Does anyone know where to find the best water filter to filter out flouride in the water? I have a Culligan filter and water softener. My sister has a Whirlpool water filter. We both want to get the fluoride OUT of all of our water. I have not used Fluoride in a while and am having better results this way with my teeth. I have taken my children off of it also as I have heard that it causes Altzhimers, bone diseases, arthritis, and other problems with health and especially with children.
Why are people filtering out fluoride from their water?
There have been numerous reports over the years linking fluoride in our water supply to various adverse health effects with humans and animals including: bone cancer, dental fluorosis, osteoporosis, skeletal fluorosis, arthritis, hypoactive thyroid, obesity, depression, brain damage, suppressed immune function, mottled teeth/tooth discoloration, cellular damage, poison kidney function, and renal osteodystrophy. As a result, more and more people want to filter out the fluoride in their drinking and bathing water.
The Absurdities of Water Fluoridation
By Paul Connett, PhD
Water fluoridation is a peculiarly American phenomenon. It started at a time when asbestos lined our pipes, lead was added to gasoline, PCBs filled our transformers and DDT was deemed so "safe and effective" that officials felt no qualms spraying kids in school classrooms and seated at picnic tables. One by one all these chemicals have been ba
Roderick F replied: "C'mon
Flouride in the miniscule amounts in the water is perfectly safe and very beneficial, especially for children. Don't endanger your children's dental health."
Why does my water stink? I live in the country and I have a well. my water began to stink and i lost a lot of hot water so I checked out my water heater and determined that the lower element was bad and since the heater was at least ten years old I opted to get a new one. I bought a Whirlpool Gold water heater with dual anode rods, larger elements, and energy star. the heater was the most expensive 50 gallon that I saw there at 500 it has a 12 year warranty and I installed it myself. I figured that that would solve the problem but after two or three days my water began have a sulfuric smell again. I am wondering if it is my water softener it is a rented one from culligan and has been here since we got the house 9 years ago. we have had various issues with it and every time they come out spend 10 minutes charge 50 and say that it is fine. it is not consistent in putting out soft water, and uses 200-250 pounds of salt in a week to week and a half. I also have to clean a disgusting looking black sludge off of the side of the brine tank 2 or more times a year. what should I do?
BARRY B replied: "Your salt consumption seems excessive to say the least. I am in UK but I have an american water softener. It is marketed under the name 'Tapworks AD 10' here, but is is made by Eco Water Systems of Minnesota. The thing is, it is meter controlled, not timer controlled. It's chip monitors the actual water use and regenerates accordingly. This saves salt. Also you set the softener according to the amount of lime (we say hardness) in the water. This also avoids wasting salt.
If I were you I would wave Culligan goodbye and invest in the softener I describe. Weeks elapse before I put salt in, and we use a l of water in our household."
Joan H replied: "The rods in a new hot water heater do smell for awhile, but boy is your salt usage high. I though our Water Boss was high, 40# every 2 weeks. Has the resin beads ever been cleaned in your softener? Bet not. If it is still rented, I would really really complain."
tom b replied: "Your water smells because you have high sulfur content, and the new water heater comes with a magnesium rod that was removed from your old water heater. You can remove this rod but it will void your warrenty, and you will have to dispose of it. This rod takes care of any acids so your tank does not rot away. You can put a whole house filter before the heater and that should stop the smell. I would call the water softener people about the high salt usage and have them assess that problem."
Anyone familiar with a Whirlpool AWZ 412 1200 spin washer/dryer...? I seem to be having a couple of problems with it, and it's pretty new so I'd rather not fork out for a new one just yet.
The first, and main problem, is the inability to put fabic softener in the drawer. The section with the softener just won't drain of water. I pray I'm not being an idiot now and it is the third compartment along, but rough clothes are an irritation. We used comfort pearls, but we're trying to be environmentally friendly so have given up on Unilever household products. Any animal and environmentally friendly tabs on the market that are accessible to the UK? And if not can someone solve the flood problem so that we can use ecover?
The other is the drying. It won't dry anything, quite simply. It does say half load drying, but even that can be when it feels like it. Any ideas?
Thanks
Chris Clifton replied: "The fabric softener drawer - mine does this too. You have a blocked flue. There will be a small pipe at the back of the drawer that lets water get to the softener. I will bet my hat that it's blocked up. Rinse it under a tap. Problem solved.
Drying- You aren't being specific. Are you setting the drying dial correctly? It will only dry a 3kg load so you must unload half your washing (if full) in order to dry your clothes. Could also be a component fault if your clothes are coming out cold. Ring Whirlpool. Good luck - their after sales service is appaling."
why does my clothes come out hard from the washer ? I have a Whirlpool front loader washing machine and I use the HE detergent as specified in the manual.
The water in my area is hard but I have a water softener which I believe is set to the right setting.
I live in Warren County OH.
the problem is I use detergent per instructions and then some clothes I air dry and some I toss in the dryer. My washer spin speed is set to medium but no matter what I try once the clothes dries it is hard and stiff as if it was starched.
can anyone offer some suggestions please ?
should I change the setting on my water softener and make the water softer ? increase it or decrease it ?
should I use an extra rinse cycle on the washer?
any help is appreciated ! thanks !!
Marilyn l replied: "you should increase the setting on your water softener. a family member had the same problem, with their current setting on their water softener, it doesnt happen anymore. they also live in a rural area of ohio known for hard water.also, liquid fabric softener in the washer is better than the sheets in the dryer, but admittedly a pain. get one of those fabric softener balls you just toss in with the wash."
Liz replied: "Downy it's great."
(:♥TayLee♥:) replied: "Usually stiffness is caused by using to much detergent. Next time try using a little less..."
Why does my water stink? I live in the country and I have a well. my water began to stink and i lost a lot of hot water so I checked out my water heater and determined that the lower element was bad and since the heater was at least ten years old I opted to get a new one. I bought a Whirlpool Gold water heater with dual anode rods, larger elements, and energy star. the heater was the most expensive 50 gallon that I saw there at 500 it has a 12 year warranty and I installed it myself. I figured that that would solve the problem but after two or three days my water began have a sulfuric smell again. I am wondering if it is my water softener it is a rented one from culligan and has been here since we got the house 9 years ago. we have had various issues with it and every time they come out spend 10 minutes charge 50 and say that it is fine. it is not consistent in putting out soft water, and uses 200-250 pounds of salt in a week to week and a half. I also have to clean a disgusting looking black sludge off of the side of th
eric b replied: "Sounds like you have really bad well water.A water softener want get rid of all the bacteria.I would use a charcoal water filter backed up with a particle filter before it even gets to the softener unit.This may cut back on your salt usage but keep in mind you may have to replace the filters once a month.My softener unit only uses about 250 lbs every 6 months.So your using an extreme amount of water or your water is mostly sludge.I would get it tested.If you have to dig a new well your home owners insurance may cover it.If not get extended coverage that will and wait a couple of months before using it.Another option is to have your well chlorinated once a year. Good Luck"
