Question 1

What problems could untreated water cause?

Accepted Answer

Untreated water whether supplied by the municipality or drawn from groundwater reserves can contain a wide variety of physical impurities, biological pathogens and dissolved chemicals which may be extremely harmful to your health. Waterborne diseases are one of the leading causes of death the world over and with Jaundice, Cholera, Typhoid, and Gastroenteritis always doing the rounds, one should be careful before consuming untreated water.

Question 2

What are the purification options available?

Accepted Answer

Untreated water can be purified using a variety of methods like Chlorination, Boiling, Ultra Filtration, Disinfection (UF) via Ultra Violet Light (UV) and Reverse Osmosis (RO). Most modern water purifiers use UF, UV, and RO in a combined and complementary manner.

Question 3

Why is a combination of UV, UF, and RO necessary when UV lights kill all bacteria and viruses?

Accepted Answer

While it is true that Ultra Violet Light systems can kill living pathogens like bacteria and viruses, it has no effect on the detrimental and potentially dangerous presence of dissolved solids and harmful chemicals present in untreated water. It has no effect on salinity and cannot remove heavy metals, pesticides, rust and arsenic from untreated water. Only when UV is used with Reverse Osmosis can one be assured of pure and safe potable water.

Question 4

How does Reverse Osmosis complement UV systems?

Accepted Answer

Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems force untreated water against a semi-permeable membrane which prevents harmful chemical compounds and dissolved solids from passing through. RO in combination with UF and UV systems ensures complete purification of water which leaves almost no impurities in your water. The process removes all organic and inorganic compounds present in untreated water and gives you safe potable water round the clock.

Question 5

How do I purify hard water?

Accepted Answer

A water softener uses common salt to regenerate an ion exchange resin which results in soft water. Any water purifier that uses nanofiltration and reverses osmosis should soften water with ease.

Question 6

What purifier should I use for soft water?

Accepted Answer

Soft water is sweet in taste and doesnu2019t have the harsh bitterness of hard water, but untreated soft water can also be harmful due to the presence of chlorine and pathogens amongst other things. Almost all UV, UF, and RO compliant water purifiers are capable of handling soft water.

Question 7

How often should one change filter cartridges?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the capacity of your filters. Filtering capacity varies from 2000 litres to over 6000 litres depending on the brand, model and makes of the product you use. The time period within which you will need to change your filter cartridges depends on a wide variety of variables like the quality of the untreated water you use, the number of impurities present in it and your general usage levels. Generally, cartridges are changed every 6 to 12 months.

Question 8

How much energy does the average water purifier consume?

Accepted Answer

While the net annual energy consumption depends on how hard the purifier needs to work on the untreated supple, on an average, this ranges from around 200 to 300 watts per year.

Question 9

How often should the water purifier be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning depends upon your own preferences and how much time you have available. In general, the tank should be cleaned about once every two months in winters and around once a month during summers due to the corresponding high water usage.

Question 10

Why is after-sale service an important consideration?

Accepted Answer

Water purifiers need maintenance and servicing periodically. It is essential that your purifier is up to date for it to work efficiently and keep you safe. Opt for brands that have a reputation for responding efficiently to complaints and requests. This makes the entire experience simple and hassle-free.

Question 11

Do water purifiers use safe plastics?

Accepted Answer

All branded water purifiers use high-quality plastic of the non-toxic variety that is certified food grade. The plastics used are corrosion resistant and have no effect on the taste or the odor of the purified water.

Question 12

How much water can purifiers hold on an average?

Accepted Answer

The water purifier capacity varies from model to model. Usually, purifiers can hold anywhere between 9 to 20 liters of water on average.

Question 13

What can one do if their purifier starts leaking?

Accepted Answer

Leakage is a possible malfunction in water purifiers. If you are experiencing any leakages turn off the power switch immediately. Unplug the power cord and check if all fittings are still correctly placed. If you cannot single out the source of the leak, call your brandu2019s customer care number and place a repair request.

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