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Showerwise Water Shower Filter Report

Number One Winner in the Category of Shower Filters
The Aquasana AQ-4100 Shower Filter
has a unique two-stage filter process that takes out chlorine and balances the pH in Stage 1 and filters out harmful VOCs and THMs in stage 2.
Official Merchant Website

Showerwise Water Shower Filter

Showerwise effectively removes chlorine and other harmful contaminants. No special tools required simply remove your existing showerhead and install the Showerwise. And it s low maintenance every 2 or 3 months reverse the filter cartridge to backwash the contaminants. Filters typically need replacing once a year, depending on your water quality and frequency of use.

Feedback & Overview
Actual Customer Feedback:
"We have a lot of iron in our water - This Filter worked first time"
Product is easy to change however, does not endure the advertised time however, it could be our water quality.
Portion of Actual User Comment on Showerwise website

"I highly recomment this product."
Portion of Actual User Comment on buzzillions.com website

The Showerwise filter has similar performance characteristics to the Paragon Shower Water filter. The cost of use is in fact higher so we would need to rate this below the Paragon Filter. The Aquasana AQ-4100 gets our vote at Water Filter Review.
Product Details
Company Info: Waterwise, Inc.
3608 Parkway Blvd.
Leesburg,    FL    34748
United States

Phone: +1 (352) 787-5008
Fax: +1 (352) 787-8123
Product Specifications: Waterwise Shower Filter
Retail Cost - $89.00
• Replacement cartridge cost - $35.00
  & Life  - 3 months
• Cost of Use - $11.67/month
• Reduces Chlorine - YES >50%
• Reduces VOC's -NO
• Reduces THM's - NO
• Reduces Lead - NO
• Copper Flow Rate - 2 GPM
• Consumers Digest Rated - NO
• Reduces Shower Head Height - YES
• Performance Rating - C+
Specifications Compared to Water Filter Reviews Number One Choice
The Aquasana AQ-4100
• Retail Cost - $84.99
• Replacement cartridge cost $42.00
  & Life  - 6 months
• Cost of Use - $7.00/month
• Reduces Chlorine - YES >90%
• Reduces VOC's - YES >90%
• Reduces THM's - YES >90%
• Reduces Lead - YES>70%
• Copper Flow Rate - 2.5 GPM
• Consumers Digest Rated - YES
• Reduces Shower Head Height - NO
• Performance Rating - A

Studies have shown that we take in the same amount of harmful chemicals from showering as we do from drinking water." (Rutgers Univ.)

Glossary of contaminants

  1. Chlorine - Added to our our supply by government agencies. It is a necessary service as it kills harmful, even deadly living matter in our water supply. However, it is advisable to eliminate it right before use. Chlorine has been linked to several health problems (cardiovascular illness and cancer) and cosmetic effects (dry skin and hair).
  2. Lead - Enters through plumbing. Well-documented risks to health especially children include brain damage.
  3. Cysts - Living organisms in water. Can cause different illnesses and diseases of varying severity.
  4. THMs (trihalomethanes) - form when chlorine combines with living matter. Linked to cancer.
  5. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) - Carbon-containing chemicals that can vaporize quickly. Often breathed in, they cause skin irritation, drowsiness and respiratory problems.
  6. Lindane - Comes from insecticides. May contribute to cancer, heart disease and toxicity of many organs.
  7. Alachlor - Odorless herbicide to control grasses and weeds. May irritate skin and eyes. May also damage the liver, kidney and spleen. Has been linked to cancer formation.
  8. Atrazine - Organic herbicide used to control broadleaf and weeds. May cause congestion of heart, lungs and kidney, low blood pressure and damage to adrenal glands.
  9. Benzene - A clear, colorless chemical that is very aromatic and highly flammable. Linked to nervous system disorders, depressed immune system, anemia, chromosome damage and cancer.
  10. TCE (trichloroethylene) - Chemical that smells like chloroform. Used to remove grease from certain products like metal. Long-term consumption may lead to liver disease and cancer.
  11. MTBE - used to improve the performance of fuels. Linked to cancer.
   
Price: $89.00
Return Policy: 100 day refund or exchange policy
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