{"product_id":"nitrate-reduction-water-filter-regenerable-cartridge","title":"NRC 10\" Standard Nitrate Removal Water Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eReduce \u003cstrong\u003enitrates, nitrites and sulphates\u003c\/strong\u003e from drinking water with the \u003cstrong\u003eNRC 10\" Standard Nitrate Removal Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for potable water treatment and reverse osmosis polishing applications.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC contains \u003cstrong\u003eFDA-grade high-capacity anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically selected for nitrate treatment. It can be used with tap water or as a \u003cstrong\u003epost-RO polishing cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it provides an additional treatment stage for nitrates that may remain after the RO membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is \u003cstrong\u003e9¾\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed to fit compatible standard 10\" water filter housings. It operates at \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.75 gpm\u003c\/strong\u003e and combines high treatment capacity with low pressure drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party testing demonstrated \u003cstrong\u003e99% nitrate removal from a 71 ppm (as CaCO₃) spiked stream for 200 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e under the tested conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNRC Nitrate Removal Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNRC\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-capacity anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove negatively charged ions from water, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is constructed entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eFDA-grade materials and media\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003e100 micron reticulated poly foam pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e20 micron spun-bonded polypropylene post-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike disposable treatment media that must always be discarded once exhausted, the NRC resin can be \u003cstrong\u003eregenerated using sodium chloride brine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Water Filter Cartridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate-specific treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-capacity anion exchange resin designed for nitrate removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate, nitrite and sulphate removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — treats all three from tap or RO product water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird-party tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — demonstrated \u003cstrong\u003e99% nitrate removal\u003c\/strong\u003e under the specified test conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal RO polishing stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly useful where additional nitrate treatment is required after reverse osmosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFDA-grade construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — cartridge, materials and treatment media are FDA grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-capacity anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ppm treatment capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerable media\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be regenerated using sodium chloride brine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow pressure drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to provide treatment without excessive flow restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.75 gpm flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 micron pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — reticulated poly foam provides initial particulate filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 micron post-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — spun-bonded polypropylene provides the final filtration stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 10\" format\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits compatible standard 10\" housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC uses \u003cstrong\u003eanion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than conventional sediment or activated carbon media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater first passes through the \u003cstrong\u003e100 micron reticulated poly foam pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e before entering the high-capacity anion exchange resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin removes nitrate, nitrite and sulphate ions from the water through the ion-exchange process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater then passes through the \u003cstrong\u003e20 micron spun-bonded polypropylene post-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e before leaving the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treatment path can be represented as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Micron Pre-Filter → High-Capacity Anion Exchange Resin → 20 Micron Post-Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNitrate Removal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh nitrate removal from potable water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party testing demonstrated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99% removal of influent nitrates from a 71 ppm (as CaCO₃) spiked stream for 200 gallons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance figure relates specifically to the conditions under which the cartridge was tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual cartridge capacity will depend on the concentration of nitrates and competing sulphates in the incoming water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNitrate, Nitrite \u0026amp; Sulphate Treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC can remove \u003cstrong\u003enitrates, nitrites and sulphates\u003c\/strong\u003e from tap water or reverse osmosis product water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied technical information gives an approximate treatment capacity of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both nitrate and sulphate consume the resin's treatment capacity, the concentration of \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e should be considered when estimating cartridge life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes incoming water chemistry particularly important when sizing or maintaining an NRC treatment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Estimate Cartridge Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC's approximate treatment capacity can be calculated using the total concentration of \u003cstrong\u003enitrates plus sulphates, expressed as CaCO₃\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ÷ Total ppm of Nitrates + Sulphates (as CaCO₃) = Approximate Gallons Treated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if the combined nitrate and sulphate concentration to be removed were \u003cstrong\u003e50 ppm as CaCO₃\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ÷ 50 = approximately 150 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calculation estimates the volume that can be treated with complete nitrate\/sulphate removal based on the supplied capacity formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual performance will depend on incoming water conditions and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal as an RO Polishing Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC is particularly useful as a \u003cstrong\u003ereverse osmosis polishing cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied technical information notes that membrane rejection of nitrates can be limited, making an additional nitrate-specific ion exchange stage useful after the RO membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical configuration can therefore use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Osmosis Membrane → NRC Nitrate Removal Cartridge → Treated Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC can also be used directly on suitable tap-water applications, particularly where sulphate levels are low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNRC 10\" Standard Nitrate Removal Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrite reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphate reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking-water filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotable water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse osmosis polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-RO nitrate treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap-water nitrate treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater supplies containing low sulphate concentrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated drinking-water filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 10\" filter housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRC Nitrate Removal Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNRC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9¾\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\" class \/ Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate-specific ion exchange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFDA-grade high-capacity anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 micron reticulated poly foam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost-Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 micron spun-bonded polypropylene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.75 