GE Reverse Osmosis Water Systems - What You Must Know Before You Buy
What if I told you straight off the bat that GE reverse osmosis water systems could potentially leave you with unhealthy water? Surely not I hear you say! Unfortunately that is one of the many downsides of this product.
The GE reverse osmosis water system is based on old technology which works by forcing water under pressure through a very fine membrane. This removes those vital minerals and still doesn't get rid of all the contaminants like the equivalent multi-stage water filter systems do.
Now it's fair to say that any system is better than none and GE reverse osmosis filters do filter out some harmful substances, but they also can't get rid of all of them, even chlorine, and vitally important is the fact they remove essential minerals like calcium and magnesium.
We need these minerals for our health and well-being. A study by the World Health Organization concluded that drinking water should contain these essential minerals otherwise it can have long term health repercussions.
Another problem is the amount of water the GE reverse osmosis filters discard. For every gallon of water they produce, around 2 - 3 gallons are lost. That's a huge amount of wastage, especially in todays more enlightened and water conscious world.
From my research I have found an overwhelming number of complaints about the noise the GE reverse osmosis water system makes. It is driving some people round the bend and one guy took it out and left it on his porch! This is quite an important consideration as they are generally mounted these days under your kitchen sink. No more quite dinners!
With today's technology there are far superior, cost effective alternatives to the GE reverse osmosis water products out there. Look for a water filter system that has a multi-stage activated carbon filter for starters. The first stage removes around 99% of all contaminants (but not the minerals), while the second stage restores the ph balance ensuring the water is not acidic.
The maintenance of these is simple, and changing filters is a breeze, even on a whole house system, where you only change the filters every six months. I realize it can be confusing with so many systems out there, but remember this is your family's health were talking about here. So while you are right in seeking out a suitable filtration system, as today's tap water is proven to be contaminated, it is essential you stay away from systems like the GE reverse osmosis filters.
So some food for thought there and I hope I have helped answer some of the questions you may have had, especially on the GE reverse osmosis water product, and that now you can make a more informed choice.
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