Description
The Highwater Filters double white countertop water filter includes one bone char cartridge and one granular activated carbon cartridge. It connects to a standard faucet with included components and helps reduce fluoride and chlorine.
Product Details
- Double white plastic countertop housing.
- Uses 10 × 2.5-inch cartridges.
- Housing made in the USA.
- Bone char is manufactured from animal bone.
- Granular activated carbon (GAC) is made from coconut shell and acid-washed.
Includes
- One double white countertop filter housing.
- One bone char cartridge.
- One GAC cartridge.
- Components needed to connect to a standard faucet.
Technical Specs — Bone Char
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| US standard mesh size | 8 × 24 |
| Greater than 20 | 5% maximum |
| Less than 60 | 5% maximum |
| Surface area (BET N₂) | 200 m²/g |
| Hardness number | 80 minimum |
| Moisture, as packed | 5% maximum |
| Bulk density | 40 lb/ft³ typical |
| Acid-soluble ash | 3% typical |
| pH | 8–10 typical |
Technical Specs — Coconut-Shell GAC
Media designation: GAC1240C-AW.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| US standard mesh size | 12 × 40 |
| Greater than 12 | 4% maximum |
| Less than 30 | 4% maximum |
| Total surface area | 1,200 m²/g minimum |
| Iodine number | 1,000 mg/g minimum |
| Hardness number | 98 minimum |
| Moisture, as packed | 3% maximum |
| Apparent density | 0.50 g/cc typical |
| Backwashed and drained density | 28–28.5 lb/ft³ typical |
| Water-soluble ash | Less than 0.5% |
| pH | 6–8 |
GAC test methods are stated to follow ASTM protocols for granular activated charcoal. Media specifications are supplied from manufacturer information and/or test data.
Use Note
Rinse off charcoal dust before use.
Lab Results
The linked reports are identified for a configuration using one bone char filter and one GAC filter.
Highwater Filters Double White Countertop Fluoride & Chlorine Filter with Bone Char & GAC