KDF Process Media POU Brochure

Pressure Drop as a Functionof Flow RatePercent Free Chlorine Reduction as aFunction of Flow RateTemperature Effecton Free Chlorine ReductionFor every 25°F raise in temperature there is a 4%raise in the rate of free chlorine reductionHelping Carbon DoWhat Carbon Does BestBy reducing inorganic contaminantsbefore they get to the carbon bed, KDF 55Process Medium protects GAC frombacterial fouling and bacterial buildup,thus reserving the adsorption capacity ofGAC for removing organic contaminants.This means less frequent carbon re-bedding and less frequent carbon mediadisposal. Remember, carbon is not re-cyclable but KDF 55 Process Medium is.Less carbon lasts longer. KDF 55Process Medium is more effective thancarbon in removing chlorine. Not onlydoes this mean the carbon works moreefficiently, it also means the amount ofcarbon can be reduced. Less carbonmeans smaller filters. Smaller filtersmean less maintenance. Less mainte-nance means reduced operating costs.Your customers will appreciate you morefor less.Now that carbon is available to do whatit does best—control odor and improvetaste—its effective life can be extendedby up to fifteen times.KDF 55 Process MediumImproves The PerformanceOf Shower FiltersAt higher water temperatures, such asused for showering, the very capacity ofGAC that makes it so effective anddesirable in a water filtration system(trapping odor-causing contaminants,including chlorine) works against it in theshower. Higher temperatures can causesome contaminants trapped in the carbonbed to re-enter the water flow. Hot water,however, has no such effect on KDF 55Process Medium. In fact, the higher thewater temperature, the more effectiveKDF 55 Process Medium becomes inreducing free chlorine.As noted above, KDF 55 ProcessMedium improves the performance ofcarbon. Less contaminants get to thecarbon so less can go through it. Yourcustomer will see less of the effects ofchlorine such as dry flaky skin anddamaged hair while the KDF 55 ProcessMedium helps control the unwantedgrowth of bacteria, fungi, algae, mold andlime scale in the tub or shower.Use KDF 55 Process Medium AtEvery Point-Of-UseAlthough this is not an exhaustive list, ithints at the broad range of applicationswhere your customers will benefit fromthe advantages of your adding KDF 55Process Medium to your carbon-basedfilters.•Basements•Bathrooms•Boats/Marinas•Cafes•Coffee houses•Concession stands•Convenience stores•Drinking fountains•Factories•Gas stations•Groceries•Hospitals•Hotels/motels•Icemakers•Inns•Kidneydialysis centers•Kitchens•Laundry facilities•MedicallaboratoriesWherever there’s a water faucet supplyingprivate, public or commercial needs fordrinking, eating or washing, KDF 55Process Medium will make a welcomedifference.KDF 55 Process Medium ImprovesThe Performance Of Other WaterFiltration Systems, TooThere are many water filtration systemsavailable today. Reverse osmosis (RO)and deionization (DI) are two popularoptions. KDF 55 Process Mediumenhances performance in these systems,too. Just as it does with GAC, KDF 55Process Medium allows RO and DIsystems to concentrate on their strengthswhile protecting membranes and ionexchange resins downstream.•Recreationalvehicles•Restaurants(includingfast food)•Schools•Soft drinkdispensers•Spas•Supermarketproduce misters•Taverns•Water-vendingmachinesShower Filters Dechlorination1/2-inch Tubing and Fittings, Standard 1-pound of mediumShower FilterKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth ?P Pressure Drop Maximum Flow Rate Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches) (PSI) - GPM (Gallons)(95% Reduction)1-gpm 1.5-gpm 2-gpm 2.5-gpm 3-gpm1 3.50 1 3 5 10 15 3 15,000•Nursing orassisted-livingfacilities•Offices•Pharmaceuticalmanufacturers®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.Your customersare expectingless from youStart with Purity. It’s protected by US andforeign patents and certified safe by theUSEPA. There’s nothing else like it. NothingThen consider Performance. It gets the jobdone. It works in cold or hot water, in largeor small systems. How about its CostEffectiveness? It pays for itself by reducingyour system maintenance, extending the lifeof some system components and protectingother components, and eliminating the needfor expensive and toxic silver-impregnatedmedia. Flexibility. KDF 55 Process Mediumworks by itself or with other components, inPOU or POE systems. Recyclable. Carbonmight not be but KDF 55 Process Mediummost certainly is. EPA-approved. No redtape. Unparalleled Tech Support is availableon our toll-free 800 line. It’s Non-toxic.Finally, don’t forget Competition. Notours, yours Filter manufacturers around theworld have discovered the value andbenefits of using KDF 55 Process Mediumin their carbon-based filters.®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.1500 KDF DriveThree Rivers, Michigan 49093-9287Toll-free: 1-800-437-2745Phone: 1-269-273-3300Fax: 1-269-273-4400E-mail: info@kdfft.comWeb: www.kdfft.comPrinted in USA © 2003 KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. 