• Single spray setting shower head, chromed finish and chrome plated brass ball joint
• 100 % proprietary blend of KDF
• Removes up to 99% of harmful chlorine
• Helps prevent soap scum build-up
• Self Cleaning outlets that prevent clogs
• Promotes better health, skin, and hair
• Replace cartridge every 6-9 months or as needed. Cartridge included
• Exceeds NSF Standard 177 for chlorine removal
The installation of a shower head is as easy as can be.
Simply remove your old shower head and screw on the Great Water® Shower Filter. Every shower in the U.S.A. uses the same 1/2"MPT connection so you can't go wrong. (If you have an exotic international fitting, you will need to go to your local hardware store and purchase a small adapter.)
The neoprene rubber gasket does not usually require the use of teflon tape unless your shower pipe from your wall has irregularities which could cause a leak. Our advice is to try it without the tape and check for a drip when the shower is turned on. If it drips, add tape, otherwise (usually) you are finished.
Here is a video link by Ami Young from About.com which shows how simple it is to change a shower head. It's worth putting up with the 30 second Best Buy commercial to see it.
http:///video.about.com/homerepair/Replacing-A-Showerhead.htm
How can chlorine affect my health?
Exposure to low levels of chlorine can result in nose, throat, and eye irritation. At higher levels, breathing chlorine gas may result in changes in breathing rate and coughing, and damage to the lungs.
Some people may develop an inflammatory reaction to chlorine. This condition is called reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS), a type of asthma caused by some irritating or corrosive substances.
In general, people who suffer from respiratory conditions such as allergies or hay fever, or who are heavy smokers, tend to experience more severe effects than healthy subjects or nonsmokers. This answer is from the Centers for Disease control website,
click here for more complete information on health hazards.
Do I need a chlorine filter if my water utility uses combined chlorine like chloramine for disinfection?
Yes, even chloramine systems will have free chlorine present if the utility mixes the components of chloramine (ammonia and chlorine) in less than perfect proportions (non-stoichiometric). Additionally many utilities which utilize chloramine have the need to periodically "shock chlorinate" their system to counter the buildup of unicellular organisms which often result from the use of chloramine. This shock treatment, while episodic, releases far more than normal amounts of chlorine into the system for relatively short periods of time
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