The AquaSafe RV Filter utilizes patented KDF® media in conjunction with the highest quality granular activated carbon to provide superior filtration of hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor), chlorine, and heavy metals. AquaSafe converts calcium to a form that stays in suspension and won’t cling, so you don’t get buildup on heating elements or spotting when washing windows and cars.
Benefits of AquaSafe
The AquaSafe RV Filter is engineered from the ground up to fulfill the needs of the RV and boating community. It is a no compromise, purpose built, RV water filter. The AquaSafe RV Filter is especially effective at improving the taste and quality of drinking water at RV parks by filtering chlorine, heavy metals, and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor).
The big considerations for water filtration when you’re a part time RVer are affordability, effectiveness, and filter reusability as it’s unlikely that you’ll get maximum use out of a filter during a two week vacation – and certainly won’t on a weekend trip.
Reusability is an important consideration as most water filters are designed to be used continuously. If they’re left in stagnant non-moving water, or if they’re removed and stored wet, they’ll grow bacteria, algae, and other toxins.
That’s why (assuming you plan to reuse your filter) it’s very important that the filter you use is bacteriostatic – which means that it prevents bacteria from reproducing. This is different than anti-bacterial substances which are designed to kill bacteria. Your body requires bacteria to function properly, so you don’t want to consume anti-bacterial substances.
The AquaSafe inline RV water filter meets the desired criteria and is one of the most common water filters you see in RV parks. It’s an excellent option for both part time and full time RVers.
The benefits of the AquaSafe RV filter are that it’s easy to install, it’s inexpensive, and most importantly the AquaSafe RV filters are bacteriostatic so they won’t grow bacteria and can be reused for numerous RV trips.
AquaSafe accomplishes this by using the highest quality coconut shell granular activated carbon (GAC) in combination with KDF. Taken from Wikipedia: “KDF is known to kill algae and fungi, control bacteria growth, remove chlorine, pesticides, organic matter, rust, unpleasant taste and odor, hydrogen sulfide, iron, lead, nickel, chromium, cadmium, calcium, aluminum, mercury, arsenic, and other organic compounds . . . KDF is optimized when used in conjunction with another filter media, especially any form of activated carbon.”
By combining KDF with activated carbon, AquaSafe inline RV water filters not only have a longer life than traditional carbon filters, but the carbon media also becomes more effective due to the reduction in chlorine build up.
AquaSafe RV Filter Outperforms the Competition
- The AquaSafe inline garden hose water filter for RVs is uniquely constructed using 7 filter media.
- The highest grade acid washed coconut shell active carbon is utilized. Many competing filters use less expensive bituminous (coal based) carbon.
- The AquaSafe inline RV water filter employs twice as much bacteriostatic KDF filter media as some competing filters. This allows for better filtration and longer filter life.
- The AquaSafe water filter incorporates 5 separate sediment filter pads that minimize sediment and turbidity whereas competing brands utilize only 2 to 3 sediment filters.
- The AquaSafe inline RV water filter uses 60 micron sediment pads whereas competing brands use as high as 100 micron pads (The lower the micron count, the smaller the particle size it will stop).
- The filter housing is made from a very durable UV resistant polypropylene making for a rugged filter which is also resistant to damage from UV light.
- Molded garden hose end fittings allow for a snug leak free connection unlike flimsy nylon ends found in some competing brands that cross thread and leak. Also, other inexpensive brands use what appear as durable brass connectors which actually can contain lead that can leach into the water.
- Tightly packed filtration media which all but eliminates the potential of “channeling”. Channeling can occur when loosely packed filter media settles and allows the water passing through the filter to actually bypass the media altogether.
- Protective end caps included for storage (store wet) when not in use. Unlike “carbon only” filters which actually promote bacteria growth within the filter itself, our filters prevent bacteria growth thanks to the KDF media. Filter media should be kept moist (after initial use) when not used to allow the KDF media to stay active and prevent bacteria build up.
