When dealing with water purification you hear the term “micron” alot. But what exactly is a micron? Ever heard of a micrometer? Well, it’s the same thing. So really, the question is… 
Wow! One micron is extremely small! It can’t even be seen by the human eye! Trust me, I tried. So where does the term micron come in to play with water purification? Well, the water you drink can carry nasty bacteria and, get this, PARASITES!! Yes, there are parasites floating around in the water you drink. Giardia is one of the most common parasites that can be found in unfiltered water. Giardia is a genus of anaerobic flagellated protozoan parasites of the phylum Diplomonada in the supergroup “Excavata” that colonize and reproduce in the small intestines of several vertebrates, causing giardiasis. Did you understand any of that? In other word, Giardia, when ingested can cause a bad case of diarrhea. 
Look at that! It looks like a tooth ready to attack! Now, obviously this picture is magnified because you would definitely know if this tooth-like critter was in your water. But guess how many microns a parasite is? 10 micron? 5 micron? NOPE!!! It’s 1 micron! That’s right, one tiny little micron! But don’t worry. We have a large variety of water filters that use sub-micron technology to keep your water parasite and bacteria free! Do you know These filters are NSF certified and capable of removing bacteria as small as .5 micron! Filter Pure is dedicated to providing you with water you can trust! So contact us today about our 1 micron water filters and 5 micron water filters. 
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Dealer Support Conference!
Filter Pure Systems hosted their first Dealer Support Conference last week and what a success! Vince Paglino, our Dealer Support Manager, did a great job setting up this conference. We had a huge turn out as dealers and re-sellers from all over Florida came to participate in product and sales training. Vince invited Rod Berry from Everpure to lead the training with some information on Everpure’s new 2013 products, as well as, basic technical training on the MRS-600-HE-II (which is a very complex reverse osmosis system). The conference was very hands on as dealers/re-sellers were able to physically touch and work on filtration systems, provided by Everpure. Vince also took some time to go over cold calling techniques and how to ask customers the right questions. I asked Vince what his goal was for the conference. He replied, “We want to become a resource to our dealers. We want to build their knowledge on the products we distribute, as well as train them on how to sell these products. We want them to be the best sales person in their field through application, troubleshooting, and product knowledge. This conference is a launching pad for individual support, on and off the field for all our dealers. The way I see it, if they win, we win.” Below are some pictures from the event. We are already getting calls asking when our next conference will be! For more information on our Dealer Support Program and upcoming conferences, please contact Vince Paglino at 1-800-942-7873, or email him at Vince@filterpure.com.
Filter Pure's First Bowling Team!!
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association throws a bowling tournament every year where companies around the area can compete against and learn more about each other. But something was different this year. There was a NEW team on the list. A team that would prove very hard to defeat! TEAM FILTER PURE!!!!!! 
Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the fellows on the team, here’s a little about each of them: Craig Mastny, aka the Filter Genius, has worked with Everpure products for almost 40 YEARS!!!! This guy knows his stuff and Filter Pure is proud to have him as part of their technical support program and Marine department. Desmond Hall has been over-seeing all our shipments for over a year now. It seemed like just yesterday he came to our company, barely able to drive a fork lift. Now he’s the king of the warehouse! He’s also known for his cheerful singing…which can be heard around the entire building. Vince Paglino works with our dealers, providing them with on and off site product training. If you’re interested in being apart of these training’s, just call and ask for Vince. He’s one of the friendly people you’ll meet and has a great sense of humor! Kevin O’Neil is the newest addition to our family! He is our new Outside Sales Representative. Kevin is a go-getter with a great positive attitude that just makes your day! We’re so glad to have him as a part of our family! Heads turned as this handsome group of men walked in! Filter Pure couldn’t be more proud of these guys! They did great too! Desmond killed it with a score of 153! Craig and Vince were on fire with a score of 141 and Kevin wasn’t too far behind from that! Team Filter Pure didn’t win, but they had a great time and met alot of other companies! Next bowling tournament…it’s the girl’s turn to form a team!! They’ll win it for sure!!!
We Support Our U.S. VETS
For many years, Filter Pure has supported U.S. VETS in their efforts to provide comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. With 11 facilities in six states and the District of Columbia, U.S.VETS provides vital services such as case management, employment assistance, job placement, counseling, as well as drug- and alcohol-free housing to over 2,000 veterans each day. Filter Pure, in their support, is donating an Everpure Insurice Twin-i2000 system. This NSF certified system will help the U.S. VETS reduce ice machine problems caused by scale build-up and also reduce chlorine taste and odor and other offensive contaminants in their water. With its new and improved Micro-Pure II media and precoat submicron technology it can reduce dirt particles as small as 1/2 micron in size, while handling up to 18,000 gallons of water. 
Filter Pure is happy to provide the U.S. VETS with great tasting, filtered water. It is our commitment to ensure every glass you drink is sparkling clear. With all the hard work and sacrifice these Veterans, and those supporting them, have done for our country, a clean, pure glass of water is the least we can do. 
Home Brewing the best beer!
