KDF Berkey Shower Filter
The Shower Filter That Protects You from Poisonous Gases
This Berkey Shower Filter contains KDF 55 granules, which
are most effective in removing or reducing chlorine, hydrogen sulfide,
microorganisms, scale and water-soluble heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and
iron. KDF process media also kill bacteria and inhibit the growth of bacteria,
algae, and fungi. As an added benefit, KDF media reduce lime scale, mold, and
fungi in your shower. KDF process media are completely safe so the process is
not toxic and does not cause any adverse side effects.
In the shower environment, chlorine can either be in liquid or gas
state. At higher water temperatures in the enclosed shower stall,
free-chlorine moves from the liquid to the gas state, where it vaporizes and
subsequently is inhaled. The United States regulates all showerhead flow at 2.5
gallons per minute. Thus, the science behind shower filtration must take into
account the unique situation in the shower, including temperature, flow rate and
volume.
Our Dual Media KDF Shower Filter works on a similar principle to a Catalytic
Converter in an automobile. In shower filtration free-chlorine is converted into
a harmless chloride. The scientific name for this chemical reaction is known as
"Reduction-Oxidation", commonly referred to as Redox. Redox reactions can be
chemically complex. Simply stated, during a Redox reaction electrons are
transferred between molecules, creating new elements. For instance, when
free-chlorine comes in contact with the filtration media, it is changed into a
benign, water-soluble chloride. This reaction changes free-chlorine to
a larger chloride element, too large to evaporate or be absorbed by the skin. It
is then carried harmlessly through the water supply. Hospitals, restaurants,
municipal water treatment facilities, and homes rely on KDF process media to
safely reduce or remove free chlorine, iron, iron oxides, heavy metals, hydrogen
sulfide and bacteria from their water.
KDF process media are high-purity copper-zinc formulations used in treatment
applications to reduce heavy metals, hydrogen sulfide, microorganisms, and
scale. Water filtered through redox media controls microorganism
growth. Treating water reduces bacteria and other microorganisms by
electron transport, causing cellular damage. KDF process media also kill
bacteria by direct electrochemical contact and by the flash formation
hydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide, both of which interfere with a
microorganism's ability to function. High-purity copper-zinc redox media
consistently remove 99% of free chlorine by electrochemically
reducing dissolved chlorine gas to water-soluble chloride ions.
Redox media remove up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged
ions) of lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals.
When filtered through KDF media, soluble lead cations are reduced to insoluble
lead atoms, which are electroplated onto the surface of the media. All forms of
KDF media are guaranteed for product purity, and a certified
analytical sheet accompanies each manufacturing run. KDF media also meet
EPA and Food and Drug Administration standards for maximum limits of
zinc and copper in potable water.
Berkey Shower Filter Features
Effective in both hot and cold water
Reduces up to 95% of chlorine
Reduces chemical absorption
and vapor inhalation
Reduces 98% of water soluble heavy
metals
Contains bacteriostatic media
(KDF-55)
Reduces damage to hair and
skin
Eliminates foul tastes and
odors
Back Flush Attachment to prevent premature
clogging
Reduces lime, scale, mold and fungi in
showers
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