Water Filters - Shower Filters - Fluoride Filters - Portable Reverse Osmosis

Fluoride Shower Filters

2010-01-15T06:27:00.000-08:00

Is there a shower filter that will remove fluoride from my shower water? At this time we do not know of any shower filters on the market that will remove fluoride from your shower water. Fluoride is hard to remove from your water, a shower filter is so small that you would not be able to fit enough media in the filter to do any good at filtering the fluoride out; the water would not have enough contact time with the media to do any good.

Can Fluoride be absorbed through my skin? Some say that fluoride can be absorbed and others say it can’t be absorbed through the skin. There just have not been enough studies to know for sure, so we do not make any claims either way as we do not no for sure. Now on the other hand there are fluoride filters for your drinking water that work very well at removing fluoride, they can remove 95% or more. So if you are concerned about fluoride in your drinking water you might consider a countertop or under sink fluoride filter.

Crystal Quest has 6, 7 and 8 stage countertop and under sink fluoride plus water filters that remove fluoride and hundreds of other contaminants from your drinking water, you can also get a fluoride filter for your refrigerator. They have fluoride removing media, KDF, ion exchange resin media and coconut shell carbon in them.

Crystal Quest also has a portable 10 stage reverse osmosis system that will remove 95% or more of fluoride from your water along with hundreds of other contaminants. These are nice because you can take them were ever you go and have contaminant free water. They also have an add on cartridge you can get to put all the good minerals back in the water, as a reverse osmosis removes good and bad.

LivingWaters also has a 5 stage fluoride countertop and under sink water filter that remove 95% or more of fluoride, bacteria and other contaminates from your drinking water.

Hand-Held Shower Filters

2009-10-01T08:44:00.000-07:00

Quality Water Filters 4 You offer Sprite hand-held shower filters, Crystal Quest and Aquasana hand-held shower filters.

Sprite Hand-Held Shower Filters

Sprite hand-held shower filters come in chrome or white. The original sprite hand-held shower filter has a three way massaging spray. The Sprite royal 5 hand-held shower filter has 5 pur-spray settings and anti-scale spray tips.

They both come with a 72” hose the white one comes with a reinforced nylon hose and the chrome one comes with a decorative steel hose. They have a 10,000 gal filtering capacity about three months, and have chlorgon and KDF to remove or reduce chlorine, dirt, sediment, scale, iron oxides, hydrogen sulfide, odors and are ph balanced.

They are also NSF/ANSI certified to standard #177 for removal of chlorine; they are also Tested & Certified by the Manufacturer and Tested & Verified by Independent Laboratory. Sprite shower filters are made in the USA.

Crystal Quest Hand-Held Shower Filters

Crystal Quest Hand-Held Shower Filters come in chrome or white and have a 3 way massage spray; they have a 5.75 foot Duro- flex hose. Crystal Quest shower filters have a one year filtering capacity and a reversible filter cartridge. They are also made in the USA

Crystal Quest Hand-Held Shower Filters have KDF 55, KDF 85 and coconut shell carbon to remove or reduce chlorine, heavy metal, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, iron oxides, VOC’s, THM’s, hydrogen sulfide, dirt, sediment and is also ph balanced.

Aquasana Hand-Held Shower Filters

Aquasana Hand-Held Shower Filters come in white and has a massage spray shower head and a 5 foot nylon reinforced hose.

Aquasan Hand-held Shower Filters have two stages of filtration also, the first stage is KDF media that will remove or reduce chlorine and enhances ph balance. The second stage is coconut shell carbon to filter out synthetic chemicals and VOC’s. Aquasana shower filters are also made in the USA.

Shower Filters to Eliminate Chlorine from your Shower

2009-09-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

If the water you cook with or drink requires filtering, what sense does it make to shower in the same tap water? Now, if you've already put in a filter for your kitchen, or if you have resorted to consuming bottled water, you could have overlooked putting in a shower filter so that you could be sure you are bathing with very clean water.

Shower filters are easy to install on shower heads, filtering an abundance of difference contaminants existing in tap water. Chlorine is a major contaminant in your shower water. Fortunately, a shower filter can easily remove this dangerous chemical. A hot shower produces heat which vaporizes chlorine and chloramine. Because chlorine is easily absorbed through the skin or inhaled in air, people with asthma are especially prone to having breathing difficulties.

This could also make your hair as well as skin very dry, and it is related to weak hair as well as skin irritation. In regions with high levels of chlorine in the water source, you may feel fatigued after your shower, as the chlorine has bonded with other chemicals, creating chloroform. If this is indeed the case, then the shower filter is needed to make the shower water safe to use.

Also, there exist many other contaminants that a lot of people do not think about, as they cannot be seen by the human eye. Heavy metals, sediment, and bacteria can all be found in tap water. Different contaminants in the water you use could be as dangerous, however you may not even realize they exist, until you filter them out and discover how much better your skin and hair feel. Even high-end car washes filter water to prevent leaving residue on car windows. Why would you want this same contaminated residue left on your body? The shower filter will take out these contaminants from the water supply.

There are many dangers to showering without using a shower filter. Contaminants do get absorbed in the body through drinking water, as well as absorption through the skin and inhaling vaporized air when showering. A hot shower opens your pores as it vaporizes contaminants, causing absorption through the skin. As a result, exposure to harmful contaminants may be greater when showering than when actually drinking water. The shower filter will eliminate them, leaving you with a source of clean and healthy water to use.

Selecting a pH balanced shower filter will help maintain your skin. You can get them in all sorts of different styles, and it is easy to find massaging shower heads and hand-held sprayers. You may discover a shower filter that fits your needs, at least in terms of style and features. Filtered water is critical for your health, however it needs to be convenient for it to be used. After you have put in a shower filter, you will use the shower as you normally would use it, requiring no change in your schedule to receive the benefits of showering in very clean water.

Crystal Quest Countertop Water Filtration Systems

2009-09-23T07:03:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a quality countertop water filtration system then you should look in to getting a Crystal Quest countertop filter. Crystal Quest uses the latest technology in the water filtration industry. All of their water filters including the countertop water filtration systems are made with NSF certified filtration media, components, parts and materials.

