Tap water filter with activated carbon – 1,500 litres of water – Primato USA-TF with USA-TF-C filter

Enjoy the water in your home! Protect your family and enjoy clean, crystal-clear water with a high-quality and, above all, Greek-made water filter. It is very easy to install and comes with the USA-TF-C activated carbon filter, which reduces chlorine and its by-products, lead, copper, aluminium, nitrates, arsenic, coliform bacteria and turbidity, without removing the water’s natural minerals.

• With a single flick of the switch, you can enjoy filtered, tasty and crystal-clear water, or unfiltered water for washing up.
• It doesn’t make a mess.
• 10-year guarantee.
• The USA-TF-C replacement filter lasts for 1,500 litres or 4–5 months and is certified to EN-ISO 14898 and FDA specifications.
• The plastic housing features the innovative Biomaster® biocide, which prevents the growth of microbes on its surfaces (both external and internal).

10 + 1 reasons to choose the tap water filter with activated carbon.

1. Build quality: Manufactured in Greece from high-quality, fully recyclable materials to the highest standards.
2. 10-year warranty for peace of mind: The filter comes with a 10-year warranty.
3. Easy to use: With the water dispenser, you can choose filtered water to drink or unfiltered water for washing up.
4. Easy to install: It connects easily to your kitchen tap. Installation usually takes 1 minute.
5. Compatible with most taps: Fits most standard taps, except for shower-style taps (those that extend outwards like a shower head).
6. Includes a replacement filter: The pack includes a replacement filter that has European and international certifications.
7. Highly effective filtration: The replacement filter reduces chlorine, lead, aluminium, copper, arsenic, coliform bacteria, etc.
8. Long service life and durability of the replacement filter: The replacement filter is replaced every 1,500 litres or 4–5 months.
9. Long service life of the unit: The unit is fully repairable. We design the unit in such a way that, whatever damage may occur, you can repair it yourself very easily and quickly. We stock all the unit’s components as spare parts. So there’s no need to worry if you accidentally break or damage something.
10. Choice of other filters: You can choose a different replacement filter to suit your needs.
11. Prevents the growth of microbes: The plastic housing (filter housing) features the innovative Biomaster® biocide, which prevents the growth of microbes on its surfaces (both external and internal).

The USA-TF-C replacement filter

The USA-TF-C included with the unit is a solid activated carbon block cartridge made from coconut shell, with 0.5 μm filtration. It reduces chlorine and disinfection by-products, lead, copper, aluminium, nitrates, arsenic and coliform bacteria, and traps particles, rust and turbidity. It does not demineralise the water: calcium and magnesium remain. It is made in the USA from FDA-grade raw materials and lasts for 1,500 litres or 4–5 months of normal household use — whichever comes first.

Want zeolite as well? The same unit is also available with the AquaMetix® TF filter (zeolite and activated carbon), which also fits this unit as a replacement cartridge.

What is activated carbon?

The activated carbon in USA-TF-C is a completely natural product that visually resembles a fine, odourless, tasteless and non-toxic black powder. It can be produced from peat, bamboo, charcoal, wood, sawdust, coconut husks, olive pits and other sources. It is heated in a controlled environment under vacuum to acquire its characteristic porous surface. These microscopic holes, or pores, can increase the surface area of the carbon from 500 to 1,500 m²/g. As a result of this treatment, it is able to adsorb various substances that come into contact with it, whether in liquid or gaseous form, in quantities many times its own weight. One cubic centimetre of activated carbon has the same surface area as a surface measuring 50,000 square metres. Naturally, activated carbon produced from coconut shell is the most eco-friendly and environmentally friendly option! In USA-TF-C the coconut carbon is compressed into a solid block, giving a large active surface and a long contact time with the water.

What is the Biomaster® biocidal material?

During the production of the plastic filter housing at our factory in Sindos, Thessaloniki, we add the special biocide Biomaster® to the plastic. The inorganic nature, small particle size and high temperature tolerance of this antimicrobial additive make it ideal for use in a wide range of applications.
Biomaster® utilises nanosilver technology (silver ions). The silver ions safely inhibit the growth of bacteria and microbes. The Biomaster® antimicrobial additive can be heated to temperatures of up to 600 degrees Celsius without losing its antimicrobial properties.
Biomaster® complies with the ISO 22196:2011 standard against common organisms such as Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria, MRSA, Pseudomonas and Salmonella. It has been proven to reduce the growth of these bacteria by up to 99.99 per cent.
Biomaster is easily added to the product during manufacture. The active ingredient in Biomaster® cannot be washed off or leached out and is designed to last for the entire lifetime of the product.
It begins to work as soon as bacteria start to multiply. It reduces bacteria by 80 per cent after 15 minutes and by 99.99 per cent after 2 hours.
Biomaster® is approved under the Biocidal Products Regulation No. 528/2012, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA). It is also approved throughout the European Union and holds the necessary Certificates of Conformity.
It is used worldwide, primarily in medical devices, toys, food packaging and drinking water applications.

Certifications:

• The Biomaster® biocide holds a Certificate of Compliance from the FDA and is listed as a material suitable for food contact in the USA.
• The company that manufactures it holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification.
• The Biomaster® biocide holds a Certificate of Compliance with European Directive 2002/72/EC – Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and is included on the European list of materials suitable for food contact in the European Union. The manufacturer holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification.
• The ME – Male Elbow NPTF Thread safety coupling, with part number PME 0404W, is manufactured in South Korea by DMfit. It is certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and is suitable for contact with water and food. Look it up on the NSF website under the company name DMT Co., Ltd.
• The DPE-04-W tubing is manufactured in South Korea by DMfit. It is certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and is suitable for contact with water and food. Search for it on the NSF website under the company name DMT Co., Ltd..
• It is certified as food-grade for the colour of the plastics, the plastic itself (PP – high-grade polypropylene), the seal material (TPE) and the seal colour. The raw materials used to manufacture the device come from Greece, Germany and the United Kingdom (England).
• The plastic is fully recyclable.
• The plastic complies with EU Directive 94/62/EC, the BGA and the French Positive List.
• The equipment complies with the European standard EN 15161 “Water conditioning equipment inside buildings – Installation, operation, maintenance and repair”, the provisions of which are incorporated into standard EN 14898.
• The unit uses raw materials supplied by the company “PLASTIKA KRITIS”, which holds ISO 9001:2008 certification from TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS.
• The conformity assessment body operates in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008
• The equipment complies with Government Gazette 4973/B/2020 – ‘Specifications and requirements for equipment (devices or systems) for the treatment of water intended for human consumption supplied to the internal water supply networks of buildings’.
• Primato maintains a complete technical dossier for the equipment as well as for its consumables.
• The manufacture and assembly of the final product are carried out by Primato.
• Primato holds ELOT EN ISO 9001:2015 certification with a scope of ‘Management of the manufacture, assembly, marketing and distribution of water filters’.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum operating pressure 4.5 bar.
• Recommended operating pressure: 2.5–3.5 bar.
• Maximum burst pressure: 6 bar.
• Operating temperature range: 50 °C – 290 °C
• Maximum water flow rate: 3 L/min. A higher flow rate may reduce the filter’s expected performance.
• Recommended water flow rate: 2 L/min.
• The equipment must be operated on a water supply network that is monitored by the relevant authorities for the quality of water intended for human consumption.
• Maximum operating conductivity: 500 μs/cm².
• Pressure drop: up to 0.5 bar @ 3 L/m

TECHNICAL NOTE: The unit is fully repairable. All components are bolted. In practice, this means that whatever damage occurs to the unit, you can repair it yourself very easily and quickly. All parts are available as spares.