{"product_id":"silver-nano-fridge-filter-granular","title":"Silver Nano Fridge Filter - Granular","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #07066b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"\u003eGranular Silver Nano Fridge Filter\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Fridge Filter, like other carbon-based fridge filters, will remove chlorine and organic molecules (bad odours and tastes) from water. However, unlike other standard inline fridge filters, the activated carbon is impregnated with Silver nanoparticles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard carbon filters \u003c\/strong\u003ehave a major vulnerability: they trap organic matter, creating a dark, wet, and nutrient-rich environment. This turns the inside of a regular filter into a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, forming a slimy layer called a \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"249\"\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is why the normal fridge filter cartridges need to be replaced every 6 months* or so, due to the potential growth of organisms on the carbon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Nano filter's silver nanoparticles use a bacteriostatic process to help both inhibit and prevent the growth of bacteri\u003c\/strong\u003ea on the carbon's surface. Silver nanoparticles continuously release tiny, positively charged silver ions (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"Ag^+\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eAg+)\u003c\/span\u003e. These ions bind to the negatively charged cell walls of bacteria, weakening the wall and causing the cell to rupture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eSo while your typical \u003cstrong\u003estandard carbon fridge filter has a lifespan of 3 to 6 months*\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Nano Carbon Filter's lifespan will be 6 to 12 months*.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please keep in mind\u003c\/strong\u003e that the lifespans are based on municipal quality source water, and in situations with very poor quality source water, the lifespans of these filters will be far less.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26pt; color: #07066b;\"\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eServes as a replacement for several inline fridge filters, such as the Samsung DA29-10105J and the LG \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eADQ73693903, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Fridge filter requires the quick-release push-in fittings to be installed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Fridge Filter is designed to be attached to 1\/4 Inch Piping (6mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Fridge Filter will remove chlorine and organic molecules, improving the smell and taste of the water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Fridge Filter has \u003cstrong\u003esilver nanoparticles embedded\u003c\/strong\u003e in the filter, making it more \u003cstrong\u003eresistant to bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e growth in the filter thus \u003cstrong\u003edoubling the lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e of the filter. This saves you time and money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #07066b; font-size: 26pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eOperating Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2500 GALLONS (1892 LITRES)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 MONTHS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Flow: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.75 GPM\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(2.8 LPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-120 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33-100℉ (0.6-37.8℃)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlushing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 MINUTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction: Chemical \/ Mechanical Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduction Claims: Chlorine taste and odor, Dirt and Rust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the materials are approved by NSF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #070a53; font-size: 26pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eKnown Compatible Fridges and Filters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eLG 55616, 155083, 497818, 4210359, 4210508, 4210573, 4378411, 4392945, 18001001, 18001009, 18001010, 25004006, 25004018, 25004022, 25004082, 3010541600, 3019974100, 5303310266, 5303917335, 3650JD8050A, 3890JC2990A, 5231JA2003B, 5231JA2010A, 5231JA2010B, 5231JA2012A, AP2615841, AP3109540, AP3219862, AP4324927, BL9808, BL-9808, C00114417, CL10RO, DA29-10105C, DA29-10105E, DA29-10105J, DD7098, DD-7098, EF9603, EF-9603, GXITQ, GXRTO, GXRTQ, HAFEX-EXP, IF30, IF-30, IF30A, IF30-A, IF31, IF-31, IF-35, ILIM01, IL-IM-01, IN-1, K2533, K32010CB, K3MFC2010F, R0183114, R200, R-200, R-400, SBS70524, SBS7052-4, USC100, WF283, WIC, WIC6A, WIC-6A, WICS, WPRO, WR97X180, WR97X214, WR97X215, WSF100, WSF-100, WSI-1, WSS3, WSS-3, FFU00P, FFU00P, 33515, FFU00P, 41707, NUP1811, SXBD922FWD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #070a53; font-size: 26pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSilver Nano Carbon Block versus Granular Silver Nano:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Carbon Filters come in two different versions: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2a82d2;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fridgeandcoffeefilters.myshopify.com\/products\/silver-nano-fridge-filter-carbon-block\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Nano Carbon Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp; the \u003cspan style=\"color: #2a82d2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(42, 130, 210);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fridgeandcoffeefilters.myshopify.com\/products\/silver-nano-fridge-filter-granular\"\u003eGranular Silver Nano Carbon.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtershop.co.za\/granular-silver-nano-external-fridge-filter-click-for-more-info\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eBoth versions will remove Chlorine, organic molecules, and sediment. And both versions use Silver Nanoparticles to help inhibit and prevent the growth of bacteria inside of the filter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThere are, however, several key differences between them;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #07066b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCarbon Dust and Flushing Time: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Granular Silver Nano Filter contains loose, individual granules of carbon (think of it like coarse sand or coffee grounds). Because the particles can shift and rub against each other during shipping and handling, they create a lot of fine carbon dust. That's why it requires a longer initial flush—usually a few gallons or several minutes—until the water runs clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhereas, the Silver Nano Carbon Block uses the same carbon and silver nanoparticles, but it is instead compressed with a binding agent into a solid, rigid block. Because the carbon is locked in place, there is almost no friction between particles, resulting in drastically less carbon dust and a much quicker flushing time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #07066b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFilteration Effectiveness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBecause Granular Silver Nano Carbon (GAC) consists of loose particles, water will naturally find the easiest path through them. Over time, water carves a literal \"channel\" through the granules. Once this happens, the water rushes through that single path, bypassing most of the carbon and silver, drastically reducing the filter's effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe Silver Nano Carbon block, on the other hand, is a solid, uniform wall of carbon. So water cannot create a shortcut; it is forced to pass evenly through microscopic pores. This ensures maximum contact time with both the carbon and the anti-bacterial silver nanoparticles, resulting in a much more consistent filtration effectiveness over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FridgeandCoffeeFilters.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374037745826,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/9737\/1298\/files\/GranularPostSilverNanoFilter.jpg?v=1782815522","url":"https:\/\/fridgeandcoffeefilters.myshopify.com\/products\/silver-nano-fridge-filter-granular","provider":"FridgeandCoffeeFilters.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}