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Greetings all! I am trying to assess the need for additional filtration requirements for my city water supply. I am presently using a filtration system to remove heavy metals, fluoride, chlorine and chloramines.

The city of Minneapolis...

Looking into a water solution for my espresso machine of adding minerals to distilled water or to ZeroWater, I read somewhere that since the water is so clean there is a risk of bacteria developing there over time (in case the water is...

Does anyone know of / recommend a water softener/filter combo that is compact? I am currently looking to either place my espresso machine on a pump system, but I am left wondering if there is something I have not heard of/considered on the...

Hey all,

I have recently picked up a gs3 and am looking to get the water squared away prior to receiving it. I have ready through most of the relevant threads in this forum and each new thread I come across I change my mind on what route...

Some questions for people using ZeroWater for filtering and then adding minerals...
There are mixed reviews on Amazon about these filters.
Some people are really happy with them, while others make several claims, that seem to be repeating...

Hello,
I've been using my Rancilio Silvia for 14 years to make a couple of lattes each weekend. I am thinking of finally upgrading to an E61 machine, either a Quick Mill Alexia (SBDU like the Silvia) or an Anita (HX). I am tossing around...

I previously from interpreting the results of my home so I knew how much to dilute my tap water with distilled water to prevent scaling.

I've moved and my GH and KH are off the charts. GH = 19 drops. The charts doesn't even go up that...

Hey all, I've been reading a lot about the various water treatment systems out there, and have to admit my head is spinning. I've also had probably 6 or 7 vendors out to my house to bid on a whole house water treatment system. I've decided...

Just installed the BWT BestMax Premium to replace an older dual water filter system under the sink. Used for a filtered water dispenser as well as to pipe to my espresso machine and ice maker.

I have not tested water hardness but *wow*...

I've been shopping for an under sink water filtration system to feed my plumbed lever machine, a Conti Prestina. I've been using a Jetflo, but it died and I don't want to risk having to replace it every two/three years. I also don't want...