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20" JumboWaimana Water
Waiora Essence Plus II 20" Whole House Town Water Filter
Suits a medium to large home · 20" JumboHelp me choose
What size is my home? Small to medium: 1–2 bathrooms, up to 3 bedrooms. Medium to large: 2+ bathrooms, 4+ bedrooms.
$490.00incl. GST
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- NZ owned & operated
- Most orders dispatched same or next day
- Click & collect from Te Rapa, Hamilton
- Brand
- Waimana Water
- Size
- 20" Jumbo
- Type
- Whole House Town Water Filters
- Model
- Standard
- SKU
- Waiora Essence Plus II
- Stock
- In stock
What it removes
Better-tasting town water
The Essence Plus II takes out the chlorine taste and smell, plus the sediment that comes through town supply lines.
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Sediment
Fine particles and grit from supply lines.
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Rust flakes
From older pipes, before they reach your appliances.
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Chlorine taste
The flat, treated taste of town water.
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Chemical odours
The chlorine smell at every tap.
Want heavy metals reduced too? The Essence Plus III adds a KDF/GAC stage.
How it works
Two stages, every tap
Town water passes through each stage in order. Then it carries on to every tap in the house.
- Town water in
Stage 1
Sediment
Polyspun sediment cartridge
20" Jumbo1 micronWaimana 20PP01
Traps fine particles, rust flakes and grit. The larger 20" format holds more filter media, so it lasts longer and protects Stage 2.
Stage 2
Carbon block
Carbon block cartridge
20" Jumbo5 micronWaimana 20CTO05
Reduces chlorine, chemical tastes and odours. It makes the biggest difference to how your water tastes and smells.
- Filtered water to every tap
Fit check
Is it right for my home?
A quick check before you buy.
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On town (mains) water
Good fitMade for New Zealand homes on town water.
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On rainwater or tank water
Not this oneOn rainwater? The Clarity Plus II is the rainwater version of this system.
Clarity Plus II
$460.00
See the Clarity Plus II
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Larger home or busy household
Good fitTwin 20" Jumbo housings give higher flow and longer cartridge life for bigger households.
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Smaller home or lighter use
ConsiderThe Essence II covers the same job in a more compact 10" format.
Essence II
$300.00
See the Essence II
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Short on space
ConsiderA 20" cartridge is about double the length of a 10" one, so check there is room below the housing to change it.
Compare
Compare the Essence range
10" Jumbo suits small to medium homes. 20" Jumbo is for higher flow. The III models add a GAC/KDF stage.
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$300.00
Stages 2Cartridge size 10" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Small to mediumBest for Town water – taste & odour -
$570.00
Stages 3Cartridge size 10" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine, odour and heavy metalsExtra stage GAC/KDF stage for heavy metalsHome size Small to mediumBest for Town water – enhanced taste & odour -
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Essence Plus II
$490.00
Stages 2Cartridge size 20" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine taste and odourExtra stage NoneHome size Medium to largeBest for Town water – higher flowYou're viewing -
$920.00
Stages 3Cartridge size 20" JumboRemoves Sediment, chlorine, odour and heavy metalsExtra stage GAC/KDF stage for heavy metalsHome size Medium to largeBest for Town water – higher flow & taste
Running costs
What it costs to run
One replacement kit changes both cartridges.
Essence Plus II replacement kit
$160.00per kit, incl. GST
- 1x Waimana 20PP01 – 1 micron polyspun sediment (20" Jumbo)
- 1x Waimana 20CTO05 – 5 micron carbon block (20" Jumbo)
How often depends on your water quality and how much you use. Chlorine taste or smell coming back is the clearest sign the carbon block is done.
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Specs
Specs and what's in the box
- Stages
- 2
- Housing size
- 20" x 4.5" Jumbo
- Cartridge size
- 20" x 4.5" Jumbo
- Stage 1 filter
- 1 micron polyspun sediment
- Stage 2 filter
- 5 micron carbon block
- Connection
- 25mm BSP
- Cartridge life
- 6–12 months
- Bracket
- Powder-coated steel
- Warranty
- 3 years
What's in the box
- Twin 20" Jumbo housings (pre-mounted)
- 1 micron polyspun sediment filter
- 5 micron carbon block filter
- Housing spanner
- Mounting hardware
Common questions
Is the Essence Plus II right for my home?
It's made for larger New Zealand homes on town (mains) water where flow matters, such as several bathrooms or a busy laundry. For a smaller home or lighter use, the Essence II (10") may suit better. On rainwater or bore water, a different system will suit you better.
How often do I change the cartridges?
Every 6–12 months, depending on your water quality and how much you use. More sediment means shorter cartridge life. The larger 20" format usually lasts longer than a 10" system in the same conditions. The Essence Plus II replacement kit has both cartridges.
How is the Essence Plus II different from the Essence II?
Both are 2-stage systems for sediment and chlorine. The Essence Plus II uses 20" Jumbo housings, so it has more filter media, higher flow and longer cartridge life between changes. It suits larger households with higher water demand.
How do I know the carbon block needs replacing?
Chlorine taste or smell coming back is the clearest sign, even if flow is still good. If pressure drops before your change is due, replace the sediment filter early.
Will it affect my water pressure?
The 20" Jumbo housings are designed to keep good pressure. Keep cartridges changed on schedule. A clogged cartridge is the most common cause of pressure drop.
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Full product details
Read the full description
The Waiora Essence Plus II, made by Waimana, is a two-stage whole-house filter for treated town water. It reduces chlorine, odour and common chemical contaminants, using 20" jumbo housings built for higher flow and busier households.
Water goes through a 1 µm polyspun sediment cartridge, then a 5 µm carbon block. The housings sit on a powder-coated steel bracket with 25 mm BSP stainless threaded ports, and a housing spanner is included. We recommend up to 85 psi (6 bar), with 125 psi (8.5 bar) as the maximum.
Change the cartridges every 6–12 months. The housings have a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
We're NZ owned in Te Rapa, Hamilton. If it's not right, we'll put it right.
Replacement cartridges
Takes 20" Jumbo cartridges
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