We here at Filter Pure have a lot of customers that come in asking us questions like, “What kind of water should I use to brew beer?” There’s a saying, “If you don’t drink from your tap water, don’t brew beer with it.”
A lot of different styles of beer around the world were created based on the type of water in that area. For instance, people who want to make English style stouts usually put chips and salt into their water. You can even doctor your water to match different locations around the world by adjusting the temperature of the water. But first, before adding salts and adjusting the temperature, you want to make sure your water is filtered.
Whether your brewery looks like this…
…or this
…or even this…
…the water you use should be well filtered for quality taste!
There are many ways you can filter your water; we recommend using Costguard’s 10″ housing unit, the CGS-10 (EV9100-10) made by EVERPURE. This system is simple and inexpensive. The CGS-10 is made up of a 10″ low profile Slim Line single bowl housing that is manufactured of durable polypropylene and has excellent chemical resistance. It includes a water pressure gauge which is equipped with a pressure relief button to relieve water pressure during cartridge changes.
It also includes wall mounting bracket and hardware for fast and easy installation. This system is shipped fully assembled. All you have to do is choose the appropriate cartridge for your needs. A CG53-10 (EV9108-53) is highly recommended because of its .5 micron rating, and its carbon effectively reduces unwanted tastes, odor and chlorine. But if you have any type of softening resin already in your water, then use a higher micron rating, such as the CG5-10 (EV910815). Its specifications are the same as the CG53-10 except its micron rating is 5.
Water filtration and all the steps involved can seem confusing. You’ll find yourself scratching your head, not even knowing where to begin. Well, we’re here to help make it simple for you.
Your home brewed beer has the potential to taste EXACTLY the way you want it to. And the first step to getting it there is making sure you have the right water filtration.
Visit our website www.filterpure.com, or call us at 800-942-7873 with any questions you might have. We’re not just here to sell, we’re here to help!
Bromination Systems
What is Bromination? When compared to chlorination, Bromination is safer to use, provides equivalent disinfection more easily, and won’t corrode your plumbing system like chlorine does. The result of using Everpure Bromination is a material suited to the water treatment requirements of cruise vessels, navy ships, recreational boats, work boats and off-shore platforms. The ease and efficiency of using a Bromination system with replaceable cartridges is far more desirable than the time consuming and unpleasant task of preparing chlorine solutions from dry chlorine powder. What are the benefits of Bromination systems? Water safety and quality is vital to your ship’s operation and crew’s morale. Protecting your crew and passengers from water- and food-borne illnesses is only one major reason Everpure Bromination makes sense.
- Great tasting water – Bromine is about four times less taste-intrusive than chlorine and is often undetectable at normal concentrations.
- Safer to handle – Polybromide resin does not carry a fire hazard safety warning and can be safely stored and handled without fear of skin burns. It will not corrode your plumbing systems the way chlorine does.
- Simple to operate – Just change the brominator cartridge according to your equipment or system schedule and you will have great tasting, healthy water for longer than if you were to use chlorine.
- Safe, reliable water – Bromination protects more reliably than chlorine by disinfecting water over a wider pH range than chlorine.
- Simplifying your water treatment – Bromination Systems save man-hours, reduce corrosion and plumbing damage and deliver a constant bromine-to-water ratio from automatic proportioning technology.
In short, the Everpure Bromination System is a complete system that will simplify the way you think about water treatment. Filter Pure offers many Everpure Bromination System options and complimentary products. Shop with us today at https://dev-filterpure.pantheonsite.io/Everpure-Marine.aspx and browse our wide variety of Bromination products!
John Guest Fittings from Filter Pure Systems
Clean, pure drinking water is an essential part of life. It is especially important to businesses that provide customers with drinking water or with products that contain water. Water with an unpleasant or inconsistent taste can cause product quality to also be poor or vary. Filter Pure Systems, Inc. is a leading US provider of water purification systems. The company has been in business for more than 30 years and serves large users like Coca-Cola, the US military, cruise lines, Walt Disney, and several major restaurant chains in addition to residential customers. Filter pure offers a variety of quality water purification systems for general and specialized applications, and knowledgeable customer service personnel provide the expertise to select the best system for any given application. Filter Pure carries Everpure water filters for industrial and residential systems, Everpure Marine bromination systems for ships and marine platforms, Pentair Industrial filters for industrial applications, Pentek filtration systems for both residential and commercial applications, PURA bottle-less water coolers, Hydrotech reverse osmosis filtration systems and Hydrotech ultraviolet sterilizers, and SHURflo water filtration systems for RV, marine, industrial and commercial users. Installation of these systems is greatly simplified with John Guest fittings. There are no required chemical sealants or pipe dope, no Teflon tape to keep track of, and no worries about leaking connections with high quality push-in fittings, piping and plastic plumbing systems from John Guest. The John Guest Speedfit system works with both plastic and copper lines and makes the addition of almost any water purification system quick and easy. Simply push the male fitting into the female fitting for an instant, water-tight seal. Filter Pure will not only provide you with the highest quality products on the market, but excellent customer service by knowledgeable staff that stands behind their product. Contact us today for more information or to place your order. Call us at 1-800-942-7873.
