Hi bsouth,
I'm sorry I have taken so long to post this answer but as it turned
out, there has been alot of information to sift through. I've done my
best to find you a wide range of unbiased opinions of the RainSoft
Water Filtration System. I'll divide the links between "Consumers",
"Professionals", and "Reviews" but I've intentionally avoided retail
sites. Take note though, that it is important to have your water
tested by an independent laboratory before choosing a filtration
system to find out your precise needs - looking for the nearest
Agriculture Extension Service nearest you would be a good place to
start.
CONSUMER OPINIONS:
1. Google Groups: search "rainsoft": 2,840 returns for browsing:
http://groups.google.com/
2. WhatsTheBest: Water Filter Forum: RainSoft Water Treatment
Systems/Aquion:
"Rainsoft is a reputable company...however...If you are concerned
about lead, mercury, herbicides, pesticides, toxic chemicals in your
drinking water you should look into a better filter system like
Multi-Pure.
http://www.whatsthebest.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-filter;action=display;num=165920
PROFESSIONALS:
1. NSF International: The Public Health and Safety Company:
http://www.nsf.org/
NSF: Certified Products - Water Treatment Units search page:
http://www.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/
Rainsoft Certification:
1. Aesthetic Effects
2. Health Effects
3. Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems
http://www.nsf.org/Certified/Common/Company.asp?CompanyName=Rainsoft
2. Water Quality Association (WQA): Confirm that your dealer is a
member:
http://www.wqa.org/
"How can I tell whether the dealer knows the home water treatment
business?
The Water Quality Association is an organization of manufacturers,
distributors and dealers that sets minimum acceptable levels of
knowledge for water treatment businesses, sales and equipment
installers. Ask if the dealer is a member of WQA and if any employees
are WQA-certified water specialists, sale representatives, or
installers.
WQA is a voluntary organization, so non-members are not implied to be
less competent. However, persons who have attended training sessions
and taken tests to demonstrate their knowledge should know their
business. "
Extension Service, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture
and Natural Resources.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/housing/g976.htm#look
3. Underwriters Laboratories: Services in Alphabetical Order: Drinking
Water Treatment Units:
http://www.ul.com
REVIEWS:
What's the Best Water Filter.com:
http://www.whatsthebest.net/waterfilter/index.shtml
Water Treatment Equipment: A Buyer's Guide
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/housing/g976.htm
Reviews: Water Filters:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/water_filters/reviews.html
Best: Kinetico Reverse Osmosis System Plus VX
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/water_filters/
SearchAlot: Consumer Information: Water Filters:
http://www.searchalot.com/Top/Home/ConsumerInformation/Appliances/WaterFilters/
CONSUMER REPORTS, January 2003: Check at your local library. RainSoft
was not included in their test but you can learn alot about water
filtration.
Addional Links:
MSN News: Are water filtration salespeople cashing in on terrorism
fears?: Look for RainSoft half-way down the page:
http://www.msnbc.com/news/877222.asp?0si=-&cp1=1
RainSoft Water Treatment Systems website:
http://www.rainsoft.com/
ePinions:
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Small_Appliances-All-Water_Filters
How does reverse osmosis work?
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question29.htm
WhatsTheBest: Water Filters:
http://www.whatsthebest.net/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-filter
Commercial reagents for Cryptosporidium research:
://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:zWefGI60QQUC:www.ksu.edu/parasitology/reagents+%22RainSoft%22+water+filters&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Water Filter Models and Ratings:
http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_home_cr_models_ratings.html
Choosing a Home Treatment System:
http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_home_cr_choose_system.html
Manufacturers of Certified Water Treatment Devices:
://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:4UkX7_cKvbYC:www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ps/ddwem/technical/certification/device/section8.pdf+%22RainSoft%22+water+filters&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
I hope this helps. If you have any questions, or if this didn't
satisfy your request, please post a clarification before rating my
answer. In general, RainSoft Systems seems to be both reliable and
effective, although high priced. Find out what you need to filter out
(sediments, parasites, chlorine, heavy metals, etc) and choose the
appropriate filter for you. Don't succumb to high pressure salemen,
and whatever company you choose, check their credentials.
Thank you and good luck,
hummer
Search Strategy:
://www.google.ca/search?num=100&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&as_qdr=all&q=%22RainSoft%22+water+filters&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
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