You can get a Crystal Quest countertop water filtration system to fit your filtration needs, as they come with 6 stages, 7 stages or 8 stages of filtration. They have KDF 55, KDF 85, coconut shell carbon, ion exchange resin Medias in them. They also have 1 micron filter pads, 5 micron filter cartridge and solid carbon block cartridge, all depending what countertop system you purchase.

You can also get a Crystal Quest countertop water filtration system to remove fluoride, bacteria and arsenic. These filters will remove hundreds of other contaminants also, as you can get them with the fluoride cartridge, ceramic cartridge or arsenic cartridge plus a 6 stage cartridge and solid carbon block cartridge to remove hundreds of contaminants all depending if you purchase the 6 stage, 7 stage or 8 stage systems.

Why Portable Reverse Osmosis Filters Are An Ideal Choice For Your Filtration Needs?

2009-09-22T11:31:00.000-07:00

If you are always on the move and is looking for ways in which you can supply yourself with safe and pure drinking water, the Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis filter is an ideal choice for your requirements. However, the Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis filter can also be of immense use if you simple want to use it for your filtration needs at home. The portable reverse osmosis process of filtration is an extremely effective method of filtration that manages to purify water even if it is highly contaminated. The portable reverse osmosis filters that came into being in the 50s have become extremely popular as a household purification system.

How does the portable reverse osmosis filter work?

The portable reverse osmosis technology is quite interesting. The system uses water pressure to purify the water. A semi-permeable membrane is used to trap the contaminants to let the purified water pass to the other side. In reverse osmosis, the liquid in a living cell flows from the high concentration area to a lower concentration area, till a balance between the two areas is reached.

For maximum purification, the Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis filters allow the water to pass through ten stages of filtration. The system does not always require electricity to purify the water. Often gravity is used to push the water from one stage of filtration to another. Thus, the filter is very useful for rural areas, though people residing in urban areas find the filters extremely cost effective and functional too.

Advantages of purchasing the portable reverse osmosis filters

The fact that the Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis filters are portable makes it easy to use and extremely handy. It is a boon for people working in remote areas, like the army, navy and people related to social services. They can carry and use the portable reverse osmosis filters anywhere to purify their water, thus eliminating contaminants like lead, pesticides and bacteria in their drinking water. In places where electricity is not always available, the portable reverse osmosis filters that can function without power are a god-send.

The Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis filters can easily be attached to the faucet or on a suspended hookup system. A countertop filter with portable reverse osmosis technology is compact in size, economical and can produce 50 to 100 gallons of water per day. However, the fact that the portable reverse osmosis filters produce too much water can sometimes result in water being wasted.

Finally, a portable reverse osmosis filter is an ideal choice not only because it produces excellent water but also because it can purify any kind of water, be it seawater or water from the river. Some portable reverse osmosis filters also have UV light purification system, thus making the system doubly effective. This makes the portable reverse osmosis filters very useful for places where the water supply is too full of contaminants.

Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filters – Difference between the 8 Stage Systems

2009-09-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Crystal Quest has many different types of whole house water filters, what you will need all depends on what contaminants you are trying to remove from your water. Here I am going to talk about the difference between the 8 stage triple 20” whole house water filter and the 8 stage triple 20” heavy duty whole house water filters.

The 20” Crystal Quest 8 stage whole house water filters have 8 stages of filtration and 3 cartridges the cartridges are 20 inches by 2.5 inches. The first cartridge is a 5 micron sediment cartridge to remove dirt, sand and any other un-dissolved particles.

The second cartridge has 6 stages of filtration it has two one micron filter pads to remove silt, sediment, cyst (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), sand, rust, dirt, and other un-dissolved matter, it also has KDF 55 and KDF 85 media to remove or reduce chlorine, heavy metals, hydrogen sulfide. It also has coconut shell carbon to remove or reduce chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and other chemical contaminants. Then there is an ion-exchange resin to further remove or reduce heavy metals and water hardness.

The third cartridge is a coconut shell solid carbon cartridge for removing volatile organic carbon compounds (VOC's, insecticides, pesticides and industrial solvents)

The Crystal Quest 20” whole house water filters will provide you with 160,000 gallons of contaminant free water. It has a flow rate of 4-6 gallons per minute.

Crystal Quest 20” 8 Stage Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter

The Crystal Quest 20” 8 Stage Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter also has 8 stages of filtration and three cartridges but the cartridges are 20 inch by 5 inches. It has all the same media except were the 20 inch by 2.5 inch has an ion-exchange media the heavy-duty has ceramic balls instead of the ion-exchange media for removing bacteria like E. Coli, Fecal coli form, Salmonella, Streptococcus, and cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia) and sediment.

Also the Crystal Quest Heavy-Duty Whole House Water Filter will provide you with 300,000 gallons of contaminant free water and has a flow rate of 7 to 9 gallons per minute.

So the differences are as follows:

Heavy-duty whole house

1. Cartridges are 20” by 5”
2. Have ceramic balls instead of ion-exchange resin
3. Filtering capacity is 300,000 gallons
4. Flow rate is 7 to 9 gallons per minute

20” by 2.5” Whole House Water Filters

1. Cartridges are 20” by 2.5”
2. Has ion-exchange resin instead of ceramic balls
3. Filtering capacity is 160,000 gallonsFlow rate is 4 to 6 gallons per minute

Crystal Quest Countertop Water Filters Frequently Asked Questions

2009-09-17T05:38:00.000-07:00

Q. How long does the CQE-CT-00133 fluoride filter system last?
A. 10,000 gallons 1 to 3 years.

Q. Can the countertop filters be backwashed?
A. No, you can rinse the cartridges if you want to.

Q. How long does a disposable countertop filter system last?
A. Approximately 10,000 gallons recommend replacement every 1 to 3 years.

Q Why does my water smell or taste like fish?
A. It is due to the hardness of your water. The lime in your water is turning into calcium bicarbonate due to the KDF in the filter. It can be fixed by running water through the system for 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off, repeat 3 times and time is important. If that doesn’t work you will need a GAC cartridge to replace the multi stage cartridge.

Q. Are the replacement cartridges standard size, like the cartridges at the hardware store?
A. They are a standard size of 2 1/2" x 10". Center hole is approximately 1/2".

Q What if I live in another country and have different type of faucet?
A. You can order the CDV-1 CQE-PT-03015 interchangeable adaptor to make your faucet work with the countertop system.

