"Akvafor Crystal N": how it works and how to install a stationary water purifier?

Daily use of high-quality drinking water is the key to excellent human health. Unfortunately, tap water does not always meet the standards and requirements adopted by law. A huge amount of polluting chemical and biological elements impair the taste, color and smell of the life-giving liquid, and even worse - they pose a threat to health. But it is possible to get rid of unwanted "surprises", and household water purifiers such as the Aquaphor Crystal H help to do this.

The Aquaphor Crystal N system is a system consisting of three filters that are installed under the sink without taking up much space. The body of the product is made of high-strength white plastic.

The filter reliably cleans the tap water of impurities that are often found in the plumbing system, protects from chlorine and organic compounds, disinfects the life-giving moisture, reduces its excessive rigidity. Designed for use exclusively in cold water, as hot (with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees) adversely affects the working condition of all cartridges.

Municipal water that has passed through the Aquaphor Crystal N system is suitable for domestic use (for cooking, drinking). The filtration rate is 2.5 liters per minute, that is, in 10 seconds you can get a whole glass of impeccably clean water.

Aquaphor Crystal N is suitable for medium hard water.

The “Aquaphor Crystal N” filter also has several other modifications.

1. "Aquaphor Crystal". It belongs to the category of universal filters for deep purification of drinking water.The three cartridges included in the kit change once a year at a time.
2. "Crystal A". Deep purification system of drinking water containing an increased amount of mechanical impurities: sludge, particles of rust, sand. The filter is economical due to the function of pre-treatment of the polypropylene cartridge (carbon cartridges in the system are not clogged up as quickly as in other models).
3. Crystal Eco. Cleaning device with hollow fiber membrane. Protects water from the vital activity of bacteria without the use of chemical cleaners. This filter model is suitable for cooking for children and allergies.

The brand also provides for the consideration of consumers a filter nozzle on the Aquaphor crane in version 2. This is a compact and simple filter that is installed next to the crane. Thanks to the convenient switch, the owners can control where the water will be supplied: through the filter or, bypassing it, directly into the faucet.

Thanks to the multi-stage filtration system, the Crystal N water purifier provides purified water at the outlet of the tap. Fluid filtration is provided by three modules made on the principle of carbon block.Each cartridge contains a sorbent - activated carbon, as well as a unique fibrous material developed by Aquaphor specialists - aqualene, which facilitates the rapid capture of particles unsuitable for consumption.

The “Aquaphor Crystal H” filter removes chlorine impurities in a short period of time., relieves water from heavy metals and various organic particles that negatively affect the taste and smell of tap water. Due to the filling elements, the softening of hard water occurs, as well as the prevention of the formation of a film, white sediment, and scale.

The Aquaphor Crystal N set includes a tap that is attached to the sink as a separate element.

The Aquaphor Crystal N water purifier is an ultrapowerful system for cleaning and disinfecting municipal water, which works well thanks to the unique structure of the collector, as well as the use of the new “module module” technology by its inventors.

The Crystal N filter is the first of its kindin which the replaceable filter modules turned into a cohesive “block module” consisting of three robust plastic housings with a filter material embedded inside each.

The Aquaphor Crystal N system includes a set of modules (three cartridges), each of which is responsible for a particular process.

• Replaceable module K3. It is used to pre-purify water: the amount of organic matter, chlorine, and heavy metals is reduced.
• Replaceable module KN. It is engaged in tertiary treatment and water softening. Periodically it is necessary to regenerate the cartridge (restore its properties) at home. To do this, wash the module through the adapter, which is attached in the kit, with a weak salt solution.
• Replaceable module K7. It represents the final stage of water purification, at which its conditioning takes place.

The components of the Aquaphor Crystal Eco N water purifier are also:

• connecting water supply tube;
• gasket and plug;
• key-plug;
• unit for installation of water treatment system;
• the crane for a conclusion of the purified water;
• adapter for the regeneration of the module KN;
• instruction.

Before installing the water purifier, you need to choose the place where the fluid supply valve, the water purifier and the connection point will be located. All connecting tubes must pass freely, without kinks.

Water purifier must be isolated from heat sources (boilers, stoves, hot water pipes, washing machines, etc.).

For installation, you will need: a drill, a metal drill, a screwdriver, adjustable wrenches, a 14 mm socket wrench and the filter itself.

Installation is carried out in stages:

• the cold water main line is shut off, the pressure is released by opening the mixer;
• a connection node is installed in the gap between the cold water pipeline and the mixer wiring;
• in the selected place on the sink a hole is made for the tap;
• the tail of the crane is inserted into the drilled hole and secured with a fastening nut;
• the end of the tube with a brass bush is connected to the tap and secured with a fixing nut;
• the free end of the tube without the sleeve is inserted into the filter;
• the filter is assembled taking into account the sequence of installation of the modules;
• the cold water tap opens;
• opens a tap for purified water.

Before installing the modules, you must remove the protective film and the plug provided in the collector blocks, insert the module up into the collector block, lightly pressing, then turn the module counterclockwise until it clicks.

Replacement cartridges according to the manufacturer's instructions should be carried out once a year. The replacement module KH during this time must be restored up to four times.

Cartridges change simply: you must press a button on the module case, rotate the cartridge counterclockwise, install the new cartridge and rotate it clockwise until it clicks. No additional tools are needed - everything is done with bare hands. Even a girl can cope.

The water filter designed for cleaning and softening hard water, “Aquaphor Crystal Eco N” has a long working life.The unit provides deep water purification from chloride and organic compounds, as well as various mechanical impurities. Cartridges, as written in the manufacturer's instructions, should be changed once a year. According to consumer reviews, the entire system has been running smoothly for over 5 years.

Cartridge life is easy to calculate yourself:

• family consisting of 2 people, you can forget about changing cartridges for a year;
• a family of 3 people needs to take care of changing the filtration units after 9 months of their work;
• A family of 4 must change cartridges every six months.

As evidenced by a greater number of consumer reviews, the Aquaphor Crystal N filtration system actually performs all the functions vested in the manufacturer. Water after staying in the body of cartridges has a pleasant taste (as from a spring) and crystal purity, therefore, buyers without fear of drinking liquid without boiling.

The filter looks stylish and takes up little space under the sink.

Cartridges are also easily replaced by simply pressing a button.

Regarding the negative aspects, then they have the filter "Aquaphor Crystal H". According to the documents, the filter resource is about 6000 liters (about 6 months of work), however, as practice shows, this time is much less - about 3 months. And the water purifier copes with the hardness of water and even less - just one month. After this period, scum appears on the walls of the cookware, and white flakes float in the cups. Therefore, users complain that you need to change cartridges too often, and these are additional financial costs.

Also annoying the commentators and the fact that the instructions indicate that after replacing the elements of cleaning for the purpose of prevention you need to pass water through the filter for an hour. This also negatively affects the wallets of customers, since many consumers have water meters, and in their opinion, this indication does not contribute to saving natural resources.

For information on how to install the filter "Aquaphor Crystal N", see the following video.