gpm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended pH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e99% removal from 71 ppm (as CaCO₃) spiked stream for 200 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrite Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulphate Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegenerable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes — sodium chloride brine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 10\" housings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFDA-grade materials and media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Third-party tested under the stated conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnion Exchange vs Carbon Filtration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC performs a different function from conventional activated carbon filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly used for treatment such as chlorine, taste and odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNRC uses nitrate-specific anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove nitrate, nitrite and sulphate ions from water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor water where nitrate treatment is the objective, the nitrate-specific ion exchange stage performs the targeted treatment rather than relying on a conventional carbon cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified operating flow rate for the NRC is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.75 gpm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is designed to provide nitrate treatment with \u003cstrong\u003elow pressure drop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating conditions and incoming water chemistry will influence treatment performance and service capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegeneration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC uses \u003cstrong\u003ebrine-regenerable anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe media can be regenerated using \u003cstrong\u003esodium chloride brine\u003c\/strong\u003e, restoring ion-exchange capacity for further use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegeneration should be performed using an appropriate process for the cartridge and treatment application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC is \u003cstrong\u003e9¾\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed to fit compatible \u003cstrong\u003estandard 10\" water filter housings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be incorporated into a dedicated drinking-water system or used as an RO polishing stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo install or replace the cartridge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the incoming water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease pressure from the filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the filter housing sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the existing cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the housing if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the housing O-ring is clean and correctly seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the NRC cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly restore water pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck carefully for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush the system appropriately before normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNRC service life depends primarily on the concentration of \u003cstrong\u003enitrates and sulphates\u003c\/strong\u003e in the incoming water and the volume of water being treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied capacity calculation is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ÷ Total ppm Nitrates + Sulphates (as CaCO₃) = Approximate Gallons Treated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nitrate levels cannot reliably be assessed by taste, smell or appearance, water testing should be used to determine treatment requirements and confirm ongoing performance where nitrate concentration is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin can also be \u003cstrong\u003eregenerated with sodium chloride brine\u003c\/strong\u003e when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × NRC 10\" Standard Nitrate Removal Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e FDA-grade high-capacity anion exchange resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9¾\" \/ Standard 10\" format\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–0.75 gpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the NRC cartridge remove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC is designed to remove \u003cstrong\u003enitrates, nitrites and sulphates\u003c\/strong\u003e from tap water or reverse osmosis product water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it remove nitrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge contains \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-capacity anion exchange resin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin uses ion exchange to remove nitrate and other targeted anions from the water as it passes through the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow effective is it at reducing nitrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party testing demonstrated \u003cstrong\u003e99% removal of influent nitrates from a 71 ppm (as CaCO₃) spiked stream for 200 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat result applies to the specified test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the cartridge capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied technical information gives a treatment capacity of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual water volume treated depends on the combined concentration of nitrates and sulphates in the incoming water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I calculate how many gallons it will treat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 ÷ Total ppm of Nitrates + Sulphates (as CaCO₃)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result gives the approximate number of gallons that can be treated with complete nitrate\/sulphate removal according to the supplied capacity formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does sulphate affect nitrate capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC resin removes both nitrate and sulphate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means sulphate competes for the cartridge's available ion-exchange capacity, so higher sulphate levels reduce the amount of capacity available for nitrate treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it after a reverse osmosis system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NRC is particularly useful as an \u003cstrong\u003eRO polishing cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied technical information specifically identifies this as an application because nitrate rejection by RO membranes can be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used directly on tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NRC is designed for treatment of \u003cstrong\u003etap water or RO product water\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is particularly useful in waters containing low sulphate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat flow rate should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified flow rate is \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–0.75 gpm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pH range is suitable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specified pH range is \u003cstrong\u003e5–9\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the cartridge regenerable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The NRC's anion exchange resin can be \u003cstrong\u003eregenerated using sodium chloride brine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it made from drinking-water-grade materials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied specifications state that the cartridge is constructed entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eFDA-grade materials and media\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the cartridge include pre- and post-filtration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003e100 micron reticulated poly foam pre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e20 micron spun-bonded polypropylene post-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e around the ion exchange treatment media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my standard 10\" housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRC is \u003cstrong\u003e9¾\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed to fit compatible standard 10\" water filter housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when nitrate treatment is exhausted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate cannot reliably be monitored through taste, smell or appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment capacity can be estimated from the incoming nitrate and sulphate concentrations using the supplied capacity formula, while \u003cstrong\u003ewater testing provides the appropriate way to verify nitrate concentration and treatment performance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqualine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45202853003308,"sku":"NRC","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5966\/6732\/files\/AALe-1000x1000h_1.webp?v=1768528533","url":"https:\/\/www.filtrationstation.co.nz\/products\/nitrate-reduction-water-filter-regenerable-cartridge","provider":"Filtration Station NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}