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Water purification is one of the important tasks of modern man. The success of the decision directly affects our health and well-being. It is cleaned using filters of various devices or entire filtration systems. It all depends on the degree of pollution. Now the titanium water filter TITANOF (Titanov, Titanoff) is being actively advertised.
What the manufacturer says
First of all, it is stated that the titanium filter removes iron and rust (iron oxide), bacteria and viruses, manganese and chlorine, removes turbidity and color. Other filters do the same job. Each of the analogues has advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage of most is the need to replace the filter elements. But the titanium water filter is positioned as reusable and durable with a 50-year warranty. What is its uniqueness? Let’s figure it out.
The difference is that the filter element is a cartridge-type cylinder made of sintered titanium powder. This is one of the metals that is lighter than steel, but much stronger than it. Another of its remarkable properties is that it almost does not oxidize (in a purified form), does not wear out over time. In the production of the Titans filter, titanium powder is sintered, something like a “titanium sponge” is obtained. The titanium filter material has a porous structure, the pores are 0,8 µm in size. The powder is baked in the form of a cylinder with rather thick walls – about 5 mm.
How does cleaning work? Filtration occurs due to the “squeezing” of water through the walls of the titanium cylinder. The impurities remain in the passages/capillaries of the filter element. The filtration principle is innovative. Since other filters do not work this way (polyurethane, for example). That is, in fact, a titanium water filter is not an ordinary filter, but the finest cleaner with an unusual and durable titanium filter element.
Video review of the titanium filter from the official manufacturer:
Principle of dissolved iron filtration
The titanium particles contained in the filter element react with oxygen and the resulting compounds oxidize the dissolved iron. Iron oxides are formed, which are further delayed by the pores of the cartridge. This allows for reagentless purification of dissolved iron.
Dissolved iron is unusual in that at first glance it does not manifest itself in any way. Clear water may well contain this impurity. Its presence is “opened” as iron particles in water come into contact with oxygen from the air. After that, the oxidation process begins and rust precipitates. That is why, for example, in especially “iron” areas of different cities, you can see a thick layer of rust in teapots and rusty streaks on the bathtub, toilet bowl, and sink. Moreover, absolutely clear water flows from the tap without any hint of turbidity.
This property of titanium is extremely useful for water purification, and, most importantly, does not conflict with the general biological inertness and non-toxicity of titanium itself. That is why it is so actively used for the manufacture of implants, dentures and other “parts” for replacement in the human body. Titanium is not only not rejected by the human body and does not emit harmful substances into it, but also practically does not wear out.
The effectiveness of the titanium filter is confirmed not only by the patent, which was issued by the manufacturer, but also by the research protocol posted in the public domain on the official website of the company. In addition, water analyzes can be seen in “live” video reviews of the filter. So, that’s sorted out. This is not a miracle, but a natural chemical reaction and the properties of the material from which the filter is made, with confirmation in the form of official documents.
Excerpt from the test report – “before and after”:
Video review of blogger Alexander Smolin on the Titans filter:
What is the real uniqueness
Given all of the above and documented evidence of the filter’s effectiveness against the declared types of contaminants, we can conclude that a titanium water filter is not just an ordinary mechanical one. It copes not only with the declared filtration limit – 0,8 microns, but also provokes the oxidation reaction of dissolved iron and reduces chlorine by 7 times.
Video review with an example of the operation of a filter with dissolved iron:
Is a titanium filter a guarantee of drinking water? The question is tricky, here you need to understand that it all depends on what water is used initially (before the filter). If, in addition to those impurities that can be removed with a titanium filter, there are no other excesses in the water, then yes, the water will be drinkable. It must be understood that for each component that may be contained in water, there are concentration standards prescribed in SanPin. You can determine them using water analysis. To conduct it, you need to take a water sample and take it to the SES or the nearest suitable laboratory that provides such services.
Often, especially when it comes to water from a well and a well, fine impurities are not the only problem. For example, hardness salts, lime, the titanium filter will not remove. Post-treatment will be required, usually with a cation exchange filter. Moreover, you may also need a preliminary stage – rough cleaning. Depends on the degree of water pollution. Such multi-stage filtration systems from different manufacturers are not new to experienced summer residents and owners of country cottages.
To understand whether we will get drinking water after a titanium filter, you can simply do a water analysis – before and after use, following the instructions of the SES or the relevant laboratory.
What other advantages does a titanium filter have, besides the reagentless oxidation of ferrous iron? Eat. In what? That this filter can be washed. Moreover, the number of flushes is not limited. The filter has a shelf life of 50 years. Titanium is indeed a chemically inactive metal. It does not react (almost), does not dissolve, does not oxidize. That is, all the elements delayed by the filter just lie there and can be deleted. And indeed it is. How to do it?
