Removing Fluoride
There are 3 main techniques to remove Fluoride from water supplies. Below is a breakdown of each method:
1. Fluoride Removal using "Activated Alumina" Cartridges:
We don't sell (or recommend) anyone use cartridges containing Activated Alumina under any circumstances. The fact is that they contain Alumina, which is dangerous.
We realize that the manufacturers state that their cartridges are safe provided you replaced them before the use-by-date has expired. However; this use-by-date is usually a very short period, and our experience is that the cartridges are rarely replaced when needed. If the cartridge is not replaced, the potential for leaching of Aluminium is increased, and there is also very little reduction of Fluoride at this point.
We have tested most US branded Acitvated Alumina cartridges for effectiveness in reducing Fluoride, and found that they only reduce to approx 80% when the cartridge is new - this figure then drops off within days to a reduction of around 50% and in some cases less over several weeks of use.
2. Fluoride Removal using "Mixed Bed Resin" Cartridges:
This Fluoride Removal technique uses a mixed bed resin. We supply this media, but the problem with this cartridge is that not only will it remove Fluoride , it will also remove every other salt in the water. This in turn loads the cartridge up so quickly that it becomes ineffective within days (depending on your location and quality of water). For this reason it's considered useless unless you replace the resin every week.
Therefore, the concept of mixed bed resin is good in theory, but in practice it quickly becomes a very costly & labour intensive technique.
3. Fluoride Removal using Reverse Osmosis Systems:
Reverse Osmosis is simply a thin wall membrane that filters down to 0.0001 of a micron under pressure, which is fine enough to remove all impurities including mineral salts (such as Fluoride). Fluoride is a microscopic mineral salt, not a chemical; so it's not possible to remove it successfully with standard filtration. It is far too fine and just passes right through the filter cartridges. Fluoride removal ideally requires Reverse Osmosis Filtration.
Even chemicals like chlorine have a salt based carrier, standard filter only remove the chemical component and leaves the salt carrier behind. Reverse Osmosis removes both the chemical and the salt carrier to leave the water as pure as nature intended.
Because Reverse Osmosis sends the toxins to waste it doesn't accumulate in the filter, so the membrane can be used ongoing for several years before needing to be replaced.
Reverse Osmosis is the only method of safe, economical removal of Fluoride and all other forms of chemicals and toxins. It is by far the most sure fire method of removing Fluoride to 98% ongoing and guaranteed - year after year.
- Activated Alumina Cartridges
- Mixed Bed Resins
- Reverse Osmosis
1. Fluoride Removal using "Activated Alumina" Cartridges:
We don't sell (or recommend) anyone use cartridges containing Activated Alumina under any circumstances. The fact is that they contain Alumina, which is dangerous.
We realize that the manufacturers state that their cartridges are safe provided you replaced them before the use-by-date has expired. However; this use-by-date is usually a very short period, and our experience is that the cartridges are rarely replaced when needed. If the cartridge is not replaced, the potential for leaching of Aluminium is increased, and there is also very little reduction of Fluoride at this point.
We have tested most US branded Acitvated Alumina cartridges for effectiveness in reducing Fluoride, and found that they only reduce to approx 80% when the cartridge is new - this figure then drops off within days to a reduction of around 50% and in some cases less over several weeks of use.
2. Fluoride Removal using "Mixed Bed Resin" Cartridges:
This Fluoride Removal technique uses a mixed bed resin. We supply this media, but the problem with this cartridge is that not only will it remove Fluoride , it will also remove every other salt in the water. This in turn loads the cartridge up so quickly that it becomes ineffective within days (depending on your location and quality of water). For this reason it's considered useless unless you replace the resin every week.
Therefore, the concept of mixed bed resin is good in theory, but in practice it quickly becomes a very costly & labour intensive technique.
3. Fluoride Removal using Reverse Osmosis Systems:
Reverse Osmosis is simply a thin wall membrane that filters down to 0.0001 of a micron under pressure, which is fine enough to remove all impurities including mineral salts (such as Fluoride). Fluoride is a microscopic mineral salt, not a chemical; so it's not possible to remove it successfully with standard filtration. It is far too fine and just passes right through the filter cartridges. Fluoride removal ideally requires Reverse Osmosis Filtration.
Even chemicals like chlorine have a salt based carrier, standard filter only remove the chemical component and leaves the salt carrier behind. Reverse Osmosis removes both the chemical and the salt carrier to leave the water as pure as nature intended.
Because Reverse Osmosis sends the toxins to waste it doesn't accumulate in the filter, so the membrane can be used ongoing for several years before needing to be replaced.
Reverse Osmosis is the only method of safe, economical removal of Fluoride and all other forms of chemicals and toxins. It is by far the most sure fire method of removing Fluoride to 98% ongoing and guaranteed - year after year.
Here are some of our more popular systems:
GT1-70 3 Stage Portable R/O
Fully portable, no plumbing required. Easily detaches in seconds. Light weight, efficient 95% Fluoride Removal
A$
170.00
GT1-26 4 Stage Plumbed in R/O
Plumbed in, complete with a 12Lt storage tank for reverse osmosis water on hand and ready. 95% Fluoride Removal
A$
335.00
GT1-26-7 7 Stage XtreaMn Alkalizing R/O
Plumbed in, complete with 12Lt Tank and Alkalizing Filter to LIFT THE pH back up to make Alkaline Water. Top of the Range.
A$
595.00