123 - 4419Solutions for economical clean water.™KDF Process Media are protected by the followingpatents: U.S. patents 4,642,192; 5,122,274;5,135,654; 5,269,932; 5,198,118; 5,275,737;5,314,623; 5,415,770; 5,433,856; 5,510,034;5,599,454; 5,833,859; 5,837,134; 5,951,869 and6,197,204. Foreign counterparts granted. Other USand foreign patents pending. KDF Process Mediameet USEPA and USFDA standards for levels of zincand copper in potable water and ANSI/NSF Standard42 for drinking water system components. They havealso been approved and/or certified for thetreatment of water by numerous internationalagencies.NOTICE: As of December 2003, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. believes the data herein are reliable andaccurate. The data are based on outside and internal laboratory tests. Due to varying waterchemistry, it is recommended that users test performance on their own equipment. As technicalassistance is furnished by KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. at no charge to the user and since KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. has no control over engineering of hardware incorporating the KDF ® Process Media,KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no liability or responsibility for such assistance. Due tosynthetic procedures used by outside laboratories, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible fordiffering results in the field. KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no responsibility for user claims onthe pesticidal abilities of KDF Process Media because of varying water chemistry and users’applications. Since governmental regulations may differ from one location to another and maychange from time to time, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible for users’ manufacturingprocedures, disposal practices, selection of media, or claims or advertising by the user. Nowarranty, express or implied, is given nor is freedom from any patent owned by KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. or others to be inferred.So…The Big Question Remains:Why Use KDF 55 Process MediumIn Your Filters?KDF 55 Process Medium stands alone.And it gives your customer less. Which isexactly what they are expecting from you.To learn more about KDF 55 ProcessMedium and how its use along with carbonin your water filters can benefit yourcustomers, call 1-800-437-2745 or clickonto www.kdfft.com today.Less bacteria, chlorine,heavy metal content, othercontaminants, and odorsat the point-of-usePressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of Medium9¾????? Cartridge Dechlorination (3/8????? Tubing and Fittings)4½? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Filter Dechlorination (3/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 6????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)Hi-Ho, No SilverSome filter manufacturers use silver-impregnated carbon to control bacterialgrowth. Perhaps on the surface thisappears to be a reasonable compromise,but let’s consider the attendant problemsthat the use of silver brings with it: Oneproblem is that the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) considerssilver a pesticide that must be registered.Furthermore, maintaining bacteriostaticlevels of concentrated silver occasionallyviolates USEPA guidelines for dissolvedsilver content. Although silver might inhibitthe growth of bacteria within the confinesof the filter itself while the unit is inactive,it is not necessarily effective as abacteriostatic when the water is activelyflowing through the filter. KDF 55 ProcessMedium is bacteriostatic while the filter isboth inactive and active.Pound for pound, KDF 55 ProcessMedium is about half the cost of silver.This could mean dramatic savings to yourcustomers and you.KDF 55 Process Medium is non-toxic,completely safe. It meets USEPA and USFood and DrugAdministration(USFDA)standards forlevels of zincand copper inpotable water.The USEPA hasruled that KDF55 ProcessMedium is a“pesticidaldevice” that does not require registration.It’s time to rethink the use of silver-impregnated media.9¾? - CartridgeKDF® 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(Pounds Per Square Inch)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)½ -gpm 1-gpm 1½ -gpm 2-gpm 2½ -gpm½ 1.06 0 1 2 3 5 0.10 7,0001 2.12 0 1 2 4 7 0.50 15,0002 2.25 1 3 3 7 11 1.00 30,0004 5.50 1 3 6 11 21 2.50 60,0004½ x 10? - CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)3-gpm 4-gpm 5-gpm 6-gpm 8-gpm3 1.90 1 3 5 10 15 1 45,0004 2.54 1 3 6 10 14 2 60,0005 3.15 1 4 7 12 16 3 75,0002 x 10? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 3 0.25 7,000¾ 2.42 1 2 3 4 5 0.35 11,0001 3.19 1 2 3 5 6 0.50 15,0002½ 8.00 1 5 8 9 10 1.00 22,0002 x 6? