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If you are on our blog, then you are probably looking for the best drinking water filter for your home. Filtering your own drinking water is a great way to know that you and your family always have access to safe, clean water in your home. We offer a wide range of high performance Everpure home filtration systems that can help combat any issues that you might be having with your home’s water quality. Common issues When it comes to water filtration, there is usually a distinct reason that leads to homeowners trying to find the best drinking water filter for their homes. Even if you have not noticed any obvious signs of waterborne contamination, it is always a good idea to add a water filter to your home in order to know that you are drinking clean and filtered water. Today, we will start off by looking at a few of the most common water quality complaints that we hear about and their causes. Turbidity - Also known as cloudiness, turbidity is an issue caused by an abundance of dissolved particles in your water. These tiny particles, which can be anything from silt to organic matter, disperse light as it passes through your water, resulting in cloudiness and low clarity. Sometimes water with a high turbidity may have an otherwise normal taste, but a glass of turbid water is definitely never someone’s first option. Odor - The next most common issue we hear about is foul smelling water. The two main sources of foul odors are organic and chemical compounds. Organic compounds in our water are typically a result of decaying matter or the presence of algae or microbes in water and will produce a foul or sewage like odor. Chemical smells are usually the result of residual compounds from water purifications systems such as chlorine and chloramine compounds. Even at levels that are technically safe to consume, these compounds can make your water unpalatable. Taste - Closely tied to the issue of smell is taste. If your water has a noticeable odor, then the taste will probably also be hard to deal with. In some cases you can have one without the other, though most of the time foul tastes will be the result of decay or cleaning compounds like foul odors. You may also experience the issue of metallic tasting water if rust or other metallic contaminants make their way into your water supply. Hard and Soft water - The final issue we hear about is hard and soft water issues. The hardness of water is determined by the amount of dissolved ions found in your water. Some ions, like calcium and magnesium, can cause scaling and lime buildup on faucets and appliances. Filtration systems with ion exchange materials can help to remove these metallic ions from your water so you will not have to worry about damaging your water using appliances like coffee makers and kettles. All of these factors are an obvious sign that your home has a water quality issue. Filtration can help reduce or eliminate the presence of these issues, but there are also a number of contaminants that are not so easily detected. Heavy metals like lead can be present at dangerous levels in drinking water without being detected using only your sense of taste, sight and smell. This is also true of a wide range of volatile organic compounds that can be potentially harmful even at minute concentrations. Our Filters Luckily, installing a dedicated water filtration system in your home can help to combat all of these issues and leave you with clean, freshly filtered drinking water. We offer Everpure home filtration systems that are designed to be mounted underneath your kitchen sink. This means that your water is going to be filtered directly before consumption, ensuring a great taste glass everytime. In order to get filtered water from your system, you will need to install a dedicated faucet to dispense your water. We typically recommend using a small air gap gooseneck faucet and you can find several options in the “Dispensers and Faucets” section of our shop under the “Drinking Water” category. In addition to the options we carry, you can also find hundreds of other small faucets on the market if you need to find a fixture to perfectly match the look and feel of your kitchen. If installing a new fixture in your kitchen does not sound ideal for you, then we do have other options. Our full flow filtration systems are designed to dispense filtered water using the cold water side of your faucet instead of requiring a dedicated dispenser. This means that you can still use the hot water side of your kitchen sink for everyday cleaning tasks, while using the cold water side for drinking and cooking. These systems require a slightly different installation process compared to our standard filter systems, but they are just as easy to use. No matter what type of filter you choose for your home, the installation process is shockingly easy. All you need are a few hand tools and a little mechanical aptitude, but no plumbing knowledge is necessary. If you can tighten a bolt, screw a few screws, and make some simple measurements and cuts, then you should be able to install your new system without any issues! You may need to add a hole to your countertop if you are installing a standard system, but this can be easily achieved with a few different tools depending on your countertop’s composition. Once your new system is installed, all you have to do is screw in the cartridge, run the system for a few minutes to purge any trapped air, and then enjoy always having filtered water when you need it. Filter cartridges The actual filtration is going to occur inside of your system’s cartridge. These metal cylinders are more advanced than the small plastic filtered water pitcher cartridges that many homeowners are familiar with using. Instead of containing large pellets of carbon filtration media, Everpure cartridges use a fine filtration media called Micro-Pure. This carbon based media is a proprietary blend that is designed to operate at the high pressure of home water lines. Our popular H series filters contain media coated membranes arranged in a pleated pattern. This helps to increase the surface area of the media and improve the flow rate of your system. The other systems on our site that do not begin with an H all use carbon block filters. These filters use nearly blocks of carbon to provide amazing water quality and a long filter lifespan. All of our home Everpure water filter cartridges are capable of removing particles as small as half a micron from your drinking water. To put that into perspective, a micron is one millionth of a meter in size. A strand of hair is about 50 microns wide, which means that our filters can remove contaminants that are 100 times smaller than the width of a single hair, leaving you with incredibly clean water. This size restriction also means that our filtration systems will not remove the essential minerals that are naturally found in your drinking water. The lifespan of these cartridges is determined by how many gallons of water they can filter. This value can range from hundreds to thousands of gallons per cartridge. This long lifespan means that many homeowners only have to replace their cartridges once per year. You will know it is time to replace your filter cartridge when the flow rate from your system starts to noticeably decline. We recommend replacement filter cartridges at least annually even if you do not notice any issues with filter performance. The replacement process only takes a few minutes and is about as complicated as changing a lightbulb. Typically this is the only maintenance that your filter system will need. If you notice that you have to change cartridges frequently, then you might want to consider upgrading to a higher capacity cartridge. Most Everpure cartridges are designed to work using a standard filter head. If you need help finding an upgraded cartridge replacement to go with your current filter system, then one