Water Filtration Options Explained

Water Filtration Systems: Ensuring Clean Water with Adept Plumbing and Gas

These days, clean and safe drinking water is becoming increasingly sought after. We are finding more and more customers are making the investment in a reliable water filtration systems. Here in South East Queensland, we have customers living both in the city and in rural areas, and all are faced with different reasons to seek water filtration for improved water quality. Adept Plumbing and Gas offers a wide range of water filtration systems designed to cater to these various needs. To help you decide on what is best for you, we are going to discuss the different water filtration systems available to our customers, and outline their individual uses. Read on to take a step towards pure, clean and safe drinking water.

 

Sediment Filtration Systems:

Sediment filtration systems are used to filter out the most common foreign bodies, in water, such as silt, rust, sand and other debris. Filters with different pore sizes are used to remove the larger
particles, preventing clogging in downstream filters such as aerators and tap filters, and to protect your appliances. Usually, they are used as the first stage in combination with
other filtration methods to enhance your water quality.

Carbon Filtration Systems:

Don’t like the taste or smell of your water? This is where carbon filtration systems come in. These are effective in removing organic compounds, chlorine, and unpleasant odors and tastes from water. Activated carbon filters have a large
absorbable surface area capable of catching impurities. Carbon filters come in two main types: granular activated carbon (GAC) and carbon block filters. GAC filters are commonly used in whole-house systems,
while carbon block filters are ideal for more isolated applications such as under-sink filters or refrigerator water dispensers.

Reverse Osmosis Systems:

Worried about water safety? Heavy metals, dissolved solids, bacteria and viruses are removed with Reverse osmosis (RO) systems. These systems employ a semi-permeable membrane that allows water
molecules to pass through while blocking impurities. The purpose of these systems is clean and purified drinking water for both residential and commercial settings. However, it’s important to note that RO
systems also remove beneficial minerals, so remineralization may be necessary.

UV Sterilisation Systems:

UV sterilisation systems use ultraviolet light to disinfect water by killing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. UV sterilization is a chemical-free and environmentally friendly method, ensuring
safe and reliable water without altering its taste or odor. They are often used in conjunction with other filtration methods, as they do not remove chemicals or physical impurities.

Ion Exchange Systems:

Have you ever heard of ‘hard water’? Ion exchange systems are typically used to soften water by removing excessive calcium and magnesium ions – the cause of hard water. These systems use ion exchange resin beds
to replace the hardness ions with sodium or potassium ions. The result is reduced scale buildup in pipes, appliances, and fixtures, prolonging their lifespan. These are more commonly used in areas where water is found to be hard.

 

In Brisbane and its surrounds, having access to clean and safe drinking water is crucial for maintaining good health and keeping your family safe. Adept Plumbing and Gas can advise on and design the best water filtration system for your property, based on your needs and desires. There truely is a solution available for everyone to ensure your water is of the highest quality.

Water quality can vary depending on the source and location, so it is highly beneficial to talk to professionals before selecting the right system for you or your business. Invest in clean water today
and experience the numerous benefits it brings to your health and daily life.

1. Make sure you know how to turn your water supply to your house off in case of emergency. You will be amazed how many people don’t know how to carry out this simple money saving exercise. If you have to wait for a plumber to arrive to isolate your water the burst pipe could cause thousands of dollars of damage to your property.
2. When going away for an extended period of time, isolate the water to your property. We have been called out numerous times to people arriving back from holidays to find three inches of water through the lower levels of their house.
3. Periodically check all stainless steel braided hoses that are connecting your mixer taps and toilets to the mains supply. If there is any sign of rust or sharp wires protruding from the hose contact us to replace as these can cause damage if they were to blow.
4. Buy a wet-vac. For the price of a plumbing call out you could purchase a good quality wet-vac. You would be amazed at the versatility of this appliance, from preventative maintenance to emergency clean ups. Once you have bought one you would never go without again.
5. If you have a tile roof with valleys, you may have problems with tiles slipping down. The problem then is that any debris will get caught up on that tile stopping the flow of rainwater and causing roof leaks. The simple solution is to use a bead of silicon down the side of the tile to hold it in place.
6. How to unclog a drain with pantry items:
   Ingredients:
   • 1 box of baking soda
   • A bottle of vinegar
   • A rag big enough to put intodrain hole opening to clog it up
   • A kettle full of boiling water

   Method

   1. pour half a box of baking soda down the drain.
   2. gather up the rag, having it ready at your side.
   3. pour half a cup of vinegar down and immediately after plug the drain with the rag so that nothing can escape. The interaction of the two ingredients will cause a mini volcano and they will want to come up and out of the drain.
   4.  leave this concoction in the drain for 30 minutes, and while you are waiting boil a kettle full of water
   5. after 30 minutes remove the rag and slowly pour the boiling water down the drain.
   6. all done, your drain should flow smoothly now! This process can be repeated as necessary.
7. You should avoid using blue toilet tablets, bleach tablets or any other odour removers in your toilet cistern. They may get rid of the toilet odours but they can erode the rubber in the toilet, which may cause it to stop functioning over time.  You would be better off with the toilet duck deodorising duck discs.
8. How To make sure your waste disposal last longer, clean it regularly. Throw two lemon wedges and a cup of ice in the disposal. Turn on the cold water and turn on the disposal. The lemon will help with the bad odors and the ice helps to get those blades sharp! When running your waste disposal, use a lot of COLD water. Hot water can liquefy grease and cause it to get stuck in the drain and clog the pipes.
9. Try to never pour any grease fat or oils into your drains. Oils will eventually harden and clog up your drain. Pour the grease or oil into a can to cool and put it in the rubbish.
10. Pump your septic tank out every five years to keep it in good working condition. While it may cost a bit to have this pumped out, the cost is much higher to have sewerage and back ups cleaned up and your septic tank replaced.