water purifier needs to be replaced regularly. It is common knowledge to know that the filter element of the water purifier does not need to be replaced regularly. As long as it is rinsed, it can continue to be used. After I got it, it is said that the water purifier has a new invention, so the filter element really does not need to be replaced?
water purifier why must the filter element be replaced regularly?
Hydrome filters are PP cotton filters , activated carbon filters , super membrane filters and RO membrane filters. The reason why the water purifier can purify tap water is that it relies on these filter elements for physical filtration. In other words, the impurities in the tap water are not decomposed, but are intercepted by layers of filter elements. Different types of filter elements have different filter accuracy and material:
PP cotton filter element: As a coarse filter device, it is often used as the first-level filter. Its material is similar to the disposable masks we use.
activated carbon filter element: The main material is coconut shell, which is used to absorb odors in water and enhance the taste of tap water.
Super membrane filter element: The accuracy is 0.01 microns, and it can intercept most impurities in the water.
RO membrane filter element: As the filter element with the best water purification effect, its filtering accuracy is as high as 0.0001 microns, which is one thousandth of the hair.
Due to different materials, the service life of these filters is also different. The service life of PP cotton filter element and activated carbon filtration is about 3-6 months, and the service life of ultra-membrane filter element and RO membrane filter element is about 1-2 years. There will be certain differences depending on the brand. Can I continue to use the filter element after washing it?
cannot! Due to the material, the filter element loses its activity after a certain period of use, and it is impossible to continue to use even after cleaning. In addition, the filter element has a tight structure, so many bacteria cannot be completely cleaned in the cracks. Therefore, it is recommended that you replace the filter element regularly to avoid secondary pollution!
Is it a scam on the market to wash the filter element and then use it?
This is not all a scam, because there is indeed a reusable filter element on the market - ceramic filter element . This ceramic filter element is mainly used in faucet water purifiers. Because the surface is smooth and the structure is simple, you can continue to use it after cleaning it for a while. However, the water purifier of this filter element is very poor! Although the faucet water purifier is installed directly on the faucet, it is not the terminal water purifier , but a coarse filter device used to intercept large particles of impurities visible to the naked eye in the water. So, don’t be moved just because the ceramic filter element can be reused. Consider its filtering effect before deciding!
Conclusion:
If you want to have a good water purifier effect, it is recommended that you choose a water purifier with a super membrane filter element and a RO membrane filter element. Only such a water purifier can effectively solve the secondary pollution problem of tap water. At the same time, remember to change the filter element regularly!
