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Single Countertop Water Filter Specifications
The Single Countertop Water Filter is designed to generate clean, purified water directly from your existing kitchen tap. It is fully compatible with both chlorinated municipal supplies and non-chlorinated water sources.
By utilizing premium activated carbon, this unit effectively targets and reduces chlorine, sediment, and chemical impurities. This system sits directly on the counter, providing a reliable, eco-friendly hydration solution without the need for permanent plumbing modifications.
Technical Features and Components
This system is locally assembled using only approved, food-grade materials. It meets rigorous quality benchmarks and is manufactured according to NSF, WQA, and FDA standards where applicable.
- Cartridge Dimensions: Utilizes 10" x 2.5" replacement cartridges. Actual measurements for both the poly-spun sediment and coconut carbon block filters are approximately 25 cm by 7 cm.
- Included Hardware: The unit ships complete with all necessary fittings, fixtures, tubing, a dedicated dispensing faucet, and a filter wrench.
- Filter Media: Features a dual-action poly-spun sediment layer combined with a coconut carbon block water filter cartridge.
Filtration Capabilities by Micron Rating
The specific impurities removed from your water depend on the selected micron (uM) filtration size of the carbon block:
- 5.0 Micron (5uM): Reduces chlorine, foul odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and a wide range of chemical impurities.
- 0.5 Micron Nominal / 1.0 Micron Absolute: Removes all the chemical impurities listed above, while also physically blocking parasitic microorganisms such as Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and blastocysts.
- Targeted Media Options: Specialized inner cores coated with targeting resin are available to reduce heavy metals or fluoride if present in your local supply.
- Silver-Infused Options: Silver-infused carbon blocks are typically recommended for treating untreated water sources, such as rainwater tanks, that may harbor higher levels of bacteria.
Installation Guidelines
This countertop system requires no professional plumbing. It connects directly to standard sink mixer taps by removing the tap's factory aerator and attaching the supplied diverter valve.
A standard mixer tap will reveal either a 20mm female thread or a 23mm male thread once the aerator is unscrewed. If your tap features a 20mm female thread, you must use the included inside-to-outside thread converter to attach the diverter. If it features a 23mm male thread, the converter is not required.
Lifespan and Warranty Information
Dependent on your local water turbidity and daily usage volume, the carbon block filter cartridges are designed to last between 6 and 12 months, processing up to 9,500 litres of water before requiring replacement.
The housing unit is covered by a 2-year warranty, subject to standard terms and conditions. To maintain this warranty, regular filter changes must be performed using approved consumables, and the unit must be installed indoors, out of direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect this filter to a pull-out kitchen tap?
No, the diverter valve provided with this unit requires a fixed, standard mixer tap spout with a threaded end (either a 20mm female or 23mm male thread). It cannot securely attach to pull-out or retractable spray hoses.
What is the difference between a 5-micron and a 0.5-micron filter?
A 5-micron filter is excellent for removing chemicals, chlorine, and odors, and it typically offers a faster flow rate. A 0.5-micron filter has much smaller pores, allowing it to physically trap microscopic parasites like Giardia and Cryptosporidium, making it ideal for absolute purity.
How do I know when to replace the filter cartridge?
Filter cartridges should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, or after filtering approximately 9,500 litres. You may also need to replace the filter sooner if you notice a significant drop in water pressure or a return of chlorine tastes and odors.
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.

