Stéfani Ceramic Water Purifier, 6 litre (Stéfani Terracotta)

The Stéfani Traditional water purifier made of terracotta combines tradition and rustic design with the dechlorinating / sterilizing water purification technology.
This filter is 100% handmade and that makes the pieces unique and incomparable, that express a century tradition of purification and storage of a product that refreshes water.
The efficiency of this purifier is guaranteed by a purification process in three stages: filtration, dechlorination and water sterilization, offering users not just the tranquillity of counting with a excellent water quality for drinking and cooking, but also an alternative in adjustment with current concerns with the environment.
Equipped with the new generation of Stefani Clic Taps and Float Valve that doubles the capacity of the filter.
Continuous cooling takes place due to the natural evaporative properties of terracotta, thus providing a constant supply of cool, refreshed water.

About Stéfani Traditional water purifiers:
Drinking water is often contaminated by the time it reaches your tap. This is because pollutants and waste products can be picked up by the water on its way to your tap. Ironically, the chemicals used at water treatment plants to minimise contamination can, in themselves, cause problems. This means that tap water is frequently far from pure and tastes anything by fresh.
Stéfani Traditional water purifiers are made from natural materials and offer natural, chemical –free filtration process. They have been helping to safeguard the health of countless families worldwide for more than 50 years.
Independent laboratory tests around the world have shown conclusively that these purifiers are extremely effective in the removal of water contaminants, including bacteria, metals, chemicals, pesticides and chlorine:

How the “triple-safe” process works:
Inside the purified is a purifying candle (filter) of advanced design. It has a micro-porous ceramic outer wall, lined inside with colloidal silver, and holding an inner core of activated charcoal.
The water passed through this filter and drips down pure and safe:
1. The outer micro-porous ceramic pre-filter removes up to 99.9% of bacteria and 99% of suspended solids, by screening down to one micron.
2. The water then passes through the inner core of activated charcoal, which removes bad tastes and odours. This core is protected by a bacteriocidal agent to maintain the purity of water.
3. A small (and necessary) amount of dissolved minerals and active biocides are left in the water to prevent any possibility of recontamination.

Removing of initial earthy taste:
Because the urn is made of clay, you can expect your water to taste “earthy” initially. After about a month this taste will disappear. You can quickly get rid of the taste with the aid of citric acid, obtainable in the cooking section of most supermarkets. Fill the bottom chamber with water and add 2 to 3 level teaspoons of citric acid powder. Place the top chamber in a bucket, cover with water and add the same amount of citric acid. Soak both chambers for 24 hours and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat the process if necessary. Your filter is now ready for us. There might be some residual taste, but it will quickly disappear once you begin using the filter.