Filtration Media
The beginning of the Wellness Filter® process is to filter out the contaminants. This begins with the primary filtration medium, SPG Silica.
SPG Silica
SPG Silica is a specially processed volcanic sand. In the Wellness Filter®, SPG plays a dual role as a protective barrier in the filtration process and as an active agent in the enhancement process. It has a micron rating that varies from 0.5 microns to 3 microns.
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It is designed to:
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KDF 55 & 85
KDF® is a high-purity, granulated copper and zinc-based alloy that treats water based on the principle of REDOX (Oxidation-Reduction). KDF's induces an electro-chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred between molecules.
Many harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Free chlorine is changed into chloride (salt). Heavy metals such as Copper, Lead and Mercury react and are more easily captured by carbon or silica.
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KDF enhances filtration performance by:
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Another bonus of the KDF's REDOX activity is that it creates an environment that is deadly to some micro-organisms and inteferes with the ability of others to function.
Note: KDF is used in the Wellness Shower® and Wellness Home® systems only. Thanks to Wellness' dual carbon stages it is not required in the S-III.
Organic Coconut and Activated Carbon
Carbon is the world's oldest filtration method known being recorded in both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where it was used to remove basic contaminants, odours and improve taste. Carbon is the perfect material for removing chlorine and other organic chemical compounds and comes in many different grades according to the contaminant needing to be removed. Wellness uses both Organic Coconut and Activated carbon to protect against a wide range of chemicals, often reducing them to non-detectable levels.
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Some of the contaminants treated include:
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The media also protects against cysts and bacteria