Advanced Bronze replacement Filters set for under the counter RO Systems

Advanced Bronze RO Replacement Filter Set

The Bronze RO advanced replacement filter set has two main advantages over the standard Bronze Replacement Filter Set:

• The first stage filter is a 1-Micron Anti-bacterial Melted Spray cartridge, rather than the normal 5-micron Melted Spray cartridge. This filter will filter finer than the 5-micron cartridge, but more importantly, the Anti-Bacterial Melted Spray cartridges have a bacteriostatic function which helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface of the filter, helping to ensure healthier product water and a longer life span of the filter. 

• The Activated Carbon Filters in this set (GAC, CTO, & T33) all have an iodine rating of 1000mg/g, the standard filter set's carbon filters only have an iodine rating of 300mg/g. Essentially what this means is that these carbon filters are 3 times more effective at absorbing chlorine and organic molecules from the water at the same flow rate. This means greater protection of the RO membrane against potential damage due to chlorine getting through from the pre-filters. 

Filter Description:

Stage 1: 1um (Micron) Anti-Bacterial Sediment Filter:This removes particles from the water down to 1 micron, the anti-bacterial cartridge also inhibits the growth of organisms on its surface giving it a longer life span.

Stage 2: Premium Coconut Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter (Iodine Rating - 1000mg/g):This filter contains granular activated carbon, which absorbs chlorine and organic molecules, reducing bad odors. 

Stage 3: Premium Activated Carbon Block Filter (Iodine Rating - 1000mg/g):This filter contains an activated carbon block, which absorbs chlorine and organic molecules, reducing bad odors. It also includes a 5um (micron) filter to catch any carbon particles which may break off during filtration.

Stage 4: RO Membrane (Not Included, Optional*)Removes Bacteria, Viruses, Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Herbicides, and Reduces the Mineral Content (TDS) by up to 96%. This filter has a life span of 2-3 years. This is an optional extra.

Stage 5: Coconut T33 / post Filter (1000mg/g) Removes any smells or tastes left in the filtered water. It will also absorb the preservatives found in the RO membrane after new installs.

How To Install The Filters

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Flushing the system:

This is done by running water through the system until the preservative cannot be detected in a sample glass of water. The preservative leaves a film on the water and also has a bitter taste. If you are seeing this in your water after a new installation, flush and test until no hints of the preservative can be detected. Please note if there is a white color to the water that settles out towards the top of the glass, this is most likely caused by tiny air bubbles in the water. This should subside over time as excess air in the system is removed. The air bubbles in the water will not affect the quality of your drinking water.

When to change your filters:

Filter life span is determined by the quality of the source water that runs through them. So if your source water is of very bad quality, your filters will be doing more “work” to clean the water that is flowing through them. Thus depleting sooner than filters running under good water conditions. So in short each end-users filter requirements will be different as their source waters are different. We advise you to check your filters on a monthly basis after the initial installation to get a feel for the quality of the water in your area. You will see for example, that the stage 1 filter (1um Sediment) is turning brown from the outside towards the center over a period of 12 months. If this is the case your water quality is exceptionally good as these filters generally only have a life span of 4 - 12 months filtering average South African water. If your water quality is very poor you may be replacing the 1um sediment filter every 2 months. So visual inspection of your filters is the best way to determine when to change your filters. For the Carbon filters, the “symptoms” are a little different. These filters are depleted once bacteria have colonized them completely. So in testing, you will want to see if any traces of bacteria can be detected. This is done by physically inspecting the filter cartridges. You want to check for a “slime” on the filters. This is a slippery substance and will feel similar to a