Drinking water is one of the best methods of
replenishing your body; some people claim that drinking clean water at certain
times of the day even helps prevent illnesses down the line. When you are
looking to provide clean water for your loved ones without the strain of using
bottled water, you need an effective
filtration system that uses reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. RO membranes are
used to block impurities in the water and bring them out through a different
channel. Residential RO membranes fall under two categories:
CTA
The cellulose triacetate (CTA) membrane is usually
seen in municipal water systems, and even then it’s only applicable when the water
has been chlorinated. CTA mechanisms comprise a pre-sediment filter, the
membrane itself, and a set of filters that have carbon in them. While some RO
water systems are affordable, there’s always a danger of getting quality water
in small amounts.
TFC
Thin film composite (TFC) RO membranes are just as
effective in filtering water for consumption. They are also the reverse of CTA
membranes in the sense that they cannot be used for chlorinated water lest they
be damaged. As such, TFC membranes have carbon pre-filters positioned ahead of
them in the pipeline to strip the chlorine from the water. TFC membranes need
regular maintenance to keep the entire filtration system in peak condition.
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