Question 1

does it filter out fluoride?

Accepted Answer

I have a fluoride hypersensitive adult son with autism who gets headaches within minutes of a fluoridated shower, and that's WITH a typical carbon shower filter.  This filter is the only one I have found that takes enough of the fluoride out for my son to be able to shower.  We have very soft water and the results will be different for those with hard water, but if you follow these protocols that I use, you will get the maximum fluoride and contaminant removal:  1) Shower 4 minutes or less, 2) Use warm, not hot, water to reduce absorption, 3) Keep water pressure as low as it will possibly go for maximum contact time with filtration materials, 4) Change filter every 3 months, not 6 as the manufacturer recommends.  Of course, these recommendations are for my massively fluoride-reactive son, the most vulnerable of those "miner's canaries".  Most people will simply enjoy this filter for the full 6 months, and without all the fuss that we have to do, and will be pleased that it is much more effective than other shower filters.

Question 2

Is this good for hard water and not simply chlorine?

Accepted Answer

A shower head filter cannot soften water (remove hard water minerals). It's easy to confirm this by using a hard water test kit. The only way to get soft water in a shower is to install either a whole house water softener or the "ShowerStick" shower water softener made by WaterSticks (watersticks.com). You won't get the results you're looking for unless you remove the hard water minerals.

Question 3

Does the filter affect the water pressure?

Accepted Answer

No, not at first, but as the filter fills with things it filters the pressure decreases. You will need to change it out routinely depending on your water.

Question 4

Can I use my own handheld showerhead in place of the one that comes with it?

Accepted Answer

I believe its the shower head that attaches to the filter has a smaller connection than your hand held.

ASIN	B0016BS9T6
Best Sellers Rank	#6,276 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #31 in Showerhead Filters
Brand	Aquasana
Brand Name	Aquasana
Capacity	10000 gallons
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 3,225 Reviews
Filter Life Cycle	6 Months
Global Trade Identification Number	00890496000086
Included Components	shower filter
Installation Type	Quickly attaches to existing shower pipe
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.25"L x 3.2"W x 8.5"H
Item Type Name	NSF Certified Carbon & KDF Filtration Media - PH Enhancement - 6 Month, 10,000 Gallons - AQ-4100
Item Weight	2.3 Pounds
LowerTemperature Range	40 Degrees Fahrenheit
Manufacturer	Aquasana
Material	Metal, Plastic
Material Type	Metal, Plastic
Maximum Flow Rate	2.5 Gallons Per Minute
Model Name	AQ-4100
Model Number	AQ-4100
Operating Pressure Range	30-80 PSI
Other Special Features of the Product	Reduces 90% of chlorine for softer skin & hair
Part Number	AQ-4100
Power Source	Water Pressure
Product Dimensions	7.25"L x 3.2"W x 8.5"H
Purification Method	Activated Carbon
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
Special Feature	Reduces 90% of chlorine for softer skin & hair
Supported Water TDS Level Maximum (PPM)	1500
UPC	890496000086
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	115 Degrees Fahrenheit
Warranty Description	One-Year Limited Warranty

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