GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- KDF® Media - Atomized Copper and Zinc, also called Redox Media, used to remove chlorine from your water. (See Learn More Section on website)
- Crystalline Quartz - Virgin American Crystal used to energize the water. Generates "good" negative ions.
- Housing - The outside of the filter unit that holds the cartridge.
- Filter Cartridge - The container that holds the filter media.
- Non-Cartridge Type - Shower filter that is one whole unit. Does not have a replaceable cartridge.
- Red Plug - Plug placed in the inlet of the filter to prevent thread damage. Remove before Installing.
- Shower Arm - Water piping which comes out of your shower wall.
- O-Rings - Rubber rings found inside and outside the filter housings, which acts as gaskets.
- Showerhead - Device attached to the outlet used to deliver water, does not filter water
- Free Available Chlorine (Cl2) - The most commonly found type of chlorine in municipal water supplies.
- Chloramines - The combination of chlorine and ammonia found in some water supplies (NH2Cl).
- Pre-Filter - Sediment filter that removes particulates from water before entering the garden filters.
- Throttle Valve - Device used to turn water off & on with a safety drip to avoid back pressure.