Water Filter
Not All Drinking Water Filters are Created Equal. What You Really Need to Know
We did some research on the prices of drinking water filters for you. At first glance, you might think that the really high priced units are the best quality or that a really low priced drinking water filter is the best value. We thought that too, until we got a little education.
Reverse osmosis is the most expensive choice in drinking water filters for home use. They use them in large industries and public treatment facilities. In certain situations, they are the right choice for the home, but most of us can do without them.
There best application is desalination, but without additional steps, the water is still not safe to drink.
The more reasonably priced drinking water filter systems reach a top price of around $420.00. They are typically some form of carbon filtration, combined with a micron filter and some sort of stage to balance mineral content and pH levels.
Practically the same drinking water filters can be purchased for less than $150. The difference is mark-up. Buying directly from the factory that manufactures the drinking water filter will save you hundreds of dollars.
For less than $150 and a dime a day, you can get one of the top ten rated drinking water filters, in the world. These units are designed to sit on your counter, next to your sink. They are more effective and less likely to leak than the units that screw directly onto the faucet.
There is typically an option to switch from filtered to unfiltered, in case you want to extend the filter life by doing dishes or washing vegetables in unfiltered water. For cooking though, you will enjoy better tasting healthier foods, if you turn the drinking water filter to the “on” position.
You may be tempted by the really low priced drinking water filters that retail around $40. We thought they might be a good reasonably priced alternative for a family on a budget. We found that there were several problems.
Most are really chlorine filters, not purifiers. Many harmful contaminants, such as THMs and VOCs, which have been linked to cancer, will not be blocked by the cheap models. In some, the toxic metal lead is not removed. Lead contamination is a big problem in many cities. Not because the treatment facility isn’t doing their job, but because the pipes that run into the house are old.
Bacterial cysts are another type of contaminant that a cheaper drinking water filter cannot remove. They can cause parasitic infections in the gastrointestinal tract and have been know to cause death in children, the elderly and people with a compromised immune system.
If that’s not enough, cheap drinking water filters cost more to use. On average more than 20 cents per day, as opposed to the 10 cents per day that is available. You see, they get you by charging a lower price initially, but then charging more for replacement filtration cartridges. Or, the cartridge has a very short lifespan. Either way, you end up spending more in the long run.
About the Author
Author Steve Waters is passionate about our water supply. See which drinking water filter is the only one he recommends after extensive research at http://www.BestH2oFilter.com
3M Filtrete Water Filter Systems
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Westbrass Nickel 6″ Water Faucet/Filter D203-NL-FR-07 $137.49 |
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Westbrass Chrome Water Faucet/Filter D2033-FR-26 $153.99 |
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Westbrass Rubbed Bronze Water Faucet/Filter D2033-FR-12 $203.49 |
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Westbrass Nickel 6″ Water Faucet/Filter D203-FR-07 $137.49 |
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Westbrass Nickel Water Dispenser/Filter D2035-NL-FR-07 $306.90 |
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Westbrass Stainless Water Faucet/Filter D2036-NL-FR-20 $197.99 |
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Hydronix 10″ Pleated Sediment Cartridge 1 micron $9.88 |
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Westbrass Bronze Water Faucet/Filter D2036-NL-FR-12 $197.99 |
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Westbrass Nickel Water Faucet/Filter D2036-NL-FR-07 $197.99 |
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Quick Connect Female Faucet Adapter – FQFC04W-WF $7.88 |
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10″ x 2 3/8″ Water 5 Micron Cartridges Sediment Filter $6.76 |
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Kitchen Ceramic Cartridge Plastic Faucet Water Filter $8.70 |
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GE FXWTC Carbon Water Filter (2-Pack) $12.07 |
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Stainless Steel Quarter Turn Water Filtering Net Faucet $13.57 |
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Glow LED Light Water Faucet Water Filter Temperature Sensor 3 Colors RGB $5.89 |
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9.6″ Granular Activated Carbon Water Filter Cartridge $20.77 |
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Garden Brass 4/5″ Thread Dia Locked Filtering Water Tap Faucet $8.81 |
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GE SmartWater GXSTQ Inline Water Filter System $17.99 |
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Yellow Health Water Purifying Plastic Tap Faucet Magnetic Filter $4.18 |
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AQUA-PURE COLD WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE AP460 ~ New $37.96 |
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Everpure Drinking Water Filter System H-1200 Replacement Cartridge, 1 and 2 $160.00 |
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GE Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System Water Filter $99.00 |
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Kitchen Quarter 1/4 Turn Water Tap Filtering Faucet Mew $13.55 |
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Pre Sediment Filter for Tankless Water Heater $32.00 |
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(6) Pentek R30 30 micron Water Filters 10″ Sediment $45.00 |
