Multi-Pure_® Solid Block Activated Carbon Filtration Systems

Ensure the highest quality drinking water for you and your family.

Why Choose Multi-Pure®	Company History	Filter Certification	Contaminant Reduction
Comparing Filters	Multi-Pure® Filter Models (specials)	Summary of Characteristics	Order A Multi-Pure® Filtration System (Free gift through Dec 31)
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Why Choose Multi-Pure_® -  

The purchase of a high-end, high-quality Solid Block Activated Carbon (SBAC) filtration system is an investment in your health and the health of your family, so I want to spend some time below outlining the advantages of choosing a high-end system over other alternatives.  

You are selecting a product that you will trust to significantly reduce harmful contaminants in the water you  and your family will drink and use for cooking for many years.  Purchase the best-value, most effective system available.

Also, as shown below in the comparison charts, often what starts as a cheap, $15 - $30 pitcher or      faucet-mount filter with limited effectiveness will (because of the relatively high cost of replacement filters) end up costing as much or more than a high-end filtration system after a few years - so you eventually pay more for a less effective product.

A High-end filtration system is much less expensive than bottled water, much less hassle, and in most cases the quality and taste of the filtered water are just as good or better than bottled water.

The Multi-Pure 750 series was awarded the Consumer Digest Best Buy over the Aquasana
AQ-4000,  Brita AquaView System, Quixtar eSpring, Hydrotech AQ4V,  Kenmore 38460, American Plumberz  WRP-3500, and others.
Multi-Pure home page  
Watch the 8 minute video, A Better Way To Water 
Link to Best Buy comparison chart

Although SBAC filters do not treat all possible drinking water problems, Multi-Pure_® SBAC filtration systems are an excellent solution for the majority of people using municipal water (and many who use water from private wells) who want to ensure that their drinking water is safe and good tasting. Review the list below of the contaminants that Multi-Pure_® water filters reduce to see if they will work in your situation.

 Benefits of Multi-Pure_® SBAC filtration systems:
  The best certified contaminant reduction of the filtration systems reviewed by NSF International
      (see below), 
  The strongest filter housing (heavy gauge stainless steel for most models).  This sets it apart from the
     majority of the other filtration systems on the market that use plastic filter housings which can crack and
     leak after a few years of service, or the plastic threads on the filter housings can strip over time as
     cartridges are replaced. 
  Among the longest warranties (a lifetime warranty for the housing & 1 year for faucet/hoses) 
  A company that has been a leader in the manufacture of high-quality SBAC filtration systems since 1970.
     Multi-Pure will "be there" when you need to replace your filter cartridge over the next 40+ years.

My family and I have used the Multi-Pure_® under-counter MP750SB SBAC filtration system since about 1996, and it has provided excellent service, great tasting water, and peace of mind since the day we installed it

Company History -Top
  Multi-Pure pioneered the solid block, activated carbon filtration system over 35 years ago. Since then
     they have continually refined their filters to significantly reduce the widest range of contaminants that a
     solid block activated carbon filter is capable of treating.
  Over the years, Multi-Pure has been the leader in developing filters that meet evolving certification
     standards. For example, 
     in 2002 Multi-Pure was the first company to have its filters certified to significantly reduce the gasoline
        additive, MTBE, and the commonly used disinfectant, chloramine. 
     In 2003 Multi-Pure was the first company with a filter line (the 880 series) certified to significantly
        reduce arsenic V. 
     In addition, out of all the hundreds of companies manufacturing filters over the years, Multi-Pure_® SBAC
        filters have been the first that were certified to significantly reduce lead, asbestos, cysts, toxaphene,
        chlordane, and PCBs as those standards were developed.
        Additional Company Information

Filter Certification -Top
Product Certification enables you, the consumer, to be confident that the advertising materials you read are accurate and that the certified product you purchase will perform as advertised.  There are two independent organization that currently certify drinking water treatment units,  NSF International, an organization which has provided certification for many years.   

   Online NSF International Certifications Directory - Enter "multi" (without the quotes) into the box
      requesting the manufacturer name then click the 'Search by Manufacturer' button. Click on the links to
      check the Multi-Pure listings for both Standard 042 (Aesthetic Effects ) and Standard 053 (Health
      Effects). Scroll down a bit until you see CB6 listed under "Replacement Element".

