Binchotan activated charcoal vs. ceramic beads: which one to choose to purify tap water?

Purify your water as you wish, perfectly

We’ve already explained the scientific process behind the purification of tap water with activated charcoal , you can still find that blog post in our blog

We’ve also unveiled the truth behind the purification of tap water with ceramic pearls, in contrast to all the nonsense we can find on the internet. Don’t hesitate to read this article if you haven’t yet.

But after all this, we’re still not answering the main question you’re asking yourself : Which one of these two zero waste filtering systems is the best and most efficient ?

Follow us on this adventure and the answer may surprise you …

SUMMARY

  1. Purification of tap water with binchotan activated charcoal

  2. Purification of tap water with ceramic beads

  3. In the end, which of these two water filtering system should you choose for your home ?

1. Purification of tap water with binchotan activated charcoal

Binchotan activated charcoal filters several elements from water : 

  • Chlorine

  • Agricultural chemical products

  • Organic substances

  • Sediments

  • Magnesium 

Pure water in glass bottle

2. Purification of tap water with ceramic beads

When you see the efficiency of the binchotan activated charcoal, you are probably thinking that it must be the best option. However, there’s something essential that causes a very unpleasant taste that we want to remove from your water : limescale !

This is where all the difference with activated charcoal is : ceramic pearls absorb the limescale that’s in your water.

Of course this is not the only thing they filter. In other respects, the two filtration systems are almost identical with a few exceptions: ceramic pearls do not filter sediment or magnesium.

Pure water in glass bottle

3. Which of the two water filtration systems should you choose ?

The conclusion of this article will not be a checkmate, but rather a draw. It will even end in a fine collaboration to give you purified and delicious tap water to enjoy.

Because yes, the best way to choose is to not choose! Well, here anyway. To have an optimal filtration, we recommend you to combine the two systems. You will have, in this case, a flawless whole without missing a crumb. 

Pure water in glass bottle

To conclude ...

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See you soon for more bouncy adventures! 

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