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Kitchen / Home Water Filtration Systems

Water Faucets filtration systems (below) ... Water Pitcher with Filters

Crystal Quest Reverse Osmosis-ULTIMATE

Technical Details

  • 5 stages filtration.
  • 3. 2 gallons / 12 liter storage tank.
  • Long reach faucet.
  • booster pump.
  • Plugs into a standard outlet 110V 60 hertz.

REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM W/MONITOR

Technical Details

  • Produces up to 26 gals per day
  • Electronic monitor tells when to change filters
  • Reduces dissolved minerals, certain salts, lead arsenic, nitrate/nitrite, giardia & cryptosporidium
  • Membrane life of up to 2 yrs
  • Uses automatic shut-off for water conservation

Produces up to 26 gals per day. Electronic monitor tells when to change filters. Reduces dissolved minerals, certain salts, lead arsenic, nitrate/nitrite, giardia & cryptosporidium cysts. Membrane life of up to 2 yrs. Uses automatic shut-off for water conservation. Greatly improves the taste of water w/high mineral content. Easy under sink installation.

Watts Premier Five-Stage Manifold Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System #WP5-50

Technical Details

  • 5-stage manifold reverse osmosis water treatment system offers a continuous supply of water for the whole family
  • Provides seamless water path, effectively eliminating 17 connections
  • Chrome wave faucet features front pushbutton dispensing
  • NSF Tested & Certified
  • 3-year limited warranty

With a high-production 50-gallon-per-day membrane, the Watts Premier 5-stage manifold reverse osmosis water treatment system offers a continuous supply of water for the whole family. State-of-the-art technology makes this one-piece manifold design easy to install and maintain. This system provides a seamless water path, effectively eliminating 17 connections. With a high production membrane, it separates purified water from the rejected impurities down to 1/10,000 of a micron. The five-micron sediment filter reduces dirt, sand, and rust. The carbon block filter reduces chlorine, taste, and odors. This chrome wave faucet features front push button dispensing.

5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Undersink Water Filter System 50 GPD

Technical Details

  • Thin film composite membrane 50 gpd.
  • NSF listed (3.2 gals) storage tank, rated for pressures to 100 psi; non-corrosive construction.
  • High quality filters for superior performance.
  • 5 micron spun, GAC pre-treatment cartridge, solid block carbon & carbon post filter.
  • Chrome, long-reach, lead-free faucet. (Meets CA req.)

Reduce a broad spectrum of contaminants using 4-stages of treatment, 50 GPD membrane.

  • STAGE 1 - 5 micron sediment prefiltration for mechanical reduction of rust and particulate, and provides membrane protection
  • STAGE 2 - granular activated carbon pre-treatment filter
  • STAGE 3 - activated carbon block for reduction of tastes, odors, chlorine, & organic impurities
  • STAGE 4 - thin film composite reverse osmosis membrane for reduction of dissolved solids, including the range of toxic heavy metals, plus Giardia & Cryptosporidium cysts
  • STAGE 5 - activated in line carbon postfiltration for final polishing of off-tastes & odors

Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter System Portable 50 GPD

Technical Details

  • 98-99% TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) rejection from TFC membrane.
  • Compact, great for hotels, apartments, RV's and travel.
  • Diverter valve adapter (for easy kitchen faucet connection).
  • New and Improved Installation Manual with Troubleshooting Guide
  • All components and accessories are included for quick and easy installation, tubing attached

Three stage system includes a 5 micron sediment prefilter for reduction of rust and particulate, and provides protection for carbon prefilter, a carbon prefilter (activated carbon) prefiltration for chlorine, taste and odor removal & organic impurities, final stage a high-performance Reverse Osmosis Membrane 50 gpd, where dissolved minerals, heavy metals, and other contaminants are removed. Reverse Osmosis membrane rejects the following contaminants: Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Hexavalent), Chromium (Trivalent), Copper, Turbidity, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226/228, Selenium, and TDS.

