Benefits/Features of GE SmartWater Drinking Water Filtration:
Healthier water-Filtering helps reduce contaminants found in tap water and improves its quality. See performance data sheet for list of chemicals that filter reduces.
Better tasting water for drinking and making beverages as well as clean, clearer healthy ice.
Easy installation and operation
Superior Carbon Block Technology
6 month filter life
30-day limited warranty-see written warranty for full details
Improved version of GWF
Slimmer design allows for easy installation and removal. No tools required!
Used cartridge is removed with a twist and a gentle pull. An automatic shut-off prevents leaks.
To install new cartridge, fill with water, push it into position and twist. (See owner's manual for proper installation instructions. Recommended for cold water use only)
Reduces more waterborne contaminates such as:
Mercury (affects the immune system, alters genetic and enzyme systems, and damages the nervous system)
Toxaphene (insecticide which could damage the lungs, nervous system, kidneys, or even cause death)
p-dichlorobenzene (can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, and irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract)
Carbofuran (can cause headache, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, chest pains, blurred vision, anxiety and general muscular weakness)
Alachlor (can cause damage to liver, kidney, spleen, lining of nose and eyelids; cancer)
Benzene (temporary nervous system disorders, immune system depression, anemia)
Lead (chronic exposure to lead has been linked to cerebrovascular and kidney disease in humans)
giardia (a diarrheal illness)
(information on these contaminants was taken from www.epa.gov)
Filter Performance:
Lead Removal...........................99%
Cysts Removal........................>99.99%
Chlorine (taste and odor)..........96%
Turbidity Removal......................98%
Asbestos Removal....................99%
Atrazine Removal......................94%
Alachlor Removal......................99%
Lindane Removal.......................99%
2,4-D Removal...........................98%
Mercury Removal......................93%
Toxaphene Removal.................93%
P-Dichlorobenzene Removal.....99%
Carbofuran Removal.................98%
Benezene Removal...................96%
Nominal Particulation Reduction:
.5 to 1 Micron...........................Class I
Pressure Range.......................40-120 psi
Temperature Range.................33° -100° F
Rated Service Flow................ .5 GPM at 60 PSI
*The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users' water.
WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality, without adequate disinfection before or after the system, Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.
System is tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of the claims specified on the performance data sheet.
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No issues so far
By 67OH from Burien, WA on 1/20/2010
Pros:
Easy Installation, Easy to Maintain, Good Tasting Water, Works Quickly
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By Mechanic from WPB, Fl on 12/5/2009
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Easy Installation, Easy to Maintain, Good Tasting Water, Works Quickly
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Good Product, Good Price.
By Jennifer from Thornton, CO on 10/19/2009
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Easy Installation, Easy to Maintain, Good Tasting Water, Works Quickly
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It does the job.
By One who drinks alot of water from Fall Church, VA on 10/1/2009
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Easy Installation, Good Tasting Water, Works Quickly
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