https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 10:21:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2837017 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:25:18 +0000 808love 2837017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowybreeze: I just use ice cubes. Ice cubes can be made from Berkey water but I'm too lazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2837009 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:56:37 +0000 Canoli 2837009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836906 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:34:26 +0000 Snowybreeze 2836906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: I love my water cold, i can't drink room temperature water, Berkey doesn't do that right? Do we just take the sink water and pour it into the Berkey system? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836905 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:32:14 +0000 Snowybreeze 2836905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. What do you know.....I do have Brita pitchers stored away somewhere. I forgot those existed. I probably have some leftover filters (unopened) too. Do you think it's okay to use them or do they "expire". Yeah, I really don't know how long this "temporary" solution i'm thinking of is going to last, or what warrants a longer term solution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836887 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:50:39 +0000 Mrsbells 2836887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowybreeze: I agree that a temp solution would be a pitcher. We used this for a while. I dont think the ones over the faucet are temporary </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836877 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:28:50 +0000 MaryM 2836877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been wanting to justify getting a Berkey. My brother and sister both have them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836744 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:34:04 +0000 LAZB 2836744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsDynamiteGal: we live in a city, so no well water, not sure how that works </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836740 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:23:29 +0000 MrsDynamiteGal 2836740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: That may be what we have as well. I'm not entirely sure. I should know 😳 except we just moved and are new to this. Will need to speak with DH about it more. </p> <p>@Lazb Is the Osmosis system specifically for well water? We're currently using the one from our previous home (city water) and not sure how effective it's been. Particles have gotten through 🤢😩 and I'm wondering if we should get a new one soon. </p> <p>@Silva We do have a spot for adding the softener salt. Now I'm definitely wondering if we have an outside filter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836737 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:07:50 +0000 Silva 2836737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: @MrsDynamiteGal: that sounds like a water softener- we have one, too. I think it’s different than a water filtration but I’m not sure. We have very hard water so we installed a system like that and add salt monthly </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836736 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 08:07:47 +0000 LAZB 2836736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a reverse osmosis system connected to our sink and it’s grwat. We got it at Home Depot, and had someone install it. We just replace the filters every 6 months I think </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836726 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:51:51 +0000 Jennibenni 2836726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsDynamiteGal: that might’ve been the wrong choice of words but what we have is a filtering system outside, near the well, that all water goes through before it enters the house. We have sulphur and a lot of minerals in our water and this thing strips all of that out. I don’t know more technical terms than that but the water company comes once a month and refills it with salt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836719 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:41:27 +0000 808love 2836719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a Berkey. It is a stand alone and water is so yummy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836718 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 23:31:34 +0000 MrsDynamiteGal 2836718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: What's a whole house system? We also have well water. There's some filtration system in place. Aside from that I filter it twice more for peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836716 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 23:03:33 +0000 Jennibenni 2836716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Temporary solution I would use a brita pitcher in the fridge. </p> <p>We have a whole house system because we have well water, but have never had one in previous homes with city water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836706 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:08:46 +0000 MrsDynamiteGal 2836706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We simultaneoisly use a faucet and pitcher filter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/filtered-water-at-home#post-2836699 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 21:02:55 +0000 Snowybreeze 2836699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello!<br /> Wondering if anyone here uses a home water filter system aside from the ones that comes from the fridge? e.g. ones that filters through the sink faucets.<br /> Our fridge one isn't working and we've never liked it, but currently don't want to replace the whole fridge yet. Looking for temporary solutions to drinking water. Anything recommendations/suggestions greatly appreciated! </p>