{"product_id":"activated-alumina-media-for-reduction-of-flouride-and-arsenic","title":"Activated Alumina Media for reduction of Flouride and Arsenic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fluoride levels in the water are too high, a standard carbon filter will not make a difference. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated alumina media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialised granular material designed to cut fluoride by up to 98% and reduce arsenic by around 90%. It works through adsorption, locking contaminants onto its surface as the water flows through. Sold in 10g portions, it is the refill media commonly used inside dedicated fluoride reduction cartridges and tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoves up to 98% of fluoride from drinking water when used in the right filter housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces arsenic by up to 90%, making it useful for bore and well water treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks through adsorption, a proven process for trapping contaminants on the media surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStable across a pH range of 5 to 9, with an operating temperature range from 5°C to 80°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated alumina is most often used in cartridge filters or larger refillable tanks where fluoride or arsenic levels are a concern. It is suitable for mains water supplies that contain added fluoride, and for bore or well water where arsenic is naturally present. It is not designed for simple jug filters or under-bench carbon-only systems, as the media requires correct contact time and housing design to work effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia structure: Acidified granular aluminium oxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional groups: Oxide (hydroxyl).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical form: White grains. (2-3mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH range stability: 5–9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating temperature range: 5–80°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite granular media is supplied loose in 1kg bags, ready to be filled into compatible fluoride or arsenic reduction cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flush the filter housing with fresh water after refilling with activated alumina media. This clears fine dust from the grains and prevents cloudy water in the first few litres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. How much fluoride does activated alumina remove?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When used correctly, it can reduce fluoride levels by up to 98%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Will it also reduce arsenic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, it can reduce arsenic by up to 90%, making it useful for some bore and well water supplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How much media comes in one order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is sold in 10g or 1kg quantities, which can be used to refill compatible filter cartridges or tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How much media do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo fill a AA10, order 700g (Qty 70 x 10g). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo Fill a AA10J, order 1500g (Qty 150 x 10g). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo Fill a AA20J order 3kg (Qty 300 x 10g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. How often should I replace the media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replacement depends on water quality and usage, but most setups require fresh media every 6–12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Can I use this in a standard carbon cartridge housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It requires a housing designed for granular media so that water flow and contact time are correct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WaterFilters Online NZ","offers":[{"title":"Per 10 Grams (10g)","offer_id":45176917229705,"sku":"ALUMINA-10g","price":0.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Per Kilogram (1Kg)","offer_id":45176917262473,"sku":"ALUMINA-1kg","price":74.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/7633\/1145\/files\/029c4961-1623-483c-808a-e95af9fa3918.png?v=1765099181","url":"https:\/\/www.waterfiltersonline.co.nz\/products\/activated-alumina-media-for-reduction-of-flouride-and-arsenic","provider":"Water Filters Online Aotearoa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}