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The Aquasana Shower Filter System guarantees softer skin and hair in 1 week! It’s like showering in natural, spring water!

Experience the convenience of a hand-held, adjustable shower head with the proven filtration capabilities of the Aquasana Shower Filter!

The new, hand-held, shower head easily accompanies an Aquasana shower filter unit. The deluxe, adjustable swivel collar allows for adapted water pressure to provide the most relaxing and cleansing shower experience ever.



The Aquasana shower filter system uses innovative filtration technology to remove chlorine, other synthetic chemicals, and VOCs from showering water. These chemicals not only rob skin and hair of natural oils, but they can cause or aggravate asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The Aquasana dual-stage shower filter guarantees maximum contaminant removal for the healthiest, most refreshing shower ever!

The combination of these two valuable products allows for a shower that will feel better and be better for your health. Enjoy the healthy and relaxing experience of showering in filtered water with the convenience of an adjustable shower head. Enjoy the showering options of both the original “Niagara” shower head and the hand-held, massaging shower head.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
After how many gallons of water does the shower filter need to be replaced?
Every 10,000 gallons or every 6 months.

How do I know when it is time to change the cartridge?
The average household with 3-4 members should change the water filter once per year.

What is the maximum water temperature the AQ-4100 can handle?
The shower filter's maximum operating temperature is 115 degrees. Normal shower temperature is 100 to 104 degrees.

What is the pressure loss with the AQ-4100?
The superior upflow design prevents any loss of shower pressure.

How much in percentage does the flow of water decrease if I install this filter on my shower?
The AQ-4100 will regulate water usage to 2.5 gpm with the shower head we provide, and will work at 3.25 gpm with no shower head attached. In many cases, water pressure actually increases, as the included shower head is one of the best pressure enhancing shower heads available.

What is the size of the filter?
The shower cartridge is 9" tall with a diameter of 3.5".

What is the media construction of the AQ-4100?
KDF-55 copper zinc mineral media and coconut shell carbon.

What is the smallest size (microns) of particles the AQ-4100 filters?
The AQ-4100 filters down to is 10 microns nominal and 20 microns absolute.

What is the psi limit the AQ-4100 can handle?
25-80 psi. Contaminant Removal

What chemicals does the AQ-4100 remove?
The AQ-4100 will reduce chlorine, SOCs, VOCs, and lead from showering water.

Does the AQ-4100 remove a sulfur odor from the water as you shower?
The AQ-4100, EQ-300, and AQ-4000 will all remove sulfur odor.

Will the AQ-4100 remove marble, limestone and other hard water deposits from showering water?
Yes, the AQ-4100 removes most heavy metals that cause scaling and hard water deposits in the shower or bathtub.

Does the AQ-4100 balance the pH for both acidic and alkaline water?
Yes, the AQ-4100 will bring the pH of water to around 7.5 (regardless of the water) by removing acidic components and retaining trace minerals. Shower Head Compatibility

Can I replace the Aquasana shower head with my own shower head?
Yes, the shower filter unit is compatible with most shower heads.

Is the AQ-4100 compatible with hand held shower heads?
Most hand-held shower wands will work with the AQ-4100. If yours does not, you may purchase our Messaging Shower Wand.

Is there a filter for my bathtub faucet?
There is no filter on the market right now that attaches to the bathtub faucet. However, the whole house water filter provides pure, filtered water from every faucet or water source in your home.


HEALTH BENEFITS:

With the realization that more chlorine enters the body through skin absorption and inhalation of steam while showering than from drinking water, the benefits of shower filters have become very obvious. Shower filters are one of the best and easiest ways to reduce harmful exposure to chlorine and other tap water contaminants. A recent report in the American Journal of Public Health linked chlorine to significant increases in certain types of cancer, asthma, and skin irritations and stated that “up to 2/3 of the harmful exposure was due to skin absorption and inhalation of chlorine in shower water.” The U.S. EPA recently stated that "Due to chlorine and showering, virtually every home in America has a detectable level of chloroform gas in the air." When chlorine vaporizes in steam and combines with other organic compounds in the air, it converts to chloroform. Chloroform is a strong respiratory irritant that can also cause fatigue.

Most people don't realize that tap water typically contains at least or often above the level of chlorine recommended for swimming pools, 1 to 1.5 ppm. A warm shower opens up the pores of the skin and allows a high rate of absorption of chlorine and other chemicals. The steam we inhale while showering can contain up to 20 times the concentration of chlorine and other synthetic chemicals as contained in tap water, due to the fact that these chemicals vaporize at a much lower temperature and at a much faster rate than water. While over 98% of the water coming from the shower head goes down the drain, 70% to 90% of the chemicals in the water vaporize before the water even hits the ground!

Inhalation of chlorine and chemical vapors is a suspected cause of asthma and bronchitis. When chemicals are inhaled into our lungs, they enter directly into our bloodstream and can have magnified effects (as compared to ingested chemicals, which are partially filtered in digestion). A recent study showed that over 1/4 of swim team members suffer from some degree of asthma due to chlorine inhalation.


COSMETIC BENEFITS:

Chlorine also strips the natural protective oils from skin & hair, causing excess drying and aging, not to mention early-onset wrinkling. In addition to the obvious health benefits of showering in chemical free water, the cosmetic benefits are even more noticeable. Anyone who has ever gone swimming in a chlorinated pool can relate to the harsh drying effect that chlorine has on skin and hair. Without the negative effects of chlorine and other chemicals found in tap water, your skin and hair retain moisture more effectively for a younger, healthier look and feel. Due to maintenance of natural moisture in skin and hair, the need for costly lotions and conditioners is greatly decreased. Shower filters practically pay for themselves in these increased savings!

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