Franke DW7000 Catalogue
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WHY FRANKE WATER FILTRATION
Water filtration is a popular topic these days. Research indicates that
approximately 70% of American households use some type of
home water filtration. But why? It’s a very common question with
a simple answer: peace of mind. You and your loved ones drink
and come in contact with tap water many times every day. This is
something that most people don’t even consider and Franke thinks
it should stay that way. A water filtration system is a straightforward,
convenient way to make sure that there’s just H2O in your glass
and no unexpected little “extras.” Whether the goal is to achieve
better tasting water from the tap or ease your uncertainty about
actual water quality, opting to use a filtration system can provide
some much needed reassurance.
approximately 70% of American households use some type of
home water filtration. But why? It’s a very common question with
a simple answer: peace of mind. You and your loved ones drink
and come in contact with tap water many times every day. This is
something that most people don’t even consider and Franke thinks
it should stay that way. A water filtration system is a straightforward,
convenient way to make sure that there’s just H2O in your glass
and no unexpected little “extras.” Whether the goal is to achieve
better tasting water from the tap or ease your uncertainty about
actual water quality, opting to use a filtration system can provide
some much needed reassurance.
POU Filtration
Our filtration products fall into a category known as Point-of-Use
or POU filtration systems. What this means is that water is being
filtered immediately before it is dispensed, or just before it flows
from the tap. A filter housing containing a filter cartridge is
plumbed directly into the water line below your kitchen counter.
Filtered water is then dispensed as it is needed from a separate
faucet adjacent to the kitchen sink. These faucets are commonly
referred to as both POU faucets or dispensing heads.
Our filtration products fall into a category known as Point-of-Use
or POU filtration systems. What this means is that water is being
filtered immediately before it is dispensed, or just before it flows
from the tap. A filter housing containing a filter cartridge is
plumbed directly into the water line below your kitchen counter.
Filtered water is then dispensed as it is needed from a separate
faucet adjacent to the kitchen sink. These faucets are commonly
referred to as both POU faucets or dispensing heads.
Inside the filter canister is a filter cartridge. Franke filter cartridges
consist of a ceramic outer shell and an enclosed activated
carbon block core. Each cartridge utilizes a multistage filtration
process which occurs as follows:
consist of a ceramic outer shell and an enclosed activated
carbon block core. Each cartridge utilizes a multistage filtration
process which occurs as follows:
Stage 1 – Microfiltration occurs as water passes through the
ceramic shell of the filter cartridge. Particulate and pathogenic
cysts ranging from .5 to .8 microns in size are removed during
this stage.
ceramic shell of the filter cartridge. Particulate and pathogenic
cysts ranging from .5 to .8 microns in size are removed during
this stage.
Stage 2 – The composition of the ceramic matrix both kills and
inhibits the growth of bacteria.
inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Stage 3 – An activated carbon block core removes chlorine and
organic compounds thereby improving the taste, odor, and safety
of the water.
organic compounds thereby improving the taste, odor, and safety
of the water.
Stage 4 – Two of our cartridge models (FRX02 & FRC06) also
contain heavy metal removal media for the removal of lead and
other heavy metals. See page 79 for chart.
contain heavy metal removal media for the removal of lead and
other heavy metals. See page 79 for chart.
Combining these elements creates an extremely effective
mechanical filtration and chemical reduction process. Although
the life of a filter cartridge can vary depending on water quality,
each cartridge is generally good for six months for a family of
four with normal usage, often even longer.
mechanical filtration and chemical reduction process. Although
the life of a filter cartridge can vary depending on water quality,
each cartridge is generally good for six months for a family of
four with normal usage, often even longer.
Benefits of Filtration
The fact is that there are, indeed, undesirable things finding their
way into drinking water. Water with chemicals and impurities can
The fact is that there are, indeed, undesirable things finding their
way into drinking water. Water with chemicals and impurities can