Drinking water filter query

[BobbyJoe]

Hi everyone,

I would like your advice on what type of water filter to buy to fit under my kitchen sink. I have been thinking about getting a drinking water filter fitted onto the cold water feed under the sink as my flat. Also I have copper pipes under the sink which have the number 15mm on them, the hot water pipe has a NRV but I can't see one on the cold water feed which has the stopcock.

I have seen water filters which you attach to your tap nozzle however I am not sure about them since I don't know much about them however they could be great or a waste of money.

If anyone has any information or point me in the right direction that would be great as I would appreciate getting the right information before buying one online, thank you

 

[JCplumb]

If you filter your cold supply to the kitchen sink you'll be using filtered water to wash up, rinse pots etc.
You'd be better off with a filter tap that you just use for drinking water, you won't have to change the filter so often that way.
Screwfix and Toolstation do one for about £30

 

[gpbeck]

Hi everyone,

I would like your advice on what type of water filter to buy to fit under my kitchen sink. I have been thinking about getting a drinking water filter fitted onto the cold water feed under the sink as my flat. Also I have copper pipes under the sink which have the number 15mm on them, the hot water pipe has a NRV but I can't see one on the cold water feed which has the stopcock.

I have seen water filters which you attach to your tap nozzle however I am not sure about them since I don't know much about them however they could be great or a waste of money.

If anyone has any information or point me in the right direction that would be great as I would appreciate getting the right information before buying one online, thank you

I use one like this from Screwfix under the sink. Filters are pretty cheap and seem to last 6 months. Fitted with service valves so changes are straightforward. Use hot water for washing up and hand washing so mainly used for drinking.

 

[BobbyJoe]

Thank you, I think I will buy what gpbeck has suggested from Screwfix as the drinking water needs to be filtered. BWT High Capacity Water Filter Kit | Water Filters | NoLinkingToThis
Do I need to buy any other parts with the item, I have a one hole lever mixer tap in the kitchen, so any advice would be appreciated thank you.

 

[gpbeck]

Plenty of winds of teflon tape on both ends of the two plastic 3/4 nipples it comes with (have to use these because brass 3/4" male threads don't quite fit).

Two COMPRESSION ADAPTING FEMALE COUPLER 15MM X ¾" on the nipples.

Pipe, a couple of service valves and something to connect pipe to your cold tap hose depending on its fitting.

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[gmartine]

You really dont need a high capacity filter kit in a domestic environment for normal consumption,, the smaller cartridge version will do and it comes with all the fittings. The refills can be had elsewhere for a lot cheaper plus it takes up a heck of lot less room under a sink for example. Ive had both btw.

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/bwt-water-filter-kit/14306

 

[tbrady]

Very helpful share.
I have one and must admit I don't change it as often as they say to. I have Berkey Water Filters installed at home and office. Mainly because I live on my own so don't use as much water as a family would do.
I think I used my last one for four or five months, I can't really remember. I wish they stated how many liters it could water filter per cartridge, rather than a length of time, then we might be able to work it out.

 

[Normandi]

What water are you using? City water? If so where?
How much water are you using?
Any special needs/diseases you are concerned of?

 

[Lou]

(Just bumping a few older threads, they will drop off what is new soon)

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