Shower filter: technical specifications and operating
It is customary to talk about the unsuitability of tap water as a drink, since it contains a large amount of chlorine, rust fragments that enter the stream from the inner walls of the city water supply system, and other harmful components. But during water procedures, such a cocktail affects the skin, hair and mucous membranes of the person, which means that the bathroom just needs a filter for the shower. But how much it is justified and how it works, we will try to answer in this article.
General provisions
Dry skin, brittle hair, irritation of the mucous membrane - this is only a small fraction of the negative effect of the composition of the fluid supplied from the urban water supply system. Neglect of this problem can lead to sad consequences, so you should think about its solution in advance.
The most simple and effective way out of the situation will be to install a filter for the shower. The advantages of this solution:
Advantages of using a shower filter
- Effective removal from water of harmful substances such as dissolved and emulsified impurities, organic compounds, heavy and radioactive metals, residual chlorine.
- Simple application instruction. It is enough to screw the device between the shower hose and the mixer.
- Affordable price. It does not require the use of such expensive components, such as, for example, a reverse osmosis membrane, which allows the purification of water to the drinking level. (See also the article Is it possible to drink water from the tap: features.)
Description
This may be a shower with a filter or a separately installed unit, but the basic concepts of the operation of such a device do not change. Let's look at them on the example of the Argo-Dos model.
Technical details
| Parameter | Value |
| The highest productivity provided that the water used is in accordance with accepted State Standards | 240 l / h |
| Length | 15.1 cm |
| Section | 6 cm |
| Weight | 220 g |
| The specified resource of work of the filtering elements | 10,000 l |
| Permitted Fluid Temperature | From +5 to +60 degrees Celsius |
| Body material | Plastic |
| The material of the filter elements | Polymer of spatial-globular structure |
Device
| Designation in the figure | Title |
| one | Filter element |
| 2 | Body part |
| 3 | Support Jumper |
| four | Rubber gasket |
| five | Pretreatment compartment |
| 6 | Union nut |
| 7 | Rubber gasket |
| eight | Plastic washer |
| 9 | O-ring |
| ten | Work bay |
| eleven | Union nut |
| 12 | Rubber gasket |
Coupling nuts, basic crossing point and laying from rubber provide to the device tightness.
His work is as follows:
- The water from the mixer first enters the coarse pretreatment chamber, which is filled with synthetic fiber. Such large fragments as rust and sand settle here.
- Further, through a hole in the support bridge, the liquid that has undergone partial filtration penetrates into the working compartment.
- Colloidal particles stop on the surface of the filtering component from the polymer of the spatial-globular structure, and various kinds of impurities and salts are already absorbed by its entire volume.
- Acceptable for taking a shower already cleaned liquid is collected in the central channel and falls into a cap nut, which is connected to a hose connected to a watering can.
Tip: before purchasing a filter, it is recommended to analyze the water supplied from the water supply system to your apartment. The composition may vary and it is in accordance with it that a suitable cleaning device should be selected. In the opposite case, you can buy too weak equipment that either will not cope with its task, or it will become clogged very quickly.
Filter Element Regeneration
During operation, the polymer of the spatial-globular structure will become clogged, which is a sign of its efficient operation. This will be noticeable by the drop in water pressure. In order for the cleaning to be carried out fully and further, the filter element must be replaced or regenerated in domestic conditions.
The regeneration process is performed as follows:
- Disconnect the filter from the hose and mixer, disassemble it and remove the filter element itself.
Tip: observe the utmost care when working with the polymer of the spatial-globular structure, as it is very fragile and can easily be deformed even with a slight mechanical effect.
- We take a toothbrush and clean the surface of the material from various kinds of impurities. It is desirable to remove a thin layer of the polymer itself.
- Next, pour water into the jar and add half a teaspoon of citric acid, then immerse the filter element in it, close the container and leave it overnight.
- In the morning we pour out the liquid, pour water over again, but this time we add one teaspoon of soda.
- After half an hour, remove the filter material, set it back and for a few minutes turn on the water to wash off the remnants of acid and soda.
Conclusion
The shower filter will allow you to keep your skin and hair healthy and beautiful. The operation of such a device is not difficult. The only thing required is the timely regeneration or replacement of the filter element.
The video in this article will introduce you to more information. It should be noted that filters may contain various additives. For example, a shower filter with vitamin C will help solve the problems of dry skin and brittle hair.