3 X ABODE SAFELOCK FILTER CARTRIDGEs

Why should we choose an abode aquifier tap?
Abode water filters are designed to improve the overall taste, smell and appearance of drinking water and can remove chemical substances from your water supply.
Water filters are the most inexpensive and most convenient method of improving water quality in the home.


Left image is cartridge locked into usage position,           dimensions of the Abode SAFELOCK Cartridge
right image is cartridge open in non-using position

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Convenience:
• Water is available 24 hours a day at the turn of a handle.
• Your filtered water never runs out, we offer a free filter replacement reminder service to all.
• Abode aquifier filter taps deliver a speedy apx. 2 Litres / Min (depending upon water quality and pressure)

Storage:
• Abode Aquifier taps take up no more room than a conventional mixertap, the compact filter unit is housed under the sink for efficient use of space, keeping the fridge free for food.

Food and drinks:
• Using filtered water when preparing food or drink improves the overall taste, the filters integral scale system will also help to slow the build up on cookware and kettles.

Transport:
• What could be more easy, carrying *56L of water a week from the shop, or a filter cartridge delivered twice a year to your door.
*Based on a family of 4 drinking the recommended daily intake of 2 Litres.

Environment:
• Aquifier filters are an excellent alternative to bottled water; just think of the impact of each family not consuming 1456 plastic bottles each year.
*Based on a family of 4 drinking the recommended daily intake of 2 Litres, bottled in 2L bottles.

Cost:
• The cost of an aquifier tap may be slightly more than a non-filter tap but generally our customers would save the extra cost within the first year.
All taps are supplied with the first filter and all required fittings and instructions.

	ABODE AQUIFER TAPS	BRITA CLASSIC JUG	EVIAN STILL WATER	VOLCIV STILL WATER
CARTRIDGE LIFE	5,678 LITRES 6 months max	150 LITRES 4 week max	N/A	N/A
COST PER LITRE	0.056p / LITRE	2.2p / LITRE	3p / LITRE	7p / LITRE
COST PER YEAR	£64.00	£64.40	£87.60	£204.40

Commonly asked questions:

The water quality is good where we live, do we need a filter tap?:
All water in the UK is regulated and inspected frequently to ensure it is safe to drink, this is taken for granted nowadays, however the taste of the water is not regulated, and depends entirely on
where you live.
Even if you are lucky enough to live in an area where the water quality is good, chlorine is still added for safety, the taste and odour created from adding chlorine is the major difference that
most people notice or dislike.
Abode aquifier filters removes an average 86% of Chlorine taste and odour*.

*based on test data for ANSI / NSF standard 42, values in domestic use will vary depending upon water quality.

• Only 69% of consumers surveyed in March 2000 by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) are satisfied with the quality of their tap water. That equates to 18 million people
who are dissatisfied with the quality of their water.
• The main reason for dissatisfaction was found to be the taste and hardness of their water
• 86% of those surveyed drink water from the tap, 6% bottled water only and 6% milk and alternatives to water. That is approximately 8 million people in the UK not drinking tap
water!
• 46% of those who do not drink tap water don’t do so because they dislike the taste and or smell. This proportion has not changed since the research was first conducted in 1997.
• 33% of people believe there is a danger to health from things in tap water. Chemicals, bacteria and bugs were the main concerns.
(Source The Drinking Water Inspectorate Findings of (Consumer Research March 2000)

Can I use an Aquifier tap with a reverse osmosis (RO) unit?
Reverse osmosis is a process of filtering water very efficiently; whilst RO units and filters are expensive they do filter the water so well that it does leave the water tasting ‘bland’, however a
small number of customers prefer or have need of a RO filtering system.
RO filter can substitute the Aquifier filter cartridge but must use a _” pipe for the filtered water outlet, the RO unit must also be capable of delivering the filtered water at the minimum pressure
stated for each filter tap model.

Can I use the tap with a water softener?
Yes, Aquifier taps are ideal for use in conjunction with a water softener.
It is not advised to drink softened water due to the increased sodium levels and taste, normally a separate new drinking water tap is added next to the sink. An Aquifier tap will replace and
combine the existing kitchen tap and separate drinking water tap all in one.
The hot and unfiltered cold water should come from a softened source; the filtered water must come from an unsoftened source however.

Can I use the filter Aquifier tap with water from any source?
No, in summary the water must be safe to drink from its source. You should only use Aquifier filters on municipally supplied microbiologically safe potable drinking water.

How does the filter reduce the effects of hard water?
The filter contains a harmless chemical that temporarily reverses the polarity of your water, this change only lasts for an hour or two at maximum, this change does not effect the taste of the
water but helps to prevent the scale building up on cookware when heated.
The softening capacity of the filter is not its primary function and best suited to low scale areas, in very hard water areas the scale function will fade before the GAC element, customers in a high
scale area should either add a second inline scale filter or replace their filter cartridge more often.

Following the tips below will help the anti-scale performance of your Aquifier filter:
1) Empty kettles and pans after use, only use as much water as your need. This is less wasteful
and means the water is not allowed to touch the cookware once the polarity charge has faded.

2) Reduce the flow rate through your filter, the water will not flow through your tap as quickly but
has more time in contact with the filter improving performance

3) Flush the tap though for a moment before use, this will disperse any water that is uncharged
within the system

4) Replace the filter more frequently or add a second in line filter specifically designed to reduce
scale (several such additional filters are available on the market)

Hard water is typically scaled using Clarke degrees. The higher the value the more hard the water is. You can find how hard your water is by either testing your water or contacting your
local water provider.

How do I change my Aquifier Safelock filter?
Each replacement cartridge comes with complete instructions on replacing your filter and should
take less than 5 minutes, The advice below is a summary of the 4 simple steps.

abode SAFELOCK cartridge replacement steps


How does the Aquifier filter perform compared to other brands?
This is mainly a subjective matter and relies on the person and the original quality of water available; subsequently we feel it is not fair to offer such comparisons.
The following information is available on our Aquifier filter system however:
• Triple stage filter:
Stage 1 - cellulose fibre sediment filter – this pre- filter become progressively finer trapping more and more dirt & sediment and helps to prevent accidental blockage.
Stage 2 - Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) – removes unwanted tastes, odours & chlorine
Stage 3 – Scale crystals – treats the water reducing the effects of ‘hard water’
• Minimum & Maximum water pressure rating (filter only) 1.8 - 5.5 bar
• 5 micron rated filter, note a human hair is apx. 70 microns wide.
• 5,678 Litres or 6 months maximum cartridge life
Aquifier safelock filter information
• Supplied with speedfit fittings and isolation valve
• Quick action quarter turn Safelock filter change system
Activated carbon filters are most effective for removing organic contaminants from water. Because organic chemicals are most often responsible for taste, odour and colour problems, GAC filtration can be a good way to improve aesthetically objectionable water.

The GAC is produced by heating a number of carbonaceous substances (e.g. cellulose based substances such as wood or coconut shell) in the absence of air.
Creating safe and highly porous and absorbent material. The cartridge is packed with granules of activated carbon. When water passes through the filter, the numerous carbon granules trap particles and remove dissolved substances in the water. Carbon will also reduce levels of other impurities. These are as follows:


chemicals removed by safelock cartridge

Can I use a ‘chiller’ unit in conjunction with the tap
Yes, Several companies manufacture refrigeration units to cool the water before it passes through the filter, this can be useful during our brief summer months when the incoming water
temperature rises.
The chiller unit must also be capable of delivering the filtered water at the minimum pressure stated for each filter tap model and should use pushfit pipe for ease of connectivity.