
Product Description
Enjoy great quality purified drinking water from the EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis - Portable system.
This system includes a handy 15L bottle and tap adaptor to simply DIY install (no plumbing required), making it a perfect solution for people who are renting or on the move. It can be conveniently wall-mounted or placed on a bench for easy access to great tasting, healthy, purified drinking water.
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
Of all methods to purify water, the process of reverse osmosis is one of the most advanced and effective. More than standard water filtration, the intense water purification process of reverse osmosis removes almost all contaminants found in drinking water, including total dissolved solids (TDS) by forcing water through the ultra-fine pores of the membrane.
Better for the environment (and your home’s water usage), this system is fitted with the Pure Water Systems EcoHero-50 membrane. The EcoHero-50 is the latest in membrane technology, providing up to 300% improved wastewater efficiency when compared to other reverse osmosis membranes.
Unlike standard carbon water filtration, the ultra-fine 0.0001 micron EcoHero-50 membrane removes a minimum of 90.8% of total dissolved solids (TDS) from water. This reverse osmosis system significantly reduces organic and inorganic compounds such as fluoride, viruses, bacteria, herbicides, pesticides, nitrates, algae, phosphates and more. The result is great tasting, healthier and purified drinking water, conveniently at the turn of a tap.
Difference between 4 and 5 stage reverse osmosis systems?
A Deionising Cartridge is added to the EcoHero 5 Stage Systems, to provide an additional stage of filtration to remove the most contaminants possible from your water, achieving a purity level similar to distilled water and as low as 0 ppm TDS.*
This cartridge contains tiny beads made of ion exchanging resin, and works as a TDS collector after the intense reverse osmosis process. Even after the reverse osmosis process, water can still contain small amounts of soluble substances called Totally Dissolved Solids (TDS), which cannot be removed with mechanical filtration.
Using the chemical process of deionisation, any tiny amounts of ionised (electrically charged) TDS not removed by the EcoHero-50 membrane, adhere to the Deionising Cartridge’s resin beads in a chemical ion exchange.
4 Stage Reverse Osmosis System includes:
- 1 Micron pre-filter cartridge
- 10 Micron carbon block cartridge
- Membrane cartridge
- Post carbon or pH neutraliser cartridge
WHAT IS PH NEUTRAL WATER?
Optional final stage:
While reverse osmosis is excellent for removing contaminants (such as heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic and chromium), healthy minerals and salts can also be removed leaving your water acidic.
The Pure Water Systems pH Neutraliser Cartridge is an optional final stage of filtration; it refreshes the water in the holding tank, raising the water to a consistent pH level of approximately 7.5.
Whilst reverse osmosis systems offer the highest level of water purification, many minerals can be removed in the process, which can leave the water mildly acidic. The mix of calcite and granular activated carbon in this cartridge raises the pH to a level considered neutral, whilst the granular activated carbon effectively removes any remaining unpleasant taste and odour.
For great potential health benefits (such as improved gut and kidney health), you can raise your water’s pH balance to a level considered alkaline by adding healthy minerals back to your water with a Remineraliser Cartridge. Explore reverse osmosis system bundles with remineralisers or contact our friendly team on 1300 808 966 to learn more.
CERTIFICATIONS
The under sink EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis System is Lead-free WaterMark Certified to AS3497 and has NSF 42 Certified components.
The membrane cartridge is also NSF 58 Certified to remove:
- Arsenic: 88%
- Hexavalent Chromium: 96.4%
- Trivalent Chromium: 98.2%
- Barium: 96.3%
- Selenium: 97.9%
- Copper: 98.5%
- Fluoride: 93.6%
- Turbidity: 99.1%
- Cadmium: 99.1%
- Lead: 98.6%
- TDS: 90.8%
Reverse osmosis water is more than just healthier, great-tasting drinking water. You can use reverse osmosis water for washing fruit and vegetables, cooking with, tea and coffee, pets’ water dishes, watering plants and more!
The portable EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis is Watermark certified and has NSF 42 certified components. This system comes ready to DIY install, complete with cartridges and high-quality housing parts and fittings.
Easy to maintain and economical
Generally, our reverse osmosis systems only require cartridge replacement every 12 months, costing roughly only 3-5 cents per litre.
*Based on an inlet TDS of 100ppm. Internally tested using Pure Water Systems 5 stage reverse osmosis systems.
For installation, servicing and maintenance guidelines in your local area, please check with your local water authority or state plumbing regulations as they vary between states and territories.
Specifications
EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis
| System Dimensions (H x L x D) | H=450mm x W=385mm x L=130mm |
| 15 Litre Bottle with Tap | H=460mm x D=260mm |
| Micron Rating | 0.0001 |
| Flow Rate | 190 Litres / Day (50 GPD) |
| Min / Max Pressure | 415-700 KPa (60-100 psi) |
| Min / Max Temperature | 5-49°C |
| Waste Water Summary (Max Efficiency) | 1 Part Purified : 1 Part Waste* |
| Watermark Certification | Lead Free - AS 3497, Licence no. 040326 |
* EcoHero membrane test results provide a 50% recovery rate. Recovery rates will vary depending on inlet / holding tank pressure, water quality and the condition of the filters.
Watermark Official NSF Certified Contaminants Reductions
| Arsenic | 88% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 96.4% |
| Trivalent Chromium | 98.2% |
| Barium | 96.3% |
| Selenium | 97.9% |
| Copper | 98.5% |
| Fluoride | 93.6% |
| Turbidity | 99.1% |
| Cadmium | 99.1% |
| Lead | 98.6% |
| TDS | 90.8% |
Total TDS Reductions PPM*
| Inlet TDS Reading | Post RO Membrane Reading |
| 96 PPM | 3 PPM |
Filter Cartridges* Based on In house testing conducted 29/10/2018, results may vary dependant on water quality.
Filter Cartridges
| Position | Cartridge |
|---|---|
| Sediment Pre Filter | 1 Micron Polypropylene Spun Pre Filter (PWS-P1) |
| Carbon Pre Filter | 10 Micron Carbon Block (PWS-5+) |
| Carbon Post Filter | 5 Micron Encapsulated Granular Carbon Filter (GS10JJ) |
| Optional Carbon Post Filter | pH Neutraliser Cartridge (PHN) |
| Membrane Filter | EcoHero 50 Membrane (PWS-MEM-50) |
Certifications
| EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis System | AS/NZS 3497 |
| Filter Housing | NSF Standard 42 |
| EcoHero 50 Membrane | NSF/ANSI Standard 58 |
| Tube | NSF Standard 51, NSF Standard 61 |
| John Guest Fittings | NSF Standard 51, NSF Standard 61 |
Materials
| Housing | Food-Grade Polypropylene |
| EcoHero 50 Membrane | Aromatic Polyamide, food-grade polypropylene |
| 15 Litre Bottle with Tap | Polycarbonate |
| pH Neutraliser Cartridge | 50% Calcite and 50% Granular Activated Carbon |
Dimensions
| EcoHero 4 Stage Reverse Osmosis System | 450mm (H) x 385mm (W) x 130mm (D) |
| 15 Litre Bottle with Tap | 460mm (H) x 260mm (D) |
Supplied With
| 1 x EcoHero 4 Stage Water Filter System |
| 1 x Laundry tap adaptor |
| 1 x 15 Litre bottle with tap |