Q. How long does the 6 stage countertop fluoride filter last versus the 7 and 8 stage countertop fluoride filters?
A. The 6 stage countertop will filter 2,000 - 2,500 gallons, where as the 7 and 8 stage countertop fluoride will filter 10,000 gallons.

Q. Does the countertop filter systems remove bacteria?
A. Only if it has and ultrafiltration, or ceramic cartridge other wise you would need a UV filter.

Q. Are the Crystal Quest Countertop filters NSF certified?
A. Crystal Quest uses NSF certified filtration media, parts, components and materials.

Q. What size tubing do the Countertop filters use?
A. They use ¼ inch tubing.

Crystal Quest Fluoride Filters the Difference from the 6, 7 or 8 stage systems

2009-09-15T08:23:00.000-07:00

Crystal Quest fluoride water filters are an excellent choice if you want to remove fluoride and other contaminants from your drinking water. You can purchase one that has 6 stages, 7 stages or 8 stages of filtration.

What are the differences between the three systems?

The single canister 6 stage systems has 1 cartridge that has KDF 55, KDF 85, 2 one micron filter pads, coconut shell carbon and a media to reduce fluorides below 0.5 PPM. This system has a filtering capacity of 2,500 to 5,000 of great tasting contaminant free water.

The double canister 7 stage fluoride filter systems have two filter cartridges the first cartridge has the fluoride removing media in it and the second cartridge has a KDF 55, KDF 85, coconut shell carbon, 2 micron filter pads and instead of the fluoride removing media like the single canister filter it has an ion-exchange resin to reduce heavy metals and water hardness, as it has one whole cartridge for removing fluoride.

The three canister 8 stage fluoride filter systems has the same cartridges as the double 7 stage fluoride filters and also a coconut shell solid carbon cartridge for even more filtration. The 7 stage and 8 stage fluoride filters have a filtering capacity of 10,000 gallons of contaminant free water.

You can get Crystal Quest Fluoride Water Filters in the countertop version or the under sink version. You can also get the countertop version with a stainless steel finish.

You can get the 6 stage fluoride filter for around $86.00 and the replacement cartridges are around $54.00 the cartridge should last about 6 months that is about .30 cents a day for contaminant free water.

The 7 stage fluoride filter system is around $113.95 and the fluoride replacement cartridge is around $54.00 and the 6 stage cartridge is around $54.00. The cartridges will last 10,000 gallons 1 to 3 years. If they only last 1 year that is .30 cents a day for great tasting contaminant free water.

The 8 stage fluoride filter is around $127.95 and the fluoride replacement cartridge is $54.00, the 6 stage cartridge is $54.00 and the carbon block cartridge is $18.50. The cartridges will last about 10,000 gallons 1 to 3 years. So you will enjoy great tasting contaminant free water for around 0.35 cents per day.

Crystal Quest Shower Filter and Bath Ball Frequently asked Questions

2009-09-15T05:35:00.001-07:00

Q. What size are the shower filter and the size of the end that screws to the pipe?
A. Shower filter input size 1/2", filter size 8" x 3".

Q. Does Crystal Quest shower filters remove fluoride?
A. Shower filters won’t remove fluoride; you will need whole house for that.

Q. How often should I reverse the Crystal Quest shower filter cartridge?
A. Shower filters should be reversed at least every 2 months; it keeps contaminants cleaned out and backwashes the filter keeping it from channeling for a better filtration process.

Q. Will bacteria be removed with the use of a shower filter?
A. Yes, hot water kills bacteria

Q. How much chlorine is removed with the Crystal Quest Bath Ball?
A. 90% or better, the slower you run the water through the bath ball the better the results.

Q. How much chlorine does the Crystal Quest Shower Filters Remove?
A. Around 95% of chlorine is removed.

Q. What media does Crystal Quest Shower Filters have in them?
A. They have KDF 55, KDF 85 and coconut shell carbon.

Q. How long will the Crystal Quest Shower Filters last?
A. They will last about a year depending on how bad your water is.

Q. Will my shower head fit on the shower filter?
A. Yes standard shower heads will fit on your shower filter.

Q. How long will the Crystal Quest Bath Ball last?
A. They will last about 1 year (200 baths)

Portable Reverse Osmosis for Healthy Drinking Water

2009-09-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

Reverse osmosis is often referred to as the most effective method of filtering your water. These filters have a reputation for being able to treat water of very poor quality.It can remove lead, heavy metals, bacteria, chemicals, chlorine, pesticides, and other contaminates. Reverse osmosis was developed in the 1950’s as a way to make sea water safe to drink, but today it is mainly used for household drinking water. During the reverse osmosis process, the water passes through a semi-permeable membrane that only allows pure water to pass through, trapping contaminants on the other side of the filter membrane.

These sophisticated filters can clean the water wherever you are, making even sea water safe to use. Portable reverse osmosis filters are often used by the military or other governmental operations. They have also been sent overseas to developing nations where areas lacking electricity are in need of safe drinking water.

Although reverse osmosis filters are mainly used in homes and other buildings, a portable reverse osmosis filter can be a good choice for many applications. They require no pumps, or even electricity instead relying on gravity to push the water through the filter.

However, portable reverse osmosis filters also have many important applications for individuals. For example, you can carry a portable reverse osmosis filter when traveling to areas where the local water supply is polluted or contaminated. If you are planning to travel overseas, you have probably heard horror stories of vacationers getting sick after drinking the local water. For this reason, it is a smart choice to carry a lightweight and compact portable reverse osmosis unit if you will be traveling for an extended period. They are also a good solution if you enjoy camping or other wilderness ideas; water from streams, lakes, and other sources may have bacteria or other contaminants that you can avoid by using a portable reverse osmosis filter.

If you plan to use a portable reverse osmosis unit to filter tap water, be sure to find one that will filter other contaminants often found in the residential water supply. Reverse osmosis filters are very effective at removing bacteria and similar contaminants, but you’ll need one that can filter out lead, iron, chlorine, and other contaminants. Reverse osmosis filters consist of a filter to trap larger particles like sentiment and rust. Then, the water passes through a filter with smaller holes to catch smaller contaminants, as well as a carbon filter for chemicals, chlorine, metal, and fluorides, among many other products in your water.

