Pitcher Type Water Filter Rating

The quality of tap water in cities leaves much to be desired. The abundance of bleach makes it not drinkable, but I want to drink clean water, which is good for health.

To solve this problem, well-known manufacturers of water treatment plants have developed a compact device - a pitcher-type water filter that effectively purifies tap water with a regular cartridge change. It can be freely placed in the kitchen, as it takes up little free space in the office, to take with you on the road, to the cottage.

Small compact dimensions, light weight, ready to work without connecting water supply, electricity, just insert the cartridge and the filter jug ​​is ready for use, long life, low price are the main advantages of this cleaning method.

How to choose a jug filter, what you should pay attention to, which one works more efficiently - further in the article.

Basic selection criteria for pitcher filters

Filter selection is a difficult task. Before buying, you should pay attention to the following factors.

Volume

Device designs differ in volume. This parameter is considered the main at the time of selection. Before buying, you need to decide how much water is consumed in the family at a time. You do not need to take large-volume filters so that the water in them stands for later.The best option is 1.5 ÷ 1.7 l with the number of people up to 3.

Important! If the family has more than 3 people, then you may need a 2 or 3-liter jug.

Larger families should install more sophisticated cleaning equipment that automatically purifies water when a separate tap is turned on.

Pure water is a source of health, vitality!

Manufacturer

Well-known brands, including Russian organizations, produce high-quality filters. Sometimes Russian manufacturers, advertising their products, resort to a marketing move, claiming that their purification devices are designed for water in our country. Such statements should not be trusted, since tap water depends on the place from which it is taken, the quality of the pipes.

In different cities of the country, water may vary in quality, depending on the additives.

If you want filters with a European design, without taking into account the price, then you should look at German manufacturers. Strict control at every stage of the technological process, many years of positive experience in this field are the best advertising.

Only a manufacturer who is worried about his name will use quality raw materials.

Types of cartridges and their use

A filter cartridge is included in the jug type filter device, which must be changed regularly to ensure good water quality.

All manufacturers have taken care of a wide range of these products.

Cartridges are:

• Universal;
• For hard water;
• With bactericidal components;
• Removing iron-containing components.

Available for jugs of different sizes.

The process of water purification in jug type filters

If the consumer knows what kind of water flows from the tap, the filter element will not be difficult to pick up. Otherwise, you can simply purchase a universal cartridge.

The standard replaceable filter element is designed for use within 1 month or 1.5. If you do not change the filter on time, then the water will be additionally contaminated.

How to count and remember the shift time

To do this, many manufacturers have provided built-in counters in the device design, which count down depending on the opening of the jug lid (mechanical), or they have the installation date set on them and counters to remind you to replace the cartridge, on more expensive products there are electronic ones.

Plastic quality

The manufacturer is required to certify their products for compliance with quality requirements. Famous - fulfill all the requirements. And as for little-known firms. Before buying, you should check the filter for the quality of the plastic, whether it is food grade. To do this, find on the package, the device drawn "glass with a fork." You can smell the jug for a strong chemical, plastic smell.

The best filters jugs for water company "Barrier"

Grand NEO

The filter purifies water from chlorine components, softens it. The cleaning method is coal. Designed for a volume of 2 liters. Replacing the filter module after 350 l. Price - 455 rub.

Bright colors, ergonomic design which is impossible to pass by

Extra

Made from food grade materials that are designed to come in contact with purified water. The maximum filter volume is 2.5 liters. A protective cover is provided on top, which prevents the ingress of dirt and dust inside. The inner tank allows you to clean up to 1 liter with a single filling. When the model is tilted, the funnel opens itself. The cartridge mount is threaded, which prevents dirty tap water from entering the purified water.

The narrow geometry of the jug allows you to keep it on the refrigerator door, which is very convenient in hot weather. Price - 325 rubles.

Prime

Able to clean 2 liters of water at a time, designed for a large family. The design provides a mechanical cartridge replacement indicator. The cleaning method is charcoal from free chlorine. The resource of the filter element is 350 l. The total weight is about 1 kg. Price: 480 rub.

Convenience of pouring tap water into a jug

The best filters jugs for water of the Aquaphor company

Prestige A5 2.8 liter

Purifies muddy water with rust, leaving natural magnesium in it, suitable for filtering a liquid saturated with chlorine. Funnel 1.4 l, price - 450 rubles.

Provence A5 4.2 liters

The large volume is ideal for a large family. The replaceable cartridge well cleans chlorinated water, as well as turbid, rusty, with mechanical impurities.

The cleaning method using coal. Price - 570 rubles.

Modern design, ease of use, mechanical counter when opening the lid

Harry

Convenient, ergonomic design. It can be used in any convenient place (at home, in the country, in the office, travel). The high quality of the German manufacturer, the reasonableness of the details, the use of food grade plastic speak for themselves. The resource of the replaceable module is 300 liters. Price - 360 rubles.

Jug Geyser Models

1.5 liter mini jug

Bright coloring with lilac, red color will make the filter a decoration of the kitchen. Small capacity is ideal for an average family of 3 people. The manufacturer recommends replacing the filter module every 200 liters of purified water. Price - 185 rubles.

The mini jug is perfect for a small family

Aquarium

Improves the quality of tap water, which can then be used for cooking, tea, coffee after boiling. The carbon filter does not allow chlorine components and other impurities to pass through. Resource replacement cartridge at least 500 liters.

Long-term use allows you not to worry about the need for a quick replacement of the element. Transparent plastic housing - a convenient tool for assessing the amount of filtered fluid. The total volume of 3.7 liters. Price - 430 rubles.

4 liter geyser

Convenient ergonomic shape, transparent case made of food-grade plastic make the jug an indispensable assistant in the kitchen, in the preparation of various dishes. Price: 550 rub.

Quickly clean tap water from chlorine, impurities, harmful substances

Brita

Aluna Cool

It has 4 degrees of purification, due to which water gets rid of chlorine components and becomes clean. Volume - 1.4 liters. The jug uses Maxtra cartridges. Price - 335 rubles.

"Marella XL Memo MX" + four-stage cleaning with a volume of 2 l

The cleaning method is coal. The resource of the filtering modules is not more than 300 l of purified liquid. The jug uses interchangeable Maxtra + modules. The design provides an electronic resource indicator. Price - 790 rubles.

Four-stage cleaning with Maxtra cartridges

"Marella XL" with a capacity of 2 liters

Cleans cold tap water from chlorine components. The cleaning method is the “Maxtra” carbon cartridge. Price - 600 rubles.

Pitcher water purification "Graf"

Graf jug filter using graphene. The volume of the product is 2.0 liters.

The advantages of using graphene instead of coal:

• efficiency more than 350 times;
• a large number of studies have confirmed the effectiveness of water purification;
• 1 g of “graphene” - is capable of retaining more than 50 g of oil products;
• only harmful trace elements and substances are absorbed, salts, useful biological components remain;
• filtered water has similar properties to water from melting glaciers.

Price - 5000 rubles.

An innovative method in the field of purification using graphene

Important! The rating of the best water filters for jug ​​type in 2019 does not serve as a call for purchase, but improves the reader's informative awareness, giving him the opportunity to analyze the data. The described models of various brands are not advertising.

Buying a water filter in the form of a jug is a responsible matter, which must be taken seriously, since poorly treated water can harm the body.