Description
This replacement filter for the Wellness Sports Bottle will create safe and clean drinking water from any source. The Wellness Filter turns any water source into pure, clean and great tasting water and by utilizing a proprietary enhancement process, the Wellness Filter triples the solubility of unfiltered water, hydrating the body better than either spring water or sports drinks.
The Wellness Sport Bottle is designed to effectively filter up to 99.8% of harmful contaminants still reduce 85% of harmful contaminants even at the end of the cartridge life. Whilst cartridge life depends on your local water conditions and water usage, 12 months use or 100 gallons (378.5 liters) would be normal. With one filter cartridge for the Wellness Sports Bottle providing 100 gallons of purified water, each filter for the Wellness Sports Bottle provides cost savings of up to £500 compared to purchasing bottled water.
Specifications
Rated capacity: 100 gallons (378.5 liters)
Fill Capacity: 24oz
Operating temperature: 40 -85°F (5 – 30°C)
Contaminants: Up to 99.8%
Material: Non-leachable HPDE plastic
Media: Wellness Filter® media
Wellness Water Filtration
The first step to create healthy water is to cleanse it of unwanted impurities. The Wellness process uses a variety of filtration media to achieve this and, unlike reverse osmosis or distillation, Wellness retains beneficial, acid buffering minerals including magnesium, calcium and potassium. These minerals are always found in natural springs and they are a key requirement for healthy water.
SPG Silica
The primary filtration medium is SPG Silica, a specially processed volcanic sand. In the Wellness Filter SPG plays a dual role as a protective barrier and as an active agent in the enhancement process. SPG has a micron rating that varies from 0.5 microns to 3 microns and is designed to mechanically filter asbestos, dirt, rust, and sediment. SPG is used in the Kitchen and Home systems only. It restricts flow rate too much to be utilized in the Shower and the enhancement effects are only used for drinking.
KDF 55 & 85
KDF® is a high-purity, granulated copper and zinc-based alloy that treats water based on the principle of REDOX (Oxidation-Reduction). KDF's induces an electro-chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred between molecules.
Many harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Free chlorine is changed into chloride (salt). Heavy metals such as Copper, Lead and Mercury react and are more easily captured by carbon or silica. KDF enhances filtration performance by extending carbon life, reducing maintenance and by reducing many contaminants including chloramines and heavy metals.
KDF's REDOX activity also creates an environment that’s deadly to some micro-organisms and interferes with the ability of others function. KDF is used in the Wellness Shower and Home systems only. Thanks to Wellness dual carbon stages it is not required in the S-III.
Organic Coconut and Activated Carbon
Carbon is the world's oldest filtration method known being recorded in both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where it was used to remove basic contaminants, odors and to improve taste. Carbon is the perfect material for removing chlorine and other organic chemical compounds and comes in many different grades according to the contaminant needing to be removed. Wellness uses both Organic Coconut and Activated carbon to protect against a wide range of chemicals, often reducing them to non-detectable levels.
Some of the contaminants treated include: Chlorine; Chloramines; Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs); Trihalomethanes (THMs); Taste and Odor; Heavy Metals.
Additionally, the carbon used in the Wellness S-III cartridge has been tightly packed into a block with a rating of 1 micron absolute, allowing for effective Cyst & Asbestos treatment. Carbon is used in all Wellness systems. The type used varies for each application.
Wellness Water Enhancement
Wellness enhancement technology was first introduced in the form of a consumer water purification system (the “Wellness Filter”) by Wellness’ founder, Haru Naito, over twenty years ago. This system has been acclaimed for its ability to induce into water certain unique properties that improve or enhance water’s already vital role in life. Specifically, the technology can be used to design water that exhibits the following properties:
Higher rates of transmissivity to make it more readily absorbable by humans, animals and plants Reduced ions for a greatly improved and natural antioxidant effect Higher Solubility, making water 'wetter' Additional trace minerals that enhance cellular and biological function and stabilize pH Natural resistance to the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi How does the Wellness process create healthier water for you to enjoy at home?
Stage 1 - Magnetic Resonance Activation
The first sub-stage utilizes a patented magnetic induction stage that drops the surface tension of the water and increases the solubility. This process is also known as magnetic structuring of water and is well documented. This is the stage that significantly increases the transmissivity and solubility for the water.
The 'Resonant Activation' Zone
Regular Tap Water Wellness Structured Water
Water with an increased level of solubility is able to hold an increased level of dissolved substances in it or prevent existing dissolved solids from plating out (anti-scaling). The combined effect is a super-hydrating water that will accelerate its transport (and whatever is dissolved in it) through membranes into the body as well as out of the body.
Stage 2 - Far-Infrared Antioxidants
The second sub-stage consists of a proprietary ceramic media that induces reduced or negative ions into the water. This material is classified as a Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic and is made of a proprietary blend of volcanic media. Far-Infrared Ceramics convert thermal or mechanical energy into far-infrared energy. Several manufacturers are now selling specialized therapeutic saunas in which the heat radiators are made of far-infrared ceramics. Wellness, however, uses these proprietary ceramics to ionize water that is placed into contact with the media.
Depending on the formula for the ingredients used to make the ceramic, the concentration of negative ions produced can be controlled within a specific range. This aids in the production of certain water properties for specific applications.
Stage 3 - Mineral Stabilization
The third stage incorporates rare igneous stones known as Bakuhan™ and Taicho. Bakuhan is the only mineral ever to be certified by the Japanese Ministry of Health as possessing natural medicinal qualities. These rocks elute into water certain trace minerals that have been shown to have a therapeutic effect on arthritis and circulation, and to accelerate the healing of burns. These minerals also fill the "buffering capacity" of water, creating an alkaline effect in your body. It is important to note that pH and alkalinity, while related, are not the same thing and your water's pH will vary depending on the mineral content of your source water.
Taicho™ stone is noted for inducing natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties into water. Wellness has tested the properties of these minerals in several agricultural applications and found that the water stimulates plant growth while retarding fungus. This effect is so significant that a hyper-enhanced version of Wellness Water is being used as the base for Mannatech's (MTEX:NYSE) Optimal Skin Care Line, The First Completely Preservative Free Skincare Product in the World! In this hyper-enhanced form the water is bactericidal instead of bacterio-static and is capable of killing harmful strains of bacteria without any of the side effects of natural or synthetic preservatives.
