Filter element, siphon hose, local inst

General Description:
Ceramic water filter element with siphon hose, for purification and partial disinfection of drinking water. To be used with locally procured plastic containers.

Technical specifications:
Ceramic filter element suitable for siphon/gravity flow purification and partial disinfection of drinking water with output of up to 80 litres per day (4 litres per hour).
When using cloudy/murky raw water the output may be as low as 10 litres per day.

The filter element must be installed in a locally procured container/bucket made from food grade plastic material, e.g. virgin polypropylene or HDPE/LLDPE, and the water is filtered through the siphon hose into a locally procured recipient, equally made of food grade plastic material. The flow is started by sucking at the end of the outlet hose, after what filtration happens thanks to gravity.

The ceramic filter element has the following specifications:
- The element is cleanable at least 100 times with a soft brush,
- Meets the minimum requirements of the WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies, the following NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards: Drinking water treatment units, Health effects (ANSI/NSF 53-2001); Drinking water treatment units, Aesthetic effects (ANSI/NSF 42-2001); or equivalent certifications.
- The element has at least the following filtering efficiency, as per WHO’s Scheme targeted
protection requirements:
Removes 99% of bacteria
Removes 99% of protozoa

The kit comes at a minimum with the following items:
-Ceramic filter element
-Siphon hose
-Hose connector and clip
-Sponge or scrub pad
-End of life indicator for the filter element

Detailed instructions on the installation, use and maintenance of the filter are included with the kit.
For more information on filters, please consult the House hold Water Filter Product Guide.

Packaging and labelling
Palletized in heavy duty export carton, bulk or other optimized quantity per pack unit. The filter elements are safely packed/protected to avoid breaking during transport.

Spare ceramic candles:
Spare/replacement ceramic candles can be ordered using material number “U439400 Spare ceramic filter element”. In order to get the adequate spare/replacement, please indicate the initial SO/PO reference.

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