TYPE OF FILTER
IN STOCK
This is a 3-canister water filter in either a countertop or undercounter version.
FOR WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES
This is the best if you want to filter chloramine, fluoride and radiation plus hundreds of other contaminants. Available in versions for under the kitchen sink (needs a plumber), or for your countertop (no plumber needed).
The radiation cartridge will remove any type of ionic radioactive contaminant including Uranium, Plutonium and other heavy metal.
This filter will not remove as much chloramine as the 3 Canister Fluoride, Chloramines PLUS system, but it will remove the majority. And of course this one will do a much better job on radioactivity.
WHAT IS FILTERED?
* fluoride
* chloramine
* radiated iodine
* strontium
* cesium
* plutonium
* uranium
* all other radiated cationic and anionic isotopes
* chlorine
* chlorination by-products like trihalomethane
* perchlorate
* mtbe
* heavy metal
* chromium
* lead
* sediment
* algae
* molds
* scale
* bad taste
* pesticides
* hormones
* pharmaceuticals
* odors
The FDA has certified KDF as releasing nothing harmful into the water. The EPA has certified KDF as compliant with Standards 61 & 42.
To see an article on chloramine vs. chlorine, click on: Chloramine.
HOW DO THEY WORK?
Water flows over and through several filter media designed to remove fluoride, chloramine, radiation and a very wide range of contaminants. Different filter media select for targeting contaminants.
There are 6 sediment stages and 7 different types of media, in 7 other layers, using multiple filtration methods. The types of filtration include 'pore opening', magnetic attraction, catalytic action using reduction-oxidation, electroplating, ANION AND CATION ION EXCHANGE, reshaping of hardness ions and adsorption. An environment harmful to bacteria, algae and fungus is created. The water acts softer.
Trace elements the body needs stay in the water!
Water flow is excellent.
This unit contains:
* FIRST CARTRIDGE: A sediment filter and a full pound and half of activated alumina to remove fluoride. (This is not aluminum.)
* SECOND CARTRIDGE targets radiation. Sediment filters are between each of the other media. First granulated activated carbon which filters a wide range of radiation contamination; then media to focus on strontium and cesium; then a media bed of combined cationic and anionic resins to filter the range of radiated isotopes, and finally another layer of carbon to further filter and polish the water.
..... THIRD CARTRIDGE
* Sediment filters at start and finish
* Kdf 85 - 1 1/4 pounds! Especially effective at filtering chloramine, chemically-based contaminants and heavy metals. Works on radiated iodine. Kdf is bacteriostatic, preventing bacteria from growing in the carbon or your water.
* Granulated Catalytic Carbon - a full pound (that's 453 grams) of top-grade pre-washed granulated catalytic carbon! Works especially well against organic-based contaminants and further filters radiation. Best carbon for mtbe.
For more information on the radiation cartridges, see Radiation Filters.
For more info on chloramine see this page: Chloramine.
For more on fluoride, click here: Fluoride Risks.
COMPARISON TO OTHER TYPES OF FILTRATION
The outside looks similar to other kitchen canister units sold by others, but the fixtures are the highest quality, and there is more of the right filter material - resulting in greater and longer-lasting filtration. THAT IS HOW FILTERING HAPPENS!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Everything you need is included.
* FREE SHIPPING in lower 48 states
* One fluoridation filter cartridge (F1)
* One radiation filter cartridge (RN-1)
* One chloramine-focused, wide spectrum cartridge (CR1) cartridge
* Plastic wrench to make changing cartridges easier
* For countertop, diverter for kitchen faucet
* For undercounter, extra faucet and parts needed to install
OPTIONS
* For countertop, either spout off the side of the canister, as shown in countertop photo
..... OR a return diverter which brings the water back to flow out of your kitchen faucet into your sink.
* For countertop, you can opt for the lovely chrome finish.
OTHER SPECS
* The size of the undercounter unit is 5.5" deep, 13.5" high, and 16" wide.
* The countertop unit is 4.5" deep, 12" high, and 15" wide
* Replace radiation cartridge every 6 to 12 months
* Replace Fluoride and Standard filters once a year for optimal filtering
. . . . . . . Replacement cartridges listed to the left under "Related Items"
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
A plumber is not included. Please have undercounter filters installed by a plumber. It is a quick and easy job for a professional, taking about a half hour. WHY? Click on: GET A PLUMBER!. The countertop version does not need installation, you just screw the diverter onto your faucet.
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