10 best filter systems for washing

Filter under the sink - one of the most useful devices for the kitchen. It not only purifies water from all sorts of impurities and harmful substances, but also simplifies the process of its preparation. Through an additional faucet, which is mounted in the kitchen sink, you can get clean water instantly, without spending time and money to buy bottled water or pouring water into the filter jug ​​each time.

On sale you can see a lot of different systems, but not all of them cope with the task of quality water purification. To choose a really good filter, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our rating.

The best inexpensive water filters for washing: a budget of up to 5,000 rubles.

Inexpensive filters for washing cost an average of 1,500 - 5,000 p. Membrane filtration, softening and mineralization are rarely found in them, and the number of purification steps does not exceed three. At the same time, most models are quite capable of ridding water of heavy metals, chlorine, phenol, benzene, and other chemical additives.

3 Aquaphor Crystal Eco

Aquaphor Crystal Eco - one of the most popular budget filter systems "under the sink." Equipped with three steps of water purification, ion exchange, coal and ultrafiltration. The latter makes it possible to remove organic matter, impurities and bacteria from water. There is no accumulative capacity in this model, as the maximum filter capacity is 2.5 liters per minute.

The resource of the standard filtering module is calculated on 8000 liters. Most users, responding to this filter, called such advantages as low price, ease of installation, cheap cartridges and compact system.

Negative reviews, compared with the model "Aquaphor Crystal" (without the prefix "eco") has become much less. The number of complaints about the quality of the water softener has decreased. Much less scaling began. However, for people with kidney disease, it is better to purchase more expensive models that can handle hard water.

2 EXPERT Hard Barrier

"EXPERT Hard Barrier" - one of the best-selling filter systems in recent years. Among those presented in the review of the best budget filters for washing the "Barrier EXPERT Hard", it stands out because it has the most resource-intensive filter module. For example, the cartridge of the Geyser Prestige 2 filter presented above will last for 3,500 liters, while the EXPERT Hard Barrier cartridge can be operated at least 10,000 liters.

Other advantages of this filter include the presence of a filter for water softening. This will get rid of the scale in the kettle. True, there are complaints that this filter is quickly clogged and after a couple of months the scum appears again.There is an explanation for this - in areas with very hard water, the filter will, for obvious reasons, be clogged much faster. You just need to change the cartridge on time.

Reviewed by Edward:

If you take this filter, then immediately buy a drill for 12, otherwise you will go to the store again to make a hole in the table top. Everything else is in the kit, only screws for attaching to the chipboard is a bit short. In general, the filter is like, gaining a little more than a liter of water per minute. This, by the way, is confusing, if filtering is not going too fast. Maybe it affects the quality?

1 Geyser Prestige 2

On a leading position in the category of budget filters is located the domestic "Geyser". The company, which supplies water treatment systems to the market, was founded back in 1986 and today has a dealer network covering 120 cities in Russia. There are even European offices in Riga, Prague and Belgrade.

The filter system "Geyser Prestige 2" is considered one of the best in quality in the budget price segment. With an average price of only 5000 rubles. the apparatus has a reverse osmosis membrane for water purification, which dramatically improves the quality of filtration. Not many budget systems can boast the presence of a membrane.

Also in Geyser Prestige 2 there are stages of water purification from dissolved iron (deferrization) and purification from soluble hardness salts (softening).

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Speaking about the advantages of this system, almost all users note the high quality of water purification, compactness, ease of installation and, of course, a reasonable price.

By cons of this model can be attributed to a rather weak performance - only 0.3 liters of clean water per minute. For the needs of a small family of 2-3 people, it may be enough, and for more families, you will have to purchase a storage tank (not included), where the purified water will be stored.

Also, we do not recommend buying Prestige 2 for a private house with poor (not spacious) sewage. The filter system drains a lot of water into the drainage - splurge on pumping.

The best filters for washing: a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.

More expensive and effective models are presented in this category. The increased cost, as a rule, affects not only the degree of water purification, but also the quality of materials and workmanship.

4 Siberia-Tseo Aquarius-BKP

Compact (42x38x14 cm), but very powerful filter with three cleaning steps. The maximum performance of the device is 3 liters / minute. The package includes a filter module, designed for 6000 liters. There is a separate tap. The quality of water after its passage through the filter is significantly improved - it is purified from free chlorine and mineralized.