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(6) Pentek, P1, 1 Micron, 10″ Sediment Water Filters $24.00 |
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Kitchen Embedded Wht Ceramic Cartridge Water Tap Filter $9.24 |
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Stainless Steel Quarter Turn Water Filtering Net Faucet $13.64 |
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SEARS 34376 WATER FILTERS FITS 34201 FILTERS CHLORINE $36.45 |
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omnifilter R300 water filter Refrigerator ice maker $18.99 |
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Kitchen Vertical Style Swivel Spout Swan Neck Filter Water Tap $26.64 |
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Pur Ultimate Replacement Filter for Water Pitcher 1653-1311 $8.99 |
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Kinetico Water Softening System Filter Cartridge $29.99 |
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Purwater Dirt/Rust, Scale Inhibitor Water Filter Cartridge $17.09 |
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GE GXRLQR Inline Water Filter Replacement $23.00 |
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TRIPLE BIG BLUE 20” WATER FILTER SYSTEM 1″ Sediment/Carbon block/KDF55-GAC $255.55 |
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LEVILLE FILTER REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM W/ WATER TAP MUST READ FREE SHIP $84.99 |
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12 D10 Culligan Drinking Water Filter Cartridge NEW $101.75 |
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Moen 7850 Water Filtering Kitchen Pullout Faucet $145.00 |
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Clean Sink Tap Drinking Water Anion Charcoal Filter Double Layer Purifier Faucet $4.05 |
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ZUVO ZFS150 UV Water Filter NEW $79.00 |
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GE FXUSC Sediment Water Filter $11.60 |
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AMETEK WATER FILTER MODEL FC-1 $4.00 |
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Pre Sediment Filter for Tankless Water Heater $32.00 |
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4 PACK! !! HYDROTECH RO WATER FILTER 41400009 CARBON AES 030696-001 B8H04-H06 $22.00 |
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New Environment Portable Anion Charcoal Faucet Tap Water Filter Purifier $4.05 |
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Yellow Health Water Purifying Plastic Tap Faucet Magnetic Filter $4.56 |
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Pre Sediment Filter for Tankless Water Heater $32.00 |
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CULLIGAN CP5-BBS Water Filter Cartridge $15.99 |
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Best Air Pro Humidifier Filter Replacement Water Pad $14.99 |
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RO Water Filter Faucet – Stylish Chrome Design – Everything Included To Install $7.49 |
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RO Reverse Osmosis Kitchen Water Filter Chrome Faucet ☼ $29.99 |
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LG 500 Gallon Capacity Water Filter (Vertical Installation) LT500P $38.99 |
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FXSCH GE SMARTWATER WATER SHOWER FILTER REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE $9.95 |
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Aqua-Pure AP217 water filter $8.49 |
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Sediment Water Filter System for Tankless Water Heaters with Filter and Set up $39.99 |
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Sediment Water Filters Rust 5mic 20″x 2.5″ case of (50) $115.00 |
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Sediment Water Filters Rust 25 mic 20″x 2.5″ case of 50 $115.00 |
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Culligan Water Filter $15.00 |
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Drinking Water Filter Cartridge $5.00 |
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14 Stage RO Water Filter w/ UV, etc $500.00 |
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Case of 25) Water Filters Sediment Rust 25mic 20″x 2.5″ $60.00 |
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Culligan sediment water filter cartridge $5.00 |
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Pre Sediment Filter for Tankless Water Heater $32.00 |
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10″ Long Granular Activated Block Carbon Cartridge for Water Filter $12.59 |
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25/32″ Dia Thread Filter Net Water Saving Delay Faucet Tap $30.19 |
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NEW Kohler 6665-F-BN Faucet Water Filter Brushed Nickel Dispenser Beverage $364.99 |
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CBC-10 Water Filter NIP Extruded Activated Carbon Block **NEW** $9.95 |
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Aqua Pure Water Filter AP200 $26.00 |
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Aqua Pure Water Filter AP200 $26.00 |
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Home Kitchen PVA Foam Bottom Water Faucet Filter 3Pcs $8.70 |
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360 Degree Rotary Tube Plastic Faucet Tap Water Filter $7.56 |
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Titan Water Heavy Duty Counter Top Reverse Osmosis ALKALINE Water Filter 100 GPD $99.00 |
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MaRS Pentair Pentek EP-BB 10″ Big Blue Carbon Block Water Filter 5 Micron Rating $19.99 |
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PUR DS-1800Z 2-Stage Water Dispenser with Filter NEW $41.99 |
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CARBON FILTER WATER TREATMENT 1cf. IN/OUT WATER SOFTENER EQUIPMENT $389.95 |
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CARBON FILTER WATER TREATMENT 1.5cf. IN/OUT WATER SOFTENER EQUIPMENT $429.95 |
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Countertop Water Filter NSA 50 C new in box Bacteriostatic Treatment 5,000gal $38.99 |