Contaminant Reduction -Top
The certified list of contaminants significantly reduced by filter cartridges included in Multi-Pure's_® filtration systems (** at 200 percent of capacity - that's after filtering twice the rated volume of the filter **) is:

   For Standard 042 - aesthetic contaminants
     - Chlorine Reduction, Class I
       (actual chlorine reduction 99.9%)
     - Particulate Reduction, Class I
       (actual particulate reduction down to 0.5 micron)
     - Chloramine Reduction
       (actual chloramine reduction greater than 96%)
     - Taste and Odor Reduction

   For Standard 053 - contaminants of health concern and measured percent reduction
     - Asbestos Reduction >99%
     - Chlordane Reduction >99.8%
     - Cyst Reduction 99.9%
     - Lead Reduction >98%
     - Mercury Reduction >99.3% (pH 8.5) >91.4 (pH 6.5)
     - MTBE Reduction 96.6%
     - PCB Reduction >98%
     - Toxaphene Reduction >93%
     - TTHM Reduction (Trihalomethanes) >99.8%
     - Turbidity Reduction >99%
     - VOC Reduction (volatile organic chemical) Reduction - you will see a long list of specific VOCs
        (individual percent reduction for the various VOCs can be found on the product certification sheet
        below, but most are 98-99% or more).
        Performance Data Sheet   (note - this is a pdf file and you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader
         installed to open it)

  Multi-Pure manufactures the 880 filter series which was the first activated carbon filter that is certified
     under ANSI/NSF standard 53 for significant reduction of arsenic V. The contaminant reduction of the
     880 series, with the exception of arsenic reduction, is identical to the CB6 filter cartridge described
     above.  Water treatment chemicals or processes such as chlorine (where there is a free chlorine
     residual), potassium permanganate, and ozone will change arsenic III to arsenic V.
     - Arsenic (pentavalent As (V); As (+5); arsenate) reduction >99.9% (pH 6.5)
     - Arsenic (pentavalent As (V); As (+5); arsenate) reduction >95.8% (pH 8.5)
       Performance Data Sheet   (note - this is a pdf file and you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader
        installed to open it)
       NSF Press Release (or read a copy here)

   The beneficial minerals, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium are not removed.   This is normally not
       important from a nutritional perspective, but these minerals contribute to the good, fresh "taste" of water
       that many people enjoy.

Comparing Filters -Top
If you compare Multi-Pure_® filtration systems to those from other companies you will find the performance second to none.  For example, there are only 12 companies with filters currently certified to significantly reduce MTBE, and Multi-Pure was the first company to obtain certification for this contaminant.  As of this writing (December 2004), Multi-Pure is one of only two companies certified to significantly reduce both MTBE and PCB (as well as the other contaminants listed above).

  Try to find and compare equivalent product rating sheets (that specify the percent reduction of the
     contaminants of interest) for other systems you might be interested in evaluating. Two companies might
     claim reduction of a particular contaminant. The statements might be true, but one filter might reduce the
     contaminant level by 99% and the other might only reduce it by 75% or less.

  If you look at certification lists for filters from a number of manufacturers you will see examples of a
     marketing "game" played by some companies I call "padding the contaminant list". The "game" is
     played by paying NSF to test for (and list) specific contaminants that are already covered by a
     company's certification for Volatile Organic Chemical (VOC) removal. A company can display a long
     list of contaminants and look very impressive until you realize that many of them are double-listed. You
     can take a look at an example where one company lists 28 individual contaminants, 19 of which
     are duplicated in the VOC list, while Multi-Pure lists 11 contaminants, none of which are duplicated
     in the VOC list:
     
  A high-end filtration system is designed to provide decades of trouble-free service, so the purchase
     of a high-end filtration system is a one-time expense that will provide many years of pure drinking water
     with minimal ongoing costs. Although a Multi-Pure_® filtration system has a moderately high initial cost,
     the yearly ongoing operating costs for most people is only $57 (under $5 a month).  Consequently,
     when you compare the cost of treating drinking water over a few years, the total costs of a high-end
     filtration system is frequently much lower than the cost of low-end filters that have a much lower initial
     cost, but higher ongoing costs. The URLs below demonstrate the long-term cost comparisons based
     on the amount of water you use (or plan to use) per week.