Filter Pure Systems Celebrates 30 Years
Celebrating their 30th year in business, Filter Pure Systems, Inc. is a proven leader in the water filtration industry. With a reputation of providing innovative products at the highest quality, they have delivered on their mission statement to become the “first choice” distributor for water filters and filtration systems. Filter Pure Systems was founded in 1981 by the Lowe Family in Tampa, Florida. Rusty Lowe, Founder and President, wanted to provide clean drinking water to his family, friends and customers. Though the company has grown exponentially over the years, Filter Pure Systems’ commitment remains the same – to ensure every glass you drink is sparkling clear.
“We are proud of our products because they provide real value to our customers. Better taste and reduced maintenance affect each operator’s bottom line.” – Rusty Lowe, Founder & President
Carrying identifiable brands as the Everpure, Pentair and SHURflo, their innovative products deliver a fresh solution in water filtration. Filter Pure Systems’ dedication to superior quality has resulted in them being the premier choice for water filtration in both domestic and international markets. Their reliable products and outstanding customer service is why government entities, leading companies such as CocaCola and Walt Disney, and major restaurant chains trust Filter Pure Systems with their filtration needs. Over the last 30 years, Filter Pure Systems has spurred substantial growth; what began as a $60K first year has grown into a multimillion dollar per year enterprise. “The future of Filter Pure Systems is strong,” notes Lowe. “Our internal plans call for an additional increase in sales this year of at least 20-25%.” With these projections, Filter Pure Systems is actively expanding infrastructure and facilities to accommodate this growth and best serve their customers.
What is Chloramine?
How to Remove it from your Water
For decades, chlorine has been the chemical disinfectant additive of choice for municipal water utilities throughout the United States. Recent changes in the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act, however, are likely to adversely affect that traditional choice. The Act now includes the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, which mandates stricter controls of byproducts like trihalomethanes (THM). THM results from the reaction of chlorine with naturally-occurring organics found in pipelines and delivery systems. The EPA now requires that municipalities measure THM and maintain minimum ppm within the water system. The chemical disinfectant additive of the future is likely to be chloramine (NH2Cl), an inorganic compound created when a small amount of ammonia is added to chlorine. Like chlorine, the new compound is effective as a primary disinfectant, or as a “shock” treatment. Since it doesn’t dissipate as readily as chlorine gas, the compound is able to disinfect even to the far ends of the municipal pipelines. This helps make NH2Cl a cost-effective alternative to chlorine. The downside, however, is that chloramines are believed to be carcinogenic. The possible carcinogenic effects, as well as the direct affects chloramines have on some food service delivery system parts and taste quality of beverages make chloramine removal an important consideration for food service companies. Standard carbon filters already in place are not effective because chloramines require substantially more of the highest-quality carbon for effective filtration. Additionally, chloramines need more contact time with carbon because the chloramines-carbon reaction is weak. 
Everpure has a solution in its new chloramine filter products. The quick-change system offers a balanced particulate/chloramines reduction capacity that will prove cost-effective for food service companies. The CLM Chloramine Cartridge systems fit all existing QC heads, which allows an easy transition from current chlorine filtration to chloramine filter system. The highest-quality carbon is used as part of the chloramine removal cartridge system, with ratings balanced between particulate and chloramines removal. This allows food service groups to select the appropriate cartridge for their specific needs. The Everpure CLM products are designed to accommodate fountain beverage and combination systems.
Water Filter Terminology: 3 Examples that Provide Clean and Safe Water
We come into contact with terms and analogies everyday – that doesn’t mean we understand what they mean. Would you know what QCP filtration is or reverse osmosis? Not many do. For those who understand this type of water filter terminology, they understand what happens to get a clean and safe drink of water. Now, what about the rest of us? To give you a better understanding of these terms, let’s take a look at a few examples of water filter terminology and give you a better understand of what it takes to have clean drinking water:
Examples of Water Filter Terminology
- Reverse Osmosis – Ok, we have all heard of the process, but what does it actually mean? As a long standard in water purification, reverse osmosis purifies water by pressurizing unfiltered water, and forcing its molecules what’s called a semi-permeable membrane. This membrane traps things like metals particles and lets only the water molecules to pass. That way, you only receive great tasting, smelling and safe drinking water.
- Inline Filtration – Here’s another one to add to your water filtration terminology. Yes, some understand filtration and how it helps our water, but what’s inline filtration? Basically, a water filter is put “in” the water line, and it filtrates out any dirt or particles out of water that flows through. This filtration method also filters out any smells or tastes caused by contaminants.
- Ice Filtration – For those areas that bring in water through colder terrain, ice filtration is something used to preserve optimal drinking water conditions. Ice gets cloudy due to water impurities, which also impact the flavor of the ice. When it melts, those impurities impact the taste of beverages, but ice filtration eliminates those for pristine flavor and appearance.
Although many people have heard different terms about water filtration, most don’t understand the majority of what water filtration terminology means. Hopefully, these few terms gives you a better understanding into what happens when you turn on your faucet to get that drink of water.