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The Unfiltered Truth

The truth is, Filter Pure and Pentair/Everpure have filtration solutions that give you more than just great-tasting water. Our filtration systems also extend the life of your water-using equipment. We can show you how custom-configured filtration can add years of service to those expensive foodservice systems. Equipment damage is just one of the unfiltered truths that is costing you money. Your combi-oven or ice machine might look nice and shiny and well kept on the outside, but take a look inside. You might be surprised at what you find. For instance:   • Limescale – this winter wonderland of calcium will buildup on heating elements and boilers, slowly choking the life of your combi-oven.

• Corrosion – water contaminants show no mercy when they attack metal, nylon and rubber components. Kiss your shiny ice machine goodbye.

• Particulates – these little soldier of sediment and debris might be small, but when they join forces their only mission is to clog system lines and tubing. 

The taste and quality of your water is important to us, but we know the damage that unfiltered (or poorly filtered) water can cause on your water-using equipment. Don’t let limescale, corrosion, or particulates break you down. Let us break THEM down with our water filtration systems. Let us know how we can help. Call us at 800-942-7873.

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Water Worth More Than Beer?

There is a lot of speculation that a small hotel in Australia, the Dinner Plain Hotel, has some of the best water in the world. The hotel sits on top of an aquifer in Australia that has been holding this water for hundreds of years to create an artesian water supply.

The hotel will likely sell to a microbrewer for an asking price of $875,000 since beer is 95% water and starting with some of the best water available will influence the taste and quality of the brew.  Not every hotel or brewery can be located on top of an artesian water supply, but you can make changes to your water with proper filtration and engineering.

At Filter Pure we are able to guide our clients to the correct type of product to use for the desired result.  One of the products we recommend is the Artisan Crysalli water systems.  Crysalli produces both still and carbonated drinking water that provides an uncompromised elegance to a resort.  If you would like more information on Crysalli water systems or assistance with finding the right filtration for your facility.  Give us a call at 1-800-942-7873

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The 4C Cartridge: Perfect for the Office

Tired of the office water cooler running out? Now you can have unlimited fresh, filtered water all day long! Meet the MC2’s little brother, the 4C cartridge (EV9600-00). It can do all the amazing things the MC2 filter can do, the only difference is that it is smaller in size and has a less gallon capacity. It’s small size is ideal for installing it right under the office sink.

  • 3,000 gallon capacity
  • Provides clear, fresh, premium quality ingredient water for great tasting cold beverages
  • Everpure’s unique filter blend using activated carbon reduces chlorine taste and odor and other offensive contaminants
  • Precoat submicron technology reduces dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron in size
  • Reduces possible health contaminants such as asbestos fibers and Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts
  • Sanitary cartridge replacement is simple, quick and clean. Internal filter parts are never exposed to handling or contamination
  • NSF Certified under NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53
Work is tough and you need a break every now and then. But seeing that there is no more water in the office water jug is so disappointing. With the 4C cartridge installed right in the office sink, you don’t have to worry about not getting delicious filtered water. With the 4C, you have an unlimited supply! So get excited about never having to change out that giant, heavy water jug again and call us to find out more info on Everpure’s 4C water filter cartridge, 800-942-7873.
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How Hard is Your Water?

We get several calls from customers saying they believe they have hard water. First, what is hard water? This is when the water has a high mineral content. So as rain drains down through the surface to the aquifers it absorbs minerals like calcium, manganese and magnesium carbonate. The hardness of the water depends on how much of these minerals is in the water.  Hard water in your home, as potable water, is not necessarily harmful but can cause significant issues. The problems can arise when the hard water reacts with cleaning products, creates build up and can wear down fixtures and appliances. Cleaning products may not be as effective when used with hard water, causing your normal cleaning chores to be more frustrating and expensive. The buildup of the minerals from the hard water can be deposited on your dishes, clothing, fixtures and even your skin and hair.  The other issue with hard water isn’t just on the outside of the faucets but what is it doing to the inside of your plumbing. These minerals start to build up inside your pipes and appliances. This can cause water flows to drop, clog and even increase the stress on the pipes and fixtures. If the hot water heater has to heat up all the scale buildup, as well as the water, your energy costs are going to increase. 1/4″ scale = up to 39% energy loss and 1/2″ = up to 70% energy loss!