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm¼ 0.82 0.5 1 1 1 2 0.12 3,500½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 4 0.25 7,0001¼ 4.00 2 3 4 5 5 0.50 15,000KDF® 55 Process Medium helpsyou offer your customers lessWhen you use KDF ® 55 Process Mediumahead of the granular activated carbon(GAC) stage in point-of-use (POU) waterfilters, you do three things:One, you offer your customers a lot lessthan they’re used to:• Less bacteria• Less free chlorine• Less heavy metal content• Less scale buildup• Less filter maintenanceTwo, you enhance the performance ofthe carbon.Three, you also extend the useful lifeof the carbon.Proprietary Process MediaThe full line of KDF Process Media isso unique that it is protected by 15US patents and numerous foreignpatents. That doesn’t include thepatents currently pending. We haveno direct competition because thereis nothing else quite like KDFProcess Media.No one else—and we stress noone else—can offer you and yourcustomers the purity or all of thebenefits of using KDF Process Media.Period. In addition to KDF 55 ProcessMedium for POU water filters, KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. manufactures KDF ProcessMedia in other forms for other specific waterfiltration applications.How KDF 55Process Medium WorksKDF 55 Process Medium is a high-puritycopper-zinc alloy. When used in a watertreatment unit, it undergoes a chemicalprocess known as redox. Redox is short foroxidation-reduction, which is a chemicalreaction where electrons are transferredbetween molecules. In some cases, such asfree chlorine, this transfer results in theformation of benign substances, such aschloride in this case, which then passesthrough the filter. In a similar way, copper,lead, mercury, and other heavy metals reactto plate out onto the medium’s surfaceeffectively being removed from the watersupply. KDF 55 Process Medium is soeffective that it removes up to 98% ofinorganic water-soluble heavy metals thatare a concern to many public health officialsand many consumers.In addition, KDF 55 Process Mediumcontrols microorganisms and reduces limescale in problem areas like showers andtubs. KDF 55 Process Medium evenchanges waterborne calcium molecules thatinhibit scale buildup and improves the tasteof some of your favorite beverages.Ahead Of The Carbon,Ahead Of The GameKDF 55 Process Medium is the idealcomplement to GAC. Because GAC removeschlorine by surface chemistry, it actuallyfosters bacterial growth. But, unlike carbon,KDF 55 Process Medium is truly bacterio-static. The electrolytic field created by theredox process is an environment deadly tosome microorganisms; it also createshydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxidesthat interfere with the ability of some othermicroorganisms to function.?chloridefree chlorinereduction? ? ? ?reduction reductionoxidation oxidationFe3+ Fe2+ Feelectron??oxidationprecipitationKDFinsoluble sulfide hydrogen sulfideCu+2Typical Redox ReactionHarmful chlorine is removed by changingfree chlorine into chloride ions.KDF process media act as catalysts tochange soluble ferrous cations into insolubleferric hydroxide, which is easily removed byregular backwashing.KDF process media converts hydrogensulfide to insoluble sulfide, which can beremoved by backwashing.Pressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of Medium9¾????? Cartridge Dechlorination (3/8????? Tubing and Fittings)4½? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Filter Dechlorination (3/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 6????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)Hi-Ho, No SilverSome filter manufacturers use silver-impregnated carbon to control bacterialgrowth. Perhaps on the surface thisappears to be a reasonable compromise,but let’s consider the attendant problemsthat the use of silver brings with it: Oneproblem is that the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) considerssilver a pesticide that must be registered.Furthermore, maintaining bacteriostaticlevels of concentrated silver occasionallyviolates USEPA guidelines for dissolvedsilver content. Although silver might inhibitthe growth of bacteria within the confinesof the filter itself while the unit is inactive,it is not necessarily effective as abacteriostatic when the water is activelyflowing through the filter. KDF 55 ProcessMedium is bacteriostatic while the filter isboth inactive and active.Pound for pound, KDF 55 ProcessMedium is about half the cost of silver.This could mean dramatic savings to yourcustomers and you.KDF 55 Process Medium is non-toxic,completely safe. It meets USEPA and USFood and DrugAdministration(USFDA)standards forlevels of zincand copper inpotable water.The USEPA hasruled that KDF55 ProcessMedium is a“pesticidaldevice” that does not require registration.It’s time to rethink the use of silver-impregnated media.9¾? - CartridgeKDF® 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(Pounds Per Square Inch)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)½ -gpm 1-gpm 1½ -gpm 2-gpm 2½ -gpm½ 1.06 0 1 2 3 5 0.10 7,0001 2.12 0 1 2 4 7 0.50 15,0002 2.25 1 3 3 7 11 1.00 30,0004 5.50 1 3 6 11 21 2.50 60,0004½ x 10? - CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)3-gpm 4-gpm 5-gpm 6-gpm 8-gpm3 1.90 1 3 5 10 15 1 45,0004 2.54 1 3 6 10 14 2 60,0005 3.15 1 4 7 12 16 3 75,0002 x 10? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 3 0.25 7,000¾ 2.42 1 2 3 4 5 0.35 11,0001 3.19 1 2 3 5 6 0.50 15,0002½ 8.00 1 5 8 9 10 1.00 22,0002 x 6? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm¼ 0.82 0.5 1 1 1 2 0.12 3,500½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 4 0.25 7,0001¼ 4.00 2 3 4 5 5 0.50 15,000KDF® 55 Process Medium helpsyou offer your customers lessWhen you use KDF ® 55 Process Mediumahead of the granular activated carbon(GAC) stage in point-of-use (POU) waterfilters, you do three things:One, you offer your customers a lot lessthan they’re used to:• Less bacteria• Less free chlorine• Less heavy metal content• Less scale buildup• Less filter maintenanceTwo, you enhance the performance ofthe carbon.Three, you also extend the useful lifeof the carbon.Proprietary Process MediaThe full line of KDF Process Media isso unique that it is protected by 15US patents and numerous foreignpatents. That doesn’t include thepatents currently pending. We haveno direct competition because thereis nothing else quite like KDFProcess Media.No one else—and we stress noone else—can offer you and yourcustomers the purity or all of thebenefits of using KDF Process Media.Period. In addition to KDF 55 ProcessMedium for POU water filters, KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. manufactures KDF ProcessMedia in other forms for other specific waterfiltration applications.How KDF 55Process Medium WorksKDF 55 Process Medium is a high-puritycopper-zinc alloy. When used in a watertreatment unit, it undergoes a chemicalprocess known as redox. Redox is short foroxidation-reduction, which is a chemicalreaction where electrons are transferredbetween molecules. In some cases, such asfree chlorine, this transfer results in theformation of benign substances, such aschloride in this case, which then passesthrough the filter. In a similar way, copper,lead, mercury, and other heavy metals reactto plate out onto the medium’s surfaceeffectively being removed from the watersupply. KDF 55 Process Medium is soeffective that it removes up to 98% ofinorganic water-soluble heavy metals thatare a concern to many public health officialsand many consumers.In addition, KDF 55 Process Mediumcontrols microorganisms and reduces limescale in problem areas like showers andtubs. KDF 55 Process Medium evenchanges waterborne calcium molecules thatinhibit scale buildup and improves the tasteof some of your favorite beverages.Ahead Of The Carbon,Ahead Of The GameKDF 55 Process Medium is the idealcomplement to GAC. Because GAC removeschlorine by surface chemistry, it actuallyfosters bacterial growth. But, unlike carbon,KDF 55 Process Medium is truly bacterio-static. The electrolytic field created by theredox process is an environment deadly tosome microorganisms; it also createshydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxidesthat interfere with the ability of some othermicroorganisms to function.?chloridefree chlorinereduction? ? ? ?reduction reductionoxidation oxidationFe3+ Fe2+ Feelectron??oxidationprecipitationKDFinsoluble sulfide hydrogen sulfideCu+2Typical Redox ReactionHarmful chlorine is removed by changingfree chlorine into chloride ions.KDF process media act as catalysts tochange soluble ferrous cations into insolubleferric hydroxide, which is easily removed byregular backwashing.KDF process media converts hydrogensulfide to insoluble sulfide, which can beremoved by backwashing.Pressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of MediumPressure Drop as a Function of Amountof Medium and Flow RateMaximum Flow Rate for 95% Reduction asa Function of the Amount of Medium9¾????? Cartridge Dechlorination (3/8????? Tubing and Fittings)4½? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Filter Dechlorination (3/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 10????