of our filtration specialists will be able to help you find several compatible options. No matter which cartridge you plan on using, you will be able to enjoy the great saving that comes with using a cartridge filter. Let’s consider someone who only drinks bottled water. A single standard 16.9oz water bottle may cost about a dollar. At a rate of about $1 per bottle, it would cost about $7.50 to drink a gallon of water. This means that a 1000 gallon filter cartridge could produce the equivalent of $7500 in bottled water at final retail value. One of our 1000 gallon H104 filters only costs about $50, which would offer a savings of over 99%! While no one is going to drink all of their water in the form of $1 bottles, everyone can save some money by making the switch to using a reusable bottle and a home filter system. In the scenario above, your filter cartridge would essentially pay for itself after you drank the equivalent of 7 gallons of water instead of purchasing it by the bottle. Best Drinking Water Filter Recommendations After years of working with these systems, we have helped a lot of homeowners find the perfect filtration solution to meet their needs. In turn, we have created a list of filtration systems that we often recommend to our customers. Here are four great filters and a brief description of their unique features: H300 - Our most popular system, the Everpure H300 is a great option for homeowners who want to try adding a filter to their kitchen sink. These filters use a standard size Everpure cartridge and each cartridge can filter 300 gallons of water. This is one of our smaller cartridge sizes, which means it is a great option for homeowners to gauge just how much water they consume. If your cartridge lasts all year, then there is no reason to upgrade. If not, it is easy to install a replacement with a larger capacity. H104 - The H104 is another one of our H series filters, which feature pleated filter membranes to improve the flow of water and surface area in home cartridges. Every H104 cartridge can filter an average of 1000 gallons of water, which makes them a great option for households that consume a lot of water. H54 - They say good things come in small packages and the H54 a shining example of that philosophy. These systems stand at only 15” compared to the usual 22” size of more Everpure systems. This makes them a great choice for small spaces or to install in a camper or RV. They can also help soften water to avoid lime and scale build up. PBS400 - The last option on our brief list of the best drinking water filters for homes is the PBS400 full flow system. Each of these filter cartridges can produce an average of 1500 gallons of filtered water. Because they are a full flow system, these filters do not require the use of a dispenser, so you can install one without changing the look of your kitchen with a new fixture. If you’re ready to start enjoying the convenience and savings that comes with using one of our filters, then we are here to help you find the best drinking water filter for your home. If you don’t find a good match in the short list above, feel free to reach out to one of our specialists. After years of working with these filters, our team has helped countless homeowners find the filters they need to start enjoying freshly filtered water right in their own kitchens.

Over the years, we have seen a lot of different filter systems and we narrowed our scope to the Everpure systems by Pentair that we currently offer. There are a lot of different reasons that lead to homeowners to want a filter installed in their home and today we will be looking at what makes Pentair cartridge filters a great choice for homeowners. A Brief Look at Our Filters Our Everpure home filtration systems are designed to mount underneath your kitchen sink. This means that they can be added to almost any home without taking up too much space in your refrigerator and other valuable areas in your kitchen. Their location under your sink also means that you can enjoy the convenience of having freshly filtered water available in the same space you would use to fill a glass with tap water. All of our home Pentair cartridge filters are designed to dispense their filtered water using a small, dedicated filtered water faucet. There are a wide variety of small gooseneck faucets available, so it is easy to find an option that will match the rest of your kitchen fixtures. For homeowners who do not want to add extra fixtures to their kitchens, we also carry a number of full flow filtration options. These systems dispense their filtered water using the cold water side of your existing faucet, meaning there is no need for additional hardware. Real Results On top of being convenient to use, these filters also offer some great results. Every Everpure filter cartridge contains Pentair’s proprietary Micro-Pure filtration media. This carbon based material is incredibly efficient when it comes to removing waterborne contaminants. The high surface area means that every cartridge can remove particles as small as 0.5 microns from your drinking water. This includes removing the contaminants that are responsible for foul tastes and odors, as well as cloudiness. These filter cartridges can also significantly lower levels of dangerous heavy metals like lead from your drinking water. Some Everpure cartridges are even designed to help combat lime build up and scaling on sink fixtures and appliances like coffee makers that use your tap water. Easy To Install So clearly these filter systems are designed to do their job, but you are probably wondering how much work it will take to get everything up and running. Most of our customers are surprised to learn that adding one of these filter systems does not require hiring a professional or having plumbing experience. All you need are a few basic hand tools and the included instructions to complete the installation. Assuming that you are intending on installing a standard single Pentair cartridge filter system, like one of our popular H-series options, we’ll give you a rough idea of what it takes. The first step is to turn off the cold water side of your faucet and use a wrench to add the included adapter to the water line. After screwing the filter head into the inside of the cabinet at an appropriate height, you can screw your cartridge in place and attach the filter head to the water line adapter. Once this is done, all you have to do is connect the filter head to your filter water dispenser and run the system for a few minutes to purge any air. After your installation is complete, you can enjoy the convenience of always having freshly filtered water available on demand. Ease To Operate One of the biggest benefits to adding an Everpure filter system to your home is the low maintenance requirements. The cartridges used by these filtration systems can process hundreds to thousands of gallons of water depending on the model being used. Most cartridges last a full year before they need to be replaced. Occasionally your system’s flow rate may begin to decrease before a year has passed, signalling that it’s time for a cartridge replacement. The process of replacing one of our Everpure cartridges is about as difficult as changing a lightbulb. All you have to do is flip the shutoff valve on the head, unscrew the old cartridge, screw in the new one, and reopen the value. The entire process takes only a minute, followed by a few minutes to purge air like the initial installation. This simple annual maintenance process is typically all your system will need to keep providing your household with freshly filtered water. No daily refills or monthly maintenance required! If you are ready to start enjoying the convenience of having clean water available 24/7, then one of our Pentair cartridge filters is the perfect solution. If you need help finding the perfect system for your home, one of our filtration experts would be happy to help!

