A whole family water filtration system provides clean water for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing clothes. The Aquasana Rhino EQ-300 has been one of the most popular whole house water filters on the market for ten years now. Below find everything you need to to Know about this filtration unit, including the pros, the cons and the method of filtration.
Benefits of Using a Whole House Water Filtration Unit
A whole house filter tends to have a more initial investment then a simple drinking water filter but the benefits to have clean water come through every tap in your house is awesome.
Some common benefits are:
- Cleaner pipes - no rust or scale buildup
- Removal of bad taste and smells in the water
- Cleaner indoor air quality - Unfiltered water can cause elevated levels of chloroform gas in the house due to vaporization of chlorine and other chemicals from tap and shower water.
- Cleaner laundry
- Improved health - Besides the benefits of not drinking toxins and pollutants, you will also benefit from no longer breathing the bad vapors which have been suspected to cause and irritate infant respiratory problems, asthma, bronchitis and allergies.
Method of Filtration
The Aquasana Rhino uses three advanced stages of filtration.
Stage 1 - 5 micron sediment prefilter for the removal of rust, dirt and microscopic particles that cause cloudiness and scaling from tap water.
Stage 2 - A blend of KDF - 55, a copper - zinc oxidation media for the removal of chlorine, and a crushed mineral filter stone. By removing the chlorine and preconditioning the pH, this stage using maximum performance for the final and most important stage.
Stage 3 - High grade activated carbon for final reduction of chlorine and other chemicals common in tap water.
Pollutants that are Removed ...
This whole house water filter will remove almost all of the pollutants found in tap water including:
- Rust
- Dirt
- VOC & # 39; s
- THM & # 39; s
- MTBE
- Cysts
- Microscopic particles
- Chlorine
- Lead
- Prescription drugs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Odors & bad smells
Important Facts and Features of the Aquasana Rhino
Once is is it is necessary to have a plumber to install a plumber to install a unit of the first time in order for the warranty to be effective. initially installed you will never need to use the plumber again.
The pre-filters need to be changed every three to six months which is not big deal, but the main filter unit should be replaced every three years or 300,000 gallons (a plumber is not necessary to change this unit).
I have discovered that the most whole house water filter is more far more than the more than this unit. The cost more than twice as much as this Aquasana system where every month or so I had to keep adding salt. To me, the affordability and convenience of this water system is far better than most others out there.
Pros and Cons ...
Pro Aquasana Rhino:
- Very little maintenance is required after initial installation
- Main filter is good for three years before needing replacement
- Great price
- Provided completely clean and healthy water
- 90 day satisfaction guarantee
Against Aquasana Rhino:
- Cost of replacing the main filter every three years (although it is still cheaper than most other units on the market.)
Final Thoughts ...
But the aquasana whole house water filter may not be satisfied great value for a good price and you can count on it leaving you with very clean, fresh and healthy water. They have a good satisfaction guarantee whereas if you are not satisfied I will highly suggest comparing this model to other whole house filtration systems to see the benefits for yourself.
