What is a KDF water filter?



The KDF filter explained
The patented original Crystal Quartz Hot Water shower water filters uses KDF as the primary filtration media. KDF has been proven to be superior to granular-activated carbon based units.

In a shower, the water reaches temperatures up to 105 degrees. Carbon based shower filters can lose contaminants previously adsorbed during these high temperatures and allow them to reenter the water. Carbon is also very adsorptive and can lose its capacity to adsorb contaminants quickly.
KDF media removes chlorine through an electrochemical process and is not compromised by higher water temperatures.
Unlike carbon, KDF does not hold the chlorine, it changes chlorine from an element into a harmless compound. It is also bacteriostatic and will not contribute to fungus and mildew growth.

Granular-activated carbon based shower water filters supply numerous air spaces between the media and the warm, moist environment creates an environment that supports bacteria and fungus growth.This specially designed shower head water filter is built to reduce lime scale buildup, mold, bacteria, algae, and fungi in your tub and shower enclosure.

Figure explaining the KDF filter:


Specially-Formulated Bacteriostatic KDF® Media Better chlorine removal than standard KDF® formula

Crystalline Quartz
For energy-enhanced
shower "Feel" improves both lathering and sudsing.

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Pop-In, Replaceable Cartridge
Easy to replace, No back flushing
Built-in Jet Dispersal
Improves water flow-through

Natural Contaminate Absorption Media Maintains optimum filter permeability


Non-Woven Filter Pads
Filter out sediment in water

FAQ:

What is the Advantage of Crystalline Quartz?
This shower filter is specially washed and sun-dried quartz crystals help to "energize" the water by reducing the water's surface tension. This allows for an increase in sudsing and lathering of soaps and shampoos. The water has a "lighter" feel, similar to the feeling of softened water.

Are any Ingredients Harmful or Toxic? No. KDF is commonly used in drinking water and water treatment systems. The virgin crystalline quartz is washed and sun-cured.

How much chlorine will the filter remove? This filter will typically remove more than 90% of free chlorine. Reduction levels of 95% or above are not uncommon. Temperature and water flow variations prevent shower water filters from consistently removing 95% of chlorine.

What is enhanced KDF? Enhanced KDF is our special formulation of two different types of KDF-55. It is 10% more effective per ounce than granular KDF alone. This combination provides a better performance per ounce of media than other shower water filters.

How do you address water quality?
 The cleaner your water the longer and more efficient the filter will be. If heavy levels of sediment and particulate matter are present in the water the KDF media can become clogged making it more difficult to create the electrolytic reaction required for dechlorination. Some sediment and turbidity will inevitably enter the filter, however it is specifically designed to minimize the effects with it's special high-flow filter pad and the contaminate trapping chamber.


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