Now more than ever, having clean drinking water in your home is essential. With more people working from home than ever before, tap water has quickly become the main source of drinking water for many homeowners and their families. One of the best ways to know that your tap water is safe is to install a home drinking water filtration system. These systems clean your water directly before consumption, making them one of the best ways to know that every glass you pour will be clean and safe. Common Drinking Water Issues Sources of contamination can vary wildly and will have different effects on your water. Some signs are more obvious than others and there are some contaminants that you may not be able to detect at all. Today we will be looking at a few of the most common issues that can come up with drinking water and their causes. Turbidity The most common issue with drinking water is turbidity or cloudiness. There are a lot of different reasons why your water might be cloudy, but the root cause is small particles that are suspended in your water. This can be anything from silt or other inorganic particles to soluble organic compounds. In some cases turbidity can even be caused by microorganisms and algae. Luckily most of the causes of turbidity are easily remedied by thorough water filtration. Most filters are designed to strain out the “large” particles that cause turbidity. In this case, large is a relevant term. These waterborne contaminants may be nearly imperceptible to the naked eye, but they are usually quite massive when compared to water molecules. This means that filters are designed to let water pass through easily while trapping these particles are producing crystal clear water. Odor Another common indicator of poor water quality, sometimes paired with turbidity and other factors, is a foul odor. There are two main sources of drinking water odors: chlorine and organic sources. Chlorine will give your drinking water a “pool water” or mildly bleach like aroma and is usually caused by too much chlorine and chloramine being used in water treatment plants. While this can be extremely unpleasant to drink, chlorine levels are carefully monitored to make sure that they are not dangerous. The other source of foul odors is usually organic. Microbes somewhere in your water line are metabolizing and producing sulphuric compounds. This will leave your water with a rotten or sewage like odor. These compounds can also build up in wells and pipes, which can lead to a lasting issue. Filtering your water directly before consumption can help to remove the smell from your drinking water by trapping these smelly compounds in the filter cartridge. Taste If you have noticed a foul odor, then you will probably also have noticed an equally unpleasant taste to go with it. Organic compounds and any other contaminants that will produce a smell will usually also ruin the taste of your water. You may also experience some off tastes if you have over chlorinated water. In some cases, you may even notice a somewhat metallic taste to your water, which is usually a sign that your pipes are leaching metals into your water. Using a filter to clean your water before drinking can help isolate and remove these contaminants from your water so you will get to enjoy a fresh, crisp taste in every glass. Heavy Metals A metallic taste is just one sign of heavy metal contamination, but sadly metals like lead are not always so easily detected. Lead pipes can still be found in water transportation systems across the world due to the fact that they were once the most common option used in plumbing. Lead and plumbing are so intertwined that the word plumbing actually comes from the latin word for lead, plumbum. Sadly the detrimental impact of lead on humans was not fully understood until the second half of the 20th century. This has led to the removal of lead from gasoline, paint, and other common items. Sadly lead pipes can last centuries and many pipes have not been replaced simply due to the fact that they are literally buried, making the process of replacing them both inconvenient and expensive. Using a filtration system that is rated to reduce the amount of lead and other heavy metals to safe levels can help ensure that your drinking water is always safe to consume. Biological Contaminants Another type of waterborne contaminant that can have negative effects on your health are biological pathogens. These pathogens are often delivered via cysts. A cyst is a hard protective layer that forms around certain parasites, allowing them to safely enter the body before the cyst breaks down and releases the parasite inside. The destruction of cysts is one reason why natural water has to be boiled before it can be consumed. If you draw your water from a natural source, these cysts can be a big issue. Luckily, they are slightly more rare in commercial water lines, though it can still happen due to their resilience. Cysts like giardia and cryptosporidium are some of the most common waterborne pathogens in the world and are commonly found in natural water sources that are contaminated by infected animals. These cysts can cause extreme gastrointestinal distress, fever, and other flu-like symptoms. Luckily cysts are fairly large in terms of waterborne contaminants, which makes them easy to filter out of your water supply. VOCs The final source of contamination that we will be looking at are volatile organic compounds or VOCs. This includes a huge list of compounds that can evaporate into air or dissolve into water. Sources of these compounds are widespread and include everything from solvents like gasoline or paint thinner to household cleaners and other chemicals. Many VOCs can have negative impacts on human health, especially in high quantities. Because VOCs are so widespread, they can easily contaminate water tables. It is often difficult to determine if you have