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External Fluoride & Arsenic Pre-Filter Cartridge
[PRE-AAL] [by Intelifil]
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- 1000 gallon capacity
- Add external housing for just $29.95
Highly Fluoridated water is dangerous to your health. Drinking water with fluoride levels above 2 mg/L can lead to mottling of the teeth. Ongoing levels above 4 mg/L can result in serious health problems.
Although the main purpose of this filter is to remove fluoride, Activated Alumina can remove many other contaminants. Intended for use outside of your water ionizer machine with an external filter housing.
Removes/Reduces
- Fluoride
- Hydrogen Chloride
- Hydrogen Sulfide
- Carbonyl Sulfide
- Carbon Dioxide
- Inorganic Arsenic
- Alcohols
- Ethers
Click here for specification sheet for the AA filter with filter change instructions
The Dangers Of Fluoride
The main chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water are known as "silicofluorides" (i.e., hydrofluorosilicic acid and sodium fluorosilicate). Silicofluorides are not pharmaceutical-grade fluoride products; they are unprocessed industrial by-products of the phosphate fertilizer industry. Since these silicofluorides undergo no purification procedures, they can contain elevated levels of arsenic - moreso than any other water treatment chemical. In addition, recent research suggests that the addition of silicofluorides to water is a risk factor for elevated lead exposure, particularly among residents who live in homes with old pipes.
Fluoride has long been known to be a very toxic substance. This is why, like arsenic, fluoride has been used in pesticides and rodenticides (to kill rats, insects, etc). It is also why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires that all fluoride toothpaste sold in the U.S. carry a poison warning that instructs users to contact the poison control center if they swallow more than used for brushing.
Excessive fluoride exposure is well known to cause a painful bone disease (skeletal fluorosis), as well as a discoloration of the teeth known as dental fluorosis. Excessive fluoride exposure has also been linked to a range of other chronic ailments including arthritis, bone fragility, dental fluorosis, glucose intolerance, gastrointestinal distress, thyroid disease, and possibly cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.
While the lowest doses that cause some of these effects are not yet well defined, it is clear that certain subsets of the population are particularly vulnerable to fluoride's toxicity. Populations that have heightened susceptibility to fluoride include infants, individuals with kidney disease, individuals with nutrient deficiencies (particularly calcium and iodine), and individuals with medical conditions that cause excessive thirst.
Fluoride has also been proven to lower the IQ of children.
Most developed nations in the world have rejected fluoridation, including 97% of western Europe. The United States, which fluoridates more than 70% of its water supplies, is an exception to this rule. According to the British Fluoridation Society, there are more people drinking artificially fluoridated water in the United States than all other countries combined.
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| Capacity: | 5,000 mg/L |
| Micron Rating: | 10 Nominal |
| Dimensions: | 9.75" x 2.75" |
| Operating Temperature: | 40°F to 100°F |
| Max. Recommended Flow Rate: | .1 GPM |
| Used For: | Fluoride/Arsenic Removal |
| Filter Media: | Activated Alumina (AAL) |
| Housing Required: | Yes (housings here) |
Remove Fluoride & Arsenic from your drinking water
