Hi Joe, Is alumina the same as aluminum? If it is wouldn't that be a poor choice to shower in? Thanks. PT
________________________________ From: Joe Huard <joe.hu...@primus.ca> To: silver-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 10:46 AM Subject: Re: CS>OT - shower filter http://www.pure-earth.com/fluoride-water-filters.htm It's activated alumina. Joe On 16/01/2014 7:14 AM, Neville wrote: >I don't think there is a filter system on the market that will remove >Fluoride. I spoke with reps of the Seagull home water purification systems >{which of course they say is the best money can buy} but nowhere in their >information material does it state theirs will remove Fluoride, everything >else seemingly <g> but nowhere does it state Fluoride removal. > > >My understanding is RO is the only way to remove it, and that I am led to >believe is fairly cost prohibitive for the home. > > > >N. > > > >________________________________ >From: highfie...@internode.on.net >To: silver-list@eskimo.com >Subject: Re: CS>OT - shower filter >Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:38:49 +1100 > > >What about the Fluoride removal, for the town dwellers? > >Jane > >> >>The filters that remove chlorine don’t necessarily remove chloramine. >>Chloramine can be removed for drinking water purposes by a carbon block or >>activated carbon filter that can be installed on a kitchen faucet. Also, both >>chlorine and chloramine can be removed for bathing purposes by dissolving >>Vitamin C in the bath water. One 1000 mg Vitamin C tablet will neutralize >>chloramine in an average bathtub. (18) >>There are no shower filters on the market that completely remove chloramine. >>(19) There are, however, whole house water filters that remove chlorine, >>chloramine, and other contaminants. Unfortunately, they’re quite expensive >>and thus may not be an option for many people. >>Vitamin C shower filters may be a good choice for those looking for an >>inexpensive way to reduce the chloramine (and chlorine) content of their >>showers. Vitamin C is an effective dechlorination agent, removing up to 99% >>of chlorine and chloramine, and vitamin C filters are much less expensive >>than the whole house filter featured above. The disadvantage to using them is >>they’re not as durable or effective as a whole house filtration system, and >>you would need a separate filter for each shower outlet in the house. >>http://chriskresser.com/is-your-daily-shower-making-you-sick >>