an issue with VOCs without having your water tested, due to the fact that they can be hazardous at low concentrations. Because these compounds are so diverse, finding a catch all solution for removing them can be incredibly difficult. Even extremely powerful water purifiers like reverse osmosis filtration systems can have difficulty removing some VOCs from your water. Luckily there are special water filter systems that are designed to reduce the presence of VOCs to safe levels, typically using a separate filter cartridge. Dealing with Waterborne Contaminants So when it comes to drinking water, there are definitely a wide variety of different potential sources of contamination. Sadly it is almost impossible to know whether or not your water is going to be safe to drink unless you have a water quality test performed. Even these tests can only provide a snapshot of your water’s quality at any given time. The only real way to know that your water is safe to drink is to take matters into your own hands. Adding a home drinking water filtration system to your kitchen sink can help ensure that your water is always freshly filtered and ready to drink. Some homeowners will resort to budget options like water filter pitchers, but pitcher filters are not capable of providing the same quality of filtration compared to a dedicated water filtration system. They also tend to require frequent replacement filter cartridges, which can add up over time. Our Filtration Solutions We have been working with water filtration systems for years and have had to deal with many different filtration brands. Everpure home drinking water filtration systems have become our focus because they offer the perfect balance of water quality and ease of use. All of our home Everpure systems are designed to be mounted underneath your kitchen sink, so you can get your drinking water from the same location you always have. One of the main mechanical considerations to make when choosing a filtration system is how your filtered water will be dispensed. Most of our filtration systems are designed to deliver filtered water using a small dedicated faucet while your normal faucet will continue to dispense unfiltered water. For homeowners who are not interested in installing a new fixture in their kitchen, our Full Flow systems are designed to dispense filtered water using the cold water side of your existing faucet. This lets you use your cold water for drinking and cooking, while still retaining the hot water side of your faucet for cleaning and other tasks. Installation The process of installing a filtration system that hooks directly into your home’s water lines may seem daunting, but Everpure filters are designed to be easy to install. You can install almost all of our Everpure filtration systems using only a few basic hand tools including a screwdriver, tape measure, a wrench, and a pencil. Once the filter head is screwed into place, leaving sufficient room for installing replacement cartridges, you have to hook the system up to your water line. This process will differ slightly based on the type of filtration system you are using, but the first step is always to turn the shutoff valve at the base of the cold water line. If your system uses a dedicated dispenser faucet, then you will install an adapter that will divert some of the water to your filter head. You will then install your new dispenser and hook the filter head output to it using the included flexible cut and fit tubing. If you are using a full flow system, then the adapter will completely divert the flow of water to the filter head and then return the water to the other side of the line. Once the filter head is hooked up, you can screw your filter cartridge in place and run the system for a few minutes in order to purge any air from the system. After the water flow is clear and uninterrupted, you will be able to enjoy up to a full year of filtered water before you will have to change your cartridge. Filter Cartridges The actual filtration all takes place inside the system’s filter cartridge. Each of these cartridges are filled with Everpure’s proprietary Micro-Pure filtration media, giving them some truly impressive filtration power. They are rated to remove a wide range of contaminants and are also rated for removing chlorine odors and tastes from your water. The lifespan of your filter is based on how many gallons of water it is designed to filter. Once the flow rate from your filter begins to noticeably decrease or a full year has passed, you will need to replace the cartridge. This process takes only a few minutes and is about as difficult as changing a lightbulb. If you notice that you have to change your cartridge more than once per year, you can always upgrade your cartridge. Almost every Everpure filter cartridge is designed to fit a standard filter head size, so it is easy to install a higher capacity cartridge on your existing system. NSF Certified One huge advantage of using our filtration systems as opposed to cheap pitcher filters and similar systems is that our Everpure water filter cartridges are NSF certified to remove lead and other harmful contaminants. The NSF, or National Science Foundation, is an agency that is responsible for carrying out scientific research in non medical fields. One of the jobs that this agency is tasked with is testing the effectiveness of different water filtration systems. If your current filtration system does not have an NSF certification, you cannot be certain about its effectiveness. If you are looking for a home drinking water filtration system, we have plenty of amazing options to choose from. Each of our home filtration systems is designed to offer the convenience of always having freshly filtered water available on demand. Feel free to reach out to one of the filtration experts on our team if you have any questions about these amazing water filters.