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)2? ? ? ? ? x 6????? Inline Cartridge Dechlorination (1/4????? Tubing and Fittings)Hi-Ho, No SilverSome filter manufacturers use silver-impregnated carbon to control bacterialgrowth. Perhaps on the surface thisappears to be a reasonable compromise,but let’s consider the attendant problemsthat the use of silver brings with it: Oneproblem is that the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) considerssilver a pesticide that must be registered.Furthermore, maintaining bacteriostaticlevels of concentrated silver occasionallyviolates USEPA guidelines for dissolvedsilver content. Although silver might inhibitthe growth of bacteria within the confinesof the filter itself while the unit is inactive,it is not necessarily effective as abacteriostatic when the water is activelyflowing through the filter. KDF 55 ProcessMedium is bacteriostatic while the filter isboth inactive and active.Pound for pound, KDF 55 ProcessMedium is about half the cost of silver.This could mean dramatic savings to yourcustomers and you.KDF 55 Process Medium is non-toxic,completely safe. It meets USEPA and USFood and DrugAdministration(USFDA)standards forlevels of zincand copper inpotable water.The USEPA hasruled that KDF55 ProcessMedium is a“pesticidaldevice” that does not require registration.It’s time to rethink the use of silver-impregnated media.9¾? - CartridgeKDF® 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(Pounds Per Square Inch)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)½ -gpm 1-gpm 1½ -gpm 2-gpm 2½ -gpm½ 1.06 0 1 2 3 5 0.10 7,0001 2.12 0 1 2 4 7 0.50 15,0002 2.25 1 3 3 7 11 1.00 30,0004 5.50 1 3 6 11 21 2.50 60,0004½ x 10? - CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)3-gpm 4-gpm 5-gpm 6-gpm 8-gpm3 1.90 1 3 5 10 15 1 45,0004 2.54 1 3 6 10 14 2 60,0005 3.15 1 4 7 12 16 3 75,0002 x 10? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 3 0.25 7,000¾ 2.42 1 2 3 4 5 0.35 11,0001 3.19 1 2 3 5 6 0.50 15,0002½ 8.00 1 5 8 9 10 1.00 22,0002 x 6? - Inline CartridgeKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth?P Pressure DropMax. Flow Rate-GPM Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches)(PSI)(95% Reduction) (Gallons)0.3-gpm 0.6-gpm 0.7-gpm 0.9-gpm 1.0-gpm¼ 0.82 0.5 1 1 1 2 0.12 3,500½ 1.59 1 1 2 3 4 0.25 7,0001¼ 4.00 2 3 4 5 5 0.50 15,000KDF® 55 Process Medium helpsyou offer your customers lessWhen you use KDF ® 55 Process Mediumahead of the granular activated carbon(GAC) stage in point-of-use (POU) waterfilters, you do three things:One, you offer your customers a lot lessthan they’re used to:• Less bacteria• Less free chlorine• Less heavy metal content• Less scale buildup• Less filter maintenanceTwo, you enhance the performance ofthe carbon.Three, you also extend the useful lifeof the carbon.Proprietary Process MediaThe full line of KDF Process Media isso unique that it is protected by 15US patents and numerous foreignpatents. That doesn’t include thepatents currently pending. We haveno direct competition because thereis nothing else quite like KDFProcess Media.No one else—and we stress noone else—can offer you and yourcustomers the purity or all of thebenefits of using KDF Process Media.Period. In addition to KDF 55 ProcessMedium for POU water filters, KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. manufactures KDF ProcessMedia in other forms for other specific waterfiltration applications.How KDF 55Process Medium WorksKDF 55 Process Medium is a high-puritycopper-zinc alloy. When used in a watertreatment unit, it undergoes a chemicalprocess known as redox. Redox is short foroxidation-reduction, which is a chemicalreaction where electrons are transferredbetween molecules. In some cases, such asfree chlorine, this transfer results in theformation of benign substances, such aschloride in this case, which then passesthrough the filter. In a similar way, copper,lead, mercury, and other heavy metals reactto plate out onto the medium’s surfaceeffectively being removed from the watersupply. KDF 55 Process Medium is soeffective that it removes up to 98% ofinorganic water-soluble heavy metals thatare a concern to many public health officialsand many consumers.In addition, KDF 55 Process Mediumcontrols microorganisms and reduces limescale in problem areas like showers andtubs. KDF 55 Process Medium evenchanges waterborne calcium molecules thatinhibit scale buildup and improves the tasteof some of your favorite beverages.Ahead Of The Carbon,Ahead Of The GameKDF 55 Process Medium is the idealcomplement to GAC. Because GAC removeschlorine by surface chemistry, it actuallyfosters bacterial growth. But, unlike carbon,KDF 55 Process Medium is truly bacterio-static. The electrolytic field created by theredox process is an environment deadly tosome microorganisms; it also createshydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxidesthat interfere with the ability of some othermicroorganisms to function.?chloridefree chlorinereduction? ? ? ?reduction reductionoxidation oxidationFe3+ Fe2+ Feelectron??oxidationprecipitationKDFinsoluble sulfide hydrogen sulfideCu+2Typical Redox ReactionHarmful chlorine is removed by changingfree chlorine into chloride ions.KDF process media act as catalysts tochange soluble ferrous cations into insolubleferric hydroxide, which is easily removed byregular backwashing.KDF process media converts hydrogensulfide to insoluble sulfide, which can beremoved by backwashing.Pressure Drop as a Functionof Flow RatePercent Free Chlorine Reduction as aFunction of Flow RateTemperature Effecton Free Chlorine ReductionFor every 25°F raise in temperature there is a 4%raise in the rate