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Bio Systems RO-50-SL01M
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Typekitchen sinkkitchen sink
Reverse osmosis
Connectionto the water supplyto the water supply
Purpose
for cold water
for cold water
Specs
Number of flasks33
Stages of purification66
Pollution clipping0.01 µm0.01 µm
Filtration speed0.17 L/min0.16 L/min
Tank volume12 L12 L
Min. operating pressure2.5 atm2.6 atm
Max. operating pressure6 atm6 atm
Max operating temperature40 °C45 °C
Water mineralization
Filtration
Types of filtration
mechanical impurities
organic impurities
active chlorine
ferrous
heavy metal ions
pesticides
nitrates
cadmium
petroleum products
hardness salts
mechanical impurities
organic impurities
active chlorine
ferrous
heavy metal ions
pesticides
nitrates
cadmium
petroleum products
hardness salts
More features
Cartridge size10SL (10"x2.5")10SL (10"x2.5")
Fitting size½"
Tap
Pump
Pressure gauge
Added to E-Catalognovember 2016november 2016

Filtration speed

The amount of water that the filter is able to pass through itself per unit of time (of course, effectively purified in the process); usually stated in liters per minute. This parameter is largely related to the type (see above): for example, in jugs, the filtration rate usually does not exceed 0.5 L per minute, while for main devices that supply entire apartments, a throughput of tens or even hundreds of liters is required.

Note that it does not always make sense to pursue a high filtration rate. After all, other things being equal, finer cleaning takes more time; accordingly, the faster the filter works, the higher the chance that the quality of such cleaning will be relatively low. And devices that purify water efficiently and quickly usually have an appropriate price. Therefore, it is worth considering the purpose of the filter and, on the basis of this, determine the balance between the filtration speed and its quality when choosing. It is also worth keeping in mind the conditions of use: for example, if you need to filter low-quality tap water for drinking, it is better to sacrifice speed in favor of efficiency.

Min. operating pressure

The lowest inlet water pressure at which the filter is able to fully perform its functions. Indicated for models with a connection to the water supply — directly or through a tap (see "Connection").

The design of some filters requires a certain level of inlet pressure for normal operation; if the pressure is insufficient, both throughput and overall filter efficiency suffer, and some functions are not available at all. The latter is especially true for reverse osmosis (see above). Therefore, if the minimum operating pressure is directly indicated in the filter characteristics, you should make sure that your water supply system complies with this parameter before purchasing.

Note that for filters with a booster pump, this column indicates the lowest pressure at which the filter still does not require the use of a pump; see "Pump" for details.

Max operating temperature

The highest inlet water temperature at which the filter is able to operate normally. Modern filters are conditionally divided into models for cold and hot water: the operating temperature in the first case does not exceed 40 °C, and in the second it can reach 95 °C. For more information on the importance of matching water temperature and filter characteristics, see "Purpose".

Fitting size

The diameter of the pipes to which the filter is designed to be connected; indicated only for models with water connection, see "Connection". In plumbing, pipes of standard diameters are usually used, and inches are used for measurement — for example, 0.75", 1", etc. Most filters are equipped with a set of adapters for different pipe diameters, therefore, most likely there will be no connection problems, even if the initial diameters do not match. Nevertheless, it is best to choose a filter that matches your water supply in terms of fitting size — in this case, the connection is more reliable, and compliance with the claimed characteristics will be complete.

Pump

The filter has its own pump. This feature is found mainly in two types of filters. The first is reverse osmosis systems (see above): the operation of such filtration requires high pressure, but it is not always achieved at the inlet, and a pump, usually electric, is provided to increase the pressure. The second option is tourist filters (see "Type"), where the pump is designed to draw water from natural reservoirs; they have to be pumped manually.

Pressure gauge

The presence of a pressure gauge — a device for measuring pressure — in the design of the filter.

This feature is provided mainly in main filters and sink models (see "Type"): it allows you to monitor the pressure in the water supply to which the device is connected. However, the accuracy of the pressure gauge is not very high, but such a device is still quite enough to at least monitor the general condition of the water supply system and detect critical rises and falls in pressure.
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