filter candle

The water is poured into the top container and forced through the filter candles by gravity.

Click now for more detail of the replaceable ceramic Filter candle/cartridge.

Filter candle allows sturdy metal and plastic receptacles to be used, which decreases the likelihood of a sanitary failure.

They also can be replaced without replacing the entire upper receptacle, and larger receptacles can simply use more filter candles, permitting filter manufacture to be standardized.

The Celle engineer Wilhelm Berkefeld recognized its ability to filter, and developed tubular filters (known as filter candles) fired from diatomaceous earth.

The kit includes the six stage ceramic filter candle, strong and durable white plastic housing, line-piercing chromium plated non-return valve and chrome and brass lever action tap.