In the reviews, users note that when using this water scale in the kettle is not formed. Among the advantages compared to other filters of the same price category, the use of zeolite is noted. The first flask is transparent - it is possible to assess the degree of contamination. In one of the reviews, the user says that he wore water on the analysis before and after passing through the filter - the quality of the liquid at the outlet was excellent.

3 AQUAPRO AP-600P

High-quality, effective filter model with five cleaning steps. Of the features - reverse osmosis, deironing, cleaning of free chlorine, water softening. A cumulative tank with a volume of 10 liters, a separate faucet, a pump for increasing pressure, a filter module are included in the package. Replacement cartridges are inexpensive.

In reviews, users note the excellent quality of water purification, its pleasant taste after passing through the filter. They like the possibility of additional installation of the mineralizer, the use of filters from any manufacturer - they are of standard size. During operation, the device does not make noise, does not leak, the filters need to be changed no more than once every six months.Of the minuses emit only a higher cost compared with similar models, but the difference in price is offset by low-cost cartridges.

2 ECOSOFT MO 5-50

Popular and high-quality model with five steps of cleaning. It is installed under the sink, it doesn’t take up very much space - the dimensions of the product are 35x45x15 cm. The cumulative capacity of 9 liters, the filter module, and a separate tap are included in the device kit. Productivity makes 0,13 l / minute. With the filter, even the worst tap water becomes potable without boiling. It is deferred, cleared of free chlorine, foreign mechanical and dissolved impurities, softens. The principle of coal cleaning is applied.

In reviews, users note the high quality of materials and components, the reliability of the filter, good quality water after cleaning. Even after a long time of use do not have to deal with leaks. Many people like that the filter can be installed independently, without resorting to the services of specialists. Of the disadvantages, only the high cost of cartridges is noted, but in terms of bottled water, it still turns out to be cheaper.

1 New Water Econic Osmos O300

First place in the ranking of the average price category goes to the filter New Water Econic Osmos O300. This is a fairly popular model, which can not find a single negative feedback - all users are completely satisfied with the operation of the device. Water after cleaning becomes softer, gets a pleasant taste, you can drink it without boiling. The filter is easy to install, reliable, well made. Compact dimensions (23.5x29x22 cm) allow you to install the device under the sink of any size.

This filter under the sink is suitable both for apartments and for private houses, for cleaning the hardest water. Eliminates all common contaminants - mechanical impurities, dissolved impurities (heavy metals, phenols, bacteria, viruses, hardness salts). The filtering module, the separate crane, accumulative capacity of 3.25 liters is included in the package. The maximum filter capacity is 0.7 l / minute. Of the additional benefits, users note quick-release membrane, ease of maintenance. If necessary, you can easily add a mineralizer or post-filter with schungite.

The best filter systems for washing with reverse osmosis (membrane)

Membrane filtration is considered to be of better quality, since the output is almost perfectly clean water. The pores of the osmotic membrane are very small and retain most of the pollution, iron, petroleum products and so on. It is important to note that the membrane is very dense and good pressure is required to pass water through it. If the pressure in the water supply system is low, the filtration rate will be extremely low. In such cases, it is recommended to pay attention to models with an integrated pump to increase the pressure.

3 GEYSER PRESTIGE P

It is recommended to buy this filter system for washing if you have a bad water pressure in your apartment / house. "Geyser Prestige P" is one of the few models that comes with a pump to increase the water pressure. This will allow to start the filtering process even in places with extremely low pressure (at least 2 atmospheres are required for reverse osmosis to work, otherwise the system will not work).

Otherwise, in the Geyser Prestige P there is everything that the competitors have: 5 cleaning steps, deironing, softening, reverse osmosis, storage capacity of 12 liters. It is a pity, of course, that there is no water mineralizer, because for about the same money, the competitor Atoll A-550m STD has a salinity function.

From the positive reviews, users note the high quality of filtration, inexpensive and very affordable cartridges (except membrane for 2000 p.) And moderate drainage consumption (0.3 liters per 1 liter of clean water).

2 AQUAFOR OSMO 50

Akvafor OSMO 50 is one of the most affordable filtering systems with reverse osmosis in terms of price. In addition to the membrane, there are 5 steps of water purification, a cumulative capacity of 10 liters and a function of softening and cleaning of dissolved iron. In principle, this is enough to get high-quality water, as evidenced by user reviews. Water tastes better, scale and odors disappear.

