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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Below are some of the more common questions asked about the General Ecology Drinking Water Purification systems. Hopefully this will answer the majority of your questions about how they work & what are the major benefits of these systems against other products available in the market place. If your questions & answers are not in the list below pleased feel free to either email them to info@purewater.com.au or phone directly to our contact phone numbers About Slikest HOW CAN I TELL IF MY DRINKING WATER IS REALLY SAFE? There are so many different types of contaminants that it is impossible to be completely sure on all possibilities. You can, however, have your water tested for bacteriological safety & for specific contaminants. The N.O.R.S. (National Organics Reconnaissance Survey) showed that essentially all treated water supplies have at least trace amounts of chemical contaminants, such as THM's present. More importantly, Giardia & Cryptosporidia pose very serious health threats with more cases of illness occurring in "city" water than in the wilderness. There is no known treatment except prevention for many of these problems. You can purify your own water at the point & time of use, or you can purchase bottled water. General Ecology® Water Purifiers are economical to purchase & operate, simple to install & convenient to use. Add pure water convenience to your life. Choose one of our home Purifiers for pure water right at your sink or one of our portable Water Purifiers, for pure water on the go. WHAT IS A GENERAL
ECOLOGY DRINKING WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM & WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO? what IS "STRUCTURED MATRIX"™ TECHNOLOGY? HOW DOES IT WORK? There are three mechanisms which work simultaneously & synergistically to give the system outstanding effectiveness over a broad range of contaminants. These
mechanisms are (1) Ultrafine Submicron Microfiltration, (2) Molecular Capture
& Broad Spectrum Absorption (3) Electrochemical Separations, incorporated
into a "Structured Matrix™" to provide uniform flow, reliability & to prevent
channeling. The first mechanism physically strains Bacteria, Giardia, Cryptosporidia and other larger organisms & particulate matter from the influent water, much like a window screen keeps flies from entering a house. The second mechanism is an integration of pharmaceutical grade, high quality absorption & molecular sieving materials into the microstructure for high efficiency in "REMOVING" Trichloroethylene, PCB's, Pesticides, Herbicides & many other Chemical Contaminants. The third mechanism consists of negative & positive electro-attractive forces, which are permanently induced into the matrix to attract even smaller particles that cannot be removed by microfiltration alone. Because of its unique microstructure matrix in combination with organic removal mechanisms, the General Ecology cartridges do not have the pathogenic bacteria buildup problems common to G.A.C., Carbon Block, Extruded Carbon & other coarser Charcoal Filters. To our knowledge, General Ecology's "Structured Matrix" is the only technology independently & formally certified to meet the US EPA standard for microbiological "purification" to protect against Cysts, Bacteria & Viruses instantly without multiple pass through, added chemicals, electricity, hold time or production of wastewater. They are also certified to Australian & New Zealand Standards 4348 as a Microbiological Treatment Appliance which states: “Be aware that Bacteria, Viruses & Protozoa shall be "REMOVED" as specified to qualify an appliance as a Microbiological Treatment Appliance.” ISN'T IT NECESSARY TO
ADD CHEMICALS TO DESTROY BACTERIA & VIRUSES? WHAT BACTERIA SHOULD I
BE AWARE OF IN MY DRINKING WATER & WHAT HAPPENS TO THEM AFTER THEY'RE REMOVED BY
THE GENERAL ECOLOGY WATER PURIFIER? WHAT MAKES GENERAL ECOLOGY'S PRODUCTS DIFFERENT? We're often asked what makes our drinking water purifiers different. While there are many reasons, probably the two most compelling are: (1) General Ecology's technology was specifically designed by multidisciplined scientists & engineers, from a comprehensive overview analysis, to protect against modern societie's environmental & ecological pollutants. Most other products have evolved from older water softening or charcoal filtering products. (2) This "Next Generation" technology, now referred to as " Structured Matrix™" includes a combination of truly advanced purification concepts & purification techniques not available from any other product. It is truly a purification process - instantly & effectively "REMOVING" from water: Disease Bacteria, Cysts & Viruses, as well as Chemical & Aesthetic contaminants WITHOUT Chemical Additives, Electricity, Holding Time or Double Processing or Waste Water. There is no other purification product like it on the market - the technology is a trade secret, unique & proprietary to General Ecology Inc. "Structured Matrix™" remains the only technology independently certified to meet US EPA Microbiological Purification Standards against all three classes of water-borne disease microorganisms without the use of Chemicals, Hold Times, Electricity & Wastewater. They pride themselves on the years of research & development that resulted in the amazing capabilities of their Water Purifiers. The testimony to their outstanding success is continually evidenced not only by unexcelled test results but also by over 30 years of satisfied users in a wide range of activities worldwide. WHY WATER PURIFIERS ARE FAR BETTER THAN MERE WATER FILTERS General Ecology, Inc.'s Drinking Water Purifiers are the only Water Purifiers that utilize "Structured Matrix™" technology to offer the highest level of water purification instantly without Chemicals, Pre-treatment, Double Processing or Hold Time. General Ecology's Water Purifiers "REMOVE" Viruses, Bacteria & Protozoa, PLUS many Organic & Inorganic Chemical & Aesthetic Contaminants at the highest "purification" micron level (0.1 Microns Nominal - 0.4 Microns Absolute) to provide great tasting water while protecting against water related disease. By comparison, even the very best water filters only remove certain protozoa & perhaps bacteria & possibly certain aesthetic contaminants, providing a lesser standard of protection than that of General Ecology's water purifiers. Why risk merely filtering your drinking water when you can purify it instantly, effectively & economically? Add Purity to Your Life Today... Check out our Seagull IV Water Purifiers for Home or Boating use, our Nature Pure Water Purifiers for RV or Boats & our First Need Portable Water Purifiers for International Travel, Back- Country Camping, On the Farm & Emergency Preparedness. