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What is a 7SO Softening Cartridge?

This pretty cool piece of equipment is used for food service and commercial applications. It can give you delicious specialty coffee, wonderfully strong espresso or refreshing, crisp ice tea. This cartridge reduces minerals like calcium and magnesium which cause hard water. It’s like having a mini water softener under your sink. This is ideal for hard water at a flow rate as high as 1/2 gallon per minute. The ion exchange technology is a carbon and resin blend. The cartridge has a psi range of 10-125, as well as, a temperature range of 35 to 100 degrees. The 2,000 grain capacity is ideal for high mineral content and low volume application. What is the proper way to use the 7SO (EV9607-04)? Usually it is a 2 stage setup. The first stage would be a MC2 (EV9612-56) filter. This reduces the chlorine, sediment, taste and odor. The precoat sub-micron technology reduces the dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron. The 2nd stage is the 7SO, which reduces the hardness. Best operating procedure is to change the cartridge every 6 months just like most other filters. To determine cartridge life, divide total capacity of cartridge by the hardness in grains per gallon (gpg). So for example, 2,000 grains for the 7SO divided by 15 grains of hardness, you would exhaust this cartridge after running approximately 133 gallons of water through it. You can also change when hardness of treated water increases to more than 3 grains per gallon. Do not exceed recommended flow rate which is 0.5 gallons per minute. Don’t forget to flush the cartridge when you install it or change one out. You do this by running water through it for five minutes at full flow. This should be done no matter what filters you are using. The other great thing about this cartridge is that it fits all existing Everpure heads. No electrical connection is required. So if you have hard water in your foodservice location and want great tasting espresso we would recommend the 7SO. For more information on how we can help you on this system or others like it please call us at 800-942-7873.

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Got Water Problems? We can help!

Problem:

Client: I’m having issues with my restaurant steamer oven having to be cleaned of a hard rock like substance on the heating elements and on the inside of the ovens boiler tank every 1 to 2 weeks. I’m also having to use more soap and cleaning supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms of my facility. I also have 2 large 1600 pound ice makers and 2 fountain beverage stations with 2 carbonators. My drinking water tastes bad and my glasses and flatware look dirty even after they have been cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand. My steamer oven manufacturer technician says I need an Everpure SRX scale inhibitor feeder bowl with a Scale Stick. Can you help? FPS: Yes we can but before we go any further and we sell you the wrong thing based on someone else. Can I ask you a few questions? Have you done a water sample recently to know what is in your water? Client: No, Why? FPS: The Everpure SRX scale inhibitor may not be enough or the right solution to take care of the entire problem you’re having. To know what is causing your problem in your steamer oven, bad smelling and tasting drinking water, high usage amount of detergents, liquid cleaning supplies, fountain beverage syrups, quick clogging ice machine water filters and dirty dishes it would be best to find out what’s in your water. How much water does your facility use? Client: Approximately 150 gallons per hour for 20 hours per day. FPS: What size is your water line to your kitchen and restaurant? Client: 3/4 inch FPS: Does the ¾” water line supply water to the entire facility? Client: Yes, it goes to the bathrooms and deep sinks. I want to make sure we don’t lose any water flow because we use a lot of water. I don’t want to use anything to make us lose water flow. FPS: No problem. Solution: Municipal water test results revealed the grains per gallon of hardness was 21, total dissolved solids were 289, chloride level of 237 and PH was 7.2. The levels of hardness would not have been controlled properly by the scale inhibitor system originally suggested and the issues in the other part of the building would not have been solved. We recommended to the client the Hydrotech Duplex 9×48 alternating tank water softener, a salt brine tank and a metered head which handles 10 gallons per minute flow rate. We also recommend an Everpure Triple 7FC for the beverage stations. Results: We talked to the client just one week after installation and asked how the system and his facility were doing after the installation. He said he did another water test after the system was installed and that the new water test sample reported the PH level was now 7.7, the hardness grains per gallon was now 7.5 down from 21, the chloride level are under 100 and the smell in the drinking water is gone. That was not the only good news. He also reported that the beverage syrup consumption is down and the soap usage has now been reduced by more than half than before. Also, the dishes and glasses are cleaner and shinier. The original problem with the limescale buildup issue in his steamer cooker, coffee machines and ice machine has been eliminated, saving money on downtime and additional service and replacement parts costs. He calculated his savings from this recommendation we gave and the equipment we supplied, he now will be able to save enough money to upgrade his facilities and add more revenue making equipment. Are you having problems with your water filtration or the quality of your water? Please do not hesitate to call us. We are trained professionals dedicated to solving all your water quality issues. Call us at 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask a question.

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Why is NSF Certification Important?