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TastePURE RV Water Filter $10.95 |
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4 Water filters set GAC INLINE CARBON SEDIMENT for Reverse Osmosis DI 10″ x 2.5″ $18.50 |
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Pre Sediment Filter for Tankless Water Heater $29.00 |
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Home Water Faucet Purify 13mm Inlet Magnetic Plastic Filter $4.07 |
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2- Holmes UH311 Replacement Water Purification Filters New $13.95 |
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Omni heavy duty total plus Water filter $20.00 |
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Aqua Pure AP717 Triple Action Ice Maker Water Filter $14.99 |
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Franke Triflow Water Filter System Replacement Cartridge $35.00 |
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Kitchen Embedded Wht Ceramic Cartridge Water Tap Filter $9.26 |
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NEW SHOWER MATE SHOWER WATER FILTER NIB REMOVES CHLORINE $17.77 |
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New Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filtration Cartridge 469911 Filter $10.55 |
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Pur Water Filtration System Model FM4100B(New!) $34.99 |
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Pollenex Bottled Water Maker Model WP320K New in sealed package! (RARE FIND!!) $49.99 |
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Purwater Water Filter String Wound Polypropylene – Model SW05-S – 5 Micron $3.99 |
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Kleen-Plus Water Filter Cartridges 2 pack S1 20 Micron Scale rust particles dirt $4.99 |
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Sink Drinking Water Magnetization Faucet Filter Purifier Green Blue $4.32 |
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Luxury Power Vehicle Magnetic Fuel Saver Oil Filter & Water Conditioner LP-X $15.88 |
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Magnetic Water Filter Conditioner WP-1 For Making Hard Water to Soft Water $9.60 |
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NEW 6 PUR THREE STAGE WATER REPLACEMENT FILTERS $53.99 |
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TWO CULLIGAN INLINE WATER FILTERS IC-100 REFRIGERATOR/ICE MAKERS W/ADAPTORS NIB $9.95 |
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R0 FAUCET ANTIQUE RUBBED BRONZE FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS / WATER FILTER SYSTEM $49.99 |
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Water Filter Purifier Faucet European Style Chrome $29.99 |
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Culligan FM-15RA Level 3 Faucet Filter Replacement Cartridge $9.05 … |
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Whirlpool PUR Side by Side Refrigerator Push Button Cyst Reducing Water Filter … |
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PUR 2 Stage Water Pitcher Replacement Filter … |
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Saeglopur $9.98 Sæglópur collects the expansive single of the same name from Sigur Rós’ 2005 Takk… and augments it with three unreleased cuts: “Refur,” a soft, piano-led instrumental followed by the typically atmospheric and string-laden space rocker “Ó Fridur,” and the more ambient-sounding “Kafari…. |
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Dr. Martin’s Sampler $2.99 Title: Dr. Marten’s AirWair Music Sampler Artist: Dr. Martens (Air Wair) Year: 1996 Length: 0:60:37 Genre: General Alternative Label: Notes: Tracks: |
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Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL 350365 WATER PUMP $37.00 - 2 PORT PUMP FOR BELT-DRIVEN WASHERS WITHOUT LINT FILTERS OR SELF-CLEANING CAPABILITY SEE ALSO: 350367 4-HOSE PUMP 285871 TUB-TO-PUMP HOSE… |
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GE MWF Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack $28.75 GE’s NSF-certified MWF replacement refrigerator water filterâpart of the company’s SmartWater filtration seriesâis the improved version of the GWF model, providing you and your loved ones cleaner, healthier, and better-tasting drinking water at home. By reducing contaminants like mercury, toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, carbofuran, alachlor, benzene, lead, cryptosporidium, and … |
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Maytag UKF8001 Pur Refrigerator Cyst Water Filter 1-Pack $27.00 Make sure the water and ice from your Maytag or Jenn-Air refrigerator is as clean and fresh tasting as possible by replacing its water filter. This Maytag Puriclean II refrigerator water filter is used in Maytag and Jenn-Air refrigerators with filter access inside the refrigerator. It’s NSF-certified to reduce cysts, particulates (Class I), lead, mercury, and more. (The contaminants or ot… |
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Whirlpool 4396841 PUR Push Button Side-by-Side Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack $29.98 Make sure the water and ice from your refrigerator is as clean and fresh tasting as possible by replacing its water filter. This Whirlpool PuR water filter is used in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, and JennAir side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille. It’s NSF-certified to reduce cysts, particulates (class I), lead, mercury, and more. (The contaminants or ot… |
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Men Behaving Badly – The Complete Series $5.87 Retrosexuals are back, baby, and between “Man Laws” and Rob Schneider’s unaccountably successful film career, this short-lived 1996 Americanized remake of the popular Britcom should behave much better on DVD than it did in the Nielsen ratings. Schneider stars with Ron Eldard (ER) as Jamie and Kevin, childhood friends and roommates. Jamie puts the “id” in idiot with his Kramer-like body spasms and … |
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