  Other important filter characteristics to be aware of (and compare among different products) is the
     amount of the filter media (the activated carbon) contained in the filter cartridge, the way it is packaged,
     and the resulting pore size. A Multi Pure_® filter weighs 31 oz, contains 70.6 cubic inches of highly
     compressed (solid block) activated carbon, and has a pore size of 0.5 micron.

  A common faucet mount SBAC filter, by comparison, weighs 4.5 oz., contains about 7.1 cubic inches
     of activated carbon, and has a pore size of 1.0 micron. The most popular granular activated carbon
     (GAC) pitcher filter weighs 4 oz, contains granules of filtration media that are about .2 mm to 1 mm in
     diameter, and has pore sizes of perhaps about 30 to 50 microns.
     http://www.cyber-nook.com/water/SizeRelations.htm

  Filter effectiveness depends on contact time with, and proximity to, the filtration medium. A large SBAC
     filter will be much more effective in reducing contaminants than a small SBAC filter at the same flow rate
     (because water takes longer to move through a larger filter). Any SBAC filter forces all the water into
     close contact with the activated carbon (because of the small, uniform pore size) and will be much more
     effective than an equivalent size GAC filter.

Multi-Pure® Filter Models -Top  

Contact me for special prices on filter systems this month, randy@cyber-nook.com!
The special prices are in addition to the Multi-Pure special offers - except for Filtermania prices.
You can also go to the online order pages or call Multi-Pure and provide the discount code below to obtain my discount prices.
Details on the different ways to order are outlined below.
Company policy prohibits displaying discount prices on web pages.

  Additional Filter Information from Multi-Pure
           ^~   HGSS - Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Housing  (SS - Stainless Steel Housing)
           *  Approximate filter capacity.  Heavily contaminated water will saturate/plug the filter more quickly.
   (The CB6 filter cartridge (used in all 750 models) is actually rated to effectively filter 1,200 gallons under normal circumstances,
   but without a way to monitor actual water use (as in the EL model), Multi-Pure suggests that the filter be changed after about 
   750 gallons to provide a margin of error in estimating water usage.  The same is true for the 880 series.) 
           +  Average weekly water use to need a cartridge replacement every year.  If your water use exceed that, you would just
               order a cartridge more often.
           ^% In-Line Filter - (no faucet or water dispenser) Perfect for ice makers, coffee machines, etc.  An optional cold-water
               hookup kit is available for in-line filters if needed.
           # Listed prices are in U.S. dollars and do not include shipping or state and local sales taxes where applicable.  Retail
               prices may change before they are updated here - check the current price of systems by following the provided links.
           ^ Discount code for us with online or phone orders.

The current cost of replacement cartridges (on-line order) is $47.45 for the CB5, $56.95 for the CB6, and
   $104.45 for the CB11As.  These costs do not include shipping costs and sales tax.

The capacity of the replacement filter cartridge for the stainless steel models is sufficient for many
   households for about a year - (11 - 23 gallons per week average depending on the model).  

If you do use more gallons of filtered water than the rated capacity in a year, you would simply change the
   replacement filter more frequently.  The under-counter units have a separate water tap that delivers about
   0.75 gallon of filtered water per minute.

Note: Multi-Pure only ships to locations in the US and Canada.  If you live elsewhere please visit the
   Multi-Pure International Sales site.  

Multi-Pure® Special Offers *Top
1) Cash for Clunkers promotion through 12/31/2009:  Trade in your old water treatment system
     and receive a $25 credit for pitcher filters valued at under $25, or a $50 credit for trading faucet
     mount, counter top, or under-counter treatment systems (working or not).  Promotion Flyer
     These credits are offered in addition to my regular discount prices.
     E-mail me for the details (randy@cyber-nook.com).

2) Free gift through December 31^st 2009 of a shower filter with purchase of a filtration system
     (with a $8 S/H fee):

Topics On This Page:

Why Choose Multi-Pure®

Company History

Filter Certification

Contaminant Reduction

Comparing Filters

Multi-Pure®
Filter Models

** Specials**

Summary of Characteristics

Order A Multi-Pure®
Filtration System

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How To Select A Drinking Water Treatment System

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