BARRIER PRO OSMO. The cleaning pro

It seems we have a good tradition

to us for tests gets every new purification system BARBER. After the initial success of the BARRIER jug-filter in a comparative lab test last year, we were curious to explore the capabilities of the BARRIER EXPERT NASRD. And in the summer of 2014 we were among the first to test the reverse osmosis water filter BARBER PROFI OSMO. Last year we appreciated the serious approach to business of BARBER specialists, and this year we were counting on the well-coordinated work of professionals and high test results.

TEST 1. “BEFORE”. WHAT WE DRINK, OR WHY “7” IS AN UNLUCKY NUMBER FOR OUR WATER?

Where does the test begin? Of course, with Scientific Research Center BARIER, which, according to all American standards, examined water samples before installing the filter. Even before the test, we knew that our water is hard: very unaesthetic look kettle in flakes of scale, tea and coffee had an unpleasant taste, and we bought a new kettle every six months. What can you do, limescale is the most common cause of leaks in the device, because of it comes off the seal, and the boiling time and hence the consumption of electricity increases. The lab report was: 6.7 units. – is the upper limit of the norm, such water is called “medium hardness” from 4-8 units of hardness . “medium hardness”, from 8-12 “hard”, more than 12 – “very hard water” . We are talking about American criteria, and they are imperfect: for example, the norm of water hardness in America is too “soft”: 7 units. In most European countries this value is 4 parts per million K. No wonder that the German appliances didn’t get along with our hard water. Analysis of water has shown that the upper limit of normal water and the level of manganese and iron, and salts of these metals give water an ink or iron flavor

TEST 2. INSTALLATION: PRESSURE WILL BE MEASURED, WISHES WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT

To choose the right model BARBER PROFI Osmo, we had to determine the pressure in the water supply. If it is sufficient 4 atm??? , we can safely put the model without a pump.

After measuring the master made the verdict: “Put PROFI Osmo Boost!”, that is, a model with a booster pump that helps overcome the hydraulic resistance of the membrane. The installer – very polite and neat – arrived at 9 o’clock sharp.00 am. k 10.00 the work was done: the filter is installed, the tap for the filter too. The master did not leave any debris. To connect to the water supply was used flexible. Before installing the specialist asked me about all the details: which wall inside the cabinet it would be more convenient to install the filter, which side of the sink to put the faucet, and did everything exactly as I wished.

Immediately after installing the filter was surprised by the “milky” color of the water. Master reassured: this happens when the system is just put into operation or after replacing the cartridges because of the large number of air bubbles. The water quality is not affected by this. After using 10-20 liters the water became clear.

I received recommendations for the system, the filter itself for convenience, solemnly affixed the date of installation and a telephone hotline. And here we started a new life!

TEST 3. “AFTER”. THE MANUFACTURER RESPONDS

If there was a first analysis of the water will be the second – after the filter is connected. As planned, the water went to the lab for testing. And the representative of “METTEM-Technology” – the company producing filters BARBER – commented on the results.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENT:

Before using the water filter, the “general hardness” index was close to the maximum allowable concentration MPC * of 6.7 units. At this rate, a strong scaling is formed on the heating element of the electric kettle, which can put it out of operation. But that’s not even the worst part: if you drink such water regularly, you increase the risk of salt deposits in the joints and kidney stones. The filter Barrier PROFI OSMO 100 Boost reduced the water hardness to almost zero. Such water will be very useful both for the prevention of these diseases, as well as for people already suffering from them.

The water chromaticity before purification was 4.5 points. at a rate of 20 . Causes may be worn plumbing and seasonal factors. With the help of a filter Barrier PROFI OSMO 100 Boost managed to neutralize the color of the water.

The nitrates in the water have been reduced to practically 0

perfect score! We’ve all heard that nitrates are bad for you and you know why? Nitrates accumulate in the human body and cause methemoglobinemia, i. e.e. react with blood hemoglobin to form methemoglobin. This substance, unlike hemoglobin, does not carry oxygen, which leads to oxygen starvation of tissues. As a result, we feel worse, we become lethargic. Nitrates have a detrimental effect on the nervous, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal tract and other organs. Nitrates are especially dangerous for small children who have not yet built up a reducing enzyme system. Today, the only solution for the consumer to purify water from nitrates is reverse osmosis.

TEST 4. TEA DRINKING IS “EXCELLENT”

In our family, the attitude towards water is reverent. My husband works out and drinks at least 2-2.5 liters a day. It’s easy to imagine how much water we had to buy and constantly throw away empty cans. I also try to follow the dietitian’s recommendations and drink about 1.5 liters of water daily. But what I like best is to make a nice, fragrant tea. With the advent of cleaning system BARBER PROFI Osmo all problems are solved: a faucet with the cleanest water at hand and we know exactly because of the lab test , and the kettle just do not recognize – it is always shiny inside and there are no flakes in my favorite tea.

Easy to install, lifetime before cartridge replacement: 1 year, huge effect of water softening, excellent performance in removing nitrates and neutralizing chromaticity.

It is worth considering, especially if you have a water meter, that ANY reverse osmosis filtration system uses a lot of water to wash the membrane. But there is no alternative to reverse osmosis in water softening.

CONCLUSION

You get used to all good things quickly: we have been drinking purified water for 2 months, and we like the taste of it very much. In addition to all of the above, note the big advantage of a separate faucet with clean water over pitcher filters. And still do not need to change the cartridges every month, no need to wait until a new portion of water filtration occurs very quickly, especially in the model with a pump .