Triple Whole of House System Town for Chlorine Chloramines and Scale With Reusable Filters

Description

High-quality Triple Big Blue Water Housing with the filters of your choice. Ideal for reduction of sediment, chlorine, chemicals, bad taste/odour at high flow rates. 

Triple 2045 Big Blue system comes complete with three 20″ x 4.5″ housings (1″ Bsp brass ports), Stainless Steel mounting bracket and plastic housing sump spanner. Watermarked for your peace of mind.

System takes standard 20″ x 4.5″ filters. These filters are a standard size which are easily obtainable and very affordable. Options in this listing are for the washable sediment filter and refillable carbon filters. Options for disposable filters also available and we can organise any combination of filters for you.

Please contact us if us if you have any questions or wish to customise this system in any way.

Filter Options

Stage 1: (Sediment and Dirt)

Stage 1 filter is a high-quality pleated washable 5 micron filter

The first stage of the system is a 5 micron sediment filter which will reduce sediment, rust, algae, sand, silt, fine metal particles and other particulate contaminants.

It is a high-quality Taiwanese-made pleated washable sediment filter with rubber end seals for improved performance. Much more robust than typical pleated washable sediment filter. Can be washed 4-5 times to remove the top layer of sediment and restore flow rate.

Other micron ratings and filters from other manufacturers are available, please contact us to learn more.

Stage 2: (Bad Taste / Odours and Chemical Reduction)

A picture of ORC Catalytic Carbon and KDF55 Media

Filter options for Stage 2:

1. 2045ORC Catalytic Carbon Filter
2. 2045ORC Catalytic Carbon Filter with added KDF55

The second stage contains a refillable carbon filter which reduces bad taste/odours and a wide range of chemical contaminants.

It uses a speciality form of carbon called Catalytic Carbon (ORC) which is made from crushed coconut shells. Catalytic carbon has been modified to have more surface area compared to standard Granular Carbon (GAC). This helps it break down and adsorb complex chemical molecules like chloramines, Glyphosate and pharmaceuticals very effectively.

It has more chemical reduction capacity and faster chemical reduction rates than standard granular carbon. This means it can achieve the same level of contaminant reduction as GAC at faster flow rates.

Catalytic carbon is particularly effective at breaking down chloramine (ammonia and chlorine) which has become a common additive to town water in Australia.

This filter will reduces:

• Sediment
• Bad taste/odour
• Chlorine
• Chloramines (Ammonia + Chlorine)
• Glyphosate
• Trihalomethanes
• Volatile organic compounds
• Petrochemicals
• Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides etc
• PFAs
• Pharmaceuticals
• Hormones

Typical carbon lifespan 6-12 months for a 2-4 person household (varies based on water quality). The top of the filter is unscrewed, with old carbon dumped in the green bin or on your garden. You use 2kg bags of carbon to refill the filter.

(Optional) KDF55 can also be added to boost this filter’s performance. It is a patented mixture of copper, zinc and minerals. As oxygenated water flows through this media, an electrochemical process called oxidation/reduction (Redox) occurs, with certain contaminants losing or gaining electrons.

KDF makes some chlorine molecules lose electrons to become harmless chloride (an electrolyte) and it breaks up some chloramine molecules. Some heavy metals like lead are electroplated onto the copper, and some dissolved calcium is precipitated from aragonite – reducing limescale build-up slightly.

It improves carbon performance and lifespan as it reduces the chlorine/chloramine content of the water before it reaches the carbon.

Stage 3: (Bad Taste / Odours and Chemical Reduction with optional Scale Reduction)

A complete system with KDF and Polyphosphhate

Filter options for Stage 2:

1. 2045ORC Catalytic Carbon Filter
   
2. 2045ORC Catalytic Carbon Filter with added Polyphosphate 

The final stage contains even more catalytic carbon for improved taste/odour improvement and chemical reduction. This additional stage of carbon improves chemical reduction at fast flow rates and increases the chemical adsorption capacity of the unit.

(Optional) Polyphosphate is an additional option for the stage 3 refillable filter. It is an organic compound that can sequester calcium molecules in the water, reducing hard limescale build-up around taps and within water consuming appliances. It is a useful addition which can improve appliance lifespan and reduce unsightly limescale.

Please note: Polyphosphate is only effective on slightly hard water. If you have very hard water, contact us for additional options.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 698mm high with bracket x 620mm wide.
• Temperature range: 0.5°C – 37.8°C
• Maximum pressure: Limit pressure to a maximum of 550kPa
• AS/NZS 3497:1998 Amdt 1 2001 Drinking Water Treatment Units Plumbing Requirements
• Watermark Certificate 052014 for Model ID #IT002715

Operational Notes

• Pressure Limits
  If you suspect that your water pressure may exceed 80 PSI (550kpa) at any time, a 500 kPa (70 PSI) pressure limiting valve must be installed.
  PR20 3/4″ BSP female 500 kPa pressure limiting valves are available in the options.
• Port sealants
  If your system has plastic ports do not use pipe dope or other liquid thread sealers. Use only Teflon tape to seal threaded connections.
• Freight Costs
  If a shipping charge does not appear in your cart when you add this system, we may have to manually obtain a freight quote. This is due to the size of and weight of the system.

Replacement filter and carbon kits available bellow.

Want to learn more about whole house water filtration?
Read our blog post:  The Ultimate Guide to Whole House Water Filter Systems