Brand

Filter Media Technology

Claimed Filter Life

Claimed Chlorine Reduction

Initial Impact on Water Pressure

Impact on Shower Head Height

Unfiltered Chlorine Level

Water Temp During Testing Unfiltered

Initial Cost

Model Number

Filter Type

Claimed Filter Capacity

Observed Chlorine Reduction*

Temp Range During Testing Filtered

1 st Year Estimated Total Cost

Aquasana

KDF55D/ Carbonized Coconut Shell

6 Months

Not Specified

None Observed

Little or no impact

1.67 ppm

105

$65

AQ-4100

Replaceable

10,000

36%

100-105

$110

Paragon

KDF/GAC

6 Months

95%

None Observed

Little or no impact

1.67 ppm

105

$35

P-2201

Replaceable

10,000

38%

100-105

$50

RainShower

KDF/Quartz

6 Months

95%

None Observed

3"-4" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$35

CQ-1000

Replaceable

10,000

39%

100-105

$60

Sprite

KDF/Chlorgon

12 Months

100%

None Observed

3"-4" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$35

HOC

Replaceable

10,000

99%

100-105

$55

Wellness

Ceramics/

Japanese Minerals

18 Months

Not Specified

None Observed

1"-2" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$250

Wellness Shower

Replaceable

24,000

29%

100-105

$250

Vitashower

Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C

12 Months

100%

None Observed

1"-2" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$40

SF-1

Fixed

15,000

99%

100-105

$40

Multi-Pure

KDFR/Quartz

6 Months

90%

None Observed

3"-4" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$40

SFFH

Replaceable

Not Specified

39%

100-105

$60

Crystal Quest

KDF/GAC

6 Months

Not Specified

None Observed

3"-4" Drop

1.67 ppm

105

$35

Luxury Shower

Replaceable

Not Specified

19%

100-105

$55