhancing them.

The basis of the cartridge is graphene - carbon mixture of high reactivity, which not only purifies water from various pollutants, but also gives it special properties. HSSR is considered to be a completely new substance that has no analogues in the world according to various characteristics, as well as environmental friendliness.

Having chosen a specific filter of preliminary purification of a jug-type fluid, it is important to immediately imagine which specific parameters to pay attention to when purchasing.

1. The volume of the main container and the receiving funnel.
2. The presence in the free sale of certain replaceable cartridge cassettes for the purchased model will free you from headaches when searching for them.
3. The internal structure of the filter must fully comply with the objectives of filtration and must take into account the quality of the water being purified.
4. The presence of secondary functionality - an indicator of the processor, a convenient handle, economical receiving funnel. It is better to purchase improved product models.
5. The color and shape of the jug are not the most important characteristics, but for some ordinary people they are essential for the unity of the kitchen interior.

Care of the filter jug ​​is completely unoriginal. It is quite sufficient from time to time to rinse both containers with dishwashing detergent, then rinse them thoroughly and wipe dry. The filter module is removed before this, and at the end of the treatment procedure, it is carefully put in place.

Try to regularly operate the device so that it rarely contacts with air, so that it is always filled with water. Upon drying, the ion exchange resin significantly reduces its cleansing abilities. With a significant break in the operation of the filter cartridge can be put in the fridge in the usual package.

Purified water in a jug can be stored no more than two days. Only cold water should be used for filtration, while hot water will quickly disable the cartridge. When applying filter-jugs for water purification, remember: the degree of purification of a liquid will directly depend on its initial composition; in the process of active use of a filter, this indicator can seriously fluctuate. Do not forget to change cartridges in time. If the fluid in your plumbing is hard, you need to use cartridges with a resource of up to 400 liters. When you first use a new cartridge filtered water should be drained into the sewer.

If you need to clean the pitcher from plaque, you need citric acid.

In a glass of warm water, dissolve 20 grams of citric acid.Pour the solution into the jug so that it hits exactly the contaminated sites. Wait 15 minutes. Rinse the cleaned jug thoroughly. And also the jug is cleaned with a solution of salt and soda.

If your jug ​​is cracked in some place, you will soon have to purchase a new one and not wait until substances from the outside get into the purified water through a crack. The jug which passes air is considered defective.

The review of jug filters "Aquaphor" is waiting for you in the video below.