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READ THE GENERAL QUESTIONS
Welcome to the FAQ section, where you will find immediate answers to our products’ most relevant questions.
If you do not find what you are looking for and need more information, do not hesitate to contact us.
How often should I replace my filter cartridge?
It depends on the cartridge model; CL washable cartridges should be replaced at least once a year.
Wire-wrapped polypropylene cartridges when clogged.
Charcoal cartridges are used at least every six months, and stainless steel cartridges are potentially eternal if properly maintained and periodically cleaned.
Remember: Your equipment must be periodically maintained so the water they dispense maintains its potability characteristics.
How can I clean my stainless steel cartridge?
Use a hard-bristled brush to remove stubborn dirt and, in case of encrustation on the mesh, soak the cartridge in 5% muriatic acid for 10 minutes.
Rinse the cartridge thoroughly and refit the filter.
Remember: always use personal protective equipment such as gloves and glasses.
The water in my well has been found to contain silt.
Can I install a cartridge filter?
Cartridge filters are not recommended where there is silt. The silt creates a ‘‘film’‘ on the cartridge mesh that blocks the passage of water and, in the long run, causes intense pressure that culminates in the crushing of the cartridge itself.
Remember: in these cases, it is advisable to evaluate the installation of a composite filter with quartziferous sand.
How often should I replace the glass of my filter and my dispenser?
We recommend replacing the cups at least every three years of operation due to the stress caused by pressure and water hammers.
Remember: periodic maintenance is essential for the proper functioning of your equipment.
What can I clean my filter's cup and dispenser with?
Use only water and a soft cloth. Never use alcohol or detergents, as they could damage the glass by deteriorating its structure.
Remember: Grilamid is an unbreakable and anti-ageing plastic material that requires only water for maintenance.
When is the installation of an activated carbon filter indicated?
Activated carbon filters are particularly suitable when traces of free residual chlorine, unpleasant odours and tastes, and anti-cryptogamic are present in the water.
Remember: the carbon cartridge must be replaced on average every six months.
Why are OPUR filters and dispensers easy to disassemble?
An original half-bar closure has been made that ensures a perfect seal in any condition and makes the tightening wrenches obsolete.
Remember: Your equipment must be subjected to periodic maintenance to ensure that the water they supply maintains its portability characteristics.
I have space problems. Are there compact filters and dispensers in the OPUR catalogue?
OPUR produces compact filters and dispensers with the same technical-constructive characteristics and performance as standard equipment.
Ask your dealer for the ONDA and SIRIO 7 filter catalogues and the MIDI dispensers.
When should I not install a filter?
The filter must not be installed on the suction of a pump or an autoclave, as it could produce a vacuum inside the cartridge with possible crushing.
Remember: provide for the installation of a pressure reducer upstream.
