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Millipet
Member
Does anyone use jug-type water filters instead of buying bottled water in PP. If so, how practical are they and where is the best place to buy one?
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Major Tom
New member
Hello, I for one would never drink tap water filtered as most of the buildings are supplied
from a concrete tank in the ground which is topped up by the mains water at a low pressure.
These tanks can have bugs/creatures in them over time, so buy the bottled water
to be on the safe side, shop around for the best deals.
from a concrete tank in the ground which is topped up by the mains water at a low pressure.
These tanks can have bugs/creatures in them over time, so buy the bottled water
to be on the safe side, shop around for the best deals.
Sparky
Administrator
Millipet you can buy the filter jugs here, I have seen them in Milar and Confort but can't say how much they cost. We have a filter attached to the tap, it cost about 10€ and works really well. I drink a lot of water especially when it's hot and have not had any ill effects.
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Millipet
Member
water filters
That's interesting Sparky. How do we get one fitted to the tap? Where do we get one and do we need a plumber to do the job?:
That's interesting Sparky. How do we get one fitted to the tap? Where do we get one and do we need a plumber to do the job?:
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lollipop
New member
We have fitted a reverse osmosis system with 5 filters and produces pure water .This cost under 100euro's but we will soon have got our money back and no more humping bottles. It may need to be fitted by plumber, or could be self fitted by a handy person.
El Gordo
Active member
Hola M
We brought our old ons out from UK and bring out filters as we found that cheaper than in PP. We have used the filter all this year and have had no problem
as far as we know!! Some say we should not drink straight from the jug, but we mainly boil it for tea etc. It certainly improves the taste.
El Gordo
Active member
Hola Sparky
Is this a separate tap attached to the cold tap feed? Sounds a good system.
Sparky
Administrator
Hubby bought it in the ferreteria and it just screws on to the tap so no plumbing bills
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Sparky
Administrator
Hola Sparky
Is this a separate tap attached to the cold tap feed? Sounds a good system.
No it is on the kitchen tap which is a mixer style, when i want filtered water to drink i just turn a knob on the front of it and then turn it back for normal use. When i can find the camera
i will take a photo of it and post it for you to see .
Sparky
Administrator
Here are a couple of pics of the tap filter, the first one is of the water going through the filter and the second one is of normal use :-
Tap filter 006 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
Tap filter 005 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
Tap filter 006 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
Tap filter 005 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
pollensa
Founder
Are you from the future Sparky? 
Sparky
Administrator
Yes i realised it said 2014 after i posted them, Colin has been playing with the flipping camera settings .....AGAIN grrrr!!!! 
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Sparky
Administrator
Oh by the way, Millipet the jugs in Millar are 26€ .
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Millipet
Member
Water filters
Thanks for all the info Sparky. We will certainly find it useful when we are next in PP in March.
Thanks for all the info Sparky. We will certainly find it useful when we are next in PP in March.
El Gordo
Active member
Here are a couple of pics of the tap filter, the first one is of the water going through the filter and the second one is of normal use :-
Tap filter 006 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
Tap filter 005 by lyn.sparkes, on Flickr
Thanks Sparky......Ingenious
El Gordo
Active member
Hola M
Wilkinson have various types in at the moment for about £10 with replacement cartridges for £6 to £8 for 3.
Fit one in your luggage, they are light and as long as you pack them with your smalls you should be OK
Sparky
Administrator
Thanks Sparky......Ingenious
You are welcome El G. Of course it would be even more ingenious if it turned the water into wine
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Millipet
Member
Water filters
Did you say smalls El Gordo? I don't possess any smalls only Bridget Jones style but maybe they'll do the job better!
Did you say smalls El Gordo? I don't possess any smalls only Bridget Jones style but maybe they'll do the job better!
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The Wob
New member
We have been using a Brita jug for years and bring the filters from the UK. Works well.
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alcanadakid
Member
Does this clear bacteria?
