Filmtec 100 GPD reverse osmosis membrane

Effective water purification in reverse osmosis filters

The Filmtec 100 GPD osmotic membrane is intended for reverse osmosis filters and is responsible for the most precise stage of water purification in the entire system. It is at this stage that substances not retained by standard mechanical or carbon cartridges are separated from the water.

Filtration precision reaches 0.001 µm, and the retention efficiency for dissolved contaminants in water ranges from 96% to 99.99%. Thanks to this, the membrane effectively reduces the presence of:

• dissolved organic contaminants,
• dissolved inorganic contaminants,
• bacteria,
• viruses,
• chemical compounds,
• heavy metals,
• dissolved salt compounds.

The removal of salt compounds translates into a reduction in water hardness of over 90%, which is highly important both when preparing drinking water and where water of a very high degree of purity is needed, for example in aquariums.

How the Filmtec 100 GPD membrane works

The membrane consists of multiple layers wound around a perforated core located inside the cartridge. This design provides a large filtration surface in a compact form and very high separation precision.

The operating principle is based on water flowing under pressure through the semi-permeable membrane structure:

1. Contaminated water is forced under pressure onto the membrane surface.
2. Water molecules pass through the membrane's microscopic pores.
3. Contaminants are separated from the clean water and rejected to the drain.
4. Purified water passes through openings into the central core.
5. Under pressure, the treated water flows out of the membrane.

In practice, this means very effective separation of the water stream into purified water and water with rejected contaminants, which is discharged into the sewage system.

Benefits in everyday use

The Filmtec 100 GPD membrane is a solution for users who expect high-quality filtration and want to improve water parameters at home or in specialist applications. As a key component of an osmotic filter, it supports effective water treatment and helps obtain water of very high purity.

• Precise filtration down to 0.001 µm.
• Reduction of dissolved contaminants from 96% to 99.99%.
• Effective reduction of bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals.
• Removal of dissolved salt compounds.
• Reduction of water hardness by over 90%.
• Suitable for preparing drinking water.
• Can be used in aquariums.
• Long service life with proper pre-filter protection.

Operation and important recommendations

The proper operation of the membrane depends not only on the cartridge itself, but also on the condition of the entire filtration system. It is very important to properly protect the membrane by using pre-filters that limit the inflow of larger contaminants and compounds that could worsen its condition.

With proper protection by pre-filters, the membrane service life can be extended to as much as several years. However, it should be remembered that operating durability depends on the quality of the feed water and the operating conditions of the installation.

Application

The Filmtec 100 GPD membrane is used wherever a reverse osmosis system operates and very precise filtration is required. It will work well as a component of a water filter used for preparing drinking water, as well as in systems used in aquariums.

It is a good choice for users who want to reduce the amount of dissolved contaminants in water, decrease its hardness, and improve the overall quality of water obtained from an osmotic system.

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