Description
Stefani De-chlorinating and Sterilizing Filter Candles are coated with silver, the de-chlorinating/sterilizing filter candle reduces fungus, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms and chemicals present in the water. The micro-pores of the ceramic filter wall filter the impurities, resulting in crystalline water.
The activated charcoal present in the filtering element guarantees efficiency in the elimination of bad odours, taste and chlorine present in the water. Water is purified up to the rate of approximately a quarter of a gallon (one litre) per hour per filter/candle.
The advanced design for Filtering Candle includes a micro-porous ceramic outer wall, lined inside with colloidal silver, and holding an inner core of activated charcoal (filters 1.5 micros). As the water passes through the candle the respective layers remove up to 99.9% of bacteria and amoebas and 99% of suspended solids.
Stefani de-chlorinating Candle Filter features:
- – Triple Safe Filtration System.
- – Removes up to 99.9% of Amoebas and Bacteria
- – Removes up to 99% of Suspended Solids
- – Filters 1.5 micros
- – Materials- the outer layer is made of ceramic porcelain. The interior of the filter contains granular activated carbon ATC media.
- – Performance factors- the filter removes chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals including lead, aluminum, iron, giardia, cryptosporidium, e-coli and sediment.
- – Flow rate: ¼ gallon per hour per filter
- – Water sources: tap, well, river, lake, stream can be used. Not for use with salt water.
Test results from various local and international water quality laboratories have certified that Stefani water filters consistently remove and reduce the following impurities and contaminants:
- 99.9% Bacteria
- 99.9% Amoeba
- 99.7% Copper
- 99.6% Lead
- 98.5% Chlorine
- 99.4% Iron
- 99.4% Zinc
- 97.0% Bromoform
- 95.0% Dichlorobromomethane
- 94.5% Aluminum
- 93.0% Chloroform
- 93.0% Dibromochloromethane
- 92.0% Dieldrine
- 87.0% Lindane
Candle Filter Maintenance:
For best results, the ceramic candle needs to be cleaned regularly and should be replaced periodically. The frequency will depend on the condition of the water supply. A reduced flow of water into the bottom chamber is an indication that cleaning is necessary. To clean the candle, first remove it from the purifier unit. Hold the candle under gently running water and using a stiff brush or the back of a butter knife removes the visible impurities from the candles surface. Scrub off the outer layer of the ceramic filter with a kitchen type scourer (e.g. back of a butter knife) scrubbing it in an up and down motion under running tap. Never use soap or detergents on the candle.
Candle Filter Installation:
No tools are necessary; place washer on threaded stem of filter. Place stem of filter through hole inside upper unit. Hand-tighten with wing nut.
Trouble Shooting Slow Filtration:
Remove the candle filter from the purifier and run water briefly in reverse through the filter candle to remove any possible blockage. Soak the candle filter in the kitchen sink for 2 hours; this gets rid of any fibre or loose particles.
Note: The purified water may have a slight clay taste for up to 4 to 5 weeks. This is not harmful and occurs simply because the terracotta is very dry and unglazed. Emptying the purifier and completely refilling it each day during this initial period will ensure this taste disappears.
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