 Now to explain a little further for us all in Florida. If you look at the picture below, you can see that Florida as a state has hard to very hard water. Ideal measurements would be 7 grains per gallon (gpg)…but here in Florida…well, it’s way more than that!

Shocking! We know! Check out these facts:

7,000 Grains = 1 Pound of Rock

Average US Water Supply

Hardness = 15 Grains per Gallon (gpg)

467 Gallons = 1 Pound of Rock

How can we here at Filter Pure help? We would first need to test your water to see how hard your water really is. We then need to find out your water usage. For example, how many people reside in the home? How many hours per day would it be operating? You would need to be able to provide the total number of fixtures, including toilets, sinks, dish washer, washing machine and showers? If you can find out your water usage per month, that would also be helpful? The more information we can get the better. Based on those readings we can suggest a water softener that would best suit your needs. If you have any further questions regarding hard water, water softeners, or whole home filtration please contact us 800-942-7873.  Have any questions? Click the button below and ask away!

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Where can I buy Nucalgon, Nu-Plus Water Filters?

Did you know that Nucalgon water filters  ARE Everpure water filters? They are the exact same water filter that you know and trust, just with a different label. Nucalgon has focused its attention on the best sellers for their distribution channel. For example, the Nu-i2000 and Nu-i4000 are the Everpure i2000 (EV9612-22) and the Everpure i4000 (EV9612-32) Insurice filters. They have also relabeled the number one selling water filter in the world, the Everpure MC2 ( EV9612-56), the Nu-MC2. Below is an easy cross reference of currently offered Nu-plus filters:

 

Nucalgon

 

Everpure

Nu-Plus

Model Number

Everpure

Model Number

nu-i2000²

4621-10

i2000²

EV9612-22

nu-i4000²

4621-21

i4000²

EV9612-32

nu-MC²

4321-20

MC²

EV9612-56

nu-XC²

4621-21

XC²

EV9613-10

nu-7CB5-S

4621-30

7CB5-S

EV9618-21

EC110

4621-41

EC110

EV9534-12

EC210

4621-43

EC210

EV9534-26

QC71 Single Head

4621-01

QC71 Single Head

EV9272-41

QC71 Twin Manifold

4621-02

QC71 Twin Manifold

EV9272-22

QC71 Triple Manifold

4621-03

QC71 Triple Manifold

EV9272-23

QC71 Quad Manifold

4621-04

QC71 Quad Manifold

EV9336-11

10 Inch Course Prefilter

4621-42

10 Inch Course Prefilter

EV9795-80

20 Inch Course Prefilter

4621-44

20 Inch Course Prefilter

EV9795-90

Scale Inhibitor Feeder

4621-05

Scale Inhibitor Feeder

EV9798-45

IMF-10

4621-14

SS-IMF Cartridge

EV9799-02

CUS

4622-10

EFS8002-S

EV9781-12

CU

4622-20

EFS800

EV9781-10

For more info on Nucalgon Nu-Plus water filters call us at 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask us a question.

