The Aqualife Spaceage cartridge has been designed to provide effective long life dechlorination, to operate as a multifunction medium for the reduction of dissolved heavy metals, alter the morphology of the insoluble calcium/manganese carbonate crystals to reduce hardness scale and be beneficial in providing a bacteriostatic environment within drinking water filtration systems.
The product can be used effectively in the pretreatment process within Reverse Osmosis and ion exchange systems. The dechlorination capacity of the Aqualife Spaceage bimetal compound exceeds that of an equal quantity of activated carbon component of the cartridge by over ten (10) fold. Under independent test conditions, one pound (454 g) of the bimetal material demonstrated the ability to treat over 60,000 litres of water containing 2.0 ppm of chlorine. Under proper design and operating conditions, the Spaceage bimetal medium has demonstrated the capabilities to remove or reduce dissolved heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, aluminium and excellent results with lead.
An independent test report from Biological Research Solutions, Detroit, claim the bimetal technology is bacteriostatic as it does not stimulate the growth of Enterobacteria or promotes an environment for survival. In addition BRS report the technology is effective in reducing the concentration of Enterobacteria or other endogenous bacteria that may be present.
Construction
The Spaceage cartridge is manufactured using the canister or cylinder housing technique that guarantees the maximum contact time of water to the mixed media bed. The adoption of this process of filtration provides a longer period of contact of water with the media bed than what can be achieved with a hollow core cartridge. The specification creates the opportunity to provide four distinct and important filtration processes to occur that will deliver to the consumer the highest standards of excellence in drinking water quality.
The first stage gives pretreatment of the water through an ultrafine specially selected polypropylene media that guarantees effective final water preparation prior to major treatment processes.
The second stage uses a bimetal media selectively balanced for Australian hard water conditions. Adsorbed contaminants in a GAG filter bed eventually build up and obstruct catalytic sites, exhausting the filter's capacity. When used in combination with a GAG, this bimetal media reduces the expense of GAG replacement by extending the life of the carbon media therefore lengthening intervals within change as well as protecting the bed against fouling by bacterial growth. At the same time the media removes up to 98% of the lead and other heavy metals that are of growing concern to public health officials.This bimetal media also removes the majority of chlorine therefore preserving the granular activated carbon for more cost effective removal of organic contaminants which affect water quality. To do this the bimetal compound simply exchanges electrons with contaminants. This give and take of electrons changes many contaminants into harmless components such as chlorine to water-soluble chloride ions. Other contaminants such as lead and additional heavy metals bond to the media. When filtered through the media, soluble lead cations are reduced to insoluble lead atoms which are electroplated onto the surface of the media. The end result is totally eliminating or greatly reducing a wide variety of contaminants. This bimetal media is also effective in reducing mineral hardness without the use of chemicals. The compound alters the chemistry of water which thereby controls scale formation.
The third stage involves carbon treatment. The quality and grade of granular activated carbon used in the Spaceage cartridge is from a specially selected source of Australian fossil fuel. The GAG is produced by a nominated high temperature from this unique grade of Australian raw material. The product possesses a large surface area and an excellent pore structure that is particularly well suited for the removal of organic compounds in the aqueous phase. The specially selected grade of GAG used within the Aqualife Spaceage cartridge is most effective for dechlorination and the removal of organic taste and odours from drinking water supplies where high quality water is demanded.
The use of a granular activated carbon and a bimetal media provides a bacteriostatic environment and does not stimulate the growth of bacteria nor does it provide conditions t1,at promote survival. The media is also effective in reducing the concentration of potentially harmful bacteria that may inadvertently enter potable water supplies. The bimetal media process controls microorganisms in two ways. The first way is a byproduct of the exchange of electrons explained above which creates an electrolytic field that causes cellular damage most microorganisms cannot survive. Secondly, the formation of peroxides and hydroxyl radicals from some of the water molecules interferes with the remaining microorganism's ability to function.
Therefore the medium within the Spaceage cartridge is a unique, innovative and environmentally responsible means of significantly improving contaminant removal for excellent quality water.
Important All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are bases on tests we believe to be reliable and are generally regarded as indicative of performance to be expected from the filter Should doubts arise as to effectiveness it is recommended for specific accuracy or completeness, the performance of the filter should be evaluated within the applicable environment.
Note: Not recommended for use in untreated water or microbiologically unsafe water supplies.