{"product_id":"ultrafiltration-water-filters-001-micron-filter-system","title":"Ultrafiltration Water Filter System - 0.01 Micron","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.01 Micron Ultra Filtration Water Filter System for Canal Boats, Caravans and other uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a very powerful \u003cstrong\u003esub-micron ultra filter \u003c\/strong\u003ethat filters out anything bigger than 0.01 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne micron - aka a micrometer - is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a metre - ie one-thousandth of a millimetre. (Micron is often used as a term of measurement in water filtration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTo give you an idea: a human hair is an average of 100 microns in diameter - so this filter removes particles 10,000 times finer than a human hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe smallest micro-organism, Mycoplasma, can be as small as 0.3 microns - comfortably larger than this filter's rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 0.01 microns this filter will block essentially all bacteria and the vast majority of viruses, since most viruses range from around 0.02 microns upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e some of the very smallest known viruses (for example certain parvoviruses) can be close to or just below 0.02 microns, so while this filter offers a very high level of protection, it should still \u003cstrong\u003enot be used to filter raw, untreated water \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout additional safeguards - see below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ultra Filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the ultimate in traditional barrier filtration - ie where particles cannot get through a mesh \/ barrier \/ wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eUltrafiltration is similar to nanofiltration, microfiltration, and reverse osmosis in that it is another type of membrane filtration whereby a semi-permeable membrane filters water with only one screen filter or barrier filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt is a self-contained, all-in-one way to purify water. It doesn't require any chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e(It can also be used as a pre-treatment for reverse osmosis.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eUltrafiltration used to be primarily used for desalination but has become increasingly used to filter particulate materials, bacteria, and other microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 0.01 microns, this cartridge sits at the very tight end of ultrafiltration - finer than standard 0.1 micron ultrafiltration cartridges, and approaching the range where nanofiltration begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt results in very high water quality, without using chemicals, that is free of almost all the usual contaminants and microorganisms found in raw water. (Raw water is any non-treated water from lakes, rivers, ponds, canals and rainwater.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this UltraFilter Removes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended solids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathogenic Bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome viruses (NB \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e necessarily the very smallest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndotoxins and other pathogens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCysts (Giardia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural organic material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e some of the smallest known viruses can be close to this filter's 0.01 micron rating, so it should still not be used as the sole treatment for raw canal water - see below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ultra Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecompact\u003c\/strong\u003e (eg much smaller than Reverse Osmosis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical-free\u003c\/strong\u003e process (No flocculate, coagulant, disinfectant or pH adjusting required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent\u003c\/strong\u003e particle and microbial removal (ie performance doesn't decline during filter life)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #d07d00;\"\u003eEverything You Need is Included in Your New Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's what you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne High Quality\u003cstrong\u003e Undersink Housing Unit \u003c\/strong\u003e- will last you a lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne\u003cstrong\u003e stylish \u003c\/strong\u003echrome countertop tap. Looks great in any kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne\u003cstrong\u003e Fully Tested \u003c\/strong\u003eUltra Filtration Cartridge\u003ca title=\"antiscale contaminants removed\" href=\"\/pages\/water-filters-performance\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne DIY water supply connector - \u003cstrong\u003eno plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll the tubing you need.\u003c\/strong\u003e We supply 2 x 1m lengths. Ask us if you need more. We'll probably include it for free!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA separate drinking water tap (included) or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/products\/three-way-tap\"\u003e3way-tap\u003c\/a\u003e is required. You can not connect to your existing hot \/ cold kitchen tap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and easy installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You could be drinking fully purified water \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e of receiving your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes us 2 minutes to set up one of these systems. Of course we've done it many times, but we're saying this to give you an idea of how easy it is. You can expect it to take you between 10 to 15 minutes or so, to set it up yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit it once and use it forever! (These systems are very tough and should last you at least 20 or 30 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Special Bonus: Order today and we'll include a Free easy-change spanner (Usual price £7.39).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Tap Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kit comes with our \"Swan Classic\" Water Filter Tap included - at no extra cost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you can add on other tap choices. Check your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/pages\/your-tap-options\" title=\"Water filter tap options\"\u003etap options here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge “drops in” to a housing. You replace the cartridge NOT the whole housing \u003cbr\u003eWe send you a reminder when it’s time to change the cartridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour filter cartridge \u003cstrong\u003eshould last *up to 6 months in 95% of UK Water Areas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eChanging Your Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCartridge Replacement Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe filter needs to be replaced every: \u003cstrong\u003e6 Months\u003c\/strong\u003e *depending on local water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRunning costs per days - approx: 17p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eReplacement time \/ difficulty: Easy; takes a few minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eReplacement product for this filter is code: UF-USC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/products\/ultrafiltration-water-filters-0-5-micron-filter-cartridge\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/products\/ultrafiltration-water-filters-001-micron-filter-cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I Filter Raw Canal Water With This Filter?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe would still recommend \u003cstrong\u003ecaution\u003c\/strong\u003e. While this filter removes the great majority of bacteria and viruses, sewage-contaminated water can occasionally contain the very smallest viruses, which can lead to diseases like meningitis, hepatitis and gastroenteritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be totally safe with \u003c\/strong\u003eraw, badly polluted water, we would recommend combining this filter with a Reverse Osmosis system. RO systems can have a pore size as small as 0.0001 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEven with an RO filter, if you wanted to filter raw canal water (i.e any raw water which is likely to be badly polluted), to be totally safe, you'd also need to combine it with an Ultra Violet filter and suitable pre-filters, with this 0.01 micron cartridge providing excellent protection as part of that combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo remove these viruses you would need to consider using a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/water_filters_reverse_osmosis\" title=\"Reverse osmosis units\" style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eReverse Osmosis\u003c\/a\u003e system. These can have a pore size of 0.0001 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut even with an RO filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, if you wanted to filter raw canal water (ie any raw water which is likely to be badly polluted), to be totally safe, you'd also need to combine it with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/pages\/ultra-violet-sterilisation\"\u003eUltra Violet\u003c\/a\u003e filter and several pre-filters (including this 0.01 micron Ultrafiltration cartridge).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in working out a suitable combination for your needs please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"contact us\" style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6c00;\"\u003eORDER ANYTIME\u003c\/span\u003e Day or Night 24\/7 for NEXT DAY DELIVERY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6c00;\"\u003e FREE\u003c\/span\u003e Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eImmediate Dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003ePurchase with Total Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6c00;\"\u003eMoney Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/you-can-order-online-here-anytime\" style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eClick here for delivery information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo hidden extras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't like what you get, send it back for a full \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff6c00;\"\u003eno quibble refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf for any reason you decide to return your purchase we promise you a no questions asked THREE MONTH Money Back Guarantee. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/your-money-back-guarantee\" style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003eClick here to read the \"large print\" about our Money Back Guarantee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0986a6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6c00;\"\u003ePLUS\u003c\/span\u003e We'll even pay your return postage !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease order now to secure today's sale price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"product-form--atc-button\"\u003eADD TO BASKET\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px;\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" height=\"85\" alt=\"width=\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1782\/7878\/files\/cards.gif.pagespeed.ce.fouHuiXDhB_d2bdd705-0246-40dc-a0b5-8bee90eff418.gif?v=1672557294\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Code: POD-UF\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uk Water Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53441988198694,"sku":"POD-UF","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1782\/7878\/files\/POD-UF_Image_Ultra_lifestyle_2.png?v=1783423497","url":"https:\/\/www.uk-water-filters.co.uk\/products\/ultrafiltration-water-filters-001-micron-filter-system","provider":"UK Water Filters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}