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KDF MEDIA INFORMATION

What are KDF® Process Media and how do they work? 

We can explain redox like this: KDF Fluid Treatment’s unique combination of copper and zinc creates an electro-chemical reaction. During this reaction, electrons are transferred between molecules, and new elements are created. Some harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Free chlorine, for instance, is changed into benign, water-soluble chloride, which is then carried harmlessly through the water supply. Similarly, some heavy metals such as copper, lead, mercury and others, react to plate out onto the medium’s surface, thus being effectively removed from the water supply.

Why use KDF Process Media?

The marketplace is filled with good water filtration/purification systems and technologies (We should know—many of those manufacturers are some of our best customers.)

So…why consider using KDF Process Media? We can give you two good reasons (See "Benefits of KDF Process Media" below). One: Because KDF Process Media enhance the performance, extend the life, reduce the maintenance and lower the total cost of many available carbon-based systems. Two: KDF Process Media help control microorganisms by creating an environment that’s deadly to some microorganisms and that interferes with the ability of many other microorganisms to function. Either way, the use of KDF Process Media results in the total elimination of some contaminants and a great reduction of a wide variety of others.

Benefits of KDF Process Media

• Significantly extend the life of granular activated carbon

• Are recyclable

• Effectively remove chlorine and heavy metals and control microorganisms

• Are available in four granular styles, each designed for a specific need

• Outperform silver-impregnated carbons

• Require no EPA registration, thus less red tape

Where are KDF Process Media used?

KDF Process Media are used in a variety of pretreatment, primary treatment, and wastewater applications. They are generally used in place of, or in conjunction with, granular activated carbon filters, even carbon block or inline filters. KDF Process Media extend the life of granular activated carbon (GAC) while protecting the carbon bed against fouling by bacterial growth.

Our Media are also used to replace silver-impregnated systems. Silver is toxic, KDF Process Media are not. Silver must be registered with the EPA as a toxic pesticide, KDF Process Media do not. By the way, silver is more expensive than KDF Process Media.

What about KDF Process Media and RO, DI and IX systems?

Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionization (DI) and Ion Exchange (IX) systems benefit from the use of KDF Process Media because our Media allow these systems to tend to their strengths. Our Media protect RO systems from chlorine degradation and bacterial contamination, extending the life of the systems’ membranes. KDF Process Media protect expensive IX systems from becoming fouled with chlorine, algae, fungi and bacteria. Less fouling, longer life and reduced maintenance, all combine for lower costs.

Nutrient Sparing Comparison

(1) Inorganic Arsenic
(2) Has shown reduction, but inconsistent. For complete removal, see our reverse osmosis page or call us for information on our fluoride and nitrate selective filters.

: Summary: G.A.C. & Carbon-Block:

Advantages of Granular-Active-Carbon (GAC) & Carbon-Block:

• Remove chlorine, taste, odor and chemicals.
• Carbon block with a pore size of 3 micron absolute or less, can remove cysts.

Disadvantages of Granular-Active-Carbon (GAC) & Carbon-Block:

• Does not remove heavy metals (carbon block can remove undissolved lead)
• Bacteria can multiply in the filter (silver is often used, but must be registered with EPA as they consider it a pesticide by its function in this application).
• Short life because of dual duty: chlorine and chemicals.
• Carbon block filters can clog with sediment long before filter is exhausted.

: Summary: R.O.:

Advantages of Reverse Osmosis:

• Removes chlorine, taste, odor, and chemicals (with carbon prefilter or postfilter).
• Removes heavy metals, such as lead.
• Can remove cysts, but not recommended (bacteria can eat holes in the membrane).
• High quality multi-stage systems can produce B.E.V.-quality healing water.
• Specialized systems can concentrate alchemical M-state minerals (ORMUS) that feed the spirit body.

Disadvantages of Reverse Osmosis:

• Slow: typically 2 hours to make 1 gallon of treated water.
• Wastes water: 4 - 5 gallons of water go down the drain to treat 1 gallon.
• Removes healthful minerals, such as calcium and magnesium.
• Removal of beneficial minerals leaves a flat tasting water.
• Bacteria can eat holes in the membrane.
• Expensive to maintain.

: Summary: Distillation:

Advantages of Distillation:

• Removes chlorine, taste and odor, and chemicals (with carbon postfilter).
• Removes heavy metals, such as lead.
• Kills bacteria and cysts.

Disadvantages of Distillation:

• Slow: typically 5 hours to make 1 gallon of treated water.
• Wastes energy: uses 25 cents of electricity to treat one gallon.
• Removes healthful minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
• Removal of beneficial minerals leaves a flat tasting, dead water.
• Requires frequent cleaning of tank, frequent replacement of carbon post filter.

: Summary: Filtration:

KDF/GAC Filter:

• Water on demand: no water or energy waste.
• Removes a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals.
• Leaves healthful minerals intact, leaving tastier mineral-rich water.
• Low maintenance; low operating costs of about 1 cent per gallon.
• KDF media inhibits bacteria growth throughout the unit with no silver.
• 5 to 10 times longer life than a GAC filter alone.
• Optional ceramic prefilter can remove bacteria and cysts.

Microwater Filter:

• Produces water on demand at about1/4 gallon per minute.
• Produces healthful highly alkaline water rich in nutrient minerals.
• This water is enriched with electrons as a powerful antioxidant.
• Water clusters are half the normal size, penetrating 10X better into body tissues, lymph and cells.
• 50% of the total input water volume is optimized for drinking and cooking.
• Acid 'waste' water is useful topically and for cleaning

Sango-Coral:

• Adds beneficial highly absorbable, alkaline ionic macro-minerals like Calcium and Magnesium that neutralize acidity.
• Adds 72 ionic trace minerals.
• Adds rare earth minerals shown to increase longevity up to 2X in laboratory animals.
• Adds electrons to make a potent antioxidant water.
• Changes Chlorine to Chloride and removes toxins by redox reactions.
• Removes toxins by adsorption and ionic exchange.
• Adds M-state minerals that feed the mind and spirit-body.
• Can be added to Microwater or other filtered, purified or distilled water.
• Can be added to drinks, food, including baked goods.
• Can be used conveniently at restaurants and when traveling.