Multi-Pure Solid Carbon Block Filter

Multi-Pure's Solid Carbon Block

Water is forced through the pores of the densely compacted carbon block, where a combination of mechanical filtration, electrokinetic adsorption, and physical/chemical adsorption take place to reduce a wide range of contaminants. Solid Carbon Block technology reduces chlorine, taste and odor problems, particulate matter, and a wide range of contaminants of health concern -- cysts (cryptosporidium and giardia), VOCs (pesticides, herbicides, and chemicals), certain endocrine disrupters, Trihalomethanes (cancer-causing disinfection by-products), heavy metals (lead, mercury), turbidity, MTBE, Chloramines, fluoride, and asbestos. Solid carbon block filters require no electricity, and do not add salt or silver to the water. Multi-Pure's Solid Carbon Block filters provide refreshing, delicious, and safe drinking water.

Questions You Should Ask Before Purchasing a Drinking Water Treatment Unit

Is the system Certified by UL?
Multi-Pure is certified under Standard 42- Aesthetic effects for Chlorine, Chloramines and Particulate Matter. Multi-Pure is also certified under Standard 53- Health Effects for asbestos, endocrine disrupters, cysts, lead, mercury, MTBE, trihalomethanes, turbidity, and VOCs (45 chemicals & pesticides).

Is the system Certified or registered by the states of California, Iowa and Wisconsin?
Multi-Pure is.

Is there a warranty on the housing?
Multi-Pure units have a 25 year warranty.

Is there a replaceable filter? If so, is it easy to change?
With a Multi-Pure, Yes and Yes!

How often should the filter be changed?
Once a year or approximately 750 gallons. If the flow diminshes substantially, replace the filter.

How long has the company been in business?
Multi-Pure has been in business since 1970.

Does it use electricity or waste water?
Multi-Pure systems do not.

Is the System easy to use?
Multi-Pure does not require storage of water and there is no delay time in treating the water.

How do other water treatment technologies compare with Multi-Pure's Solid Carbon Block
	End of Tap (Faucet Mount) Low filter capacity. Frequent filter changes needed, resulting in ongoing filter replacement costs. Reduces some contaminants of health concern. Not as thorough as solid carbon block technology.
	Carafe/Pitcher (pour-through) Reduces some contaminants of health concern, but not Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Inconvenient to use: water must be poured through the filter and then refrigerated while you wait. Low capacity requires frequent filter changes. Must replace filters about every 40 gallons at $7-$10 each, or $130-$190 for 750 gallons (Multi-Pure’s 750 gallon filter is only $49.95).
	Reverse Osmosis No independent ability to reduce most VOCs. Very low output - takes up to 24 hours to process 5 gallons of water. Must have holding tank to store the processed water. Wastes water - for every gallon processed, 3 to 9 gallons are sent directly down the drain.
	Charcoal Filters These come in powdered or granulated form which allows water to flow around rather than through the carbon (channeling). Referred to as "taste and odor" filters because of the limited contact time the water has with the carbon. Can promote the growth of bacteria. Silver-Charcoal Filters Same as Charcoal Filters above, however, uses silver to inhibit the growth of bacteria while water sits in filter. Silver ingested in certain doses can be poisonous to the human body; therefore, it must be registered with the EPA as containing a poisonous substance.
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