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HealthCare Partners with Filter Pure

Our Healthcare team recognizes the importance of properly treated water and its impact on the health safety and comfort of patients and staff.  Great tasting and safe water contributes to the hospital’s image and helps reassure patients that their needs are a priority.  Our water filtration solutions can help you address the issues you typically face when dealing with water treatment at a medical facility. Filter Pure can help you maintain and protect your water-using equipment with the best brand in the business, Everpure.  By collaborating with us, you have access to products and services to help deliver the safest water in your facility.  By maintaining a scheduled replacement program, you can effectively reduce the cost of maintaining your equipment with appropriate sizing and replacement intervals. Our Healthcare program is structured to help you:

  • Comply with applicable guidelines and regulations such as JCAHO, OSHA, EPA, ASHRAE, and CDC
  • Reduce your risks associated with pathogens
  • Maintain efficiency of water using equipment
  • Improve water and energy management
  • Reduced maintenance for Scale removal
  • Extend the life of Capital assets including cooling towers, chillers, and boilers
  • Promote a positive experience for patients

Filter Pure’s solutions are supported by some of the largest manufacturers in the filtration industry and can offer innovative solutions to meet your needs.  If you would like to discuss your current systems or more information on some of today’s best solutions for Healthcare filtration, please contact us at 800-942-7873.

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The Secret to Great Coffee

What is the secret to brewing a great cup of coffee? A more expensive grinder? A better quality brewer? The beans?! Many people spend so much money on fancy equipment and imported beans, only to be disappointed in the results. The secret to great coffee is…….THE WATER!! So, before you invest tons of money in your coffee equipment, check your water quality! If the water is bad, the coffee will be bad. Whether you are a large restaurant or a tiny coffee shop, the water you are using will affect not just the taste of your coffee, but your coffee equipment as well. Let me introduce to you Everpure’s BH2 filter (EV9612-50). This filter has been changing the taste of coffee all over the world.  It provides clear, fresh, premium quality water for consistently great tasting coffee. Everpure’s unique filter blend using activated carbon, reducing chlorine taste and odor and other offensive contaminants. It also saves energy by reducing scale build-up. Its proportioned scale inhibitor feed dramatically prevents limescale from forming in brewing equipment, protecting your equipment. 

Its new and improved Micro-Pure II media with AgION™ antimicrobial protection inhibits any potential bacterial growth. With precoat submicron technology, dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron in size are reduced, eliminating  those health contaminants such as asbestos fibers, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Not sure about you, but I prefer no Giardia in my coffee.

Sanitary cartridge replacement is simple, quick and clean, and no tools necessary. Internal filter parts are never exposed to handling or contamination. Its also NSF certified under NSF/ANSI standards 42.

So, now that you know the secret to great coffee, you can start serving the best cup of Joe in town! And not just coffee, we can help you with all your beverages. Call us at 800-942-7873.

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The Greatest Water Filter Ever Made!

Could it be that Everpure has created the greatest commercial water filter ever made, the MC2 filter (EV9612-56)?  What makes a good water filter great? The same thing that makes any product great, LOVE! If you have ever eaten at a chain restaurant, then you have more than likely tasted the water generated from this filter, and according to domestic and global sales on this filter, we all loved it! So how did this filter become the greatest commercial food service filter of all time?!

It all started in 1933,  Mr. CB Oliver founded a water treatment company in Chicago, Illinois, called Tested Appliances. His own idea of a pre-coat multi-fold complex filter body was the basis for the Everpure filter of today. The multi-fold complex filter body gave the filter greater surface area, basically six times the area that you get with a standard carbon block filter.

In 1957, Tested Appliances Company changed its name to Everpure. Then in 1963, Everpure moved its headquarters to Oak Brook, Illinois to work directly with McDonald’s Corporation to perfect a water filter system for all of its stores. That collaboration led to the T-9 water purifier that was rolled out into all McDonald’s restaurants in 1966.  In 1967, Everpure developed a unique form of microscopy purification, the Micropure multi-fold multiplexing filter body, with pre-coat technology. This technology completely revolutionized the water treatment industry.

Ever wonder what “MC2” stands for? “McDonald’s Cold”, the 2 stands for an even newer Everpure innovation AgION silver, ion antimicrobial. AgION antimicrobial in the filter means that even if your employees forget to change the filter, the AgION will kill any bacteria accumulating within the filter. So now you know why a McDonald’s Coke tastes like a Coke right out of the can.