Why is NSF certification on your water filters so important? Especially if the filtration I am looking at has the same components and uses the same micron level as the filtration with the NSF certification on it. The reason why it is important is because it provides assurance that a certified product, material, component or service complies with the technical requirements of the referenced standard.

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NSF Standard 42 covers Point of Use (POU) and Point of Entry (POE) systems designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health-related contaminants (such as chlorine, taste and odor, and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water. Class assignment for particulate reduction assigns ratings from Class VI, removing particulates ranging 50 micron to Class I, removing contaminants to ½ micron.  Water filtration systems in healthcare locations are recommended to utilize NSF 53 rated systems as they are rated for health concerns. NSF Standard 53 addresses POU and POE systems designed to reduce specific health-related contaminants that may be present in public or private drinking water. Everpure systems come in both NSF 42 and 53 certifications and the ratings can be utilized to determine the correct application dependent on the requirements for the water.  At Filter Pure, we aim to provide the highest quality water for all applications, whether it is regarding taste or health concerns. One of the most widely utilized filters for POU protection in a hospital is the Everpure i2000, EV961222.  The i2000 is rated NSF 53 providing filtration and bacterial protection for the water entering ice machines. This helps to eliminate contamination growth at a central location point in hospitals. The ice from these machines can be used for drinking, injuries, or various other applications used by patients and staff.  By reducing the likelihood of having exposure to contamination, you are providing a greater level of security for the protection of your facility. An additional concern for water protection is the ingredient water being used for drinks and food production in your facility.  Everpure filters are known in the restaurant industry as the filter to use when you want the best water and a guarantee of the quality you will receive.  We recommend the MC2, EV961256 as a great starting point for finding a water filtration solution for your foodservice needs.  The MC2 is rated NSF 53 with a Class I rating for ½-micron particulate reduction.  This gives your facility great tasting and healthy water that you can serve while again providing that extra level of protection for staff and patients. NSF Standards allow the user an objective way to compare water filtration systems. The first thing to consider before selecting a water filtration system is what are your water quality needs and will this system meet those needs.  In some cases, information about the quality of water coming into the facility will be required and that is when a water test is utilized to isolate variables that may be causing a problem in your water supply.  Filter capacity and flow rates are taken into consideration during sizing as well, since over-sized filters will incur increased cost and under-sizing the filter will reduce the life of equipment causing additional problems from poor performance.  For more information on system sizing or the filtration in use at your facility give us a call at 1-800-942-7873 and we will be glad to review your equipment to ensure you are getting the appropriate level of filtration for your facility.

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Where Can I Buy Ecolab Water Filters?

Ecolab is well-known for their water filtration solutions used in the food industry. We carry many compatible filters to replace Ecolab water filter cartridges, including the popular Ecolab 9320.

ECOLAB WATER FILTERS & REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES CROSS REFERENCE:

EcoLab 9320-1002: FilterPure.com EP5-10 (5 Micron, 10″ x 2.5″, Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1028: FilterPure.com CBC-10 EcoLab 9320-1044: FilterPure.com CBC-10 (0.5 Micron, 10″ x 2.5″, Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1069: FilterPure.com EP5-20 (5 Micron, 20″ x 2.5″, Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1101: FilterPure.com CBC-20 (0.5 Micron, 20″ x 2.5″, Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1135: FilterPure.com P5-10 (5 Micron, 9.75″ x 2-3/8″, Sediment Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1143: FilterPure.com P5-20 (5 Micron, 20″ x 2.5″, Sediment Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1176: FilterPure Pentek WS-10 (9-3/4″ x 2-5/8″, Water Softening Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1184: FilterPure Pentek WS-20 (20″ x 2-5/8″, Water Softening Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1192: FilterPure Pentek  KDF/GAC 10 (9-7/8″ x 2-1/2″, KDF/GAC Water Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1200: FilterPure Pentek KDF/GAC 10 (9-7/8″ x 2-1/2″,  KDF/GAC Water Filter)
EcoLab 9320-1382: FilterPure.com Inline Coconut    (2″ X 10″, 1/4″ FPT, Coconut GAC)
EcoLab 9320-2401: FilterPure.com Everpure MC-2 Water Filter EV9612-56 (20.75”H x 3.25”, Replacement Filter For Fountain and Combination Applications)
EcoLab 9320-2402: FilterPure.com Everpure Insurice I2000-2 EcoLab 9320-2403: FilterPure.com Everpure Insurice I2000-2 (20.75”H x 3.25”, Replacement Ice Filter)
EcoLab 9320-2405: FilterPure.com Everpure 7CB5 EV9618-11 (20.75”H x 3.25” Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab 9320-2411: FilterPure.com Everpure 7CB5-S EV9618-21 (20.75”H x 3.25” Carbon Block Filter)
EcoLab ECO-MC: : FilterPure.com Everpure MC-2 Water Filter EV9612-56 (20.75”H x 3.25”, Replacement Filter For Fountain and Combination Applications)

Want to know more about how you can save money on Ecolab water filter replacements? Ask us below or call our team at 1-800-942-7873.

