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B.E.S.T. Water Filters
(B.E.S.T. stands for Bacteria Eliminating Silver Treatment)
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B.E.S.T. Water Filters (B.E.S.T. stands for Bacteria Eliminating Silver Treatment) |
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A Word On... BACTERIAL CONTROL
Ultra Violet (UV): The water has to be completely clear for UV Systems to be effective. Bacteria, being smaller than dirt particles can be protected from the UV by the dirt, which may then only stun them. Once they recover they are free to multiply again. The UV lamp, which requires 240 volt power, needs to be replaced at least every 12 months. The lamps have low resistance against power surges. From day 1, as with a normal light globe, the strength starts to weaken. The major disadvantage is that it leaves no residual disinfectant in the water. High colour and turbidity and the presence of metals and organic matter reduce the amount of UV Radiation reaching the organisms.
Reverse Osmosis (RO): These units have no ability to destroy bacteria and parasites, they merely trap them. They lose around 5 litres of water to waste to make 1 litre of good water. To make the most of this it is best to mount it over the laundry tub so the wastewater can be used for clothes washing. To produce that 1 litre it takes around 15 minutes. So you'll need to bottle it and put it in the fridge to prevent bacteria regrowth or add a few drops of silver colloid to prevent this. The unit must be serviced every 6 months otherwise bacteria will eat the RO membrane away hence it won't be doing what it is expected. If you are going to the service your self, you'll need some servicing equipment and a testing gauge which together is around an additional $200.00. If you need to have somebody service it for you, it will cost from $80.00- $100 every six months and if the membrane does not produce a good reading it will be an additional $90.00+ for a new membrane, but that should be around every 2-3 years.
Distilling: 240 power is required to run a Distiller. A portable unit has around 570 watt heating element which produces pure water (?) at the rate of less than 3/4 of a litre per hour.
Silver Impregnated Cartridge: Tests have revealed that the mere presence of silver is not enough for it to be effective. All of the water needs to either come in contact with the silver or the silver to be in colloidal state to be effective. Hence cartridges that are silver impregnated (have pieces of silver scatted amongst the carbon or a thin film of silver over the carbon) will have a short term or no effect in preventing bacteria contamination.
Standard Carbon Cartridge: A cartridge, from when it is first installed, will start to collect dirt under which bacteria will multiply. It is the bacteria that will create a 'slime' over the outside of the cartridge, which will shorten the life and performance. These standard systems can quickly and easily turn from a water filter into a septic tank. This problem is made worse when the water heats up in warmer climates and creates a perfect environment for bacteria.
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