To decide whether or not you need to upgrade your system you must first understand what the capacity of your current system is.. (We realize it can be confusing so if you need help, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-888-524-8627 or
email us. We have records of what you own and can help you through the process.)
If you have a
LIVINGWATERS® system, you can look at the pictures in our
online store to determine which model you own. Simply look down the lefthand column of links and click on either
countertop or
undercounter systems to find the pictures.
If you have a two canister (any system with two sumps) undercounter (LWUC2) or countertop (LWCT2) system you have a system that uses our basic
SAFEWATER TECHNOLOGY™. When it comes to microbiological protection, your water is safe from bacteria, molds, spores, and cysts and 99.9% of virus. Not only that, but it will not be able to support the growth of these microorganisms. You also enjoy water that is very clean when it comes to chlorine, the disinfection by products of chlorine, volatile organic compounds that give water "off" tastes and odors, as well as heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury. The system will preserve the healthy alkaline minerals that make water and the beverages made with it taste great. It will also have an improved redox potential that turns your water into a healthy anti-oxidant. THE BOTTOM LINE: Your water is already better than the vast majority of other systems can make it. The most common upgrades for this system is to add fluoride/arsenic reduction capacity (this is a
1 cartridge upgrade) or fluoride/arsenic and chloramine reduction capacity (this is a
2 cartridge upgrade.)
If you have a three canister undercounter (LWUC3) or countertop (LWCT3) system, your system already includes fluoride/arsenic reduction ability. Your option with this system is to add chloramine reduction technoloty. This is a
1 cartridge upgrade.
If you have one of our top-of-the-line six-stage undercounter systems (LWUC4) your system already includes the most common capacities you may want to add. When unusual water problems demand additional protection you can add a system pre-filter.
If you have a countertop system and you would like to convert it to an undercounter system, we can do it. This is called a
system conversion. In addition to the conversion package you will have to add the faucet of your choice. If you would like, you can also add 1 or 2 cartridges to a system conversion.
Upgrade Options for
LIVINGWATERS® cartridge-based systems include:
- ADD Chloramine Reduction Capacity: If your municipal system has switched from chlorination to chloramination. (Call your municipal provider to find out.) You may also want this capacity if you are on a private well and have reason to believe your aquifer has been contaminated with drug residues. This requires a 1 cartridge upgrade.
- ADD Fluoride/Arsenic Reduction Capacity: If there is reason to believe there is fluoride or arsenic in your water. (Municipal water may have added fluoride. Consult our regional guide for arsenic to see if a water test for arsenic is in order.) This requires a 1 cartridge upgrade.
- ADD Excess Nitrate Reduction Capacity: If you live in an area where your water has 10 ppm or more of nitrate. (If you are on municipal supplies this will not be a problem. If you are on a well, do a water test to find out.) This requires a 1 cartridge upgrade.
- Colloidal Turbidity Reduction Capacity: If you live in New York City, San Francisco, or have had problems with your system requiring too-frequent filter replacements. This requires a 1 cartridge upgrade.
- ADD Complete Virus Protection: If you live in an area where viruses in water might be a problem (swampy, low-lying areas or areas where the water supply may be contaminated with human or animal wastes, you may want ultrafiltration capacity. This can easily be added to your system with a simple cartridge change, however be aware the flow from your system will be somewhat slower.
- Change from Countertop to Undercounter Style: If you own a countertop system that you would like changed into an undercounter system we can do it. This requires a system configuration upgrade and your choice of a faucet.
Once again we understand this process can be confusing. If you need help, please don't hesitate to call us at 1-888-524-8627 or
email us. We can call your municipal water provider or suggest the best choice in water tests to help you decide what you need. We also have records of what you own so we can help you through the process.
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