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More Unfiltered Truth!

The unfiltered truth is, Filter Pure, together with Pentair/Everpure, offers water filtration solutions to help preserve your budget. Want to lower your operational costs and raise the quality of your ingredient water? We have innovative filtration systems that can boost your bottom line and  help keep your operation running smoothly.

The Endurance High Flow!

 Up to 757,082 liters (200,000 gallons capacity)  One-year cartridge change, including Pre-Treatment.  Proprietary Industrial-strength Pre-treatment and Fibredyne II Media fine filters provide substantial dirt holding.  Two water qualities for hot and cold beverages  0.5 micron  NSF 42 and 53   •  Long-Term Protection – keeping harmful contaminants out of your water can add years of service to big-ticket foodservice equipment

 • Costs Down, Sales Up – reducing scale buildup lowers your service/maintenance  expenditures, and keeps equipment online and generating income

  •  Reduced Waste – delivering premium quality water while minimizing energy costs and water waste Water quality is just one of the unfiltered truths that is costing you money –  and maybe even customers

  Want to know more about truly innovative water filtration solutions that improve profitability? Ask us below or call our team at 1-800-942-7873.

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The Unfiltered Truth

The truth is, Filter Pure and Pentair/Everpure have filtration solutions that give you more than just great-tasting water. Our filtration systems also extend the life of your water-using equipment. We can show you how custom-configured filtration can add years of service to those expensive foodservice systems. Equipment damage is just one of the unfiltered truths that is costing you money. Your combi-oven or ice machine might look nice and shiny and well kept on the outside, but take a look inside. You might be surprised at what you find. For instance:   • Limescale – this winter wonderland of calcium will buildup on heating elements and boilers, slowly choking the life of your combi-oven.

• Corrosion – water contaminants show no mercy when they attack metal, nylon and rubber components. Kiss your shiny ice machine goodbye.

• Particulates – these little soldier of sediment and debris might be small, but when they join forces their only mission is to clog system lines and tubing. 

The taste and quality of your water is important to us, but we know the damage that unfiltered (or poorly filtered) water can cause on your water-using equipment. Don’t let limescale, corrosion, or particulates break you down. Let us break THEM down with our water filtration systems. Let us know how we can help. Call us at 800-942-7873.

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The 4C Cartridge: Perfect for the Office

Tired of the office water cooler running out? Now you can have unlimited fresh, filtered water all day long! Meet the MC2’s little brother, the 4C cartridge (EV9600-00). It can do all the amazing things the MC2 filter can do, the only difference is that it is smaller in size and has a less gallon capacity. It’s small size is ideal for installing it right under the office sink.

  • 3,000 gallon capacity
  • Provides clear, fresh, premium quality ingredient water for great tasting cold beverages
  • Everpure’s unique filter blend using activated carbon reduces chlorine taste and odor and other offensive contaminants
  • Precoat submicron technology reduces dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron in size
  • Reduces possible health contaminants such as asbestos fibers and Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts
  • Sanitary cartridge replacement is simple, quick and clean. Internal filter parts are never exposed to handling or contamination
  • NSF Certified under NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53
Work is tough and you need a break every now and then. But seeing that there is no more water in the office water jug is so disappointing. With the 4C cartridge installed right in the office sink, you don’t have to worry about not getting delicious filtered water. With the 4C, you have an unlimited supply! So get excited about never having to change out that giant, heavy water jug again and call us to find out more info on Everpure’s 4C water filter cartridge, 800-942-7873.
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Where can I buy Nucalgon, Nu-Plus Water Filters?

Did you know that Nucalgon water filters  ARE Everpure water filters? They are the exact same water filter that you know and trust, just with a different label. Nucalgon has focused its attention on the best sellers for their distribution channel. For example, the Nu-i2000 and Nu-i4000 are the Everpure i2000 (EV9612-22) and the Everpure i4000 (EV9612-32) Insurice filters. They have also relabeled the number one selling water filter in the world, the Everpure MC2 ( EV9612-56), the Nu-MC2. Below is an easy cross reference of currently offered Nu-plus filters:

 

Nucalgon

 

