An ultrafiltration filter uses in water purifier is ultrafiltration technology so called the membrane technology to create a super fine filter. It is catching particulate that’s down below 0.01 micron literally takes all suspended solids out of the water.
How do ultrafiltration filter work?
With this super fine filter down to 0.01micron, so anything larger will not go through the membrane. And it’s also going to include things like viruses or living organisms, because bacteria typically live larger than that 0.01 micron. However, what UF cannot do is pull out dissolved minerals, like a reverse osmosis system. In other word, it is really good at anything that’s a solid in water, and not so good at things that are dissolved.
What are the applications?
Ultrafiltration filter, like the point-of-use drinking water systems, can be applied anywhere you want filtered water. Example it can provide water filtration for a point-of-use water cooler, for a drinking water purifier, to feed a coffee machine, or ice machine where it is a great application.
When to change UF filter?
Ultrafiltration systems typically come with hollow fiber filter inside and the filter it is recommended that you don’t leave in place for longer than 12 months. Depending upon what kind of water you’re hooked up on. Typically, when water starts to slow down, that’s a good indication that it’s time to replace the membrane.
Ultrafiltration VS Reverse Osmosis
Ultrafiltration, compared to reverse osmosis (RO), there’s some subtle differences. Ultrafiltration is literally a mechanical filter that’s taking out particulate that’s incredibly small down to 0.01micron. However, it has no ability to remove dissolved solids like a reverse osmosis system. The other key physical thing that differs is that ultrafiltration does not require a hookup to the drain line, where reverse osmosis works by flushing the membrane and sending the contaminants to the drain.
Aqua Cares 6 stages water purifier with ultrafiltration system provides good filtration down to 0.001micron by removing contaminants bacteria with better average flow rate of 2.5 liter per minute to protect your family.