The fluoride reduction cartridge only removes upto 40% of the fluoride, 99% of the chlorine and other associated contaminants, heavy metals, Crypto & Giardia, sediment, algae etc.

Using an NSF certified Cyst rated filter will remove or reduce this bacteria or any 1 micron absolute filter. There are a great many options that will include these sorts of filters on our website such as the AS100 or AS200 with ceramic filters options etc depending upon your preference and budget.

The tap hole size is the same for all systems. A 10-12mm hole is required.

If you opt for the 10” system it will accept cartridges from other manufacturers, suppliers, plumbing stores etc

It takes approximately 30 minutes to install the AS100 system including flushing the cartridges ready for use.

The AS001K9 filters have a lower capacity of 4000 litres however they will remove more contaminants due to the different media.

The rated capacity of the filters is generally based on chlorine removal under NSF certification or testing however many of our filters have been de-rated or the capacity reduced to allow for different conditions around the country. The 4000 litre capacity of the K9 & K10 filters is based on chlorine and needs to be reduced to 1800 litres for Chloramine, higher than a normal GAC due to the cartridge design and KDF media.

The filters will last 6-12 months on tank water. As a general guide we suggest changing them every 6 months due to bacteria build-up being higher with tank water than town water. The cost varies from $32.00 to $90.00 depending upon the type of filter chosen.

The AS100 filter comes standard with a 1 micron filter that requires some pressure to push the water through the filter. Low pressure from a water tank would result in the water coming out very slowly and may take a minute or two to fill a glass. In cases like these it maybe more feasible to either use a 10 micron filter or consider using a ceramic bench top urn.

The diverter valve that connects to the tap switches between the tap and spout when required.

We have a 10 year warranty on our systems and use pressure housings for our bench top water filters so they can be converted to underbench systems in the future if the customer wanted and therefore we have never experienced any leaking or cracking from the units.

The filters need to be replaced every 12 months or when the filtered volume is reached, which ever comes sooner. The filtered volume varies from filter to filter but is listed under specifications or in the product description.

The AS001C10 filter does not filter out heavy metals, more specialised media is required for this. Our AS001K10 filter does remove heavy metals or our reverse osmosis systems could be used. This does however depend upon the level and type of heavy metals present. Reduces or Removes: Sediment, Chlorine, Chloramines, Colour, Taste & Odour, Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, THM’s, VOC’s, Cryptosporidium & Giardia, Asbestos, Bacteria, Algae, Fungi. NSF standard 42 certified with a capacity of 10,000 litres.

The only difference between the two systems is the cartridge size within the unit. External dimensions are the same along with all other components.