Whole House Water Filtration Systems vs Under Bench Systems

Due to the changing climate, rising pollution levels and Australia’s rapidly growing population, the demand for clean drinking water has never been higher. But despite the government’s best efforts to provide Australians with safe drinking water, our water quality at the point of consumption may not always be beneficial to our short or long-term health goals. This is why many Australians are considering water filtration systems for their homes.

With many different types of water filtration systems on the market, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Below, we look at the differences between whole house water filtration systems and under bench water filtration systems to help you determine what solution is best for you.

For over 30 years Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry. Our products are celebrated for their combination of functionality, performance and contemporary aesthetics and are proudly Australian-made and designed. Our water filtration systems incorporate cutting-edge eco-technology so they’re kind to the planet, modern designs and industry-leading features such as water-cooled technology, space-saving under bench footprints, and speciality dispensers. Here is what to consider when looking at whole house water filter systems vs under bench water filtration systems.

Differences Between Whole House Water Filter Systems And Under Bench Systems

When choosing a water filtration system, the practical considerations include budget, space, access to electricity and water, support, and maintenance costs.

A whole house water filter system is a large filtration system that sits between the mains water supply delivering filtered water around the entire property. They filter all the water used in plumbing and appliances, from showers to dishwashers and washing machines. Because whole house water filter systems are installed upstream of the water heater, they do filter both hot and cold water. Under bench water filtration systems sit inside the kitchen cabinet and are designed specifically to filter drinking water only. With the systems in our range, we have multiple water combination options that can include instant boiling, chilled, sparkling and chilled water on tap.

With whole house water filtration, sometimes reconfiguration in your plumbing system might be required to accommodate the complex parts of a complete water filtration system so this is something to keep in mind.

Typically, whole house water filter systems have a 30 to 50-micron filter as they need to be able to still allow normal flow of water through the filter. With under bench systems, you can have up to a 0.2-micron filter which provides the highest level of filtration for drinking water. With our units, you can choose the filtration level that best suits your needs.

Micron Water Filters

Our 0.2 Micron filter removes the following from your water:

• Particles
• Chlorine and organic chemicals
• Limescale
• Parasitic cysts including cryptosporidium & giardia
• Heavy metals

The 5-micron filter provides a more standard option to improve drinking water and removes the following:

• Particles
• Chlorine and organic chemicals
• Limescale

Other Water Filtration Considerations

Given the health & wellbeing benefits of drinking good quality water, often people choose to complement whole house water filtration with an under bench system to ensure they have the best quality drinking water whilst still having adequate filtered water for the rest of the house too. Water filters also improve the taste and smell of your water too so users tend to drink water more often so they’re more likely to meet the recommended daily water intake.

Another thing to consider is that whole house water filter systems have large cartridges because they need to treat a larger volume of water daily without reducing the flow rate whereas under bench systems have a much smaller cartridge so can be more cost-effective. With our systems, genuine replacement Billi filters are easily available on our website and from your local approved supplier. You can also replace them yourself (or we can arrange for a technician to do it for you if preferred).

Differences Between Complete Home Water Filtration And Under Bench Filters

When choosing a water filtration system, the practical considerations include budget, space, access to electricity and water, support, and maintenance costs. Complete home filtration systems offer different benefits to under bench systems – here are the main differences:

Complete Home Filtration Systems

• Complete home water filtration systems are large filtration systems that sit between the mains water supply and the home or property.
• A complete home filtration system delivers filtered water around the entire property. Because it’s installed upstream of the water heater, it allows hot and cold water to be filtered.
• Normally the complete water filtration of complete home water filtration systems reach 50-micron filter.
• Complete house filtration systems filter all the water used in plumbing and appliances, from showers to dishwashers and washing machines.
• Reconfiguration in your plumbing system might be required to accommodate the complex parts of a complete home filtration system.
• Complete home filtration systems have the biggest cartridges because they need to treat a larger volume of water daily without reducing the flow rate.

Underbench Water Filtration Units

• Underbench water filtrations are specialised filtration systems that sit inside the kitchen cabinet providing drinking filtered water.
• When installing an underbench water filter, the purpose is specifically to filter drinking water. This type of filter won’t protect the entire home’s plumbing and appliances.
• Under bench systems can provide the highest level of filtration for drinking water (0.2-micron filter)
• You can have instant boiling, chilled and sparkling water on tap with under bench systems
• Cartridge replacements are affordable and with installation, you can usually do the replacements yourself

Billi Under Bench Water Filtration Systems

Our range of under bench water filtration systems are celebrated for their combination of functionality, performance and contemporary aesthetics. They are designed & made in Australia to strict quality standards and feature modern, stylish dispensers available in a range of popular finishes. We offer several different water combinations in our range that can include instant boiling, chilled, sparkling and still-filtered water on tap.

Our range of under bench systems includes industry-leading features such as water-cooled technology, space-saving footprints, speciality dispensers, plus an extensive range of models that do not require cupboard ventilation cutouts or grilles. This makes our units easy to install, energy-efficient, and user-friendly.

Replacement Filters

Genuine replacement Billi filters are available on our website and from your local approved supplier. Billi also offers extensive customer support and service plans to suit customers’ requirements. To make maintenance even more manageable, all Billi filters contain a digital protection device to ensure single use, hygiene and an ability to monitor water volume throughout.

There are many advantages to both complete home water filtration systems and under bench systems. And, your water filtration solution for your home can incorporate multiple systems to ensure you and your family have the very best when it comes to filtered water.

Talk To The Water Filtration Experts Today

Call 1800 812 321 to speak with a member of our customer service team if you’d like to find out more about our under bench systems vs whole house water filtration. You can also visit your local Billi stockist to speak with your local water filtration experts and view our systems. Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist.