PUR Water filters

wboyden · 03/03/2009, 07:42 AM

Does any know if these filters will effectivly lower the TDS?

dwd5813 · 03/03/2009, 07:51 AM

it's only a carbon filter, so no, not very effective at doing much more than removing chlorine.

wboyden · 03/03/2009, 01:14 PM

I didnt find any model numbers or anything on it but they state that there is activated carbon and ION Exchange resin as well as a basic pleated filter

dwd5813 · 03/03/2009, 02:16 PM

hmm. perhaps they've come along some since i last looked at them. in any event, chances are that they will not last very long, especially compared to the standard full size ro di units and will be much less cost effective than using a proper unit.

wboyden · 03/03/2009, 04:14 PM

I was only asking because I was given a 5 gallon tank and a case of filters, I havent tested the water hence I dont have a meter yet

While I know it is not something that be perfect, but was just wondering

IslandCrow · 03/03/2009, 04:51 PM

I could test the TDS before and after just for kicks, but here would be my bigger concern. I believe some of these filters will actually add things to the water to improve the test. Generally, I think it's just salts, but either way, I doubt these filters are going to be all that effective. If I can remember to try it out tonight, I'll try it out and let you know.

wboyden · 03/03/2009, 05:09 PM

Ya it more or less would be for "Kicks" I was courious is all

phenom5 · 03/03/2009, 05:24 PM

I just gave it a quick test.

Kitchen tap 198
With PUR 168

A little disheartening, since I drink that water.

wboyden · 03/03/2009, 05:44 PM

Good to know, that it doesnt do alot but I was wondering, I have had someone local (lives in the same town) tell me that the water here wasnt bad only something like 35-45 PPM if the filters removed the same of 30 ppm that would drop it to 5-15 ppm not to bad I dont think..

Thanks for the information I will know for sure soon enough, looks like I am going to have to order a TDS meter should be in a few days or so

03/03/2009, 07:42 AM	#1
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	PUR Water filters Does any know if these filters will effectivly lower the TDS?

03/03/2009, 07:51 AM	#2
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	it's only a carbon filter, so no, not very effective at doing much more than removing chlorine. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

03/03/2009, 02:16 PM	#4
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	hmm. perhaps they've come along some since i last looked at them. in any event, chances are that they will not last very long, especially compared to the standard full size ro di units and will be much less cost effective than using a proper unit. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

03/03/2009, 04:51 PM	#6
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	I could test the TDS before and after just for kicks, but here would be my bigger concern. I believe some of these filters will actually add things to the water to improve the test. Generally, I think it's just salts, but either way, I doubt these filters are going to be all that effective. If I can remember to try it out tonight, I'll try it out and let you know. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

03/03/2009, 05:24 PM	#8
phenom5 Unregistered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,096	I just gave it a quick test. Kitchen tap 198 With PUR 168 A little disheartening, since I drink that water. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro \| ATI Sunpower \| ATB 840 v2 \| Apex \| Wav

03/03/2009, 01:14 PM	#3
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	I didnt find any model numbers or anything on it but they state that there is activated carbon and ION Exchange resin as well as a basic pleated filter

03/03/2009, 04:14 PM	#5
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	I was only asking because I was given a 5 gallon tank and a case of filters, I havent tested the water hence I dont have a meter yet While I know it is not something that be perfect, but was just wondering

03/03/2009, 05:09 PM	#7
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	Ya it more or less would be for "Kicks" I was courious is all

03/03/2009, 05:44 PM	#9
wboyden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 249	Good to know, that it doesnt do alot but I was wondering, I have had someone local (lives in the same town) tell me that the water here wasnt bad only something like 35-45 PPM if the filters removed the same of 30 ppm that would drop it to 5-15 ppm not to bad I dont think.. Thanks for the information I will know for sure soon enough, looks like I am going to have to order a TDS meter should be in a few days or so