If you are reading this, you have probably encountered something that has made you think twice about your home’s drinking water quality. Clean drinking water is one of the most essential resources that any homeowner has and having to supplement that water due to poor quality can be a difficult and expensive process. One of the best ways to ensure that you will always have reliable drinking water is to install a good water purifier in your home. Water filtration systems are designed to provide an extra filtration step directly before consumption, which helps to ensure that you and everyone else in your household always has clean drinking water readily available. Reasons To Filter Your Water Many of our customers come to us after they have experienced a noticeable drop in water quality. Foul odors, tastes, and turbidity (cloudiness) are all reasons to be concerned about your water quality. There are several ways for water to become contaminated between water treatment and your home, including leaks and other effects of aging infrastructure. If you notice that your water is obviously contaminated, adding a home water filter is a great way to ensure that the water you are drinking is actually going to be safe to consume. This means that large particles and biological contaminants will be removed and the presence of other harmful substances will be reduced to safe levels. Sadly, obvious signs of poor water quality are not the only reason to consider adding a water filtration system to your home. Some dangerous contaminants, including lead and other heavy metals, are virtually undetectable using only our limited senses. Even having your water tested can only provide a snapshot of your water quality at the moment of collection. You can protect yourself against any issues with your drinking water by using some kind of home water filtration prior to consumption. No matter what your reasons are for wanting to filter your drinking water, it is important to make sure that the filter you are using is actually going to reduce the presence of any harmful waterborne contaminants to safe levels. This means investing in a quality water filtration system that is rated to provide the results you need. Choosing A Good Water Purifier When it comes to providing quality drinking water, there are plenty of filtration systems available on the market. Obviously different water filters function in different ways and some systems are obviously superior to others. Finding a good water purifier for your home is all about knowing what you need and what different kinds of filter systems can offer. One of the most common home filtration options is the filtered water pitcher. These pitchers are a commonplace sight in home and office refrigerators across the country. All you have to do is fill the reservoir on top of the pitcher and gravity pulls the water through a cartridge filled with filtration media. Once all the water has trickled through the filter, the pitcher can be used to dispense water or stored in the fridge for future use. While these filters are relatively cheap and commonplace, they come with their share of issues. The fact that they operate using gravity to push water through the filter cartridges means that the media has to be kept fairly loose to allow water to easily pass through. Because of this, these filters are typically not rated for the removal of a certain particle size. While there will definitely be some improvement in water quality, a system that does not operate under pressure simply cannot filter water to the point where you can be assured that heavy metals and other harmful contaminants have been reduced to safe levels. Another common source of home drinking water filtration is a faucet filter. These filters are designed to be mounted on the end of your kitchen faucet. This means that they are able to take advantage of the 40 to 45 pounds per square inch of water pressure that home water lines operate under. Most of these filters have two options, one that allows water to bypass the filter while the other setting diverts water to the internal filter cartridge. The fact that these faucet attachments use your home’s water pressure means that they can provide some quality filtration. Many use carbon and ceramic water filter cartridges that are effective at removing tiny particulates from your water. Sadly the design of these filters also tends to be a little awkward. You have to attach a bulky device to the end of your faucet that you will only actually be using when you need drinking water. If you don’t want to deal with adding a bulky fixture to your current faucet or dealing with the headache that can arise when the seals on these filters fail, it’s worth considering another option. If you are looking for the best water filtration option for your home, you need to consider installing a dedicated undersink water filter system. These filters are designed to operate out of sight and out of mind. Instead of taking up room in your refrigerator or attaching to your faucet, these filters are mounted inside of the cabinet below your kitchen sink. They hook directly into the same water line as your faucet. Because these filters use your home’s water pressure, they typically use a very fine filter media to achieve the best possible filtration results. In addition, the fact that they are installed underneath your sink means that there is more room for a larger filter cartridge. This means that you will be able to enjoy the convenience of having freshly filtered water on tap without having to worry about changing your cartridge or performing other maintenance tasks frequently. Our Water Filtration Systems Our Everpure filters are some of the most efficient options for homeowners looking for an efficient and easy to use water filtration system. Over the years we have worked with many different filtration systems and our Everpure filters have become our focus for a reason. These filtration systems offer what we believe to be the perfect balance between filtered water quality and ease of use for homeowners. All of our home Everpure water filtration systems are designed to be easy to install and maintain. The task of installing your own filtration system may sound daunting, but many of our customers are surprised by the ease of the process. All you need to complete the installation are a few basic hand tools like a wrench, a screwdriver, and a tape measure. The filter head has to be screwed into place at a height that will allow for the cartridge to be easily inserted and changed and a special adapter has to be added to your faucet’s cold water line to allow for water to be diverted to the filter system. Once these two steps are complete, you can connect all of these components using simple cut to fit tubing and then connect the filter’s output to your dedicated filtered water dispenser. Like most under sink filters, most of our Everpure filtration systems will require you to install a small faucet for dispensing your filtered water. This process will involve adding a hole to your sink or countertop, but there are a wide range of small air gap faucets on the market so you can find an option that will be a perfect fir for your kitchen. If adding a new fixture is not feasible or desirable in your kitchen, we still have some incredible filtration options that will work for you. Our Everpure full flow systems are designed to use your existing faucet’s cold water side to dispense your filtered water. The main difference between our full flow and regular systems is the water line adapter. Instead of sending some cold water to your filter, full flow systems filter all of your cold water before reconnecting to your faucet. This means that homeowners can continue to use hot water for tasks like cleaning and save the filtered water for drinking and cooking. Maintenance Once you have installed your new Everpure water filtration system, all you have to do is run water through it for a few minutes to make sure that all of the air has been removed from the lines and the cartridge. Once this process has been completed, the maintenance requirements of these filters is relatively simple. Every Everpure filter cartridge comes with an indicator sticker that will slowly go from white to red over the course of a year. Once your sticker has turned completely read, it is time to consider replacing your cartridge. We recommend that all cartridges are replaced at least once per year to ensure optimal performance. Occasionally cartridges will need to be replaced sooner if the flow rate from your system begins to noticeably decrease. No matter what your reason for changing your cartridge, the process is incredibly simple and should only take a few minutes. All you have to do is turn the automatic shutoff valve on your filter head and then unscrew the cartridge like a lightbulb and replace it with your filter cartridge replacement. Once your new cartridge is in place you can reopen the valve on the filter head and run your system for a few minutes like you did when you first installed it. Cartridges The secret to the efficiency of these filtration systems is their water filter cartridges. These sleek metal cartridges are not only easy to use, but they contain the carbon filter media that is actually going to be purifying water. Everpure cartridges use their proprietary Micro-Pure filtration media that is capable of removing contaminants as small as half a micron from your tap water. These filters remove contaminants like chlorine that can give your water an “off” taste and odor as well heavy metals like lead that can have negative health effects. One of the best things about our Everpure systems is that most of the cartridges are designed to fit a standard filter head. Our Pro Series cartridges are an obvious exception, but most cartridge options should fit the same filter head that comes with our most popular “H Series” filter systems. This means that it is easy to upgrade to a larger cartridge size if you notice that you are using more than one cartridge per year. One of our most popular filter systems is the Everpure H300. Each H300 cartridge is designed to filter about 300 gallons of water, but we carry filters that can provide several thousands of gallons per cartridge. Occasionally our H300 customers will message us about having to replace their cartridges more than once per year, which is usually a sign that a high capacity cartridge is needed. If you need any help finding the perfect cartridge upgrade for your system, we are always happy to help you find the right cartridge to meet your household’s annual drinking water needs.   If you are worried about your water quality, or you are just looking for a little extra peace of mind, our team is always happy to help you find the best Everpure system for your home. There are plenty of factors to consider when trying to pick a good water purifier and our team of filtration experts are always happy to help our customers find the perfect filtration solution for their homes. If you have any questions about any of our Everpure filtration products, feel free to reach out to us. Just send your questions info@efilters.net and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Our goal is to make sure that every one of our customers is satisfied with their filtered drinking water.