GE Merlin Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System

Technical Details

  • Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System
  • Up to 720 gallons per day
  • Tankless! Holding tank not required.
  • Compact design - fits easily under sink: 17.05" height X 20.34" length X 9.68" depth
  • Engineered for the fewest number of connection points - less chance of leaks

GE Water has achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in the water treatment industry. Out-of-the-box thinking and years of research have produced a totally new point-of-use drinking water system. The new Merlin RO System features continuous-flow water production, so a storage tank is no longert required. The patented high-production, low-energy membrane purifies up to 720 gallons of water per day. This high capacity performance creates new opportunities for light duty commercial applications ? and great for the residential homeowner too! The system has a compact design that can easily fit beneath the kitchen sink.

Pur 3 Stage Vertical Faucet Mount with Filter #FM-3700, Chrome

Technical Details

  • Three-stage vertical spout-mount water purifier
  • Reduces dangerous impurities; easily switches from unfiltered water to filtered water
  • Attaches directly to faucet, installs in minutes; will not work with pull-out faucets
  • Includes filter casing, one filter, and an automatic safety monitor gauge
  • Mount measures approximately 3-by-5-by-6 inches; 5-year limited warranty

Pur 3 Stage Horizontal Faucet Mount with Flavored Cartridge #FM-5050C

Technical Details

  • Pur Cartridge HZ 3 Stage with Led Indicator Raspberry Flavor Cartridge
  • AVIANWEB Note: I am not sure that I feel at ease with artificial flavoring added to the drinking water - if you can entice your children to do without that, or if you yourself can add some natural flavoring instead - that would be preferable.
This innovative faucet mount gives you the option to add a sweet touch of fruit flavor to pure filtered water straight from the sink! Each filter provides a built-in Automatic Safety Monitor Gauge that shows how much filter life is left and when it needs to be replaced. One-year limited warranty.

Brita Disposable Faucet Filtration System

Technical Details

  • Compact, horizontal design that is out of the way of activities around the sink.
  • System lasts up to 1 year! 3x the filter life of 1 replacement faucet mount filter.
  • Healthier great tasting water
  • 2 stream feature for regular tap and filtered water
  • Electronic System Life Indicator
Features:
  • Attaches easily to the faucet without tools
  • Features spray & stream options for unfiltered water
  • Removes 99% of lead and chlorine
  • Eliminates 99.99% of cryptosporidium and giardia
  • 100-gallon capacity
Features:
  • Unlimited, great-tasting water plus the elegance of chrome
  • Brita's most advanced water filtration system reduces 99% of lead that may be in tap water
  • Attaches easily to your faucet without tools
  • Features an electronic LED filter replacement indicator
  • Innovative, highly effective system uses Brita
  • On Tap faucet filters
Features:
  • Two-pack of the most effective Brita filter
  • Eliminates bad tastes and odors by reducing chlorine and hydrogen sulfide
  • Should be replaced every 100 gallons or every four months, whichever comes first
  • Built-in findicator flashes red when you need new filter
  • May help avoid certain health risks and some parasitic illnesses
Features:
  • Eliminates 99% of lead
  • Reduces chlorine, bad tastes, and odors
  • Prevents bacteria growth in filter
  • Reducessediment and water hardness
  • Each filter has a 40-gallon capacity

Water Pitcher

Culligan Water Filter Pitcher Includes PR-1 Replacement Cartridge #PIT-1

Technical Details

  • Reduces bad taste & odor, chlorine taste & odor, sediment, Mercury, Copper, Zinc & Particulate Class V. The PIT-1 has a unique space saving design which fits most refrigerator doors. Ergonomically designed handle for easy pouring.
  • Two Quart Pitcher
  • 50 Gallon Cartridge Capacity
  • Built In Filter Replacement Indicator On Lid
  • Ergonomically Designed Handle For Easy Pouring
  • Spout Cover and space saving design

Brita Atlantis Water Pitcher

Technical Details

  • Eliminates 98% of lead
  • Reduces chlorine, bad taste, odor, sediment, and water hardness
  • Contemporary, stylish design with flip top lid for easy refilling
  • Space efficient, fits refrigerator door
  • 1-1/2 quart capacity

This pitcher combines Brita's reliable filtering with a very convenient narrow shape and flip-top lid for easy refills. To operate, simply flip the lid and fill the water reservoir, then wait a couple of minutes for it to filter through. The filter used with this system has been certified by NSF International, a testing authority for water filtration products, and reduces copper and eliminates 99% of lead in tap water. Using activated carbon as well as an ion exchange resin, it also reduces chlorine, bad tastes, odors, and sediment.