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO BOTTLED WATER? Surprisingly the Seagull 1V X-1F Water Purifier in addition to being far more convenient, more effective & requiring less space & weight consuming is very economical to operate when compared to water of similar quality. Bottled water for example can cost $1.67 a litre or more while Seagull 1V water, freshly purified at the time & place where it is being used has an ongoing cost of $0.05 per litre. Another much more important comparison is the cost of having the "blahs" or becoming ill from water-borne contaminants or even unfamiliar tap drinking water when traveling. Putting this in perspective 4,000lt of bottled water cost $6,680.00 or more while a Seagull 1V X-1F Replacement Cartridge Cost $200.00 & an entire system with cartridge costs a fraction of the price of 4,000lt of bottled water. Remember General Ecology Water Purifiers are much more than effective taste & odour systems, they can "REMOVE" pathogens & many chemical contaminants to "non-detectable levels". IN VIEW OF AUSTRALIA'S WATER SHORTAGE, HOW CAN I JUSTIFY INSTALLATION OF ONE OF THESE DRINKING WATER UNITS? I'VE HEARD THEY WASTE LITRES OF WATER FOR EACH ONE PROCESSED & THAT LONG BACKWASHES ARE NEEDED. This is true of some units , particularly those relying on Reverse Osmosis ("RO") where litres of precious water can be wasted & are primarily desined to de-mineralise & desalinate water. General Ecology Water Purifiers waste no water, require no backwash & have no reject water. The General Ecology Purifiers rather than wasting water, helps conserve it. Also, as water shortages continue, water quality is bound to deteriorate as aquifers & reservoirs are drawn further down, sometimes reaching the sludge material at the bottom. Water is a natural resource like petroleum & like petroleum, unfortunately, we are rapidly depleting known fresh water resources. Recent media reports discuss Cities & Towns having to resort to recycled water & leaching of Sewerage into the water supply. With a General Ecology Water Purifier you at least can be assured that if this does happen you will have safe drinking & cooking water at your disposal. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING WATER ALL MY LIFE FROM MY RAINWATER TANK. SURELY THIS IS THE BEST DRINKING WATER? Think about where this water is coming from, your roof. Your roof can be a catchment for many contaminants that can't be removed by a strainer or filter such as Chemicals, Pesticides or Bacteria from bird droppings & animal faeces. As a Doctor once said to us at a show "Would you get up & lick your roof because that is what you are doing drinking & cooking with untreated water". Rainwater Tanks have been used for many decades in Australia but there have been a many Chemicals & Pesticides developed since then that could make their way into your drinking water from your roof. HOW BIG ARE THE
PURIFICATION UNITS? HOW CAN A SMALL UNIT UNDER MY SINK DO MORE THAN A LARGE ,WELL-RUN MUNICIPAL TREATMENT PLANT? General Ecology Water Purifiers were specifically designed for today's contamination problems & incorporate sophisticated separation technology not available or not practical for use in large scale treatment. Most municipal treatment plants are well operated but were designed & built decades ago to handle what, in many ways, were simpler problems. They were not designed to handle chemical contamination, Giardia, Cryptosporidia, Asbestos, etc. It will be decades in the future before these plants can be upgraded. Also, even if plants were upgraded, the distribution systems can contribute to the contamination in your drinking water. WHY SHOULDN'T I PURIFY ALL MY WATER? Only about 2% to 5% of all water entering your household is actually consumed directly or through foods. It would be wasteful & uneconomical to micro-purify water needed for scrubbing, toilet flushing & laundering. WHAT MODEL SHOULD I AS A HOME OWNER INSTALL? Typically, the Seagull 1V X-1F under sink model is the
preferred system in most household situations. This model has a flow rate of 4lt
per minute provided through the Purewater Ceramic Disc Faucet mounted on the
sink ledge next to the regular faucet group. This permits maximum economy since
only water that is to be used for drinking or food preparation needs to be
purified. Incidentally these faucets are top mounting. Connection is made to the
faucet before it is mounted to the sink, alleviating the need to make
connections in the dark recesses of the sink cabinet while lying on your back.
We also now have available a High Quality Flick Mixer Tap with an secondary
spout for purified water located just behind the main spout for those clients
that don't want the additional faucet. If you are renting a property or or you are frequently on the move the Seagull 1V X-1D may be the best design for you. It connects directly to the aerator section of the existing flick mixer or tap & has a dedicated spout in the centre of the unit. This is especially useful for people who own Boats, Motor Homes & other Recreational Vehicles. When you are in your away from home you don't need the Purifier there so you simply unhook it from the tap & take it with you. Then when you return it takes minimal time to relocate the Purifier back to its' original point of use. There are various other models depending on your individual requirements. If you are not sure please either email or phone Slikest Water Purifiers for their recommended product that best suits your needs. CAN WE TAKE OUR GENERAL ECOLOGY PURIFIER WITH US WHEN WE RELOCATE TO A NEW HOME? Yes, the Seagull 1V Purifier is readily removed & reinstalled. Cover Plates that can be purchased from most Hardware Stores can cover the hole in the sink. Contact Slikest Water Purifiers for new installation accessories that may be necessary for re-installation. Also, many people are able to sell their units to the new homeowners & purchase a new unit after relocating. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I
NEED TO CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE? CAN I CHANGE THE
PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE MYSELF? WHAT
OTHER MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED? WHAT GUARANTEE IS PROVIDED WITH THE GENERAL ECOLOGY WATER PURIFIERS There is a Ten Year Warranty on the Stainless Steel Housings, Twelve Months Warranty on Workmanship & 30 Days Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the product. (Warranty forms are enclosed with the product)
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