Our most popular home water filtration system is definitely the H300 water filter. This particular model is popular for good reason, as it offers great water quality and is easy for homeowners to install and use. If you have been looking to find an under sink water filter for your kitchen, the Everpure H300 should definitely be on your short list if it is not already. Today we will be taking a look at the features on these filtration systems in order to help you divide if it is the right choice for your home. Filtration Power The first concern many homeowners have when choosing a water filtration system is the quality of the drinking water that the system will offer. A lot of budget filtration options like pitcher filters are not rated to remove certain contaminants or sizes of particles because the filtration media is too loose to provide consistent filtration results. The water filter cartridges used in the Everpure H300 use Everpure’s proprietary Micro-Pure filtration media to offer consistent high quality filtration. These filters can remove the contaminants responsible for foul tastes and odors as well as harmful contaminants that may not impact the taste of your water. These filters are designed to remove particles as small as 0.5 microns in size, which is the same filtration quality offered by most Everpure home filter systems. This is fine enough to significantly reduce the presence of harmful contaminants while retaining vital minerals found naturally in your water. If you are looking for a finer filtration option, consider looking into our reverse osmosis filtration options which offer incredible filtration quality, removing particles as small as 1/100th of a micron. Dispensing Water In order to get water from an H300 water filter, you have to install a dedicated drinking water dispenser. This will mean adding a hole to your counter or sink for the installation of a small additional faucet. There are a wide range of gooseneck faucets so it is easy to find an option that will match your existing kitchen. If you are not interested in adding a new fixture to your kitchen, you might want to look into one of our full flow Everpure filtration systems for the Everpure PBS400. These filters dispense drinking water using the cold water side of your existing faucet. This means that it’s easy to install your new filter without changing the look of your kitchen. It also means that you can continue to use the hot water from your faucet for cleaning tasks and while having easy access to freshly filtered water for drinking and cooking. Size Another factor to consider when choosing a home filtration system is size. The H300 water filter has fairly average dimensions at 22” x 5” x 5”. The filter has to be mounted to the inside of the cabinet beneath your sink with a few inches of clearance to facilitate installing replacement cartridges. If you have limited space, there are only a few Everpure options available that are smaller than the H300. The H54 and EF1500 are two systems that measure only 15”, which are the smallest filters that we offer. Capacity Finally you need to think about filter capacity. As its name suggests, every Everpure H-300 replacement filter cartridge can filter an average of 300 gallons of water. For many homeowners, that amount is sufficient, though there are definitely Everpure systems that can handle significantly more water. Regardless of the capacity of your system, your filter cartridge should be changed at least once per year to ensure proper function. The process of making this change takes only a few moments and involves turning on the built in water shut off valve on your filter head, and replacing the metal canister filter like you would a lightbulb. If you find that you have to replace your cartridge more than once per year, the process of upgrading is easy. Many Everpure cartridges are designed to use the same filter head and share the dimensions of the H300 cartridge. This is part of what makes the H300 such a great option for homeowners. You can invest in this filter and easily upgrade it if you find yourself using more than one filter cartridge per year. There are a lot of reasons to choose the H300 as your home water filtration system, and these are just a few factors to consider. If you have any questions about the H300 water filter or any of the other products that we carry, feel free to reach out to one of our filtration specialists by sending an email to info@efilters.net. Our team is always happy to help our customers find commercial grade filtration systems for their homes.

