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What is in your water? Reasons to use water filter.

Water is an essential need for life and safe and easily available water is important for public health. Contaminated water leads to the transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, typhoid, hepatitis, jaundice, etc. It is necessary to have information about the quality of the water supply coming into our houses. Untreated and unfiltered water carries the potential to damage the vital organs of the body. Therefore it is recommended to have a water filter at home.

Unfiltered water

Water is exposed to multiple contaminants such as chemicals, toxic materials not visible to naked eyes. Heavy metals also find their presence in water such as mercury, cadmium, lead, and aluminum. However, tap water is supposed to be cleaner but the filtration process followed is generic and can contain contaminants in an unbalanced proportion. Therefore it is recommended to have a water filter at home.

Intake of Contaminated water causes several  health problems:

The most common illnesses caused by drinking unfiltered water are Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever in the short term. But active microbes cause substantial damage to kidneys and may lead to fatal disease in the long term.

Safe and filtered water saves you from multiple diseases. It is recommended to install a water filter to avoid water-borne diseases. Also, get a lab test done for complete information about your water health.

Benefits of water filter

  • Provides nutrients and minerals in the right proportion and brings nutrition to your body.
  • .A pure, clean glass of water tastes better and helps in flushing out toxins and contaminants from our bloodstream.
  • .Assists in our metabolism, controls the body temperature. Hence, it is essential to stay hydrated for the smooth functioning of our bodies.
  • It also affects the health of our skin and hair.
  • .Enables Weight Loss: Water is necessary to burn fat. Without water, the body cannot properly metabolize stored fat or carbohydrates.

Kidneys are the primary organ in our body that works to maintain the water balance. Unfiltered water severely impact kidney function and may lead to medical conditions like Kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs)

 

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What is TDS in drinking water?

When you think of water, the most common thing that comes into your mind is a colorless and odorless liquid. But that’s not sufficient enough. The chemical composition of water is a complex one. We all need quality and clean water. But can you measure the quality of water? The answer is turbidity. Turbidity informs the water’s cleanliness and quality by measuring the suspended particles in the water. This article will describe TDS in drinking water, how it is measured and how it can assess the cleanliness of drinking water.

 

 

What do you need to know about TDS?

The nature of water is such that many impurities and organic or inorganic materials dissolve in it easily. Total Dissolved Solids or TDS informs us of these organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions present in the water.

Total dissolved solids (TDS in drinking water) are measured in ppm, this is an abbreviation for “parts per million” and it also can be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/L). This measurement is the mass of a chemical or contaminates per unit volume of water.

 Suppose a TDS meter says 100 ppm, that means that from one million particles, 100 are dissolved ions and 999,900 are water molecules.

How TDS affect our health?

According to information available on the WHO website, water containing TDS concentrations below 1000 mg/liter is usually acceptable to consumers, although acceptability may vary according to circumstances. However, the presence of high levels of TDS in drinking water may be objectionable to consumers owing to the resulting taste.

Adverse impact on appliances

WHO website says that the high TDS levels (>500 mg/liter) result in excessive scaling in water pipes, water heaters, boilers, and household appliances such as kettles and steam irons. Such scaling can shorten the service life of these appliances.

How to measure TDS?

You can test the quality of water with the help of a TDS meter. It is the simplest way to measure total dissolved solids. So, a home water test kit can be a good instrument to tell exactly what quality of TDS is present in your water. 

 

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Multiple plans and options on our platform. Plans from the OEMs and other Service providers are available for easy comparison.

  • Competitive pricing of these plans by respective providers
  • Buy instantly in a seamless and paperless online transaction.
  • The contract becomes available instantly.
  • No need to keep and store paper copies of the contract
  • Raising a request as part of the service plan becomes a matter of a few seconds
  • Auto schedule happens for your service visits as per your service plan. You can choose to accept them or move to a more convenient slot just at the click of a button.
  • You can view the complete  Service history for ready reference
  • Allows end consumers to rate service and AMC.
  • Quickly raise a ticket directly with the OEM of the service provider

OneDios aims to transform the customer service experience for end customers.  This vision cuts across all products and the services they avail of. You can buy your AMC on OneDios here. You can also download the OneDios app or visit the OneDios website to buy a maintenance contract.

