Product Details

Many aquarium owners know that the contaminents frequently found in water can harm their fish, and potentially kill some of the less-robust species.  All tap water contains chlorine, but also nitrates (derived from pesticides, etc), heavy metals (iron, lead and arsenic), organic matter, possibly fluoride, and many other contaminents.

Reverse Osmosis produces virtually pure water with over 95% of all contaminents removed.  This water can be blended with over the counter aquarium products to adjust its characteristics to your specific requirements, whether this be a particular pH, hardness level or alkalinity. 

It works by first filtering the water through a general purpose filter.  This removes most of the chlorine and sediment.  The water is then passed through a very fine filtration media called a membrane, which allows water molecules through, but not those of other chemicals or contaminents.  This type of filtration is dependent on pressure in order to work, and it is recommended that you have a minimum of 45psi (approx. 3bar).

Connection

The filter is sold as standard without a connection kit.  Your main option is a direct copper pipe connection with a saddle valve (this is a small device that pierces a copper pipe and forms the connection - usually under your kitchen sink).  This can be shut off when not required.  You can select the saddle valve kit using the options below. 

There are other fitting options (garden hose connectors, outside taps, etc).  If you need any of these please do not hesitate to give us a ring 0845 165 1250.

Consumables

The membrane has a useful life of 2 to 3 years (typically).  The two GS10Ji cartridges used cost £14.00 each and should be changed every six months.

Options

The system is available in two formats: either 100 litres per day or 150 litres per day.