of free chlorine reductionHelping Carbon DoWhat Carbon Does BestBy reducing inorganic contaminantsbefore they get to the carbon bed, KDF 55Process Medium protects GAC frombacterial fouling and bacterial buildup,thus reserving the adsorption capacity ofGAC for removing organic contaminants.This means less frequent carbon re-bedding and less frequent carbon mediadisposal. Remember, carbon is not re-cyclable but KDF 55 Process Medium is.Less carbon lasts longer. KDF 55Process Medium is more effective thancarbon in removing chlorine. Not onlydoes this mean the carbon works moreefficiently, it also means the amount ofcarbon can be reduced. Less carbonmeans smaller filters. Smaller filtersmean less maintenance. Less mainte-nance means reduced operating costs.Your customers will appreciate you morefor less.Now that carbon is available to do whatit does best—control odor and improvetaste—its effective life can be extendedby up to fifteen times.KDF 55 Process MediumImproves The PerformanceOf Shower FiltersAt higher water temperatures, such asused for showering, the very capacity ofGAC that makes it so effective anddesirable in a water filtration system(trapping odor-causing contaminants,including chlorine) works against it in theshower. Higher temperatures can causesome contaminants trapped in the carbonbed to re-enter the water flow. Hot water,however, has no such effect on KDF 55Process Medium. In fact, the higher thewater temperature, the more effectiveKDF 55 Process Medium becomes inreducing free chlorine.As noted above, KDF 55 ProcessMedium improves the performance ofcarbon. Less contaminants get to thecarbon so less can go through it. Yourcustomer will see less of the effects ofchlorine such as dry flaky skin anddamaged hair while the KDF 55 ProcessMedium helps control the unwantedgrowth of bacteria, fungi, algae, mold andlime scale in the tub or shower.Use KDF 55 Process Medium AtEvery Point-Of-UseAlthough this is not an exhaustive list, ithints at the broad range of applicationswhere your customers will benefit fromthe advantages of your adding KDF 55Process Medium to your carbon-basedfilters.•Basements•Bathrooms•Boats/Marinas•Cafes•Coffee houses•Concession stands•Convenience stores•Drinking fountains•Factories•Gas stations•Groceries•Hospitals•Hotels/motels•Icemakers•Inns•Kidneydialysis centers•Kitchens•Laundry facilities•MedicallaboratoriesWherever there’s a water faucet supplyingprivate, public or commercial needs fordrinking, eating or washing, KDF 55Process Medium will make a welcomedifference.KDF 55 Process Medium ImprovesThe Performance Of Other WaterFiltration Systems, TooThere are many water filtration systemsavailable today. Reverse osmosis (RO)and deionization (DI) are two popularoptions. KDF 55 Process Mediumenhances performance in these systems,too. Just as it does with GAC, KDF 55Process Medium allows RO and DIsystems to concentrate on their strengthswhile protecting membranes and ionexchange resins downstream.•Recreationalvehicles•Restaurants(includingfast food)•Schools•Soft drinkdispensers•Spas•Supermarketproduce misters•Taverns•Water-vendingmachinesShower Filters Dechlorination1/2-inch Tubing and Fittings, Standard 1-pound of mediumShower FilterKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth ?P Pressure Drop Maximum Flow Rate Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches) (PSI) - GPM (Gallons)(95% Reduction)1-gpm 1.5-gpm 2-gpm 2.5-gpm 3-gpm1 3.50 1 3 5 10 15 3 15,000•Nursing orassisted-livingfacilities•Offices•Pharmaceuticalmanufacturers®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.Your customersare expectingless from youStart with Purity. It’s protected by US andforeign patents and certified safe by theUSEPA. There’s nothing else like it. NothingThen consider Performance. It gets the jobdone. It works in cold or hot water, in largeor small systems. How about its CostEffectiveness? It pays for itself by reducingyour system maintenance, extending the lifeof some system components and protectingother components, and eliminating the needfor expensive and toxic silver-impregnatedmedia. Flexibility. KDF 55 Process Mediumworks by itself or with other components, inPOU or POE systems. Recyclable. Carbonmight not be but KDF 55 Process Mediummost certainly is. EPA-approved. No redtape. Unparalleled Tech Support is availableon our toll-free 800 line. It’s Non-toxic.Finally, don’t forget Competition. Notours, yours Filter manufacturers around theworld have discovered the value andbenefits of using KDF 55 Process Mediumin their carbon-based filters.®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.1500 KDF DriveThree Rivers, Michigan 49093-9287Toll-free: 1-800-437-2745Phone: 1-269-273-3300Fax: 1-269-273-4400E-mail: info@kdfft.comWeb: www.kdfft.comPrinted in USA © 2003 KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. 123 - 4419Solutions for economical clean water.