water purifiers have many types and brands, and it is not easy to choose a satisfactory water purifier. If there is anything more troublesome than choosing a water purifier, it is to replace the filter element of the water purifier. The water purifier relies on the filter element to achieve water purification effect, and there is more than one filter element inside the water purifier. Different filter elements have different service life, so regular filter element replacement has become a point of frustration for many users. Replacing the filter element is really costly and troublesome. Some people say that there is no need to replace the filter element frequently, and it can be taken out regularly and washed and used again. Is this true? What are the filter elements of
water purifier? Common filter elements inside
water purifier include PP cotton filter element, activated carbon filter element , super membrane filter element and RO membrane filter element. Among them, PP cotton filter element and activated carbon filter element are the basic filter element, which is mainly used to intercept large particles of impurities in water for coarse filtration and absorb odor in water, and enhance the taste of tap water. Their usage cycle is around 3-6 months. The basic filter element with the super membrane filter element is our common ultrafiltration water purifier . The same basic filter element with the RO membrane filter element is the best water purification effect of reverse osmosis water purifier . Can the filter element be washed and then used?
The four filter elements we mentioned above must be replaced regularly. These filter elements have a certain life span, and will lose their activity at a certain time and cannot intercept impurities in the water. In addition, rinsing with water cannot completely remove tiny impurities and bacteria from the filter element, and can only remove impurities visible to the naked eye on the surface. If you insist on using the same filter element for a long time and not replace it, it will definitely affect the filtration effect and even cause secondary pollution of tap water.
There is indeed a filter element on the market that can be cleaned and reused: ceramic filter element . This filter element is mainly used in faucet water purifiers. Although it can be cleaned and reused, everyone should understand that the water purification effect of this filter element is very poor and can only be roughly filtered. It is suitable for areas with good water quality and is not seriously polluted in the kitchen to facilitate washing and cooking. However, if you want a better water purification effect, it is recommended to choose another water purifier.
Some misunderstandings about water purifier filter :
Misunderstanding 1: The more filter elements, the better
Because the water purification effect of the water purifier mainly relies on the filter element, everyone will naturally think that the more filter elements, the better the water purification effect. In fact, this is not the case. The water purification effect of a water purifier mainly depends on the type of filter element. If a water purifier only has a basic filter element, then no matter how many filter elements are installed, its water purification effect will not be much better.
Misconception 2: The special filter element is better than the general filter element for water purification
Special filter element is worthy of a synthetic filter element, which is to synthesize multiple filter elements into one filter element. It sounds like this filter element is much more convenient. However, the water purification effect of this filter element has not improved much, and the price is not easy to match with the appropriate filter element. After purchasing a water purifier with a special filter element, it is usually only possible to buy this brand of filter element. Once it is out of stock, it is more troublesome. From a long-term perspective, the general filter element is more economical.
Conclusion:
After reading this article, I believe everyone has a certain judgment on some rumors. In general, the filter element must be replaced regularly. When purchasing a water purifier, you should pay attention to the type rather than the quantity of the filter element. Finally, it is recommended to choose a water purifier with universal filter element installed.
