Q?-vitamin C shower filter that neutralizes chlorine, also tablets for the bath-anyone tried?
Anyone tried the Vitashower Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid & sodium ascorbate blend) Shower Filter? It sounds great, Im considering the bath tablets too although they are sold out right now. But I am wondering if I could just add some vitamin C powder to the bath and have it work the same?
Heres the web site, can anyone comment on its effectiveness?
http://www.ronin-online.com/vitashower.html
Also a post I found on another web site that got me interested:
"Both ascorbic acid & sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) have a long history as dechlorinating agents. In fact, the EPA has authorized ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate as safe and effective methods for wastewater dechlorination prior to reintroduction into the environment. The main reason for this can be attributed to the fact that these compounds produce no known side effects to aquatic wildlife which can often found with older technologies.
The New Wave Enviro and Aquasana shower filters are solid shower filters (I’ve used and tested them both). I believe the New Wave to be manufactured under the Rainshow'r brand private label. The Aquasana has been around for a long time and is a very handsome looking shower filter, if nothing else. I wasn't impressed with its tendency to lower water pressure after only one week of use.
Although traditional (KDF/Activated Charcoal) shower filters work extremely well for removing free chlorine, they quickly lose their effectiveness when dealing with combined chlorine (chloramines). Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia that is more stable and last longer in the water supply than pure chlorine. It's quickly becoming the disinfectant of choice for every public water municipality in the USA. So that very expensive shower filter you just bought, or are considering, will become nothing more than a high priced water softener. They just can't do anything about chloramines.
My wife and I have been using the Vitashower Vitamin C shower filter for well over a year now. We have been nothing short of amazed at the results we are seeing. This is especially true with regards to my wife's skin & hair. She's had all of her friend purchase and uses it as well. They all love it from what she tells me.
We buy our Vitashower filters here: Ronin-Online.Com
They seem to have the most comprehensive info available and you can even call and speak to a live person before you make a purchase.
I've tested this shower filter with a digital chlorine meter to see if it could live up to the hype. Put simply, it works and does exactly what it's supposed to do. I found it to be effective at removing over 99% of free residual chlorine from my shower water. That includes both the free and combined chlorine that's in my shower water.
I encourage each of you to do your own research about this shower filter. And yes, calling it a shower filter would be accurate. Instead of relying on a physical media to filter chlorine it simply uses a chemical filter to achieve the same results with much better results, IMO.
Or better yet, just buy one and try it out yourself. My wife absolutely refuses to take a shower without our Vitashower anymore.
I recently concluded a head-to-head comparison of the top chlorine shower filters on the market today. Using a digital chlorine meter and the shower in my master bath, I installed and tested each of the shower filters for their chlorine removal effectiveness. What can I say? I'm easily bored and was in desperate need of a new "project".
Shoot me an email HERE if you would like more info. I'm always happy to help someone cut through the BS and hype and get something that actually works as advertised.
Don’t be so quick to dismiss any shower filter before you can understand how it works. The purpose of any shower filter is to remove or reduce residual chlorine from your shower water.
Any other claims as to the removal of heavy metals, VOCs, Radon gas, etc, are just marketing hype to take your money. The shower filter manufacturers don't want you to know what I've just told you. I've even had a few threaten to sue if I didn't keep quiet."