™KDF Process Media are protected by the followingpatents: U.S. patents 4,642,192; 5,122,274;5,135,654; 5,269,932; 5,198,118; 5,275,737;5,314,623; 5,415,770; 5,433,856; 5,510,034;5,599,454; 5,833,859; 5,837,134; 5,951,869 and6,197,204. Foreign counterparts granted. Other USand foreign patents pending. KDF Process Mediameet USEPA and USFDA standards for levels of zincand copper in potable water and ANSI/NSF Standard42 for drinking water system components. They havealso been approved and/or certified for thetreatment of water by numerous internationalagencies.NOTICE: As of December 2003, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. believes the data herein are reliable andaccurate. The data are based on outside and internal laboratory tests. Due to varying waterchemistry, it is recommended that users test performance on their own equipment. As technicalassistance is furnished by KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. at no charge to the user and since KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. has no control over engineering of hardware incorporating the KDF ® Process Media,KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no liability or responsibility for such assistance. Due tosynthetic procedures used by outside laboratories, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible fordiffering results in the field. KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no responsibility for user claims onthe pesticidal abilities of KDF Process Media because of varying water chemistry and users’applications. Since governmental regulations may differ from one location to another and maychange from time to time, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible for users’ manufacturingprocedures, disposal practices, selection of media, or claims or advertising by the user. Nowarranty, express or implied, is given nor is freedom from any patent owned by KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. or others to be inferred.So…The Big Question Remains:Why Use KDF 55 Process MediumIn Your Filters?KDF 55 Process Medium stands alone.And it gives your customer less. Which isexactly what they are expecting from you.To learn more about KDF 55 ProcessMedium and how its use along with carbonin your water filters can benefit yourcustomers, call 1-800-437-2745 or clickonto www.kdfft.com today.Less bacteria, chlorine,heavy metal content, othercontaminants, and odorsat the point-of-usePressure Drop as a Functionof Flow RatePercent Free Chlorine Reduction as aFunction of Flow RateTemperature Effecton Free Chlorine ReductionFor every 25°F raise in temperature there is a 4%raise in the rate of free chlorine reductionHelping Carbon DoWhat Carbon Does BestBy reducing inorganic contaminantsbefore they get to the carbon bed, KDF 55Process Medium protects GAC frombacterial fouling and bacterial buildup,thus reserving the adsorption capacity ofGAC for removing organic contaminants.This means less frequent carbon re-bedding and less frequent carbon mediadisposal. Remember, carbon is not re-cyclable but KDF 55 Process Medium is.Less carbon lasts longer. KDF 55Process Medium is more effective thancarbon in removing chlorine. Not onlydoes this mean the carbon works moreefficiently, it also means the amount ofcarbon can be reduced. Less carbonmeans smaller filters. Smaller filtersmean less maintenance. Less mainte-nance means reduced operating costs.Your customers will appreciate you morefor less.Now that carbon is available to do whatit does best—control odor and improvetaste—its effective life can be extendedby up to fifteen times.KDF 55 Process MediumImproves The PerformanceOf Shower FiltersAt higher water temperatures, such asused for showering, the very capacity ofGAC that makes it so effective anddesirable in a water filtration system(trapping odor-causing contaminants,including chlorine) works against it in theshower. Higher temperatures can causesome contaminants trapped in the carbonbed to re-enter the water flow. Hot water,however, has no such effect on KDF 55Process Medium. In fact, the higher thewater temperature, the more effectiveKDF 55 Process Medium becomes inreducing free chlorine.As noted above, KDF 55 ProcessMedium improves the performance ofcarbon. Less contaminants get to thecarbon so less can go through it. Yourcustomer will see less of the effects ofchlorine such as dry flaky skin anddamaged hair while the KDF 55 ProcessMedium helps control the unwantedgrowth of bacteria, fungi, algae, mold andlime scale in the tub or shower.Use KDF 55 Process Medium AtEvery Point-Of-UseAlthough this is not an exhaustive list, ithints at the broad range of applicationswhere your customers will benefit fromthe advantages of your adding KDF 55Process Medium to your carbon-basedfilters.