Whole House Water Filters to Protect you and Your Family

2009-09-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

Crystal Quest Heavy-Duty 8 Stage Whole House Water Filter is a high quality water filter. Water travels through 8 stages of filtration to reduce or remove most contaminants found in drinking water.

This whole house water filter has KDF 55, KDF 85, coconut shell carbon, ceramic balls and 1 micron filter pads, to remove or reduce bacteria, chlorine, heavy metals, chemical contaminants like pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and hundreds more.

The Crystal Quest 8 Stage Heavy -Duty Whole House Water Filter will provide you with 300,000 gallons of contaminant free water. The flow rate is 7 to 9 gallons per minute

Crystal Quest whole house water filters are made of PVC plastic for water only applications and will not leach any thing harmful into your water. The replacement cartridges are used of # 5 poly propylene and the media is all natural.

Crystal Quest has been manufacturing water filtration products for more than 30 years. They also use NSF certified filtration media, components, parts and materials. All of Crystal Quests water filters are made in the USA.

There is a 30 day money back guarantee and a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Learn more about the Crystal Quest 8 Stage Heavy-Duty Whole House Water Filter

Some important facts about lead poisoning

2009-09-10T05:12:00.000-07:00

Is your drinking water free from lead? Do not panic if you think it is not. If the water you use contains lead and is unsafe, then here are some handy tips to get rid of it.

Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that accumulates in your body and causes blood and brain disorder. As lead is very often found in drinking water, think about the real harm it can do to the health of your family and you. Babies and children are the major victims of lead poisoning and research says that nearly 10% to 20% children in the world face harmful lead content in drinking water.

How can you purify the water from lead content?

Now, once you are sure of the fact that your water contains lead; you drastically want to get rid of it, is it not? Well the easy tips, which will help in your endeavor are as follows:

Before you purify the water of lead contaminants, you must first find out whether it really contains lead or not. Then you must hunt the source of lead in your water. You can do it by hiring a licensed water contractor, who will check your well or water pump. Once the source is identified, you should try to remove it.

One of the most common methods of water purification is boiling. However, when you want to purifying water from lead do not apply this method. When you boil water, it evaporates and as the water content becomes less, it increases the level of lead content in it. In that case, how do you get lead-free water? A simple and cost effective method of doing this is by flushing out the water system before using it. After flushing, you can get somewhat lead free drinking water for your family.

However, the best and most effective scientific method you can take advantage of, is by acquiring a filter for your home. Filters come with several forms - reverse osmosis filters, distillation filters, carbon filters and others. Make sure to choose one that best suits your budget and requirement.

Are you lead poisoned? Find out yourself

Sluggish responses and weakness in your child can be early signs of lead poisoning. Are you suffering from short temper, insomnia, constipation, lack of appetite or unusual cramps? Then don’t neglect yourself! Visit a doctor immediately to verify whether you are lead poisoned. Among several dangerous effects of lead poisoning, causing anemia, damaging male reproductive system, wrecking the nervous system and activating brain disorder are the prominent ones.

How to be cautious and stop lead poisoning in your family

Corroded water pipes can be a potential source of lead poisoning. If your drinking water comes through an old, corroded pipe don’t take any chances, just change it. The component of your water system can also cause lead poisoning like service connections, solder and brass fixtures that constitute your water system can bring in lead content in the water you consume.
As “prevention is better than cure,” and lead poisoning affects children the most, finding the root to the cause and getting rid of lead poisoning is utterly necessary.

Crystal Quest Shower Filters to Remove Chlorine

2009-09-09T05:12:00.001-07:00

Crystal Quest Shower Filters us a KDF media and coconut shell carbon to remove chlorine and other contaminants from your shower water. KDF is an ion-exchange resin it converts chlorine into an environmentally safe and harmless soluble chlorine.

The KDF media also reduces trace heavy metals, hydrogen sulfide, odors and rust water in the Crystal Quest shower filters. KDF media also inhibits the growth of bacteria in the shower filter such as algae, mold and such.

The coconut shell carbon in the Crystal Quest shower filters absorbs chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and other chemical contaminants. Carbon is a great media if used with KDF media in a shower filter. You would not want to purchase a shower filter with just carbon in it as it will exhaust very fast as you can not get enough carbon in such a small cartridge.

Unlike with drinking water filters carbon is an excellent media for drinking water as there is a lot more media in the cartridges and the water has more contact time with the carbon.

You can get Crystal Quest shower filters in white or chrome with a shower head or without. You can also get a handheld or a handheld combo shower filter that has a valve to switch from the regular shower filter to the hand held shower filter.

Crystal Quest shower filters have a filtration capacity of around 1 year depending on how bad your water is. So treat your self and your family with a Crystal Quest shower filter so you can say goodbye to dry skin and hair, from all that chlorine striping your natural oils from your skin and hair.

You also won’t be breathing in toxic chlorine fumes or absorbing them through you skin that goes into your blood stream and can cause major health problems including cancer. Learn more about chlorine in your water

Facts about Bacteria Contaminants in Drinking Water

2009-09-08T05:21:00.000-07:00

Are you aware about the massive ill effect bacteria can have on your health? If not, then here are some important facts about bacteria in drinking water. The first thing that you need to know is what bacteria are? Well, bacteria are water contaminants found in your drinking water. It is the main cause of many infectious diseases. However, you don’t need to worry even if your water is not bacteria free. Here are some handy tips to help you find if you have bacteria in your drinking water and ways to remove them.

Types of bacteria

Bacteria are of two types - coliform bacteria, found in animal and human wastes and iron bacteria, which is indicative of a reddish-brown tinge on your water fixtures.

What are the diseases that can be caused by bacteria?

If you consume drinking water containing bacteria in it then you are prone to many diseases like, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis, giardiasis and dysentery.

How can you get safe, bacteria-free water?

Now that you are aware of the serious health hazards of drinking water that contains bacteria, you must undertake steps to remove it. Well before purifying, you first have to find out whether your water contains bacteria at all. To do this, one indicator can be the reddish-brown tinge on your water fixtures. If the tinge is present, you can be certain that your water supply is infected with this contaminant and you can now process to the methods that shall aid you in removing them from water.