There is a true significant disadvantage characteristic of many models with reverse osmosis - high secondary water consumption in the drainage. On one liter of clean water in the drainage takes at least 6 liters. If in a month you consume 300 liters of water, then at least 1,800 liters (almost two cubic meters) will go down the drain. For owners of homes with private sewers such pleasure will result in a "pretty penny".

Also do not forget about the cost of replacing the filter elements. Depending on the intensity of use of the replacement filters, Aquaphor OSMO 50 can cost 1500 - 5500 r. in year.

1 ATOLL A-550M STD

The ATOLL A-550M STD model entered the rating of the best reverse osmosis filter systems. This is the most expensive filter system presented in the review. But the price, as they say, is justified. Atoll A-550m STD is completed with two very useful elements: a mineralizer and oxygen enrichment function. What is the use of it? As described in the beginning of the article, the membrane makes the water crystal clear, cleaning out both harmful and beneficial substances for the human body (minerals). The water is almost distilled, which is not good. So, in the Atoll A-550m STD, after all cleaning procedures (there are 5 steps here), the water is additionally enriched with useful mineral elements. And the water becomes much more useful than after the usual cleaning with reverse osmosis (membrane).

Of the other useful features of the Atoll A-550m, you can select a device for removing iron from water (removal of dissolved iron) - it will be useful for residents of areas with very hard water. Also, the filter system is equipped with a very capacious storage tank for 12 liters, which will be more than enough to provide clean water for families for 2 to 6 people.

As for the reviews, for the most part they are only positive. Users praise Atoll A-550m primarily for very high-quality filtering - the water becomes really tastier. From not quite pleasant moments, you can select rather expensive cartridges. They are enough for a long time, but after 2-3 years (depending on the intensity of use), you will have to pay almost as much for the cartridges as the whole system costs. Atoll A-550m STD - the best value for money!

How to choose a filter system under the sink?

Before choosing a specific cleaning system, it is not bad to have information on the chemical composition of water that flows from the tap. This will allow you to choose the filter that will most effectively clean the water. So, if you have very hard water in your apartment, you will have to take a more expensive filter with a membrane (reverse osmosis). Cleaning very hard water is mandatory if there are people with kidney disease in the family. For less hard water can be enough budget filter with ion exchange.

Learn the chemical composition of water in different ways. For example, ask a local Vodokanal or conduct your own “mini lab test”. The hardness of the water can be found out using a special test strip, and the chlorine content helps determine the iodine starch paper (can be purchased at aquarium stores).

When buying a filter under the sink, besides the price, you need to look at two important components: methods of cleaning and the presence of a water softener. There can be several ways to purify water in each system for washing, and their quantity and quality directly depends on the cost of the entire system.

Membrane filtration

For example, in budget filters up to 3000 r. as a rule, membrane filtration is absent. Membrane filtration (ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis) serves to perfectly clean water from viruses and bacteria. Only very fine particles of water (up to 0.0005 microns) pass through the membrane, and all other impurities and bacteria linger. The output is very clean water, almost distilled. But the membrane has a significant disadvantage - along with the bacteria are also filtered minerals. Therefore, from such water there will be no harm or benefit. To solve this problem will help the purchase of a filtration system with a membrane and built-in mineralizer. Thus, water completely purified from metal ions will be re-enriched with minerals.

Ion exchange

For the purification of hard water from heavy metal ions in budget filtration systems, only ion exchange is used. Purifying water as qualitatively as reverse osmosis does, ion exchange will not work, but it is still better than nothing.

Coal filtration

Coal filtration is a very useful feature that is present in most filter models. Coal serves to absorb chlorine, phenol, benzene, toluene, petroleum products and pesticides. It cleans from all that is added to the water for disinfection. Even low-end systems under the sink have coal filtration, but still it may not be in some models.

Water softening

Water softening is a very useful feature of the filtering system. With it, you can reduce the content of calcium and magnesium ions in water, which stimulates the formation of scale in the kettle, dishwasher and washing machine. This will not only save the housewife from unnecessary trouble with the removal of scale, but also significantly prolong the life of kitchen appliances.

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