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What is the technical difference between a "Reverse Osmosis (domestic) unit" and a "Water filter Unit" used for domestic purposes?
Thanks.
Hi,
this is not exactly my area of expertise, but I understand that a "water filter unit" is a more general term, which can mean disinfection or decalcination or softening... They can work using a number of different principles and reverse osmosis is just one principle of function. Reverse osmosis is useful, where you want to remove something from the water, so it will be useful for decalcination (for example) but surely not enough for disinfection or softening.
I hope this answers your question.
Cheers,
Daniel
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