An old and common method of water purification is boiling. This is an effective method to kill the harmful bacteria in your water. Or else you can use ultraviolet filters to remove bacteria from water. Iodine can also be mixed into water to kill bacteria present in it. But iodine consumption is not healthy, therefore you have to use a carbon filter thereafter to remove the iodine from the drinking water.

Shock chlorination method is another effective method used to purify water by removing bacteria. It is a simple method that involves adding large amount of chlorine to the water and holding it in the water system for 12 to 24 hours. Then the water is flushed out and it becomes safe for consumption. This full process is called shock chlorination.

Few other effective water purification methods are microfiltration, disinfection, ultrafiltration, chemical oxidation. However, among these the most effective method of water purification is reverse osmosis, which is said to kill 99% of the total bacteria content of the water.

Be cautious and stop being contaminated

In order to stay immune to any of the water-borne diseases caused due by bacteria, you must take some important measures at the preliminary stage. Try to avoid consuming water from springs and wells, because they are found to be largely bacteria contaminated. If you are planning to build a well, get a pitless well adapter, with a proper casing and a hygienic cap.
Purify the water before consuming it and prevent your family from falling ill due to water-borne diseases, caused by bacteria contamination in it. Drink clear water and live healthy.

Portable Reverse Osmosis A Convenient Filtration System

2009-09-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems are a convenient filtration system especially if you camp or travel a lot, as it is compact and it is very easy to hook up and un-hook to your water supply. They are also great if you live in an apartment or dorm room were you can’t hook a permanent reverse osmosis system up.

The Crystal Quest Portable Reverse Osmosis System has 10 stages of filtration. Water passes through KDF55, KDF 85, coconut shell carbon and an ion-exchange resin to remove hundreds of contaminants. Water also flow through four 1 micron filter pads to remove un-dissolved matter.

Then you have the reverse osmosis membrane that takes out most all contaminants out of your drinking water. Like fluoride, lead, arsenic, and hundreds of contaminants.

The Crystal Quest portable Reverse Osmosis System is very easy to hook up all you do is take your existing aerator off your faucet and screw the diverter valve on in place of it. Then you can switch from filtered water or un-filtered water.

All you need is 20 psi for the Crystal Quest Portable Reverse osmosis System to work. The multi stage cartridge will last about 3 years the carbon cartridge will last about 2 years and the reverse osmosis membrane will last about 4 years.

Is Reverse Osmosis Water Good For You?

Reverse Osmosis Systems take out the bad contaminants and also take out the good minerals you need to survive like ionized calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium ion. But with the Crystal Quest Portable Reverse Osmosis System we have a solution to that.

There is an optional cartridge that can be added on to you Crystal Quest portable reverse osmosis system. It is a Crystal Quest natural (Alkalinize) ionizer, mineralize and oxidation cartridge. This cartridge adds all of those good minerals back into the water so you still receive all the good minerals that you need to stay healthy.

Is Chlorine In Water Safe For You? Find Out

2009-09-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

Have you ever imagined that the chlorine that you use for purifying water can be harmful for your health? Well do not be shocked. There are some remedies to tackle this problem. Chlorine is commonly used for removing bacteria or harmful chemicals that accumulates in your water distribution system. However, when it mixes up with other natural elements in the water it may form harmful toxins called trihalomethanes, which is extremely harmful for human health.

Some harmful diseases caused by chlorine

While on one hand, you use chlorine to save yourself from different health hazards, on the other hand, you become prone to other severe ailments like, asthma, bladder cancer, heart problem and eczema due to repetitive consumption of chlorinated water.

Too much of chlorine intake can also be the cause of cancer in your liver, stomach, colon and rectum. Some other chronic diseases are also the cause of chlorine intake, like anemia, high blood pressure, etc. There are several evidences of miscarriages in pregnant woman due to chlorine consumption. Skin problem and severe hair loss can be the consequence of chlorine poisoning too, because chlorine reduces protein content in your body.

So how do you purify water without using chlorine?

Considering the extremely dangerous diseases that are caused by chlorine, you would undoubtedly want to get rid of it. Since chlorine is the universally accepted purifier for water, you are sure to find it in water supply, therefore you don’t need to apply any method to check if your water has it. So, how can you consume your water excluding the chlorine from it? Researchers have found out that Ozone can be used as an alternative to chlorine for water purification. In spite of knowing this remedy, only few Canadian and European cities have been able to implement the method.

So how do you purify the water if you do not stay in any of these places? Here are some easy ways to do it.

Using an effective filtration system for your home can be an easy and cost effective alternative for you to purify it. Buying a carbon filter can be a smart option, as not only does it helps to remove chlorine content from your water, but also removes other harmful elements. However, be sure to buy it from an authentic dealer in order to avoid taking chances. The good thing about carbon filters is that they also remove the pungent smell and bad taste of chlorinated water, thus making it fit for drinking.

Remember that chlorinated water can affect your health even if you do not consume it. It enters your body after being absorbed by the pores on your skin. Thus, to make sure that you are not affected by the contaminant, install a filtration system in your bath too.

Finally, be cautioned that though chlorine is a government approved water purifier; do not take chances with your precious health. Get your water doubly disinfected by even removing the chlorine in it.

Rainshowr Shower Filters are they effective at removing chorine?

2009-09-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

The Rainshowr CQ-1000 shower filters use KDF 55 to reduce free chlorine of 90% or more.

Rainshow’r shower filters also have quartz crystals in them to energize the water to reduce the water’s surface tension so you will notice much better lathering and sudsing.

You can get them with no head or with a Whedon fixed action head or an Amcor massage action shower head.

Rainshow’r shower filters are made of high strength plastic so they will last for years. The replacement cartridges last 6 to 9 months and cost $24.95 that’s less than $50.00 a year to be able to shower in chlorine free water.

They are NSF/ANSI certified to #177 for the reduction of chlorine. The filter housing is warranted for 1 year and the cartridge for 90 days.

Rainshowr also has a recycling service all you do is send the used cartridge back to them and they recycle it. It costs you a little bit to ship it back to them but it is keeping all those used cartridges out of our land fills.

Rainhowr also have a bath ball for all you bath enthusiasts it also uses KDF and quartz crystals and filters for 200 baths.

