nano silverWhat exactly is nano-silver and where is it used?

Nano-silver is a technology which has been employed in medical fields for decades. It is not a new technology. It is commonly used to inhibit bacteria growth on surgical instruments. 

alkaline water filtration systemsWater is the most crucial element, besides air, for human beings to live. Your body contains a lot of water; approximately two-thirds of your body weight is accounted for by water. Most importantly, you need to continually resupply your body with water or you will simply die within a very short period of time. The water in your body is essential as it is required to digest and absorb the food you eat, eliminate toxins and other waste products from your body, deliver vital oxygen and nutrients to cells, and regulate the temperature of your body.

alkaline water filter singaporeHigh quality alkaline water filters are far superior to normal water filters. More importantly, using an alkaline water filter at home or in your office can provide you with some enviable health benefits also. These include:

  • A more enjoyable and better quality life
  • A stronger immune system – helping you fight off disease and illness

However, not all alkaline water filters are equal. The best ones provide some or all of the benefits detailed below, and are therefore well worth the investment.

If you want to have the best quality drinking water – you should consider using an alkaline water filter as part of your water treatment system at home or in your place of work. Research has shown that alkaline water is the one of the best drinking water, and can even be better quality than expensive bottled water.

So what does an alkaline water filter do exactly? This type of water filter, sometimes referred to as an ionized water filter, basically produces a chemical change in the water. In simple terms, the filter separates the water into two types: alkaline water and acidic water.

Height of Dispensing area

Dispensing area HEIGHT can be a consideration factor for some customers. While smaller dispensing height is good for hands free mugs and cups, some customers prefer taller dispensing area for ease of filling up taller water bottles without tilting.

The following are measurements from tip of spigot to the top of the dish tray:

Drilling requirement for P5250 - 25mm
Drilling requirement for twist locks - 12mm

Can user change from using P5250 Maintenance Free Under Counter Water Filter to Twist Locks in future?

Simply replace current faucet with a 3-way faucet like this to cater to hot and cold water (unfiltered) and  filtered water. Yes you can have them all in 1 faucet. A 3 way faucet like that costs $150 onward.

Sumatra hotspots identified as El Niño brings higher risk of fires

The start of the south-west monsoon season brings with it new bulletins about health advice and haze forecasts as the likelihood of smoke-filled skies increases.

It is predicted that the weather phenomenon known as El Niño will probably cause the dry season to be worse than last year, resulting in a greater risk of fire and haze in the area. In order to help combat this, the NEA (National Environment Agency) will publish up-to-date information on its Facebook and Twitter pages as well as on www.haze.gov.sg.

Residents in Punggol were shocked yesterday afternoon when brown-coloured water began flowing from their taps. Around fifty blocks in the area were affected. In spite of the reaction from residents, PUB (the national water agency) declared that although the water was discoloured, it was still safe to drink.

water purificationIn Singapore, many families have been boiling water before drinking. It is a practice passed down since my grandmother's time. In the old days, sanitation and public hygiene is not as good. Not all had access to safe and clean water.

NSF & Houshold Water Filtration
Two NSF standards cover filtration systems: NSF/ANSI 42 addresses aesthetic claims and NSF/ANSI 53 addresses health claims.