Everpure

Nu-Plus

Model Number

Everpure

Model Number

nu-i2000²

4621-10

i2000²

EV9612-22

nu-i4000²

4621-21

i4000²

EV9612-32

nu-MC²

4321-20

MC²

EV9612-56

nu-XC²

4621-21

XC²

EV9613-10

nu-7CB5-S

4621-30

7CB5-S

EV9618-21

EC110

4621-41

EC110

EV9534-12

EC210

4621-43

EC210

EV9534-26

QC71 Single Head

4621-01

QC71 Single Head

EV9272-41

QC71 Twin Manifold

4621-02

QC71 Twin Manifold

EV9272-22

QC71 Triple Manifold

4621-03

QC71 Triple Manifold

EV9272-23

QC71 Quad Manifold

4621-04

QC71 Quad Manifold

EV9336-11

10 Inch Course Prefilter

4621-42

10 Inch Course Prefilter

EV9795-80

20 Inch Course Prefilter

4621-44

20 Inch Course Prefilter

EV9795-90

Scale Inhibitor Feeder

4621-05

Scale Inhibitor Feeder

EV9798-45

IMF-10

4621-14

SS-IMF Cartridge

EV9799-02

CUS

4622-10

EFS8002-S

EV9781-12

CU

4622-20

EFS800

EV9781-10

For more info on Nucalgon Nu-Plus water filters call us at 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask us a question.

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Things to Remember When Doing the ALS Bucket Challenge

1. Your safety is important:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

2. You don’t have to stand on a bucket to do the ice bucket challenge:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

3. Also…don’t involve horses:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

4. Don’t do it on a slippery dock…ice water is cold, but the lake is colder:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

5. Remember, some buckets are heavy:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

6. Really heavy:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

7. Seriously, just use a small bucket:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

8. Ice cubes or crushed ice is ideal….NOT A BLOCK OF ICE:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

9. Sometimes wearing a helmet is a good idea:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

10. Make sure you use stable furniture to stand on:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

11. Don’t use friends with butterfinger:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

12. Friends with butterfingers should be banned from the ice bucket challenge:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

13. Even if you’re not doing it you may get wet:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

14. Always watch your step:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

15. Know your own strength:

21 Reasons Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Needs To End Right Now

16. And MOST importantly…FILTER YOUR ICE WATER!!!

The ice bucket challenge has made a huge impact on raising awareness and money for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Millions, all over the world, are dumping buckets of ice water on their heads, so wouldn’t it make sense to use clean, filtered ice water? Everpure’s Insurice i2000 Single System (EV9324-01) is ideal for filtering your ice machine, giving you clean, pure ice to use.
  • New and improved Micro-Pure II media inhibits the growth of bacteria
  • NSF Certified under NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53
  • Reduces chlorine taste and odor and other offensive contaminants
  • Precoat submicron technology reduces dirt and particles as small as 1/2 micron in size and reduces possible health contaminants such as cysts
So remember these tips when doing the ALS ice bucket challenge and use filtered ice water! For more info on how to get your buckets of ice water to be pure and clean, call us at 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask us a question.

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Save the Planet, One Bottle at a Time

It takes more than 17 million barrels of oil annually to make all the plastic bottles that meet America’s demand for bottled water. That’s enough oil to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year, not including the oil used for transportation of those water bottles. Last year, the average American used 167 disposable water bottles. Altogether, Americans’ used over 50 billion plastic water bottles last year alone. The recommended eight glasses of water a day, at U.S. tap rates equals about $.49 a day. That same amount of bottled water is about $1,400 a year, but keep in mind that people prefer bottled water because it taste great! So, how does one cut out all the plastic bottles from their life but still get great tasting water straight from their tap? By purchasing a high performance drinking water system, that goes under your your kitchen sink. This system uses the same water purification process as Dasani and Nestle and it is called reverse osmosisThis process is used in water purification, manufacturing plants, and chemical laboratories.  One great unit that we recommend is the the PURA QCRO4V. This 4 stage quick change reverse osmosis system can be customized to adapt to changing water conditions. The quick change filters feature the innovative PURA twist and lock design, making filter changes and service fast and easy.

  • Choice of a 50 gpd or 75 gpd membrane
  • Standard Lead Free Air Gap Faucet
  • Color coded tubing for easier installation
  • Quick connect fittings and a self piercing feed valve
  • Interchangeable filters allows the system to be customized to your local water conditions
  • Produces high quality water for better tasting coffee, tea, juices, soups, sauces and pasta and clearer ice cubes
  • System includes a sediment pre-filter, carbon block pre-filter, RO membrane and carbon block postfilter

The first stage of filtration is the sediment filter, which reduces suspended particles such as dirt, dust, and rust. The second stage of filtration is the carbon filter. This filter reduces volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), chlorine, and other compounds that might impact the taste or odor of the tap water. Chlorine should be removed from the water before the water enters the membrane. This will help preserve the life of the membrane. The center and third stage of a reverse osmosis system is the semi-permeable (RO) membrane. It is responsible for rejecting up to 98% of the total dissolved solids in the water. So you can save the planet, save money and drink healthier water! For more information about this system call 800-942-7873 or click the link below to ask us a question.