So now you and your family can take showers or baths and not have to worry about breathing all those toxic chlorine fumes or absorbing chlorine through your skin.

No more dry skin and damaged hair do to the chlorine striping the natural oils from your skin and hair. You will notice a difference with just a couple showers.

Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water – The Darker Side of Pharmaceuticals

2009-09-01T06:50:00.000-07:00

You all know that pharmaceuticals are meant to promote health and well-being, but they can do just the opposite. In fact, recent studies have proved that various pharmaceuticals are present in your drinking water, which can jeopardize health. These new class of water contaminants and pollutants consist of drugs like antibiotics, anti-depressants, seizure medication, birth control pills, pain killers, cancer treatments, tranquilizers and cholesterol-lowering compounds. If the water contaminated with these traces of pharmaceuticals is consumed, then definitely it will cause more harm than good to the human body.

The fact that pharmaceuticals are present in drinking water came into notice some ten years ago in Europe when German environmental scientists found Clofibric Acid in ground water under a German water treatment plant. Soon more evidences that pharmaceuticals like phenazone, fenofibrate and analgesics such as ibuprofen and diclofenac are present in groundwater came out. In US, an Associated Press investigation shows that pharmaceuticals that include antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones are found in drinking water supplies of almost 41 million Americans.

The concentration of the drugs in the water might be low - however, the scientists are worried about the long-term consequences on human health.

What are the sources of pharmaceuticals contamination in underground water?

The pharmaceutical industries, hospitals and other medical facilities are the prime sources of pharmaceutical contaminants in ground water. In addition, the households are also a major contributor of the pharmaceuticals contamination in water through disposing of unused medicines by flushing them down the toilets. The human excreta may contain numerous incompletely metabolized medicines, which can pass through the sewage treatment facilities into the waterways and lakes.

The other sources of pharmaceutical contamination in underground water include farm animals through which various antibiotics and veterinary medicines enter the underground water. On the other hand, the manures that are spread on land contain pharmaceuticals that can percolate into groundwater. The personal care products are also a good contributor of pharmaceuticals in drinking water. These chemicals are active ingredients and preservatives that are found in cosmetics, toiletries or fragrances.

What are the effects of pharmaceuticals poisoning in drinking water?

Recent studies have found that the concentration of pharmaceuticals in water affects both human and wildlife enormously. Scientists are mainly worried about the long-term effects of pharmaceutical contamination. Many of these drugs may interfere with the hormone production of the human body.
Moreover, it will be a matter of concern if the antibiotics are released in drinking water as it might result in some of the very dangerous disease causing bacteria to become immune to treatment thereby resulting in excess of drug resistant diseases.

In addition, the fauna is not also spared form the threats of the pharmaceuticals in water. Presence of anti-depressants in water has been blamed for the altered sperm levels and spawning patterns from life in water.

What are the preventive measures?

Though there is no full proof way of purifying water. Charcoal filters are considered to be very effective for purification and can be used to filter both public and home drinking water.

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Some unknown facts about arsenic poisoning

2009-08-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

Arsenic is an extremely poisonous metalloid found on the earth’s crust, which soaks into the earth’s layer and mixes up with the water that we consume. A research conducted by a Canadian Research Institute stated that a prolonged exposure to arsenic might cause bladder, liver and lung cancer.

Some health hazards caused by arsenic

If you are feeling lack of sensation in your limbs and feet, and your skin has become discolored then go and visit a doctor immediately, because these are some of the common symptoms of arsenic poisoning. Some dangerous effects of arsenic poisoning are that it decreases the production of blood vessels in your body, damages existing blood vessels, causes abnormal heart beats. Other than these, esophageal and abdominal pain, vomiting tendency and muscle cramp are some hazards of arsenic poisoning. Moreover, arsenic poisoning is extremely harmful for pregnant women and can even prove fatal in many cases.

If your drinking water is not free from arsenic then follow some of the handy tips to remove it from your water.

Remove arsenic from your water

Considering the massive effect arsenic can have on your health, you surely don’t want to drink water containing arsenic in it and be a victim to all the severe health hazards. So you have to purify the water before consuming it.

First, you need to find out whether your water has arsenic in it. Arsenic does not possess any identical smell or taste; thus, it would be difficult for you to find it out yourself. It is better if you call a person from the public health office of your region to conduct a test to identify the contaminant.

Now how do you purify the water if you find it containing arsenic in it? You have several options. A arsenic water filter can be a good purifying device. But don’t take chances; buy it from a reputed dealer only. Another option for you can be the chemical packets available in the market. You can mix these with your water. This is a cheaper, but a less effective option.

Save your drinking water from contamination

Once you know that your source of water is contaminated, the only option left for you would be to change the source of your drinking water. Rainwater or chemically processed surface drinking water can be used for drinking purposes, since they shall be free from arsenic.

Take preventive measures so that you do not imbibe this killing disease. Get yourself the best filtration option from an authentic source so that you can avoid the chance of being effected by the contaminant. Arsenic poisoning is always very harmful, but don’t panic. Keep your cool and follow the given tips to avoid contamination. If you are already a dweller of an arsenic prone place then take measures to stop being infected by it. You shall be able to avoid the most dangerous of diseases if you take instant action. Water is an important part of your life. Don’t take any chances regarding it because it affects the health and wellbeing of your family.

How important is an Arsenic Filter for your household?

2009-08-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

The functioning of an arsenic filter involves extracting and eliminating dissolved arsenic from your water supply. Arsenic is a highly toxic carcinogen, which is only allowed in a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 0.010 mg/l in household water. Arsenic is a material that does not dissolve in water, but unfortunately, it gets supplemented with phosphates present in water.

You should use an arsenic filter if your water is supplied from a place near a mining field, metallurgical plant or an agricultural area that is likely to have an arsenic deposition. An arsenic filter ensures that you get the purest and safest form of drinking water necessary for the overall health and well-being of you and your family members and for the effective prevention of cancer and other diseases caused by arsenic consumption.

All about Arsenic Filter

Before buying an arsenic filter for your house, you must verify whether you actually need one or not. In the first place, you need to find out whether there is high arsenic concentration in the water supplied to your house. You should buy an arsenic filter only when an expert suggests you to buy one and he points out that the present filtration system is not the right one to purify arsenic.

