Ozone Water Purifier: Is The Ozone Water Purifier Another Scam?
Peter Malloy
Even if you know only a little about the ozone air purifier,
you will probably approach an ozone water purifier warily, to
say the least. Fortunately, while ozone is a terrible thing to
breathe, it is not even half as dangerous if put into water. It
is commonly used to treat municipal and bottled water to take
care of bacteria. Of course, even the best ozone water purifier
has its limitations, just like any other filtration system, but
it is by no means a scam – just another method of water
purification.
How does the ozone water purifier work?
The technology used to introduce ozone to water is trivial.
Electric energy is used to force standard oxygen particles into
the ozone which is then dissolved in the water. As ozone is 3000
times faster to react than chlorine (it is often used instead of
the chlorine in municipal water purifiers), it is much more
effective for killing bacteria than its predecessor. As the
ozone water purifier requires little besides a source of
electricity and water, it is relatively easy to install and
maintain. There are no filters you have to change from time to
time and the number of moving parts is minimized.
What an ozone water purifier can do ...
An ozone water purifier works best if used against bacteria,
killing them in huge lots. As the ozone is extremely reactive,
the chances that bacteria can live through the ozoning are
minimal. They are literally incinerated by the chemical
reaction between the cell wall and ozone.
However, an ozone purifier isn't particularly useful for
fighting anything but microbes. If you're thinking about buying
a filtration system that offers total protection, you are
chasing a mirage. No one system can destroy every dangerous
ingredient in water.
... and what it can't do
Ozone water purifiers are of little use against anything
inorganic, but that's not a big issue once you understand this
because you can buy a first-stage filter to weed off inorganic
contaminants.
However, the main problem with an ozone water purifier is that
ozone may be not able to kill all the bacteria, especially if
there are lots of them in the filtered water. 99% effectiveness
sounds good until you understand that it means that 1 bacteria
out of a hundred will survive the process.
The benefits and problems:
The major benefits of any ozone water purifier are its relative
effectiveness and the fact that they are easy to install and
maintain. The problem, however, lies in the very fact that
ozone water purifiers are too common and effective. Eight times
out of 10 your water filtration system will filter a water that
has already been ozoned. This puts the whole idea of installing
an additional ozone water purifier at home under question. Why
should you pay extra for something that is included in your
water bill?
The benefits of using an ozone water purifier are indisputable
as long as
(1) Your water hasn't been pre-ozoned by the municipal system
(2) You use it in combination with some other filter. For
example, a solid carbon block filtration system will stop
inorganic contaminants from entering to your home water system.
When used with ozone, your water safety increases dramatically.
About The Author: Drinking water purification is a delicate
process and your chances of success are slim unless you
understand 1)the quality of your water 2) what each technology
can - and cannot - do.
http://highestwaterquality.com
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