Pentek water filters are produced by one of the global leaders in water filtration products. They provide all sorts of systems from point of entry to the cartridges you use on your faucet.

Before you buy a water filtering system you should think about the type you need. The primary driving factor will be the amount of water you need to filter. If you live alone it is going to be a lot less than a family of six.

A pitcher filter is great when you just use filtered water occasionally. These jugs are available from most stores as are the cartridges they require. You simply fill the top of the jug and it filters down into the bottom section before being ready to drink. The speed at which it filters will depend on the age of the cartridge and how much use it has had. Over time they get blocked which is understandable given their job is to remove contaminants from the contents. They should be changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as they become ineffective over time. This is usually at least once a month.

Why Choose Pentek Water Filters

If you find a jug filter awkward, you can fit a faucet mounted one. As the name suggest, it works direct from the tap. You can use them all the time or only when using the water for drinking. The step up from the faucet filter is one that goes under the sink. It works in a very similar way but will last longer. Pentek water filters offer five different type of under the sink system so it is worth exploring each one to see which suits your needs best.

If you really are going to be using a lot of water, you should think about a whole house filtering system. As the name suggests it works on the main supply to the property. You would generally use this if the quality of your supply is poor or you are worried about sediment and hard water affecting your appliances and not just your drinking water.

Pentek currently have three different points of entry filtration systems. Each one works in a slightly different way and combats different issues you can find with water. For example the ultraviolet series is very effective at reducing and removing the amount of microorganisms in your supply. If you live in an area where this is a particular problem, this might be the perfect system for you. Your local water office will give you detailed information on any issues your locality may be facing. When we live in an area that has iron rich earth, the presence of the iron can cause us problems with the most obvious being our laundry. It doesn’t come out of the machine as white as it should! Again Pentek water filters will sort this out for you.

The type of whole house system you can have will depend at what stage you install it. The best way is to incorporate the system with the design of your home but that will only work if you are building your property from scratch. Your well driller will be able to advise you further. As the majority of us live in housing constructed some years ago, I am confident that you will be able to source Pentek water filters suitable for your requirements.