A very common cartridge in NZ and also previously branded as a 2HK-1 or WMRC1 or MPP by Microlene, an CI251 by Mountain Fresh and a KDF Big by Aqua Filter. The gallery picture shows the cartridge with some of its various labels as supplied in NZ. The supplied cartridge will have the sliver label as on the left.
The cartridge is a 2.5 inch diameter sealed unit which when installed under the sink, takes up very little space, and can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Made in America, this cartridge is a high quality system, which removes a wide range of chemicals and heavy metals, while retaining the beneficial minerals in the water. The one micron mesh filter also removes very fine dirt and sediment and is effective at removing both Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts. The cartridge has a bacteriostatic nature which will allow the cartridge to remain hygienic for up to three years. In practice, most families need to replace the cartridge every 24 months to maintain a high quality water supply.
Option of quickfit connectors for standard 6mm water filter tube or 8 mm ( 1/4″) open threads
Cartridge Code GAC / KDF 30/1
Micron rating One micron (1u)
Rated Chlorine Capacity Up to 30,000 litres
THM removal Approx 2000 litres
Recommended Max flow rate 3-4 litres per minute
Replacement cartridge every 2 years
Removes Chlorine, Chemicals, PCBs from plastic pipes, dirt, sediment, rust, algae, asbestos, bad taste & odour, aluminium sulphate, heavy metals as well as Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts.
2.5 x 10 inch ( 60 x 250 mm)
Rated to 125 psi or 870 kpa. Use of a pressure limiting valve is strongly recommended if you have high water pressure.