•Basements•Bathrooms•Boats/Marinas•Cafes•Coffee houses•Concession stands•Convenience stores•Drinking fountains•Factories•Gas stations•Groceries•Hospitals•Hotels/motels•Icemakers•Inns•Kidneydialysis centers•Kitchens•Laundry facilities•MedicallaboratoriesWherever there’s a water faucet supplyingprivate, public or commercial needs fordrinking, eating or washing, KDF 55Process Medium will make a welcomedifference.KDF 55 Process Medium ImprovesThe Performance Of Other WaterFiltration Systems, TooThere are many water filtration systemsavailable today. Reverse osmosis (RO)and deionization (DI) are two popularoptions. KDF 55 Process Mediumenhances performance in these systems,too. Just as it does with GAC, KDF 55Process Medium allows RO and DIsystems to concentrate on their strengthswhile protecting membranes and ionexchange resins downstream.•Recreationalvehicles•Restaurants(includingfast food)•Schools•Soft drinkdispensers•Spas•Supermarketproduce misters•Taverns•Water-vendingmachinesShower Filters Dechlorination1/2-inch Tubing and Fittings, Standard 1-pound of mediumShower FilterKDF 55 Medium Bed Depth ?P Pressure Drop Maximum Flow Rate Effective Life(Pounds) (Inches) (PSI) - GPM (Gallons)(95% Reduction)1-gpm 1.5-gpm 2-gpm 2.5-gpm 3-gpm1 3.50 1 3 5 10 15 3 15,000•Nursing orassisted-livingfacilities•Offices•Pharmaceuticalmanufacturers®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.Your customersare expectingless from youStart with Purity. It’s protected by US andforeign patents and certified safe by theUSEPA. There’s nothing else like it. NothingThen consider Performance. It gets the jobdone. It works in cold or hot water, in largeor small systems. How about its CostEffectiveness? It pays for itself by reducingyour system maintenance, extending the lifeof some system components and protectingother components, and eliminating the needfor expensive and toxic silver-impregnatedmedia. Flexibility. KDF 55 Process Mediumworks by itself or with other components, inPOU or POE systems. Recyclable. Carbonmight not be but KDF 55 Process Mediummost certainly is. EPA-approved. No redtape. Unparalleled Tech Support is availableon our toll-free 800 line. It’s Non-toxic.Finally, don’t forget Competition. Notours, yours Filter manufacturers around theworld have discovered the value andbenefits of using KDF 55 Process Mediumin their carbon-based filters.®FLUID TREATMENT, INC.1500 KDF DriveThree Rivers, Michigan 49093-9287Toll-free: 1-800-437-2745Phone: 1-269-273-3300Fax: 1-269-273-4400E-mail: info@kdfft.comWeb: www.kdfft.comPrinted in USA © 2003 KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. 123 - 4419Solutions for economical clean water.™KDF Process Media are protected by the followingpatents: U.S. patents 4,642,192; 5,122,274;5,135,654; 5,269,932; 5,198,118; 5,275,737;5,314,623; 5,415,770; 5,433,856; 5,510,034;5,599,454; 5,833,859; 5,837,134; 5,951,869 and6,197,204. Foreign counterparts granted. Other USand foreign patents pending. KDF Process Mediameet USEPA and USFDA standards for levels of zincand copper in potable water and ANSI/NSF Standard42 for drinking water system components. They havealso been approved and/or certified for thetreatment of water by numerous internationalagencies.NOTICE: As of December 2003, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. believes the data herein are reliable andaccurate. The data are based on outside and internal laboratory tests. Due to varying waterchemistry, it is recommended that users test performance on their own equipment. As technicalassistance is furnished by KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. at no charge to the user and since KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. has no control over engineering of hardware incorporating the KDF ® Process Media,KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no liability or responsibility for such assistance. Due tosynthetic procedures used by outside laboratories, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible fordiffering results in the field. KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. assumes no responsibility for user claims onthe pesticidal abilities of KDF Process Media because of varying water chemistry and users’applications. Since governmental regulations may differ from one location to another and maychange from time to time, KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. is not responsible for users’ manufacturingprocedures, disposal practices, selection of media, or claims or advertising by the user. Nowarranty, express or implied, is given nor is freedom from any patent owned by KDF FluidTreatment, Inc. or others to be inferred.So…The Big Question Remains:Why Use KDF 55 Process MediumIn Your Filters?KDF 55 Process Medium stands alone.And it gives your customer less. Which isexactly what they are expecting from you.To learn more about KDF 55 ProcessMedium and how its use along with carbonin your water filters can benefit yourcustomers, call 1-800-437-2745 or clickonto www.kdfft.com today.Less bacteria, chlorine,heavy metal content, othercontaminants, and odorsat the point-of-use