Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System with Adjustable Showerhead
by Sun Water Systems, Inc.
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System with Adjustable Showerhead
Customer Review: Excellent Product
Summary: 5 Stars
At this point I've showered through twenty of these filters without a problem. I once tried to smash one open to examine the inside (an expired one, of course). I used a hammer and gave it several blows. Would you believe that the plastic would not crack? I cannot understand one reviewer saying that this item is poorly made. I am very satisfied with this product which I use to ward off the harmful effects of chlorine.
Installation: Follow the instructions; you should be okay. You're going to need teflon tape, otherwise known as "plumber's tape". This is an ultra thin white tape which assures a good connection, available at any hardware store, Lowes or Home Depot. Buy it, then ask someone in the plumbing department to show you how to use it.
The adjustable showerhead was too snug at first, but eventually loosened so that it could easily be turned left, right, up or down. Absolutely no loss in water pressure, quite possibly even stronger. The variance is from needle shower to wide spray; I generally use something in between, though I do appreciate a good needle shower every once in a while. Care to join me? Please respond. Females only, under twenty-six.
If my wife sees this, "Only kidding, sweetums."
Customer Review: Works well, no problems.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought one of these a year ago and noticed an immediate elimination of chlorine odor, and the water seems softer. (We are in a small water district in the mountains where the water is very hard and heavily chlorinated). It is very easy to install, just keep in mind that plumbing fixtures are not meant to be torqued down like the bolts on an auto engine. Snug is tight enough, if it leaks, snug it down just a little more. This will prevent this unit (or any other plumbing fixture) from cracking. Yes, it does take a couple of minutes for the charcoal to flush out during initial use. But the charcoal doesn't stain. Mine came with an extra Grohe shower head, which I like. There is no reduction in water pressure with the unit and Grohe shower head, in fact, it feels like it has more pressure than the old shower head sans filter. After a year of use I did not notice any chlorine smell in the water, but I thought I should replace the filter anyway. When I decided to replace the filter, I bought an entire new unit and relegated the old one to the 2nd bath. In my opinion this is a very well engineered product that works. And it doesn't lower the shower head like competing designs. (I'm 6'5", I don't like squatting while washing my hair).Customer Review: A MONEY SAVER
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to start by saying I do not work for Aquasana. We received our 4100 from Amazon about 2 weeks ago. Some of the reviews on Amazon scared me but the people that loved the filter won me over. I did use plumbers tape (Teflon tape) during the installation. The installation itself was extremely easy. Some of the bad reviews made it sound like it nightmare waiting to happen but I had no problems. My wife noticed a difference in her hair (extremely long and thick) after the fourth shower. She weaned herself off and is no longer using any conditioner on her hair. That is saving me just over $30 every 4 to 6 weeks. Her hair combs right out with no tangles after showering and is extremely soft (and sexy).
The showerhead and filter have good water flow. We use it to fill the bathtub when we want to soak in hot water.
Overall, this product is an excellent purchase. We purchased it through Amazon because of the bad reviews of Aquasana's returns on defective units.
One last note: Guys, you can buy and install this on your anniversary, but, do not buy it for her anniversary present. She will love the filter long before she forgives you.
Customer Review: This is a MUST HAVE if your water is hard or full of minerals!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in a coastal area with VERY hard water. It was literally tearing my skin to the point where the thought of showering would make me cringe. My skin would burn and itch as soon as I was finished and would not stop. Lotions did not help at all and only made the problem more painful. My hair was also falling out at an alarming rate. I started looking into filters and decided on this one based on the price and other positive reviews. I could hardly wait for it to arrive. I had no problem at all installing this and consider myself a moderate DIY'er. Just some very minor adjustments-had some leakage from the connection between the shower supply and the filter body; just reinserted the washer that was with the previous showerhead and problem solved. Ran only two gallons of water through the filter to flush the carbon out and dumped it on the flowers as recommended! The real test was the first shower. I could feel the difference in the water IMMEDIATELY! It was unreal how GOOD the water now felt! My skin no longer burns and itches once it's dry! I can't say enough about this product and would recommend it to anyone who has the same problems I've had. This is truly a Godsend for me.Customer Review: Easy intstall
Summary: 5 Stars
Living in the top floor with low water pressure I was a little nervous about installing a filter. However, after the installation which lasted all of 5 min. or less, I was so surprised that the pressure was better. It was probably due in some part to a new nozzle and maybe more back-pressure, not sure. After using the unit for a week the results are just awesome. My hair is softer and you can really feel the difference on your face.
Dr. Oz has spoken about the importance of a shower filter on Oprah. Dr. Mercola has spoken about using one on his web site and Kevin Trudeau has written about it in his book "Natural Cures". So stop procrastinating and go out and get a filter. But from the ratings this one seems top of the line as far as percent of chlorine removed. Although a lower prices on the replacement filters would be nice or a video on youtube on how to rebuild them would be a great help.
Happy showering and stay clean.