{"product_id":"asprinn-reverse-osmosis-ro-membrane-element-50-gpd-190-lpd-usa-made-to-approx-0-0001-micron-gt13-59","title":"Asprinn Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Element 50 GPD\/190 LPD | USA Made to Approx. 0.0001 Micron (GT13-59)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAsprinn Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane Element 50 GPD\/190 LPD | USA Made to Approx. 0.0001 Micron (GT13-59)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Asprinn Reverse Osmosis Membrane element can produce up to 50 GPD\/190 Litres Per Day with a 1:1 permeate (clean water) to concentrate (wastewater) ratio, when used with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/flow-restrictor-200cc-suit-reverse-osmosis-waste-line-50gpd-13-1s.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e200CC Flow Restrictor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (on the waste line) on Chlorinated Mains Water at 70 PSI\/482 kPa inlet pressure. Ideal for the reduction of TDS and common municipal water contaminants such as Heavy Metals, Fluoride, Minerals and Salts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis RO Membrane component is Tested and Certified to NSF\/ANSI Standard 58.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInorganic Organic Rejection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis membrane is capable of contaminant reduction rates as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdrazin Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArsenic 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAldrin Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenzene Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarium 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadmium 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloroform Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDOT Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloride 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDichlormethane Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromium VI 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndrin Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoranthene Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoride 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbicides Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLindane Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethoxychlor Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePesticides Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury II 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerchloroethylene Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate 90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenol Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTannic Acids Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium IV 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxaphene Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrichlorethlene Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrihalomethanes Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrontium 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Over 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphate 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Dissolved Solids 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eDisclaimer from the Manufacturer: The use of this product in and of itself does not necessarily guarantee the removal of cysts and pathogens from water. Effective cyst and pathogen reduction is dependent on the complete system design and on the operation and maintenance of the system. Permeate from the first hour of operation should be discarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does an RO membrane work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-wrapper\" data-allowfullscreen=\"0\" data-height=\"500px\" data-iframe-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_sr7mzhVsE?start=\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" data-iframe-title=\"\" data-width=\"100%\" id=\"mf-ytw-wrapper-85e0e3c5cee432a338d851d9f90b322cb596bd3f\" style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-youtube\" data-background=\"black url('https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/-_sr7mzhVsE\/hqdefault.jpg') center no-repeat\" data-background-size=\"contain\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-play-button\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse Osmosis membranes filter down to an ultra-fine level of filtration - down to 0.0001 of a micron - which is the reason why RO membranes can filter out minerals, salts, and metals (unlike carbon). Because this level of filtration is so fine, RO membranes do eventually clog up over time. How long you will be able to get out of your RO membrane, depends on the consistency of your membrane pre-filter maintenance, along with the starting quality of your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/RO_Membrane_Example.JPG\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"271\"\u003eSchematic diagram of the pores in a reverse osmosis membrane.\u003cbr\u003e(Adapted from Geise, G.M., 2021, found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe9741\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe9741\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARD WATER (water that is full of salts and minerals) takes a bigger toll on RO membranes than water that is SOFT (water with a low Total Dissolved Solids rating). Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland tend to have hard water, along with those whose main source of water comes from a bore. Thus the quality of water of the area in which you live is ultimately what will determine how long you get out of your RO membrane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Australian Water Hardness Map Guide\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Australia_Map_-_Hardness.jpg\" width=\"1091\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Pre-Filtration Required?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Carbon Pre-Filtration is recommended when using Reverse Osmosis Membranes with Chlorinated\/Chloraminated or high-sediment water sources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Filters serve the dual purpose of blocking sediment particles and removing chlorine, which both cause damage to the inside of the RO membrane in different ways:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment particles physically damage the fine internals of an RO membrane, causing micro-tears that allow contaminants through to the \"clean\" side of the osmotic membrane, as well as blocking up the membrane which can cause the system to stop producing water and force an excessive amount of water to waste. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine that has been dissolved in water creates corrosive hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids, which dissolve the delicate RO membrane (via a process called \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0376738817308517\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ering chlorination\u003c\/a\u003e\" which disrupts the hydrogen bonding between the membrane's polymer matrix) and allows contaminants to pass through to the \"clean side\". Because this process occurs gradually over time, most people don't notice the taste of contamination until they change their membrane!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Post-Filtration Required?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-Filters go after the RO membrane to condition the water for final use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure RO water is typically acidic, and in some cases, pure RO water is used for brewing or in aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome users require \"Zero TDS\" in which case a DI Resin Post-Filter will be placed after the membrane to strip out any residual TDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo boost the pH for consumption, carbon post-filtration is often used on its own to produce weak acid or pH-neutral water (as well as imparting a sweet flavour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon is often used in combination with mineral media such as Calcite to produce pH-neutral to alkaline water, or with Magnesium and Potassium to produce alkaline to high alkaline water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis filter is used in the following FSA Filter Systems:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; 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