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Ace HOC High Output Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge
Ace HOC High Output Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge
$63.00
HOC High Output Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge
Municipal water treatment facilities universally rely on chlorine to disinfect water supplies, effectively neutralizing bacteria and harmful microorganisms. However, while this chemical ensures the water is biologically safe during transit, residual chlorine reaching your home plumbing can negatively affect your personal appearance, physical comfort, and long-term health.
The HOC High Output Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge is engineered specifically to counteract these issues at the point of use. Utilizing exclusive, patented filtration media, this cartridge actively strips chlorine from your water supply just before it exits the showerhead.
Technical Specifications & Compatibility
Not all filtration media perform equally under extreme conditions. The patented technology within the HOC cartridge is designed to maintain high chlorine-removal efficiency across a significantly wider temperature range than standard carbon filters. This ensures consistent protection even during high-temperature showers.
- System Compatibility: This is a direct replacement cartridge designed exclusively to fit seamlessly within Sprite’s High-Output Plastic Shower and Sprite’s High-Output Chrome Shower enclosures.
- Target Contaminants: Calibrated specifically for the reduction of free chlorine and the mitigation of harsh chemical vapors.
- Output Flow: Engineered to process high volumes of water without causing noticeable drops in your existing shower water pressure.
The Mechanics of Chlorine Exposure in the Shower
Many individuals are unaware that drinking unfiltered tap water is not the only way municipal chemicals enter the body. Scientific studies indicate that up to 50% of a person's daily chlorine exposure takes place inside the shower.
This exposure occurs through two primary pathways:
- Dermal Absorption: Hot water opens the pores of the skin, allowing dissolved chlorine to be absorbed directly into the dermal layers. This frequently results in dry, itchy skin, flaking scalps, and brittle, unmanageable hair.
- Vapor Inhalation: Within the confined, hot environment of a shower stall, chlorine rapidly vaporizes into a gas. When inhaled deeply into the lungs, this chemical vapor is transferred directly into the bloodstream, which has been linked to various respiratory irritations and potentially harmful long-term health conditions.
Health and Aesthetic Benefits: By installing the HOC High Output Cartridge, you actively reduce the concentration of these harsh chlorine vapors. Sprite shower filtration guarantees you can breathe easier while simultaneously promoting noticeably softer hair and smoother skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a specialized filter for the shower?
Standard activated carbon filters (like those used in kitchen pitchers) degrade rapidly when exposed to hot water. Shower filters utilize specialized, patented media—often incorporating KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion)—that remains highly effective at removing chlorine even at high temperatures.
How often should the HOC Replacement Cartridge be changed?
For optimal chlorine reduction and to maintain steady water pressure, high-output shower filter cartridges should generally be replaced every 6 to 12 months, depending on your household's daily shower volume and the initial chlorine concentration in your municipal water.
Will this cartridge fit non-Sprite shower enclosures?
No. This specific replacement cartridge is precision-engineered to fit the internal dimensions and threading of Sprite’s High-Output Plastic and Chrome Shower systems. Using it in incompatible housings may result in leaks or bypassed filtration.
Shipping and Delivery Policy
Ace Water Shop can ship to virtually any address in mainland Australia, including Tasmania. Unfortunately, outlying islands off the mainland may incur extra charges.
Note that there are restrictions on some products. Our free shipping offer delivers to most areas around Australia, but some regional areas may incur extra charges from the transport company for delivery to your door.
When you place an order, we will estimate delivery dates based on the availability of your items. As a general rule, we aim for all orders to be delivered within 2-7 working days from the date of the order, depending on your location within Australia and the product purchased.
Home Deliveries For the Convenience and Security of Our Customers
- No Signature Required: All home deliveries are completed without the need for a signature, unless otherwise specified by the customer.
- Special Instructions: If you have specific delivery preferences or require a signature upon delivery, please provide these instructions during the checkout process in the designated notes section on the cart page. We will do our best to accommodate all such requests.
Surcharge Chart for Heavy or Bulky Items
Additional shipping charges apply to some items of unusual size or weight. If a surcharge applies to your order, it will be indicated on the product page or during checkout. If a freight quote is necessary, we'll contact you with the additional surcharge as quoted by our courier, if applicable.
Freight is calculated per order, based on the destination and items being shipped. We provide free shipping for metro areas, but outside these areas, we request a quote upon receiving an order. Freight costs depend on the cubic size and/or weight of the product, the destination, and the level of service required.
If an item cannot be delivered to the provided address or if you place an order without acknowledging the freight quote, we will contact you via email with the extra shipping fee after the order is paid. You will need to pay the extra fee for the order to be delivered. Orders without shipment service or those declined due to extra shipping fees will be canceled and refunded automatically with email notification.
Change of Mind Request Procedure
We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy for our ace water filtration systems, minus return shipping costs. We also offer an unlimited 2-year warranty on our compressors and a 12-month warranty on all parts of our Ace Water Coolers & Purifiers.
- Consult with us about any change of mind refund request before returning the product.
- Contact us via email at acewatercoolers@gmail.com or chat with us on the website, providing pictures or video that shows the condition of the received product and explaining why you wish to return it.
- Returns due to change of mind must be arranged by the customer.
- If a change of mind return is accepted, we will refund the item price minus return postage and a restocking fee of 10% of the item price and the shipping fee, or just the restocking fee if no return address was provided. For items returned to sender before receipt, the refund will include a restocking fee and the shipping fee, provided after the item is received back at our facility.
Waterworks Water Coolers Warranty
We offer a 36-month comprehensive warranty on bottle top & POU coolers and the IC8 chiller from the date of purchase. Most transactions may not be covered by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), but all goods are warranted to the level provided by Waterworks Australia. Returns, for warranty purposes or otherwise, must be pre-approved and at our expense.
Under the ACL, consumers are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. The guarantees, rights, and remedies under the ACL vary significantly by factors such as industry standards and the nature of the product. Waterworks Australia adopts this approach for its warranty policies.
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