The only thing in this system that will remove dissolved lead is the ion
exchange stage. If you have relatively hard water, you'll be constantly
replacing the ion exchange stage since it will be depleted by the calcium
and magnesium in the water, especially since you're running all of the water
through it. You also need some way of determining when that stage is
depleted.

I use a reverse osmosis system for drinking/cooking water and icemaker only.
It's also a 7 stage system. Filters have to be replaced about once a year
and the reverse osmosis membrane lasts about three years before needing
replacement. My system includes an ultraviolet light stage to destroy virus
and bacteria. Cost for the system was around $200.00 and that included the
cost of a booster pump, since I'm on a deep well system. So far, I'm
pleased with the system and the water tastes great.

Harry

"Erik 2.0" wrote in message
ups.com...
I was considering purchasing this product:

http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c...t.A/id.1269/.f

It claims to be a 7 stage filter (kdf, ion exchange resin, carbon,
etc.).

Our house has "slightly under the allowable levels" of lead. For my
comfort level, I would like to reduce it further, but I don't want to
pay a ton of money for a professional quality system.

Does anyone have any experience with this company?

Do cartridge filters like this reduce lead? Even a 50% reduction would
be enough for me.

Does the price seem too low to be realistic or useful?

- Erik