Portable water filters - Water filters from Silverline UK

Normally used by those who travel extensively or who are renting properties, portable filters have a rubber tap connector which simply pushes onto the existing tap without the need for any plumbing.

The portable units are available in a variety of sizes. The Traveller P24 is suitable for holiday usage. The Portable P04 being small and easily transportable is extremely useful for those wanting to enjoy filtered water wherever they go whilst the Counter Top being somewhat larger is best suited to home usage for a family.

There are two main types of portable filter available, Standard and Heavy Metal Reduction.

Both reduce chlorine to improve taste and assorted toxins (including pesticides) but the Heavy Metal model can also reduce a large variety of heavy metal including lead (from old pipe work), aluminium (often added in treatment of municipal water) and fluoride, whilst in many cases being effective against nitrates too.

The choice of Heavy Metal or Standard is simply a matter of preference. If taste is the main concern a Standard filter is quite adequate. In many cases however, people are aware that many chemicals can be used in treatment of the municipal water and opt for the metal reduction units as they cover a much wider range of contaminants and opt for the additional protection.