Characteristics and installation of water filters "Standard" from "Barrier"

In modern cities there is an acute problem of drinking water treatment. After all, if a person cares about his health, he must watch not only for food, but also for what he drinks. Unbalanced mineral composition and water pollution by microbes contribute to the development of many diseases. Therefore, in every city apartment there must be a water filter. And the most popular company of this type of product is Barrier. This technique will be described in the article.

The flowing household filter is applied to cleaning of liquid in apartments, private houses and cottages. It can operate around the clock, with large loads do not affect the quality of the treated water until the exhaustion of the resources of the replaceable cartridge. Such equipment can be installed independently, usually it is placed in the kitchen under the sink.In this case, the purified water is supplied to the consumer directly from the tap; you will not have to perform any additional manipulations after installation.

It is strictly forbidden to use them for the treatment of liquids with a high level of microbiological contamination.because it can lead to the formation of a biofilm, which will contribute to the development of pathogenic bacteria. Often this causes the development of infectious diseases.

The filter consists of the following structural elements:

• filter element fixing unit;
• crane with a set of spare parts for its installation;
• connecting tubes;
• set of angled and straight collet fittings;
• ball valve for installation in water supply;
• 3 replaceable cartridges.

The water filter of this brand fully meets the requirements of efficiency,which makes GOST 31952-2012.

We list the main technical characteristics of the filter "Barrier Standard":

• 3 steps of cleaning;
• maximum possible pressure at the inlet nozzle cut - 7 atm;
• temperature of the liquid that passes through the filter: from +5 to +35 degrees;
• optimal water consumption as a result - no more than 2 liters per minute;
• the mass of equipment in working condition - 5.5 kg;
• water treatment device dimensions: width - 267 mm, depth - 95 mm, height - 368 mm.

The average life of the “Barrier Standard” cassettes is approximately 10,000 liters. This amount of water is necessary in order to fully provide drinking water to a family of 4 people for approximately 670 days. The specific life of the cartridge depends on the correct installation and specific features of the equipment operation. A large number of impurities and contaminants in water can significantly reduce the service life of the filter. That is why professionals advise you to replace the cartridges immediately after the expiration of 2/3 of the stated period of use.

Water purifier "Standard" from "Barrier" is adsorption, since the principle of its action is based on the active absorption of contaminants using cartridges.

Cleaning fluid passes in 3 stages:

• cleaning of insoluble mechanical impurities: sand, soil particles and sludge, rust;
• removal of heavy metal salts using ion exchange resins;
• final purification to reduce the content of iron and hazardous compounds to a minimum.

The filter of the “Barrier” brand is presented in modern stores in several configurations, which differ depending on their intended purpose.

• "Expert Standard" it is intended for final purification of tap water from chlorine, salts of heavy metals, and also any organic compounds.
• "Expert Stiffness." It is used to treat water and reduce its degree of hardness. This type of filter is characterized by an additional technology “byPass”, which allows to significantly extend the service life of replaceable cartridges.

• "Expert Iron". Designed specifically for cleansing fluids with a high content of dissolved iron - from 1 to 5 MPC.
• "Expert Complex". This type of filter is combined. It helps reduce water hardness and effectively removes a high concentration of iron.
• "Classic" and "Profi" designed for treating liquids with an extremely high amount of chlorine, its organic compounds, salts of heavy metals.

To find out which type is right for your home, you must first make an analysis of tap water. This procedure is carried out by specialized firms and sanitary-epidemiological stations. A detailed study will allow you to choose the most optimal filter that will definitely be effective.

Before you begin the installation process, you must carefully study the instructions that the manufacturer attaches to the filter. Then you need to prepare a place for installation (as a rule,it becomes the internal space of the nightstands in the kitchen under the sink).

Next, you need to consistently perform the following stages of work:

• turn off the cold water supply valve and open the corresponding tap to relieve the pressure in the pipe (this step is very important, it should not be skipped);
• make a hole near the sink for mounting a crane, use a 12 mm drill for this;
• put a special gasket on the valve, insert it into the hole, fix it with a nut;
• fasten the straight fitting to the crane tube;
• unscrew the cold water supply hose from the water pipe, fix the ball valve on it;
• return to the previous position;
• choose a place under the sink to install the system, the distance from the base to the point of suspension should be at least 320 mm;
• paste the template;
• fasten 2 screws in pre-marked places;
• install the frame;
• connect the filter block to the water supply and clean water tap;
• turn the system head to the plane of the wall at right angles to install the filter elements.

At this process, the installation of the filter ends, you can run the water supply.

Use only cartridges that are suitable for a particular type of filter. For each water purifier, specially designed cartridges are used that have certain differences. After installing the water purifier do not immediately drink water from the tap. It is necessary to drain the first 10 liters of liquid and only then use the filter for its intended purpose.

Filters of this brand are very popular among consumers, because the company "Barrier" has long established itself in the market for such equipment on the positive side. Filters are easy and simple to install; you do not need specific skills and tools. Cartridges are also easily replaced. Low cost and availability in the sale of these devices also pleases buyers.

See below how to install the "Barrier Expert" filter under the sink.