Wow long time didn't come to this thread already, thanks @NightFelix for moving and starting another thead

I think you are misleading. NSF is not just for "USA". There is a more fundamental difference, LGA is not water expert nor safety standard, it is just government body, in wellfare, tourism, transport....etc etc...

Take a view on their website and what they do, everyone should know that they are not fit to certify a water filter.


Your statement of making the analogy that CPA vs ACCA = LGA vs NSF is very misleading, saying that as long as it is certified by LGA, it is as good as being certified by NSF. But what experty does LGA has to certify? Where is the test report? What facilities they have to perform the certification?


Diamond and Nesh often include statement that their units are certified by exhibition organizations, misleading people that their products are okay, again what kind of experty does the exhibition organization have to do the certification? This had mislead so many people to buy into their filters


Another statement made by you that you said some part of Aquaphor is certified by NSF, not the whole unit.....some part? which part? why not found on their website?

I really urge others to do proper study, and LGA is no where close to fit to give "certification" out....pls be a conscience consumer, demand for proof, demand for test report.

The fundamental don't change >>> Where is the test report? show me!

Sorry you really sounds like another diamond and nesh salesman.....

This post has been edited by fir3man: Jul 12 2015, 10:49 AM

Aquaphor Website



NSF Report for Aquaphor:


Conclusion:
- RO water cartridge (Why never mention all this while?)
- Manufacturered in Russia (not UK!!)
- Main HQ is in USA (not UK!!)
- The contaminants mentioned in Aquaphor website is longer, but the test report just TDS (Total Dissolved Solids), which RO filter is examined on.
- Bacteria not in the list....
- Viruses not in the list (how to handle virus without UV?)

This post has been edited by fir3man: Jul 12 2015, 11:57 AM

Your info is incorrect.

Singapore has one of the largest reverse osmosis plants in the world and they re-mineralize the output of RO. For what they do that? if all is so called "pollitics and BS"?

TDS is used to measure electricity conductivity. A reading of 30-50, it is an indication there is conductivity in the water, a sign of mineral or any other material on the periodic table that has low to mild conductivity.


And there is already published research papers that say demineralized water when used to cook is bad and many research journals saying magnesium in water is crucial.

Mine also almost 10 years dy. I prefer the undersink setup, espring hidden at the bottom with dedicated faucet

Not all products that passed the same standard are performing the same.

NSF reports also outline the contaminants list:


This is for 3M
http://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listing...ModlStd=ModlStd

Different model performs differently:


This is for Espring
http://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listing...ModlStd=ModlStd



VOC itself is a long list:



With the convenience of internet, consumers nowadays should go beyond the surface and read the report. Many brands claim they fulfill this and that, but the reports actually have more information to show each performs differently.

VOC = Volatile Organic Chemical is a group and there rest is not.

Yes, so it means certain model of 3m can filter cyst, cannot filter mercury, MTBE, etc etc.

Besides cyst, there is also microcystin, which is a real threat for our environment, due to hot sun + water storage in reservoir.


I always wonder why when someone agree espring is good, you will come out and shoot it down ...we know you want to sell your products....nobody ban you to do that here, why such hostile behavior ?



POE or POU ? pasar talk ?