The view from the top is nice: The top things you should consider when buying a water purifier

Like with anything, when it comes to buying a water purifier, you should know exactly what you’re looking for. And because we’re so keen to help, we’ve come up with a checklist of questions you should be asking yourself before you go filtered. Ready, set, check!

 

1. Does your new water purifier require manual refilling or is it plumbed in?

Many of the water purifiers on the market today require manual filling. This sometimes needs to be done 2-3 times a day, depending on how much water you, your family and or your collegues consume. Perhaps you should consider getting a water filter system that is plumbed in. The BIBO bar is plumbed inline for an endless supply of water, meaning you’ll never run out of fresh, delicious water. It also means you can save the heavy lifting for the gym.

 

2. What kind of filter does it have?

It’s very important to check the filters of your new machine. After all, filtered water is what you’re after, so it’s vital to get it right. The BIBO bar has a multistage active carbon filter for microfiltration, that leaves all the essential minerals and irons while removing all odor and harmful tastes. Therefore, coffee, tea, and cordials taste so much better with water from BIBO.

 

3. Does it have a UV light sterilization system in addition to the filter?

Ultraviolet water purification is the most effective method for disinfecting bacteria from the water. Ultraviolet (UV) rays penetrate harmful pathogens in your home’s water and destroy illness-causing microorganisms by attacking their genetic core (DNA). It’s important to check if your potential water purifier has one. The BIBO zapper ensures that bacteria, pathogens, and living microorganisms are removed instantly.

 

 

4. Are certifications only for matrics?

Turns out, no. A credited certification is very important for your new water filtration system. And more often than not, the machine you’re looking at may seem perfect, but if it’s not credited you should ask yourself why that is. BIBO holds the coveted Watermark accreditation, which is one of the leading water accreditations in the world. It also carries a CE mark (Conformite Europeenne ), a manufacturer’s declaration that the product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation. Internationally recognized, it also has a UL Mark for Asia & reaches the exacting ISI-1505 standard.

 

5. What kind of output does this water purifier have?

Most purified water systems give very little output, although they may look good on the outside. The BIBO bar outshines in this department and can give 4 degrees Celsius chilled water, at a capacity of 10 litres per hour, and 98 degrees Celsius boiling water, at a capacity of 15 litres per hour. 

 

6. Always, always check the warranty. 

What may seem like a good deal, can turn sour pretty quickly down the line, if you find there’s an issue with your new water purifier that’s now out of warranty. Often brands save money by cutting on the warranty or not offering one at all. So while it may seem like a better deal–it isn’t always so. The BIBO bar includes a 1-year warranty (with an option to extend), so you know you’re covered…no matter what.

 

7. What are the costs involved in buying this new water purifier?

When searching online, you’re bound to be inundated with options for a new water filtration system. So it’s important to know exactly what you’re paying for. We recommend comparing apples for apples, ensuring that the water systems you are looking at come with the same features and include exactly what you’re looking for. It’s also a good idea to think about what you are currently spending on clean purified water every month and what you would need to spend each month on maintaining the water purifiers you are looking at. The BIBO bar is an all-inclusive cost, and you only need to change the filter twice a year and can purchase a filter pack with all the filters needed for the year. This means that what you see is what you get, with no hidden costs or nasty surprises down the line. There are also a number of payment and rental options for the BIBO bar to best suit your needs. We recommend checking them out. A heads up – our rental prices include all maintenance costs and filter changes. 

 

 

8. Does this system have anything else to boast about besides the actual water? 

Most filtered water machines will basically just give you…filtered water. Which is great, except when it could be greater. The BIBO bar gives you healthy water, and so, so much more. Unlike other machines or systems out there, the BIBO bar comes in a range of any colour you can think of. It also boasts sleep modes and energy-saving settings all wrapped up nicely in touch-screen technology. With both chilled and boiled water on offer, (unlike most other machines) you not only get to enjoy your water, your way, but you can also CHOOSE your temperature and the amount.

Now that you have what to look out for when buying a new water purifier…is it safe to say you can officially stop looking? You’ve found BIBO.