Description
Overview
Most outdoor taps run straight from the mains or a tank, so whatever is in that supply, whether it is sediment, chlorine, or mineral build up, ends up in your hose. The Garden Hose Water Filter System cuts that out by filtering the water before it hits the nozzle. You just clip it onto a standard hose fitting, no plumbing or tools needed. It is light enough to throw in with your camping gear for the bach and sturdy enough to sit by the garden tap all season. With the right cartridge, it can handle sediment, chlorine, minerals, fluoride, or even bacteria, so you can set it up to suit the job you have on hand.
Key Features
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Quick-connect design with standard garden tap fittings.
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Wide choice of cartridges for sediment, chlorine, minerals, fluoride, or bacteria.
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DIY installation, no plumber or special tools required.
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Portable housing, easy to move between home, garden, or travel.
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Flexible options: choose pre-fitted cartridges or housings only.
Where to Use It
This water filter system fits in wherever you need cleaner water outdoors. It is commonly used for topping up rainwater tanks, watering sensitive plants or vegetable gardens, and washing vehicles where chlorine and mineral spots cause issues. At a bach or campsite, it’s a handy way to improve water quality from shared taps. Tradies also use it for filling containers or rinsing tools with less grit in the water. If you want peace of mind that the water coming from your outside tap is filtered, this system has you covered.
Filtration Options
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Sediment Reduction – 5 micron pleated cartridge. Removes dirt, sand, and visible particles. Reorder code: SPC-25-1005.
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Chlorine & Colour Reduction – 5 micron carbon block cartridge. Improves taste, reduces chlorine. Reorder code: CB-25-1005.
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Mineral Reduction (Standard) – Mixed bed demineralising cartridge. Cuts calcium and magnesium (not silica). Reorder code: MBR10.
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Mineral Reduction (Colour Indicating) – Same as above but beads change colour when exhausted. Reorder code: MBR10-CI.
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Fluoride & Chlorine Reduction – Two-stage system with fluoride cartridge and carbon block. Reorder codes: AA10 & CB-25-1005.
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Bacteria Removal – Two-stage setup with sediment and ceramic cartridges. Targets bacteria and cysts. Reorder codes: SDC-25-1005 & STERASYL.
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Single Housing Only – Choose your own cartridge now or later.
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Double Housing Only – Set up your own two-stage combination.
Compatible Connections
The system connects directly to standard NZ garden hose fittings. Male click fittings are supplied and match most tap and hose setups without needing adaptors.
Appearance
Compact canister housing designed for outdoor use. Cartridges slot inside the housing and can be swapped easily without special tools.
Pro Tip
If you’re using this filter for car washing, go with a mineral reduction cartridge. It will cut down the chalky spots that show up on paintwork and windows after rinsing. For camping or bach setups, a ceramic cartridge gives extra protection against bacteria when water sources are less reliable.
FAQs
1. Can I use the Garden Hose Water Filter System system for drinking water?
Yes, if you select a cartridge that targets bacteria (such as ceramic). Always make sure your water source is suitable and the filter matches your needs.
2. How do I connect it to my tap?
The housing comes with standard male click fittings. Just snap it onto your garden hose or outdoor tap connection—no tools required.
3. Do I need a plumber to install the Garden Hose Water Filter System?
No. The system is fully DIY. Clip it on, insert your cartridge, and it’s ready to run. No permanent fittings or plumbing skills are needed.
4. How long do cartridges last?
Most cartridges last three to six months depending on water quality and volume. Colour-indicating cartridges change colour when they need replacing.
5. Will it stop chalky residue after washing my car?
Yes, if you choose a mineral reduction cartridge. These reduce calcium and magnesium, the minerals that leave spots on paint and glass.