Before installing an arsenic filter in your water supply line, remember that the filter must be tested, verified, and certified to take up the purification task. This happens to be a prime factor if the water that is supplied to your house is detected with MCL more than the normal level. Thus, it is unwise to opt for an arsenic filter that has a tempting low price. The water from your arsenic filter dispenser should contain less than the regulated MCL to make it fit and safe for drinking.

Buying the right type of arsenic filter

When you learn that the water supplied to your house contains either AS III or AS V compounds of arsenic, you should set off to buy an arsenic filter that has been tested and certified by the NSF for arsenic removal. You can ask the customer service desk to provide you with a proof or certificate for certification and testing. A good arsenic filter is capable of reducing dissolved arsenic and other particulate matter down to 0.5 micron. It is also capable of reducing chlorine, chloramines, certain pesticides, taste and odor problems. You will pay an approximate amount of $150 to $500 for getting a arsenic filter but you must take proper care of it by changing the filter cartridge as needed.

Ceramic Water Filter – The Real Story

2009-08-20T07:52:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a suburban or a city dweller, clean water supply is necessary to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The water that you drink contains impurities, chemicals and other contaminants. If you are concerned about the water, you drink, then you must know that there are many options you can choose for filtering the water. Ceramic water filter is one such equipment, which is considered to be an effective option for purifying water of the dirt, bacteria, asbestos and debris. In fact with ceramic water filter, water can be clean and contaminant free. However, it does not remove the chemical contaminants of the water.

Advantages of ceramic water filter

Ceramic water filter makes the water free of bacteria and contaminants and it is healthy and good in taste. One of the most important benefits of any ceramic water filter is its capacity to retain the natural minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium, which the other filters may fail to do.

A domestic cost-effective ceramic water filter can be made by any artisan. Its affordable price has made it extremely popular in developing nations and rural areas. A ceramic filter does not need any technology to run on, thereby, making it easy to maintain.

In addition, ceramic water filters are easy to install, as it is both small and portable. You can keep your filter wherever you want.

Types of ceramic water filters

There are two varieties of ceramic water filter – one is the standalone usual candle type and the other is an in-line ceramic water filter. The candle type filter is seated on the top of the receptacle, fitted with a tap. These have pores, which are smaller than the impurities. Thus when water is poured in one side of the filter, all the impurities are easily blocked in the pores, making the water clean. The inline filters purify the drinking water that is supplied from household plumbing.

Working of a ceramic water filter

An average ceramic water filter has a filtration device kept on the top of a ceramic or plastic receptacle. The receptacle has a tap attached, which lets you get clear water. It is easy to maintain and you can clean this ceramic water filter with a soft brush and soap.

The contaminants and impurities are accumulated on the top half of a ceramic water filter. You will need to clean the top frequently to stop the growth of harmful bacteria and fungus.

The most common form of ceramic water filter comes with an inner chamber. The inner chamber holds the purified water. The gravitational force pulls the water through the ceramic filter. The filtered water is then accumulated into a holding chamber.

This filter is made of ceramic, having fine pores to trap dust and bacteria, thereby making the water safe and good flavored.

Why should you buy an UV water filter for your family?

2009-08-18T09:42:00.000-07:00

If you have been calculating over the best possible choice of the water filter for a long time now and if you have ultimately decided to buy the UV water filters, you have made the best choice to safeguard your family from the contaminants in their drinking water. Due to the extremely effective filtration procedure of the UV water filters it is increasingly becoming one of the most popular choices. The prime concept of using ultraviolet rays, or UV rays has been there for nearly a century. However there has been a revolution in the process and it has undergone perfection for providing you with the best UV water filters.

Working of an UV water filter

UV water filters function is a unique and interesting way. UV filters do not kill the microorganisms in the water but changes their basic DNA strands, which leaves them powerless to regenerate or reproduce. Hence, the UV water filters make your water safe for drinking by making the water borne bacteria inactive. The water retains its taste and beneficial minerals because the UV water filters do not alter the basic chemistry of the water.

Why other filtration techniques are not as good as UV water filters

The usage of chlorine in purifying drinking water has been often found out to be harmful to humans. It can even cause cancer. However, the UV water filters help you in purifying your water perfectly, without any harm being caused to your body. Moreover, the UV water filters are extremely simple to install in your home.

Have a look at the lamp watt of the UV water filters

The performance of your UV water filters depends on the power of the UV lamp and the gallon per minute of water you will be filtering through your UV water filters. A UV lamp is a special fluorescent lamp; it is very similar to the existing normal lamps used by you. A UV lamp is a special fluorescent lamp whose wattage depends on its brightness. A brighter UV lamp would be having a higher wattage. Thus, a UV water filter having a high wattage lamp would be more effective in destroying the water borne bacteria. So you need to make sure you get the right size UV filter for your water flow rate.

Check out that the UV water filters have performance indicators

Firstly, be sure that your UV water filter is equipped with a basic visual performance indicator and secondly it is more important to keep the indicator well maintained so that you are alarmed when the water filters have stop working. UV sensors fitted in some UV water filters can automatically indicate if the water supply fails or some defects are detected in the lamp.

Invest in a Whole House Water Filter and ensure Lifelong Safety

2009-08-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

If the quality and the purity of your household water bother you, investing in a whole house water filter would be a good idea. With the help of a whole house water filter, you can now have purified water in each of the faucets in your home.

A whole house water filter setup can cost you something between $300 and $4,000. You can whole house water filters with multipal stages of filtration depending what brand you purchase. You can get them to remove chlorine, heavy metals, fluoride, arsenic, and hundreds of other contaminants.

Functions of a whole house water filter

The unique quality of the whole house water filter lies in the fact that it is attached right to the household source of water supply and you do not need to invest in individual water purification system for each of the faucets. The whole house water filter is actually designed as a point-of-entry system that keeps filtering the water that is supplied by the municipality, or your private water source. A whole house water filter can also serve as an add-on to your filter that you use to purify your drinking water. As you can never be over-cautious when it comes to drinking water, having it filtered twice, is an added benefit.

Apart from this, a whole house water filter takes off the load of any other filtering system that you may have in your home – like a counter top filter or an inline refrigerator, thus adding to the longevity of the system.

