does it filter out fluoride?

I have a fluoride hypersensitive adult son with autism who gets headaches within minutes of a fluoridated shower, and that's WITH a typical carbon shower filter. This filter is the only one I have found that takes enough of the fluoride out for my son to be able to shower. We have very soft water and the results will be different for those with hard water, but if you follow these protocols that I use, you will get the maximum fluoride and contaminant removal: 1) Shower 4 minutes or less, 2) Use warm, not hot, water to reduce absorption, 3) Keep water pressure as low as it will possibly go for maximum contact time with filtration materials, 4) Change filter every 3 months, not 6 as the manufacturer recommends. Of course, these recommendations are for my massively fluoride-reactive son, the most vulnerable of those "miner's canaries". Most people will simply enjoy this filter for the full 6 months, and without all the fuss that we have to do, and will be pleased that it is much more effective than other shower filters.

Is this good for hard water and not simply chlorine?

A shower head filter cannot soften water (remove hard water minerals). It's easy to confirm this by using a hard water test kit. The only way to get soft water in a shower is to install either a whole house water softener or the "ShowerStick" shower water softener made by WaterSticks (watersticks.com). You won't get the results you're looking for unless you remove the hard water minerals.

Does the filter affect the water pressure?

No, not at first, but as the filter fills with things it filters the pressure decreases. You will need to change it out routinely depending on your water.

Can I use my own handheld showerhead in place of the one that comes with it?

I believe its the shower head that attaches to the filter has a smaller connection than your hand held.

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M**G

اكثر من رائع منتج صحي و ينقي الماء أنصح به، لقد إشتريت منه 5 قطع

11.09.2024

M**A

It's works well and easy to install

It was easy to install, however when you install it the first time if it leaks its probably coz you not using the 3 black rubber small round washers that came with it or youc can use your old rubber washer with ur current shower then there's no leak. As per the product I am sure it works the water smells less and feels better and definitely doing something rather than not having a filter at all.

18.03.2022

A**A

ينفع لتنقيه الماء من الاوساخ والصدى لكن الأملاح لازالت نفس النسبه لأني قست نسبتها بالجهاز قبل التركيب وبعد تركيب الفلتر وللأسف طلعت نفس الرقم

6.03.2024

T**K

Arrived very dirty

7.05.2025

O**N

Water is lekker zacht (onthard) goed voor de huid. Douchekop houd wel een hoop druk tegen.

11.07.2024

L**B

Got for my daughter who developed skin rash from hard water in her new flat . fitted this unit and rash has cleared up completely.

11.12.2018

R**A

This saved my skin and hair, thank you! Such a rare gem!

28.04.2025

B**A

I love this Shower! It has been doing amazing things for my sensitive skin. It removed pretty much completely the chlorine smell of the water (and I assume by that the chlorine was removed) and I can feel the difference in my skin and in my hair. My skin is not breaking out and dehydrated anymore and I feel my hair much more healthy now. The handheld is a bonus, but it could be more stable in the shower (when you touch the hose the shower head moves usually). Thinking about it now maybe I should have chosen the chrome one. Installation was super simple but I had to use a lot of thread seal (waterproof) tape to stop the leakages but that was enough to stop it.

20.12.2018

A**E

Muy buen filtro y se nota en pocos días en el cabello por qué se siente para decirlo de alguna manera más limpio o hidratado. El tema aquí es que si vives en lugares como Puebla donde el agua es muy dura, osea tiene mucho sarro termina sucediendo que se tapa internamente el repuesto del filtro y comienza a salir menos agua. Tuve que poner un filtro adicional de sarro y un suavizador de aguas también para poder tener mejor calidad de agua y dónde siente un gran cambio y la experiencia es bastante buena.

1.02.2020

ASIN	B0016BS9T6
ASIN	B0016BS9T6
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Best Sellers Rank	#7,969 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #108 in Showerhead Filters
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (7,342)
Customer reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (7,342)
Date First Available	16 August 2012
Date First Available	16 August 2012
Finish	White
Flow Rate	2.5 Gallons Per Minute
Handle Material	Brass
Included components	shower water filter system and adjustable showerhead
Installation Method	Wall Mounted
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	1.04 Kilograms
Item model number	AQ-4100
Item model number	AQ-4100
Manufacturer	Aquasana
Manufacturer	Aquasana
Material	Metal, Plastic
Number Of Pieces	1
Number of Handles	1
Part number	AQ-4100
Pattern	Filter
Plug Profile	Standard ½” shower arm
Power source type	Water Pressure
Product Dimensions	21.59 x 18.42 x 8.13 cm; 1.04 kg
Product Dimensions	21.59 x 18.42 x 8.13 cm; 1.04 kg
Shape	Round
Size	Max Flow (2.5 GPM)
Special Features	Adjustable
Specification met	certified frustration-free
Style	Shower Head Filter

Aquasana Aq-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System With Adjustable Showerhead

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