We all need clean drinking water, but it tends to be a resource that many homeowners take for granted. No matter how your water looks and tastes, it’s impossible to know exactly what kind of contaminants are in your water without testing. Sadly even testing will only offer a snapshot of your water quality at any given moment. The only way to ensure consistent water quality is to install a home filtration system like one of our Everpure water filters. These systems filter your water immediately before consumption and can significantly decrease the amount of waterborne contaminants to safe levels. Here at efilters, our team has worked with a wide range of filtration systems over the years. We know that every filtration system has its own advantages and disadvantages so it can be hard to find the perfect system for your home. Our inventory contains only Everpure products for a reason. We have found these systems to be the perfect filtration solution for homeowners. Everpure filters are the one of the best home water purification system brands for a number of reasons. Obviously drinking water quality is the most important factor and Everpure filters offer some fantastic results. Beyond just the quality of your water, these filters are also designed to be extremely easy for homeowners to use unlike many of the budget systems on the market. Common Filters Some of the most common filtration options for homeowners are pitcher filters. You might even have one of these clunky filters already in our home or workplace. While these pitchers may seem convenient, they require a huge amount of maintenance and offer a practically negligible improvement to water quality. Think about it, each of these filters can hold maybe a gallon or so of water. That means that the average household is going to drain the entire pitcher at least once per day. After taking the time to fill it up you then have to let it take up valuable fridge space. Once you finally need a drink you have to grab one of these heavy pitchers and manage to pour a glass without spilling. On top of all of these issues, each pitcher cartridge only lasts an average of 40 gallons of water, meaning monthly replacements are typically required. Because these cartridges operate using only the weight of the water in the top of the pitcher, the media is loose and provides only limited filtration abilities. Everpure filters address many of these issues, which can help offer superior water quality without all of the work. How Do They Work? If you are considering an Everpure system for your home, you are probably wondering how they clean your drinking water. The basic concept of water filtration is a simple one. Water passes through a filtration media, the media removes contaminants from the water, and the water is ready to be consumed. While these basic steps are completed by every filter, including the pitcher systems described above. Everpure filters are designed to function out of the way and dispense their water via a dedicated dispenser faucet. This makes them as convenient as getting water directly from your sink. In order to avoid taking up useful kitchen space while operating out of sight, Everpure’s home filtration systems are designed to mount underneath your kitchen sink. The filter head is screwed to the inside of the cabinet beneath your sink, leaving enough room to install the filter cartridge. A special adapter is also added to your sink’s cold water line to deliver water to the filter head. This means that you can continue to use your sink as you normally would while also always having freshly filtered drinking water on hand. Filtration Quality The most important consideration when choosing a filter system is its effectiveness. Most pitcher filters are not even rated to remove certain size particles because their loose filtration media can allow the occasional contaminant to easily slip through the cartridge. Everpure water filter cartridges are designed to operate under the pressure of a home water line. Because home filters operate around 40 pounds per square inch, the filter media inside that cartridge can be packed much tighter. Everpure’s cartridges use their own proprietary Micro-Pure filter media. This carbon based filtration media acts like a sponge for waterborne contaminants. This is because every granule of activated carbon is covered in microscopic mountains and valleys, creating a much total surface area that is incredibly high. A small handful of activated carbon can have a surface area larger than an entire football field. This means that every cartridge has a huge internal surface area for soaking up and removing contaminants from your water. Sadly inorganic contaminants are not the only thing to worry about when it comes to water filtration. In order to prevent the risk of bacteria growing in your cartridge, each Everpure filter contains a bacteriostatic element to help ensure that any bacteria that makes it into your cartridge will not be able to multiply. This means that the trapped bacteria will die instead of multiplying and negatively impacting your water quality. These cartridges are also designed to remove parasitic cysts and other organic contaminants. Some of our most popular Everpure models are H series systems. The cartridges of these water filtration systems are designed to offer superior surface area and flow rate by using a pleated membrane coated in filter media that increases water flow and the surface area of the filter. The filter media can remove particles as small as 0.5 microns, which is 100 times smaller than the width of a strand of hair. This makes it easy to remove the contaminants responsible for bad tastes and smells in your water. They can also help to remove harmful contaminants like lead that cause no noticeable differences to the taste and odor of your drinking water. Filter Systems that do not begin with “H” have a different arrangement of filtration media. These systems will have a carbon block filter instead of using a pleated membrane filter. This offers an incredible surface area, meaning that many of these filter cartridges can filter thousands of gallons of water per cartridge while offering the same incredible water quality. All of our Pentair Everpure products are NSF certified to reduce harmful contaminants including parasitic cysts and heavy metals. This commercial grade level of filtration offers great tasting water at a fraction of the cost of purchasing bottled water. Installation Adding a water filter to your home may seem like a task that would require a plumber’s assistance, but you would be surprised to find out just how easy our Everpure water filters are to install. A handyman can get the job done easily or you can install the filter yourself using only a few simple hand tools. The average Everpure system can be installed using only a screwdriver, a tape measure, a pencil, and a knife. The most difficult part of the installation will be adding your water dispenser faucet. This process typically requires adding a hole to your sink or countertop, which can take special tools. Luckily, our selection of Everpure systems contain a number of full flow filter options. Our full flow systems are designed to use your existing faucet instead of requiring you to add an entire second faucet. Full flow systems are installed using a special adapter on the cold water side of your faucet. These adapters divert the full flow of your water line instead of just moving a portion of it to the filter. After passing through the cartridge, the water goes back to the other side of the adapter and is dispensed by your faucet. This makes it easy to keep the look and feel of your kitchen the same while also providing the same exceptional water quality as other Everpure models. No matter what system you are using, the final step will always be filter installation. It is important that every system has a little extra space beneath it to facilitate cartridge replacement. Everpure filter cartridges are designed to screw into place quickly like a lightbulb. All you have to do is screw the filter into place and run the system for a few minutes. The process of running water through the cartridge will help to purge any water from the system to ensure that