Learn how to choose a water purifier in 3 minutes, avoid 5 hidden pitfalls and save money and trouble easily!

Learn how to choose a water purifier in 3 minutes, avoid 5 hidden pitfalls and save money and trouble easily!
Have you ever encountered such troubles: the tap water at home looks clear, but there is scale when it is boiled, and the taste is weird. Sometimes you even worry whether the water from the tap can be drunk directly? In fact, many people have long thought about buying a water purifier, but when they really understand it, they find that there are many kinds of water purifiers on the market, various brands, various technologies, and the prices are very different. It makes people dazzled and afraid that they will fall into the pit if they buy one casually. Today's article is to help you sort out your thoughts and tell you in the simplest and most straightforward words how to choose the right water purifier for you, avoid those common pitfalls, stop being cheated of money, and let the whole family drink healthy water.

Speaking of water purifiers, their core function is actually very simple, which is to filter out impurities, residual chlorine, heavy metals and other harmful substances in tap water through different filters, so that you can drink cleaner and safer drinking water. Now the mainstream water purifiers are divided into three categories: ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis RO and activated carbon. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, ultrafiltration mainly filters mud, sand, rust and bacteria, and has limited interception of heavy metals and viruses dissolved in water; activated carbon can absorb odors and some organic matter, but cannot block bacteria and heavy metals; and reverse osmosis RO membranes are known to filter the most thoroughly, almost everything can be blocked, even minerals, but the taste is soft, some people feel that it is like pure distilled water and are not used to it. Here is a reminder - [choose the appropriate type according to the actual needs of your home]. For example, if there are many elderly people and children at home, and they pay more attention to safety, they can give priority to RO type; if you just want to improve the taste or the area itself is pollution-free, ultrafiltration or activated carbon is actually enough.

After talking about the principle, let's talk about the most common invisible pits that everyone is most likely to step on. The first super common pit is to blindly pursue high-priced imported goods. Some friends think that foreign brands must be better than domestic ones, so they buy a machine worth tens of thousands of yuan to go home. But in fact, China's water level standards are different from those in Europe and the United States. Moreover, many well-known domestic manufacturers now have mature technology and convenient after-sales service, and they have done a good job in localization. You don't have to be superstitious about "foreign goods". [Rational comparison of brands and services] It is recommended to shop around, look at the filtration indicators and after-sales commitments, and pay more attention to real user reviews, rather than just looking at the advertising boasting.

The second pitfall is to ignore the cost of changing the core membranes. Some merchants sell machines at attractive low prices, but the cost of replacing the filter element in a year is terrifying! For example, although some RO machines are cheap in the early stage, the core replacement after one or two years is six or seven hundred or even thousands of yuan, which adds up to far more than the purchase itself. [Calculate the total cost of the use cycle in advance] It is recommended to check the official consumables price before buying, or ask the customer service how long it usually takes to replace the filter element, and then calculate how much it will cost in a year, so as to avoid "affordable but not affordable".

The third small trap that is often overlooked is the installation space problem. Many friends are quite satisfied with the product introduction, but they find that they can't put it under the kitchen cabinet when they get it! Especially the large RO machine with a pressure tank, which occupies a large area, is very embarrassing for small apartments or cabinets that are already full of other appliances. Therefore, [measure the size of your own cabinets in advance], and if necessary, consider installing a desktop or wall-mounted model, which can flexibly deal with the problem of insufficient space.

The fourth point is also a link that many novices ignore, that is, the wastewater ratio. Some people think that all purified water is pure drinking water. In fact, for every liter of pure drinking water produced by many reverse osmosis machines, 2-3 liters or even more waste will be discharged. If there is a shortage of water in the local area or the daily family population is large, this waste may be heartbreaking. [Pay attention to equipment energy saving and waste discharge ratio] At present, there are some high-end models on the market that have been upgraded to a 1:1 or even higher recovery rate. These new products that save energy and are environmentally friendly can be given priority.

The last hidden killer is not understanding the difficulty of maintenance. Some machines are complex in design and are troublesome to disassemble and clean. Not only are they easy to hide dirt, but they may also cause secondary pollution due to forgetting regular maintenance, which greatly affects health. Therefore, it is recommended to choose products with simple structure, one-button quick-release filter element, and intuitive and convenient replacement. [Pay attention to the easy maintenance of the product], and it is easy to operate by yourself without getting your hands dirty.

Having said so much, in fact, the purchase process can be summarized in three steps-first analyze your own needs, such as whether you need to remove heavy metals/odors/bacteria, etc., then combine the budget to preliminarily screen the type, and then focus on checking the key factors of consumables costs, installation conditions, and maintenance convenience. For example, if the water supply in southern cities is stable and the water quality is soft, most families can use ultrafiltration + activated carbon combination to meet daily drinking needs, while in the north, if the hardness is higher, the scale is serious, or if you are worried about safety, you can directly lock in the regular brand RO model. If you dislike the trouble of pipe installation, you can also consider portable desktops. Now many new magnetic suction quick-connect models are beautiful and easy to take care of, which are very suitable for renters or young families in small apartments.

In addition to these basic homework, there is another particularly important point, that is, don't be greedy and buy cheap "three-no" products of miscellaneous brands, because counterfeit and shoddy products not only fail to achieve the expected effect, but may also release secondary pollutants and cause harm to the body. Regular manufacturers will mark the national health standard batch number and provide detailed test reports. It is absolutely right to recognize these certification information!

There are still quite a few people who are struggling with whether they need to install a central pre-filter. Here is a reference answer. If the old community in your area often stops supplying water, the water supply is poor or the floor pipes are seriously corroded, then installing a pre-filter can indeed extend the life of the back-end precision equipment and reduce blockage. If you are not sure, you can also consult the property or neighbors to share their experiences. [Consider whether to match the pre-filter in combination with the actual environment]

I believe everyone should have a clear idea of ​​it after writing this? In fact, it is the same when buying anything. Instead of being led by the overwhelming advertisements, it is better to calm down and carefully sort out your actual situation. Check more information, compare more, read more reviews, and do not consume impulsively. This is the way to choose for truly smart people. A reliable, durable, worry-free and labor-saving water purifier not only protects the health of the family, but also helps us quietly save a sum of money every year. Wouldn’t it be great to use the money saved to eat a good meal, travel and play?

I hope that after reading this article, you can avoid the common traps in the market and choose the most suitable water purifier with the minimum budget. If you have any questions or want to know the latest hot-selling recommendations, welcome to leave a message to communicate. Maybe we can form a group to buy it at a good price!