LifeSaver Wayfarer Activated Carbon Filters
Wayfarer Activated Carbon Discs reduce chemicals and heavy metals as well as removing bad taste and odor, each effective for up to 25 gallons. The activated carbon discs used in all LifeSaver products have been tested to show excellent and consistent heavy metal and chemical reduction for their stated life over a range of sample contaminants such as chlorine, lead, nickel and cadmium.
The activated carbon filter is fitted at the top of the Wayfarer just below the outlet nozzle. The microbiologically clean water which has been passed through LifeSaver's ultrafiltration cartridge then gets filtered through the carbon disc.
How does an Activated Carbon Filter work?
Activated carbon filters work though adsorption; as water passes through the filter, contaminant molecules get snagged by the rough surface of the fibres. They can only do this in a single layer. Once the all the surfaces inside the filter are coated with contaminants, further impurities with slide on through. You'll know when this happens because the water will start to taste off. It's still safe to drink - the ultrafiltration cartridge will carry on working - but for the best taste, and for the comfort of knowing any non microbiological contaminants are being reduced - you should replace your carbon filter.
This 3 pack of activated carbon filters will filter 75 gallons of water before a replacement pack is required.