it functions perfectly. Maintenance Unlike most home water filters, your Everpure water filter will require almost no maintenance once it has been installed. The water filter cartridges can handle anywhere from 300 to 3000 gallons of water or more. This means that most of these cartridges can meet the drinking water requirements of a household for at least an entire year. We recommend that you instal a water filter replacement annually no matter how much water you consume or the capacity of your filter cartridge. This will help ensure that your filter system continues to function properly. If you notice that the flow rate from your system has significantly decreased before a year has passed, this may be a sign that it is time to replace your filter cartridge. Luckily the annual task of replacing your filter cartridge is a quick and simple one. All you have to do is flip the shutoff valve on your filter head to temporarily stop the flow of water to your cartridge. Once the water flow has been shut off, you can unscrew and replace the cartridge. Once your new filter cartridge is in place, all you need to do is run the system for a few minutes like you did when you first installed the system. Once this process is complete, you can keep enjoying the convenience of having filtered water on tap 24/7. Savings Not only do our Everpure water filters offer incredible filtration benefits, but they also offer a great savings over purchasing bottled water. Bottled water is obviously safe to drink, but at $1 or more per bottle, the costs can quickly add up. If you drank just one bottle of water per day, you will end up spending hundreds of dollars per year. In a larger household that number might even reach upwards of $1000 per year! An Everpure filter system and a reusable water bottle can easily cut those costs down to a fraction of the cost of buying water by the bottle. Another benefit of using one of these filters is the fact that they will cut down on your use of disposable plastic bottles. Consider the H300 water filter, which has the smallest capacity of our systems at 300 gallons per cartridge. Every cartridge can produce enough filtered water to fill over 22 hundred 16.9oz bottles of water! If you bought 24 packs of water bottles at $10 a pack, that single cartridge can filter enough water to fill almost 100 cases while only costing $65. Once you move up to cartridges with larger capacities like the EF 6000 water filter, you can filter roughly 1000 cases worth of water bottles with a single cartridge. If you are looking to provide freshly filtered water to your household and save big over the cost of bottled water, our team is here to help you. All of our Everpure water filter systems are designed to offer crisp, filtered water whenever you need it. If you need any help finding the perfect filtration solution for your home, all you have to do is contact a member of our team by email to info@efilters.net. We are always happy to help our customers enjoy the peace of mind that comes with pouring yourself a glass of freshly filtered water.

Water is one of the most essential resources that we have and having clean water piped directly into our homes is something that we often take for granted. Sadly water quality can vary significantly, even when you receive your water from what seems to be a reliable source. Finding the best house water filter is a great way to ensure that you can trust that your water is clean and safe to drink. If you have been considering adding a filtration system to your home, our selection of Everpure filtration systems is bound to include the perfect solution. Everpure Filters Everpure water filtration systems are extremely efficient and have been designed to be easy to install and use. This makes them one of the best house water filter options on the market. Everpure water filters are mounted underneath your kitchen sink in order to filter your water without taking up valuable space in your kitchen or refridgerator. This also puts your new source of freshly filtered water in the same place you normally go to fill up a glass. Filtering Your Water In addition to being convenient, these systems also deliver some amazing results. Many homeowners realize the need for home water filtration once they have experienced a noticeable drop in water quality. Foul odors, tastes, and turbidity(cloudiness) are all obvious indicators that home filtration might be necessary. Everpure filters can remove chlorine and other chemicals responsible for foul tastes and odors. They can also help to reduce turbidity and other factors that can cause water to look dirty. Even if you have never noticed a drop in water quality, adding a filtration system to your home is always a good idea. In addition to removing obvious impurities from your water, these filters can also help to remove contaminants that are not easily detectable by our senses alone. Many harmful chemicals and contaminants, including heavy metals like lead, can go completely undetected even when water looks and tastes fine. Everpure filters can help to remove or significantly reduce the presence of these contaminants to ensure that your water is safe to drink. Cartridges The reason Everpure systems provide such amazing water quality is their filtration cartridge design. Everpure filter cartridges are packed with Everpure’s proprietary Micro-Pure filter media. This carbon based media has an incredibly high surface area which acts like a sponge for contaminants. As water flows through the filter cartridge, particles are caught in this media and crisp, freshly filtered water exits the filtration system. Many Everpure filters are designed with a unique pleated filter design. This helps to increase water flow while still optimizing the surface area of the filter media. Every cartridge has a filter life that is dependent on the number of gallons of drinking water that the cartridge can process. This ranges from hundreds to thousands of gallons of water depending on the filter model being used. Every system will eventually require a filter replacement and we recommend changing the filter cartridge Dispensing Your Water One of the biggest factors to consider when trying to find the best house water filter for your home is how your filtered water will be dispensed. Most of our Everpure filter systems will require a dedicated drinking water dispenser in the form of a small air gap faucet. This will mean that homeowners will have to add a hole to their sink or countertop in order to install this dispenser. These small faucets come in a wide range of styles, making it easy to match your new fixture to match the rest of your kitchen. We know that not all homeowners are interested in adding new fixtures to their kitchens, which is why we also offer our full flow filtration systems. Instead of diverting some water away from your cold water line and dispensing it using a small faucet, these systems are designed to turn the cold water side of your existing faucet into a source of filtered water. This is achieved by diverting all water from the cold water side of your sink and then returning it after it passes through your new filter system. Adding one of our Everpure filter systems to your home is the perfect way to take control of your water quality. Our team has spent years working with different filtration systems and we know that Everpure systems offer some incredible results. We can help you find the best house water filter to suit your needs. If you need help finding the perfect solution for your home, please don't be afraid to reach out to us for assistance. Please send an email to info@efilters.net and a member of our team will be happy to help you find a water filter that meets your needs.

Many people know the benefits of having a water filter at home to purify your water supply and keep it clean but some people cling to myths about water filtration. Purification systems aren’t just used for food production and restaurants to remove harmful chemicals and germs from water. 

How can lead get into the water supply? Studies indicate nearly all the lead in tap water is a result of corrosion resulting from materials containing lead coming into contact with water after it leaves the treatment plant.