Description
Neutralising Systems/Up-Flow pH Neutralising Systems (UFN717)
A pH corrector or Neutraliser is an in-line system designed to correct the pH of the water to a neutral pH (7.0)
Low pH makes water very acidic and aggressive towards metal plumbing and fittings. This is often results in high levels of metals such as copper, iron, zinc dissolving into the water. This can cause a bitter metallic taste and usually leaves green/blue staining on baths and basins. Failure of fittings is also very common because of this corrosion with copper hot water cylinders being most at risk.
All of these problems can easily be corrected by using a pH neutralising filter which allows acidic water to flow through a bed of naturally occurring calcium carbonate media known as Calcite. This elevates the pH in a natural and safe way without the addition of any chemicals.
The term pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water. Pure water has a Neutral pH of 7. A pH value lower than 7 is acidic, and higher than 7 is alkaline. New Zealand drinking water standards have a guideline from 7.0 to 8.5.
Water with low pH can be very acidic and may damage your plumbing system and fittings. This often results in higher levels of metal contaminants such as copper, iron, and zinc. This can cause a bitter metallic taste and may leave green/blue staining on baths and basins. Failure of fittings is also very common because of this corrosion, with copper hot water cylinders being most at risk. On the other hand, water that is too alkaline may have a soapy taste and leave residues. A neutralising system will buffer and correct pH to a neutral state. pH can only be increased by this system.
Systems come with a standard in/out head. An upflow system minimizes the risk of the media cementing in the tank. With the water supply plumbed in the opposite direction, the media tumbles/moves whenever there is flow. Systems with a manual valve or an automatic head are also available by request.
CODE | MODEL | FLOW RATE | SIZE (mm) |
UFN717 | UFN717 | Up to 15LPM | 180 x 520 |
UFN735 | UFN735 | 15 to 25LPM | 180 x 980 |
UFN844 | UFN844 | 20 to 30LPM | 205 x 1210 |
UFN1054 | UFN1054 | 30 to 45LPM | 255 x 1465 |
UFN1252 | UFN1252 | 40 to 75LPM | 300 x 143 |
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