Pur 2 Stage Water Dispenser #DS-1800Z

Technical Details

  • Water dispenser with filter; reduces chemicals, bad taste, and odor in water
  • Narrow, sleek design; fits neatly in refrigerator or sink for refilling
  • Advanced filtration system; reduces more contaminants than other pour-through filters
  • Filter-life gauge indicates when filter needs to be replaced
  • Handles make it easy to fill and carry
  • Removes 99.99% of Cryptosporidium, 99.99% Giardia, 98% Lead, 96% Copper, 99% Asbestos, 96% Zinc, 97% Sediment, Chlorine, bad taste, & color
  • Each filter rated for up to 40 gallons top quality water filtration.

Brita Slim Pitcher

Technical Details

  • Slim water pitcher with filter from Brita
  • Filter uses an ion resin exchange to reduce lead, copper, mercury, cadmium, zinc, and other impurities from drinking water
  • Pitcher fits into refrigerator door shelves for compact storage; ideal for a single person or small family household
  • Filters should be changed every 40 gallons or 2 months; do not use with microbiologically unsafe water
  • Pitcher holds 40 fluid ounces of water(5 x 8 ounce glasses) - weighs 2 pounds
For crisp, clean drinking water in small family or single-person households, Brita offers their Slim Pitcher with Filter. The filter reduces impurities and harmful substances from tap water and holds approximately 40 liquid ounces. The slim pitcher fits neatly into many refrigerator doors, enabling users to maximize shelf space.
Features:
  • Large 3-quart capacity
  • Virtually eliminates lead
  • Reduces copper
  • Softens water and reduces scale build-up in appliances
  • Flip top lid for easy refilling
  • Reduces the tastes and odors caused by chlorine and sediment.
  • Eliminates 98% of any existing Lead content, and reduces Copper, Mercury and Cadmium
  • More economical than bottled water.
  • Easier than carrying heavy bottles.
  • Better for the environment - no bottles to throw away




House / Garden / Hikers & Camping Filtration Systems


Katadyn Hiker Water Microfilter

The Katadyn Hiker is the best selling microfilter in the US. The lightweight and easy-to-use design make the Hiker the best choice for all-around use. The unique, pleated cartridge design provides fast and easy pumping, and it's convenient and handy for 1-2 persons while hiking or trekking.

Key Features:

  • Long lasting AntiClog pleated cartridge requires no maintenance or cleaning
  • Very large filter surface for fast output
  • Easy to use because of minimal resistance whilst pumping
  • Active carbon core reduces unpleasant tastes and odors from the water
  • Small pre-filter on in-hose protects filter cartridge life in turbid water
  • Compact design and easy operation--fits in any backpack or travel bag
  • Easy Fill Bottle Adaptor attaches directly to a drinking bottle

Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter

Product Features

The best-selling Katadyn Hiker just got better with the Hiker Pro Microfilter. The lightweight and easy-to-use design make the Hiker/Hiker Pro the best choice for all-around use. The unique, pleated cartridge design provides fast and easy pumping, and it's convenient and handy for 1-2 persons while hiking or trekking. The Hiker Pro adds the following features to the original Hiker:

  • Removable filter protector extends cartridge life in challenging conditions
  • Quick connect fittings make installation and removal of input and output hoses easy
  • Allows direct attachment to drink tube (1/4" ID) of hydration
  • Additional hydration connector fitting for quick filling of hydration packs

Key Features:

  • Long lasting AntiClog pleated cartridge requires no maintenance or cleaning
  • Very large filter surface for fast output
  • Easy to use because of minimal resistance whilst pumping
  • Active carbon core reduces unpleasant tastes and odors from the water
  • Small pre-filter on in-hose protects filter cartridge life in turbid water
  • Compact design and easy operation--fits in any backpack or travel bag
  • Easy Fill Bottle Adaptor attaches directly to a drinking bottle

Activated carbon is used for its ability to reduce harmful organic and inorganic substances in the water. It removes unpleasant tastes, odors, chlorine, pesticides (lindane, DDT) and trihalomethanes (THMs). These substances adhere to the large surface area of the activated carbon. Activated carbon granulate cannot be regenerated.

MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter

Product Features

  • Long-lasting Durable ceramic element ensures protection and will pump water for years.
  • Field-maintainable Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery; no tools required for complete disassembly.
  • Fast Flow AirSpring Accumulator increases filtration speed; up to 1 liter/minute.
  • Effective Protection Removes bacteria, protozoa (including crypto and giardia), and particulate.
  • Lifetime warranty



Aquariums:


Coralife Pure-Flo II Thin Film Composite (TFC) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems

  • freshwater and saltwater aquariums
  • The units remove hardness, heavy metals, toxins and many other tap water impurities
  • Include
  • The Coralife Pure-Flo II Thin Film Composite (TFC) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems generate purified water for aquarium use
  • For clear filter canisters, cartridges and faucet attachments
  • Includes 24 GPD TFC membrane, 1 micron filter cartridge and Carbon block filter cartridge

Coralife Pure-Flo II Thin Film Composite (TFC) Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems generate purified water for aquarium use. The units remove hardness, heavy metals, toxins and many other tap water impurities. The Coralife Pure-Flo II units include clear filter canisters, cartridges and faucet attachments. The Pure-Flo II units are economical, convenient and wall-mountable. The Coralife Pure-Flo II units are usable with chlorinated and well-water sources.

Coralife Pure-Flo II - 24 gallon-per-day RO system

Coralife Pure-Flo II - 50 gallon-per-day RO system

Coralife Pure-Flo II RO Unit - 50 GPD TFC - 3 Canister





Water Purification:


Potable Aqua Water Purification Iodine Tablets (50 Tablets)

  • Ready to use in just 30 minutes
  • Makes 25 quarts. Two tablets treat a quart of water
  • Proven effective against Giardia Lamblia when used as directed
  • Ideal for camping or travel

Product Description
Potable Aqua Tablets are intended for emergency disinfection of drinking water. When used as directed, they make most water bacteriologically suitable for drinking.

Giardia & Parasitic D'tox for pets

Product Description
Azmiras Giardia & Parasitic DTox is strong acting upon a wide range of worms, amoebas and parasites. It can be used safely to clean out the colon, even with IBS, when parasites are suspected as trigger.

Ingredients
Giardia & Parasitic DTox contains Fresh Wormwood, Quassia Bark, Fresh Black Walnut Hulls, Neem Leaves, Bilva Herb, Embelia Ribes, Eclipta Alba, Phullanthus Amarus, Gentian Root and Fresh Ginger Root

Giardia Vax Vaccine - 25 Dose Package

Product Description
For the vaccination of healthy dogs against Giardia infection. Studies show that Giardi is prevalent in approximately 7% of all dogs. Giardia infected pets can infect other pets and people. Giardia Vax has been demonstrated to keep healthy dogs healthy and reduce environmental contamination. Proven one year protection. Directions: Initial two dose series (2 to 4 weeks apart) followed by an annual booster. Vaccinate puppies at eight weeks or older. (This product is made specifically for dogs. Discuss with your avian vet safety for birds - do not administer BEFORE doing so)

SNAP Giardia Test Kit 15ct

Product Features
  • The easy-to-use 8 minute Giardia test is highly accurate.
  • Only one sample is required.
  • Kit includes a unique fecal swab for hands-off sampling.
  • Use for dogs or cats.

Giardia and Giardiasis: Biology, Pathogenesis, and Epidemiology (Hardcover)

Medical Text Book

21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Giardia Infection, Giardiasis, Parasites and Parasitic Disease, Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, ... for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

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