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Coated a layer of Colloidal Silver, the dechlorinating/sterilizing filter candle also known as Velas, reduces fungus, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms and chemicals present in the water. The micro-pores of the ceramic filter wall filter the impurities, resulting in crystalline water. Water is purified up to the rate of approximately a quarter of a gallon (one liter) per hour per filter/candle.
Stefani Dechlorinating Candle Water Filter Features:
- Triple Safe Water Filtration System.
- Removes up to 99.9% of Amoebas and Bacteria.
- Removes up to 99% of Suspended Solids.
- Filters 1.5 micros
- Materials- the outer layer is made of ceramic porcelain. The interior of the filter contains granular activated carbon, colloidal silver layer and ATC media.
- Performance factors- the filter removes chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals including lead, aluminum, iron, giardia, cryptosporidium, e-coli and sediment.
- Flow rate: ¼ gallon per hour per filter.
- Water sources: tap, well, river, lake, stream can be used. Not for use with salt water.
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The activated carbon in the filtering candle guarantees the elimination of bad odors and improves the taste of the water. Inside the Stefani Purifying Unit is a Filtering Candle of advanced design. It has a micro-porous ceramic outer wall, lined inside with colloidal silver, and holding an inner core of activated charcoal (filters 1.5 micros). As the water passes through the candle the respective layers remove up to 99.9% of bacteria and amoebas and 99% of suspended solids. All Stefani terracotta water purifiers utilize and feature the Stefani Dechlorinatingcandle filter. Ceramic filtration has been used for over 150 years around the world.
Test results from various local and international water quality laboratories have certified that Stefani water filters and purifiers and water filters consistently remove and reduce the following impurities and contaminants:
99.9% Bacteria
99.9% Amoeba
99.7% Copper
99.6% Lead
98.5% Chlorine
99.4% Iron
99.4% Zinc
97.0% Bromoform
95.0% Dichlorobromomethane
94.5% Aluminum
93.0% Chloroform
93.0% Dibromochloromethane
92.0% Dieldrine
87.0% Lindane
Candle Filter Installation:
No tools are necessary; place one washer on side of threaded stem of filter, place stem of filter through hole inside upper terracotta unit, add the second washer and hand-tighten with wing nut.
After installing a new filter candle, let the water run through the purifier and new candle. Do not drink the first few gallons, as the filter candle will need some time to adjust. During this period the water will not be clear. Keep refilling the water purifier and let the water run through the filter until the water is crystal clear.
Candle Filter Maintenance:
For Best results, the ceramic candle needs to be cleaned regularly and should be replaced periodically. The frequency will depend on the condition of the water supply. A reduced flow of water into the bottom chamber is an indication that cleaning is necessary. To clean the candle, first remove it from the purifier unit. Hold the candle under gently running water and using a stiff brush or the back of a butter knife removes the visible impurities from the candles surface. Scrub off the outer layer of the ceramic filter with a kitchen type scourer (e.g. back of a butter knife) scrubbing it in an up and down motion under running tap. Never use soap or detergents on the candle.
Trouble Shooting Slow Filtration:
Remove the candle filter from the purifier and run water briefly in reverse through the filter candle to remove any possible blockage. Soak the candle filter in the kitchen sink for 2 hours; this gets rid of any fiber or loose particles. See candle Maintenance for cleaning instructions.
Coated with silver, the dechlorinating/sterilizing filter candle reduces fungus, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms and chemicals present in the water. The micro-pores of the ceramic filter wall filter the impurities, resulting in crystalline water.The activated charcoal present in the filtering element guarantees efficiency in the elimination of bad odors, taste and chlorine present in the water. Water is purified up to the rate of approximately a quarter of a gallon (one liter) per hour per filter/candle.
The purified water may have a slight clay taste for up to 21 days. This is not harmful and occurs simply because the terracotta is very dry and unglazed. Emptying the purifier and completely refilling it each day during this initial period will ensure this taste disappears.
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