Kitchen Faucet Filtration??

[marine430]

I was at the store yesterday and was wondering if This Kitchen Faucet Filtration system would filter my tap water enough until I can get a RODI system at the very least an RO system? Here is the info on it.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Filtrete...tion-System-3US-PS01/203582800#specifications


Filtrete Under-Sink Advanced Water Filtration System. Now you can have cleaner, great tasting water at your convenience, fresh from your tap. Filtrete under-sink water filtration products are easy to install, with no mess, long lasting replacement filters that can be changed with just a twist. And using filtered water from home as an alternative to bottled water. You will need an adjustable wrench and a screw driver. Turn off the cold water supply and remove supply line to faucet using wrench. Install push-in fittings to faucet and cold water supply line. Install filter mounting bracket to area under sink. Install filter to mounting bracket. Cut tubing to length to fit between filter and supply line and from filter to faucet. Connect the tubing. Turn on water supply and enjoy cleaner, better tasting water.

• Removes parasitic cysts to provide healthier water. Parasitic cysts may or may not be in your water
• Provides ENHANCED reduction of chlorine taste & odor, sand, sediment, rust, and soil
• Filters up to 2,000 gal./ 1.5gpm flow rate
• Installs in less than 30 minutes and offers 6-month filter life
• Water Filtration Technology- Carbon
• 0.5 Micron Rating.

My LFS went under and I don't have a close place to get RODI water anymore. I was also doing some reading on the API tap water Filter also. I guess at the very least I can buy the water at the supermarket for .30 cents a gal.

I have a mixed reef if this helps

 

[Aquarian]

I would not try it. A few years back I tried using a "zero water" filter for my nano reef and fresh water tanks. It took the TDS of my tap water from 430 down to 14 to 17 which was a huge help in the freshwater tank but for the reef I was still getting diatoms and algae. The Zero water removed many more impurities than the filter your looking at.

 

[bjohanson1234]

IMO, take the 40 bucks for that and put it towards an RODI.
A decent RODI will cost between 150-200 depending on options. In the mean time, just use the supermarket water.
Also, do the math for your significant other if that is what is holding you up.
The break even point for me was around 26-30 weeks. And that didn't include the gas of going to the LFS and saving money by not going in there every week.

 

[Aquarian]

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Reve...&ie=UTF8&qid=1389549805&sr=1-9&keywords=ro+di

This one should fit any budget.

 

[marine430]

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Reverse-Osmosis-Filtration-POQ-4B-150/dp/B00FAYBVB8/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1389549805&sr=1-9&keywords=ro di

This one should fit any budget.

That's all I would need? 79 bucks and hook it up to a faucet?

 

[marine430]

IMO, take the 40 bucks for that and put it towards an RODI.
A decent RODI will cost between 150-200 depending on options. In the mean time, just use the supermarket water.
Also, do the math for your significant other if that is what is holding you up.
The break even point for me was around 26-30 weeks. And that didn't include the gas of going to the LFS and saving money by not going in there every week.

Not so much the Boss lol Its more living in a condo that I don't own. I don't want to mess with the plumbing and don't really want to hook it up to my washer for overflow.

 

[bjohanson1234]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/john-guest-angle-stop-valve.html
I had this installed when I lived in a condo. Just turn it on when you need to, then shut it off. Same install as the sink filter. No piercing pipes, just need a wrench.

 

[Aquarian]

That's all I would need? 79 bucks and hook it up to a faucet?

Yes hook it up to your bathroom sink when you need it

 

[marine430]

Thanks for the help everyone!!