The four stage filtration mechanism of the whole house water filter

A whole house water filter can effectively remove most of the contaminants from your water, including heavy metal particles and chlorine. In the first stage of the purification system, the sediment particles are removed because these particles clog the filter and reduce the efficiency of the filter. Next, the whole house water filter uses a chemical procedure to change the molecular structure of chlorine and transform it into the harmless zinc chloride. In the third and fourth stages of filtration, the whole house water filter uses bituminous-activated carbon and coconut-shell activated carbon media to get rid of pesticides, biological remnants and other harmful chemicals.

Things to keep in mind while selecting a whole house water filter

Depending on the amount and quality of the water that you want your whole house water filter to purify daily, you have a number of choices that you can opt for. While a simple dual whole house water filter system shall help you by removing suspended solids like dirt, rust and so on, a carbon filter shall help you to remove foul smell from your water, and make it taste better. A whole house water filter that is also fitted with a UV filtration system shall be effective in destroying any sort of contaminants from your water.

It is important that you maintain your whole house water filter properly in order to get maximum benefit out of your system.

A look into the benefits of installing a whole house water filter

· A whole house water filter eliminates chlorine from your water and insures safety.
· A whole house water filter extracts the harmful chemicals from the supply water, thereby keeping clothes free from embedded chemicals.
· The removal of chlorine from the water also reduces the amount of soap scum on dishes and keeps them from losing their luster.
· A whole house water filter is the most effective shower filter you could install in your bathroom and experience the luxury of taking a relaxing shower minus the chlorine fumes.
· If you install a whole house water filter, you shall have no reason to worry even when the municipal filtration system breaks down.

Advantages of Undersink Water Filters

2009-08-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

The undersink water filters help you to have a tidy and spacious kitchen, as it only requires a faucet at your sink. Unlike the regular filters, the undersink water filters do not have valves and tubing cluttering the counter. Moreover, they posses a great aesthetic value since you could have a brass or nickel faucet to match the décor of your kitchen. The undersink water filters remain out of sight, so you can purchase and install larger models that can have fluoride, nitrates, or arsenic purifying capacity. The only thing is that it takes a little longer to install an undersink water filter.

The health benefits of under sink water filters

If you are unaware that the water supplied to your taps might contain various harmful contaminants that can pose serious threats to your health. Even if your household tap water is not used for drinking purposes but used for household uses like making meals, washing and cleaning, you cannot afford contaminated water. Thus, it is wiser to make a one-time investment and install an undersink water filter that would provide cleaner and purer water.

The functioning of undersink water filters

The drinking water is treated directly in the supply line before it reaches the tap by the undersink water filters. The filters function in removing sediments and other pollutants and thus make the water best for consumption. In the present days, many undersink water filters are available and can be easily installed without any help from even a plumber. The most commonly available undersink water filters are screwed to the valve below the sink where the water passes through before getting to the tap.

There are cartridges in these filters that help in extracting bacteria, viruses and other particulates and they must be changed from time to time. For best results, you should get a separate tap installed at the sink just for drinking purposes. The undersink water filters are the best options for older households where there are problems of sedimentation and lead in the pipes, which causes health problems and foul taste.

Essential factors to be noted while purchasing undersink water filters

To buy the appropriate and the best undersink water filter you must keep in mind the following points.

- Make sure that the filter you are opting removes impurities like chlorine, lead, cysts, THMs, VOCs, lindane, alachlor, atrizine, benzene and MTBE.

- The undersink water filters that have good quality do not drain the natural minerals dissolved in the supply water since these provide distinct health benefits.

- You should opt for branded undersink water filters only as you can get discounts and warranties on these.

In addition to the above-mentioned guidelines, you must know from where you should buy an undersink water filter. The online stores are one of the best places as here you can compare several models and pick the appropriate one. The specialty companies and the home supply stores, plumbing suppliers are the other sources for this type of water filters.

Inline Refrigerator Water Filter – Good for Your Health and Your Refrigerator

2009-08-05T09:27:00.000-07:00

If you are really worried about your family's health, get an inline refrigerator water filter and leave the rest to this smart device. No water contaminants or water borne diseases will reach your family. Water from the faucet is often used to make ice or cold water and therefore they have to be kept in a refrigerator. The inline refrigerator water filter serves all these purposes but it performs the task of water filtration stage by stage. The 1st stage involves dirt filtration; the second stage involves filtering and eliminating chlorine or its by-product by at least 75% from the water. The finals stage makes use of carbon filtration technique to remove lead, mercury and other various harmful chemicals that can cause cancer.

Drinking water from the faucet directly can involve great risk though this water is treated by municipality for reducing bacteria, mercury, dirt, and hydrocarbon compounds. But as it is distributed to households through pipes that are often rusty, dirty and aged. As a result the water that was treated again gets contaminated and makes it unsafe for your family. In these cases, the inline refrigerator water filter comes of handy as it removes turbidity from the water. The purified water is not only good for health but also good in taste.

Benefits of a inline refrigerator water filter

There are many benefits of an inline refrigerator water filter as it helps to get rid of lead, mercury, rust and many other impurities that are really harmful for your health. Other benefits include the fact that it is easy to install and can be mounted on water fountains, water coolers and even coffee makers. What makes it hugely popular is the fact that you don't have to dig into your pocket to purchase it. An efficient inline refrigerator water filter costs around $40-$100 and considering the fact that it filters as much as 6000 gallons of water, it is a great purchase.

An inline refrigerator is not only useful for your health as apart from serving you with pure water, it also helps in reducing the lime scale building up in the refrigerator, which actually protects the machine and its parts from being damaged. However, the inline refrigerator water filter also needs replacement after a certain point of time. The time to replace the inline refrigerator water filter can be identified once the filter produces water that has bad odor and taste. Once you notice odor or taste of the water turning different, its time to replace the filter. The longevity of the machine depends on factors like quality of water that is used in the refrigerator water dispenser. So to ensure your refrigerator dispenser last for years you should install a inline refrigerator water filter.

However, if you have a recent model refrigerator that has an ice-maker and a water-through-the door dispenser then you may have a inline refrigerator water filter in it. But still you can purchase an inline refrigerator water filter separately so you know you have a high quality filter. Good ones are readily available at reasonable price.