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RO Purifier common Problems and their Solution.

 

As the process of urbanization accelerates, demand for clean drinking water is on the rise. It is not safe to use unclean tap water for drinking purposes. Since civic bodies generally don’t undergo reverse osmosis (RO) in their supply, the burden shifts on individual consumers. Direct tap water might contain pathogens like bacteria and viruses. These pathogens can cause diseases like cholera, typhoid, and jaundice. Nowadays, there is a vital need to install RO purifier in homes because of polluted water.

How does the process of RO purifier works?

 

Reverse Osmosis or RO is a process of eliminating chemical contaminants from water to make it fit for use. When the RO process is combined with UV filtration in a purifier, it can also eliminate all biological pathogens. The marker to determine the purity of water is TDS or Total Dissolved Solids. TDS particles are ultra-minute salts or compounds that are dissolved in water. TDS particles are not eliminated through the process of simple filtration, hence RO is required. WHO mandated level of TDS for safe drinking water is 300mg/liter. If water from your tap supply is above the level of 900mg/L, then it is highly polluted. In that case, you need to urgently install an RO purifier at home.

There are a few things to keep in mind before you decide to buy an RO purifier or if you already have one. These are the most common RO problems and solutions in India:

 

1. Taste and smell of the RO purifier water

If you experience that water filtered from your RO purifier is foul in smell or bad in taste, it means you need to replace the filters. Biofilm is an organic layer of organic and inorganic compounds that accumulate on the filters after long usage. It can cause a rise in the level of contaminants in the purified water.

The solution to this problem is to get the filters replaced. Typically, you need to replace the filters every twelve months for the efficient functioning of the RO purifier.

 

2. Water flow or pressure

If your RO is releasing water slower than it normally does, it might be because of low water pressure. Mandated minimum pressure for RO purifies is 40-60 PSI ( pounds per square inch). If it is lower than that, you might not be able to operate it properly. It can be because of malfunctioning or leakage in the bladder. To resolve this issue, you would need to replace the clogged filters with the help of RO service providers.

 

3. Functioning of RO purifier’s faucet

Sometimes you may experience a constant water leakage from the RO purifier’s faucet. This can be because of an ill-fitted O-ring around the faucet. O-ring is a soft rubber ring that prevents leakage of the water and keeps it intact. In this case, you would need to call RO service to either get the O-ring replaced or fixed tightly.

 

4. RO water tank taking too long to fill up

This is another common problem for the users of RO water purifiers. In this case, the purifier’s tank either doesn’t get filled up at all or fills up too slowly. This is because of unusually low water pressure,i.e, below 40-60 PSI. This can also be caused by a damaged or clogged filter membrane, as discussed above. To ensure proper pressure in the membrane, it needs to be replaced once a year. Alternatively, you might need to get a pump installed if low pressure is because of any other reason.

 

5. Unusual vibrations and noises in RO Purifier.

RO pump is the most common cause of this problem. The pump ensures the required amount of pressure in the membrane. After constant use over the time, RO pump can become noisy. It is because one of its parts, bearings, vibrate at a very high speed to maintain a constant amount of pressure. These vibrations and friction can cause wear and tear in other parts of the RO purifier as well. To resolve this issue, you need to call the RO service provider to identify the exact problem and resolve it for you. Typically they might need to replace the RO pump if it has been a long time since the last servicing.

 

 

6.Wastewater volume is in excess

This common issue again causes clogged or damaged membranes in the filter. The rejected water from the RO purifier contains a high amount of TDS and contaminants. This forms an integral part of the functioning of a RO water purifier. The solution to this problem is regular maintenance and service of the RO purifier. In this case, also, you would need to get the filter membrane replaced for the efficient functioning of the RO water purifier.

 

What is key to know and understand is that your RO is the first line of protection when it comes to your daily water needs. Therefore, call for an RO service at regular intervals. OneDios app is a one-stop shop for all your RO service or AMC-related issues and queries, without having to call various people or seek phone numbers. We aim to offer a top-class professional facility for repair, fitting, and RO service work. OneDios app makes it simple for the consumer to avail of the post-sales services without any difficulties. It also keeps the track of your RO service in the past and if any part was replaced. At OneDios, you can also schedule the next RO service in advance. OneDios now covers over 1350+ cities in India.