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A
Closer Look Inside
Stage
One - Kieselguhr Ceramic
Doulton ceramic is made from
Kieselguhr Diatomaceous Earth and fired to above 1000 degrees Celsius.
Over 80,000 overlapping pores make up each element. This feature provides
absolute mechanical filtration to .9 of a micron. 99.999% rejection of
bacteria and cysts. Bacteria and any other foreign particles as small as
.2 of a micron are trapped on the outside of the element while the water
passes through the ceramic wall to the inside of the element.
Why Bacteriostatic?
This simply means self
sterilizing. The entire ceramic wall is impregnated with oligodynamic
silver. Silver has been long proven as a disinfectant which insures that
bacteria trapped in the ceramic's pores are killed thereby eliminating any
threat of bacteria colonization.
Stages
Two and Three - The Core
Inside the Ceramic shell is a
post filter which is manufactured by combining a zeolite metal ion
reduction medium, granular carbon and powdered carbon to form a tightly
packed matrix. This post filter provides two key features; Chemical
Reduction (chlorine, pesticides, solvents, etc.) and Heavy Metal Reduction
(lead, iron, aluminum, etc.) Medical authorities are now identifying heavy
metals as key players in the degradation of mental health in humans.
Follow the above links to see why you would want to remove these
substances.
Stage
Four - H2O International Inc.
The Doulton ceramic element is
an excellent beginning for improving your drinking water, but with the
addition of H2O's specialized cartridges you can economically turn your
filtration system into a customized purification system. Additional stages
can tackle problems such as excessive heavy metals, strong odors, elevated
chemical content, nitrates and even fluoride reduction. The addition of
one or more specialty cartridges will dramatically increase the removal
efficiency of your entire system.
Multi-Element Systems
Additional housings are simply
"plugged in", one behind the other. They may be added at any
time. These additional cartridges do not require cleaning. They are simply
disposed of at the end of their rated life.
Maintenance
The pore structure of the
ceramic element is designed to trap fine particles and bacteria. In doing
so, the outside of the element will eventually require cleaning. The need
for cleaning becomes evident as the water flow from the drinking faucet
becomes reduced. When this occurs, remove the element and give it a light
scrub under running water. This will restore the original flow of water.
If it does not then this is a sign that the element is due for
replacement. It is recommended to
replace the filter cartridge every 6 to 9 months under normal usage.
Installation
Counter top models:
These require only the removal of the air diffuser from your existing
kitchen faucet. The diverter valve, which is already fitted to the supply
hose, is then threaded onto the faucet and the installation is complete.
More Key
Features>>>
- Sub-Micron Particulate Filtration
- Quickly and Easily Cleaned for Prolonged
Life and Outstanding Economics
- Self Sterilization Bacteriostatic
- Cannot "Plug Up" Internally
- No Tools Required to Service
This elegant inexpensive
counter top model attaches to your existing kitchen faucet in seconds.
Excellent for residents where permanent installation is not desired. This
unit's ease of mobility also makes it ideally suited for cottage and RV
owners. Adapters are available to ensure compatibility with everything
from traditional faucet designs to your common garden hose.
About
Doulton Water Filters
For the last century Doulton has
been producing economical home water treatment systems that give you the
freedom of an unlimited supply of water whenever you need it for just
pennies a day.
In 1835 Queen Victoria recognized the health
dangers in drinking water and commissioned Doulton to produce a water
filter for the Royal household. By 1901 Henry Doulton had been knighted,
and his company honored by authorizing it to use the word ROYAL in
reference to its products. The efficiency of Doulton domestic water
filters has been widely extended over the years to meet the demands of
increasingly sophisticated uses. Doulton ceramics are now in use in over
150 countries.
Doulton holds
Certification, Accreditation, or Membership with the following Agencies:
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ISO 9002 Quality Standard
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National Sanitation
Foundation standards 42 and 53
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Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
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Water Quality Association
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Department of Health
(Toronto, Canada)
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Spectrum Labs (Minneapolis,
USA)
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Water Research Council (UK)
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British 5750 Quality
Standard
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England's Water Research
council (WRc) Performance Standards
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California Department of
Health
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Over 50 Independent
Laboratories Worldwide
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