Water is 87% of McDonald’s soda and the MC2 filtered water is what makes it so delicious. At a ½ micron rating, both NSF 42 and 53 this filter even takes cysts like cryptosporidium and giardia out of the water. What it really means is that the restaurants that “LOVE” their customers, like McDonald’s, use the greatest filter ever made to insure that the consistent quality they want their guests to enjoy is delivered. For more info on the greatest water filter ever, the MC2, contact us at 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask us a question!

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University Upgrades

Universities around the nation are upgrading or remodeling their cafeterias and concession stands. Whether they are getting ready for the new school year or football season, they are preparing for the multiple number of students and fans that will be joining them for the start of the new fall season. Filter Pure helps with this preparation by assisting them with all their water filtration needs. The most common filtration need with cafeterias and concession stands is their combination units, serving soda and ice. To make sure these units are serving delicious ice cold beverages, Filter Pure recommends the High Flow CSR Quad 4FC (EV9329-44). This provides you with a pre-filter, 4 filtering cartridges and a scale inhibitor. This system is rated for 60,000 gallon capacity, 3 carbonators, 1,500 lbs. of ice production and up to 4 brewing pots of coffee. The filter on this system, the 4FC cartridge (EV9692-21), is rated for 15,000 gallon capacity at a .5 micron rating. They are NSF 42 and 53 standard, with chlorine, taste and odor, particulate, bacteriostatic and cyst reduction.  These can be sized according to your needs. For example, if you needed more gallons capacity, like 100,000 gallons, you would use the 7FC cartridge.

As the Universities are working to better the experience for students and/or sports fans with the food options provided, they are also making sure the water used is safe, reliable and tastes great. We are proud to help them with all their water filter needs!

For more information on how we can help you on this system or others like it for your University or School please contact Amy Easter @ amy@filterpure.com or call 800-942-7873.

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How To Stop Slime!

Is slime taking over your ice machines? Don’t worry, slime contamination can be solved with the correct water filtration system. In a hospital, various environmental factors affect the ice. The problem with slime originates from filtration removing the disinfectant from the supply water to the ice machine.  By removing chlorine and chloramines, contamination can occur in the ice bins and nasty bacteria can multiply, leaving you with SLIME! To address this problem, Everpure has developed the 7SI cartridge. Everpure’s 7SI cartridge (EV9606-01) allows chlorine or chloramines through to help fight slime. 

7SI Cartridge

  • Specializes in slime and bacteria growth prevention
  • Reduces particulates down to 0.5 micron
  • Utilizes depth filtration and Fiberdyne™ media for superior dirt holding capability
  • Leaves chlorine and chloramines within water that is supplied to equipment which helps to reduce slime and bacteria growth in applications
  • Reduces system maintenance, service costs and buildup. Scale, slime, and bacteria growth can result in clogging of distribution lines, malfunction of probes, floats, pumps, solenoids and valves, and higher energy consumption
  • Sanitary cartridge replacement is simple, quick and clean. Internal filter parts are never exposed to handling or contamination
  • Can be used on Insurice® and Hybrid Manifold Systems
  • NSF® Certified under NSF / ANSI Standards 42 and 53

Features:

  • Cyst Reduction
  • Particulate Reduction
  • Capacity: 25,000 gallons (94,635 liters)
  • Maximum Flow: 3.5 gpm (13.25 lpm)
  • Qty. per Case: 0
  • Working Pressure: 10 – 125 psi (0.7 – 8.6 bar), non-shock
  • Max. Temp: 35 – 100ºF (2 – 38ºC)
  • H: 20.75″ D: 3.25″ Certifications: NSF42 NSF53

The 7SI cartridge is Everpure’s response to the ever-changing demands in the water filtration industry.  By keeping the disinfectant properties of chlorine in the water supply, we have removed the problem of slime without requiring additional costly equipment. If you are dealing with slime in your ice machines or another problem that just cannot be solved, contact us! We’ll help you find a solution. Call us at 800-942-7873.