Product Comparison: Pelican Water PSF-1 vs Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe

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Pelican Water PSF-1 Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head

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Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System

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General Specifications

Brand

Pelican Water

Aquasana

Model

PSF-1

AQ-4100

Origin

USA

About the Product

One of the most important things we can do is protect ourselves from the immediate and long-term damaging effects dangerous chemicals such as chlorine in our water. Start today by enjoying the many health benefits, including softer hair and skin, with the Pelican Premium Shower Filter!

Enjoy showering in filtered water with a simple attachment to your existing shower line - no tools necessary. The unique two-stage up-flow filter design combines coconut shell carbon and a KDF copper/zinc oxidation process to remove harsh chemicals including chlorine, lead, pesticides, hydrogen sulfides, and other volatile organic compounds from your tap water.

Key Specs

Type

Shower Filter with Shower Head

Flow Rate

1.5 gpm

2.5 gpm

Operation Pressure

80 PSI

Shower Modes

Full-body spray, Invigorating pulse

Multiple massage settings

Flow Rate
Operation Pressure

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Pelican Water PSF-1 Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head

I bought this because it claims to remove chloramines, which is what Los Angeles now uses to clean its water. It was easy to hook up even though I only have a too-small funky little adjustable wrench
The regular shower setting feels great, like a rain shower but a little stronger.
The installation was pretty easy. Came with everything other than a wrench.
Great filter. My house has horrible hard water with loads of chlorine! I am so upset I moved here and cannot wait to leave in a few months.
I decided to give this filter a try, mostly because of the reviews here plus the description said any shower head would fit.
As soon as I attach the filter the whole assembly moves and the connection looses up and leaks.

Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System

It does not change the water pressure in any way
Great product for the price and my biggest concern of water pressure being affected negatively (in my already low pressured apartment), was unwarranted!
I installed my own shower head with Aquasana's filter, and the water pressure was just superb! I also love that I don't have to use Aquasana's shower head to get beautiful clear water.
The water pressure is still great, no reduction there
The biggest issue I have is the pressure is a bit too strong.

Size & Weight

Height

6.2 in.

8.5 in.

Width

3.8 in.

3.2 in.

Depth

3.8 in.

7.2 in.

Weight

2.7 lbs.

2.6 lbs.

Filtration

3-Stage

2-Stage

Filtration Results

Filters Chlorine, Softer skin and hair, Reduces skin dryness, flakiness, Reduces fading of color treated hair, Eliminates unpleasant odors from your water

Removes over 90% of chlorine in shower water, Reduces chlorine and synthetic chemicals, Further reduces chlorine and enhances pH

Filter Life

15000 gallons

10000 gallons

Compatible Filters

PSF-1R

AQ-4105

Filtration
Filter Life

What customers say about "Filtration"

Pelican Water PSF-1 Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head

This type of filter suffers from wearing down quickly. However, with the three stage filtering first, it shown minimal use with two people showering daily.
This filter is bulky but it does help. I tested the water for chlorine and I tested it straight from the wall with no filter and it was filed with it then tested it with this filter on and it tested with no chlorine at all!
This type of filter suffers from wearing down quickly. However, with the three stage filtering first, it shown minimal use with two people showering daily.
At first we loved it. It filtered the water very nicely and worked as sold.
Took two stars off for the lack of pressure, the lack of oil-rubbed bronze and the fact that replacement filters (filter only) are more expensive than a brand new unit, shower head AND filter. Replacement filter is model# PSF-1R.

Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System

It definitely changes the water, and makes it softer
One shower is all it takes to see the difference! I would highly recommend this for anyone who doesn't want to pay exorbitant prices for a whole-house water filtration system.
We were also getting hard water stains and we have a pretty good filtration system on this house.
I had one and recently bought another. I am very satisfied with the water filtration
This is definitely not a keeper. I therefore cannot rate the filtration system, since the product is not usable as a shower. The most useless product I've purchased to date.

Features

Color

White

Materials

Plastic

Connection Type

Shower pipe

Accessories Included

Pelican Fragrance Block, Plumbers Tape

Massaging shower head, Washers

Extras

Transforms your shower into a spa experience, Maintains shower pressure, Patented Design

Patented copper/zinc media and coconut shell carbon, Ultimate versatility

What customers say about "Features"

Pelican Water PSF-1 Premium Shower Filter with Shower Head

The regular shower setting feels great, like a rain shower but a little stronger. There is also a very powerful massage blast setting and a weak setting that might be good for bathing an animal or someone very sensitive.
It comes with a scent feature that I thought was a bit goofy at first but it’s actually really nice.
The product itself seems nice and seems like it would perform as expected, but the connection is the worst I have ever seen.
I assumed the connections that came pre-assembled were not tight and leaked on the first test. I was dumb to assume such.
The connection to the pipe suck!! The gaskets do not meet design. In other words there is a design flaw for mounting the filter to your shower pipe.

Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System

I will say it is a well-made unit and a snap to install. The provided showerhead is even fairly decent.
I was half expecting it to leak where the filter connects to the shower pipe, because other reviews stated that happening, but a decent stream comes out of the filter itself.
This is why this product gets 4 stars instead of 5. As mentioned in other reviews, the hose ends were troublesome.
Well, a week after that posting, I noticed that the part of the hose that connects it to the handle was cracked.
It leaks at the connection to the filter itself even after trying to adjust the tightness.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

NSF/ANSI 177