{"product_id":"aquano-10-inch-nitrate-reduction-water-filter-cartridge","title":"Aquano 10\" 5 Micron Nitrate Reduction Water Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquano 10\" Nitrate Reduction Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a speciality drinking-water filter designed to reduce \u003cstrong\u003enitrates\u003c\/strong\u003e using macroporous resin filtration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e5 micron rating\u003c\/strong\u003e and maximum flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e3 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e, the NRC1 is designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003elow-flow drinking-water applications\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for installation on a dedicated filtered drinking-water tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional disposable treatment media, the nitrate-reduction resin can be \u003cstrong\u003eregenerated by soaking the cartridge in salty water for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping extend its useful service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aquano NRC1 provides targeted treatment where \u003cstrong\u003enitrate reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary filtration requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts macroporous resin captures nitrates as water passes through the cartridge, with a stated \u003cstrong\u003enitrate removal capacity of 7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey benefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong\u003enitrate reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMacroporous resin\u003c\/strong\u003e filtration media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ppm nitrate removal capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e filtration rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e3 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003elow-flow drinking-water applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for dedicated drinking-water taps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerable\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegeneration takes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquano Hassle Free Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose the Aquano NRC1?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTargeted Nitrate Reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a general-purpose carbon or sediment media, the NRC1 uses \u003cstrong\u003emacroporous resin specifically for nitrate removal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it a useful speciality cartridge where nitrates are the particular water-quality concern being addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegenerable Filter Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key advantages of the NRC1 is its ability to be \u003cstrong\u003eregenerated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge can be immersed in salty water for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to regenerate the resin to almost-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the nitrate-removal media to be restored rather than simply discarding the cartridge once its treatment capacity has been reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Drinking Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e3 litres per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e, the NRC1 is designed for \u003cstrong\u003elow-flow applications\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than high-flow whole-house filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to supplying a dedicated filtered drinking-water tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 uses \u003cstrong\u003emacroporous resin\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove nitrates as water passes through the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin provides targeted nitrate treatment while the cartridge also carries a \u003cstrong\u003e5 micron filtration rating\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the resin's nitrate-removal capacity becomes exhausted. The cartridge can then be regenerated using a salt-water solution, restoring the resin close to its original condition for continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate Reduction + 5 Micron Filtration + Regenerable Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNitrate Reduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrates are dissolved compounds that can be present in water supplies, particularly in areas affected by agricultural activity, fertilisers, wastewater or other sources of nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nitrates are dissolved in water, conventional sediment filtration alone is not designed to remove them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 instead uses specialised \u003cstrong\u003emacroporous resin\u003c\/strong\u003e for targeted nitrate reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e7,500 ppm Nitrate Removal Capacity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 has a stated \u003cstrong\u003enitrate removal capacity of 7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment capacity and water flow are different specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate Removal Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,500 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual operating life between regenerations will depend on the nitrate concentration in the incoming water and the volume of water being treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher nitrate concentrations or greater water consumption will use the available treatment capacity more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRegenerable Macroporous Resin\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major advantage of this cartridge is that the nitrate-removal resin can be regenerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process involves immersing the cartridge in \u003cstrong\u003esalty water for approximately 15 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ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegeneration Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersion in Salty Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegeneration Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Flow Drinking Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquano Hassle Free Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy the 3 L\/min Flow Rate Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 is a \u003cstrong\u003especiality treatment cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, so its maximum flow rate is considerably lower than a conventional sediment or carbon cartridge designed for higher-flow applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3 L\/min maximum flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e allows water to pass through the specialised resin at a rate suited to nitrate treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the cartridge particularly appropriate for a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated drinking-water tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, where high whole-house flow rates are unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 is a \u003cstrong\u003e10\" replacement water filter cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for compatible filtration systems capable of operating at its required low flow rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suited to point-of-use drinking-water filtration installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore replacing an existing cartridge, check:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable flow rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting filtration configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nitrate treatment, the system should be configured so water passing through the NRC1 remains within its \u003cstrong\u003e3 L\/min maximum flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 can be installed into a compatible serviceable filter housing as part of a suitable drinking-water filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cartridge replacement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the incoming water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelieve pressure from the filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the existing cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the housing as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the housing O-ring is correctly seated and in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the NRC1 cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly restore the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck carefully for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the filtration system before drinking the treated water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the filtration system is configured for the cartridge's \u003cstrong\u003emaximum flow rate of 3 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Regeneration\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aquano NRC1 can be regenerated rather than immediately replaced when its nitrate-treatment capacity becomes exhausted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegeneration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge can be regenerated by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersing it in salty water for approximately 15 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process restores the nitrate-removal resin to almost-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frequency of regeneration will depend primarily on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate concentration in the incoming water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume of drinking water treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nitrate levels cannot be reliably determined by the appearance, taste or smell of water, \u003cstrong\u003ewater testing is the appropriate way to assess nitrate concentration and treatment performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Aquano NRC1 10\" 5 Micron Nitrate Reduction Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Aquano NRC1 remove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 is specifically designed to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce nitrates from water\u003c\/strong\u003e using macroporous resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat filtration media does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses \u003cstrong\u003emacroporous nitrate-reduction resin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is its nitrate removal capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge has a nitrate removal capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the micron rating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 has a \u003cstrong\u003e5 micron rating\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum flow rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum flow rate is \u003cstrong\u003e3 litres per minute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the flow rate only 3 L\/min?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC1 is designed as a \u003cstrong\u003elow-flow speciality treatment cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e for drinking water rather than a high-flow whole-house cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with a dedicated drinking-water tap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A dedicated filtered drinking-water tap is one of the NRC1's primary applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the cartridge be regenerated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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