How to clean a titanium water filter and how effective it is
The manufacturer talks about two ways to clean the titanium filter element: using a reverse flow of water and chemical reduction. Simple washing with water is effective, but up to a certain limit. Part of the pollution comes out, but what “lies” in the surface layer is washed off. You can’t wash the sediment out of porous titanium with water. There are too many moves, they are too small, randomly located.
So, in order to restore performance, chemical reduction is required. This is far from being as scary as it sounds, more precisely, it is very simple, just like rinsing the kettle from scale. In this case, this is soaking in an acid solution (a solution of food-grade citric acid, which is sold in any store and costs a penny) for 6-8 hours (many people simply leave it overnight.
According to operating experience and reviews: the water goes fine after cleaning. The filter is restored. For what period of time? Depends on the initial level of water pollution. Someone cleans the filter after 1 month, someone has enough for six months. There may be several reasons for this situation:
- It should be noted that the titanium filter is not positioned as exclusively mechanical. That is, it is intended only for fine impurities. If, in addition to them, huge flakes of rust, stones, sand, clay, silt and mud float in the water, then any other, except for the coarse filter, will clog faster. In addition to titanium, this will equally apply to both carbon and ion-exchange filters. Do not be surprised that the fine filter is clogged with sand and does not work because of this. This only means that, first of all, water needs a pre-filter, a mesh or so-called mud collector.
- Correct cleaning procedure. It is important not to mix up the proportions of citric acid and water (put too little), forget to stir the acid, leave the cartridge in water not for at least 6 hours, but for 20 minutes, etc.
- Incorrectly selected model. The “Kid” model at 250 liters per hour is hardly suitable for installation on a well for all points of water analysis at once. Despite the fact that the official website contains a fairly accurate description of each model and the conditions for its use, such “savings” take place. Proper selection of a filter that is suitable for its resource is an important step in purchasing any such product, regardless of the manufacturer – whether it is Titans, Aquaphor or any other filter. If you intend to use the sink, shower, washing machine and dishwasher, etc. at the same time, then 250 liters per hour is unlikely to solve the problem.
- Easy cartridge cleaning. Saving on filter elements looks very attractive, you do not want to waste your time, effort, and most importantly money. The cartridge regeneration process is as simple as possible for both a pensioner and a teenager. No need to buy a new cartridge and spend more money, it’s better to save them.
In order to choose the right Titan filter model, you should provide the seller with all the data about the water in advance, specifying what impurities it contains, in addition to iron.
Video instruction for titanium filter regeneration:
What say reviews
The vast majority of reviews are positive. People leave feedback and talk about how the filter works, sharing the results. Negative reviews are very rare and are similar to the machinations of competitors, since it is very easy to recognize template text without any facts, it is no secret that the Titans company and its durable products greatly interfere with other water treatment companies working on the principle of replaceable cartridges. After all, everyone wants to earn on clients for years after installing the filter. In the case of the Titans, this does not happen, so they get angry.
As for the positive reviews, there are many real, live video reviews among them. Moreover, the manufacturer officially holds a promotion from time to time: a discount on another product or a cashback for a video review, where you can see that the filter really works, and not just slandering the memorized text on the camera. This approach is not uncommon, because if everything is working fine for a person, then he is usually silent – does it make sense to say that everything is fine? No wonder you have to resort to additional incentives to create testimonials and video reviews from real customers.
Another video review on a titanium filter with an example of the purification of dissolved iron:
Here is how users describe a titanium water filter (reviews from search results, from independent portals):
- Expectations were justified. Even the taste of the water has changed.
- Thanks to him, the water in the house has become much cleaner, the installation is not difficult, everything is in the mind.
- The water is completely different! Don’t compare. Previously, the smell was strong, ferruginous, and the water became cloudy when it stood even a little in the air. Rust is everywhere, everything is constantly washed from it. […] I never thought that our people could make such a good thing.
In general, about 95% percent say that “this is not a divorce”, not a lot of money spent in vain, everything works. Another 5% say: “do not believe the advertisement – everything is not true.” Whom to believe – advertising, positive or negative reviews – everyone decides for himself. Are there negative reviews? Single and all in text format without real evidence.
Comparison of titanium and pitcher filters:
Filter manufacturers TITANOF have managed to gain fame over the past 4 years in such events:
- EFFIE AWARDS – Startup. Efficient launch.
- “Fair of Chances” Leroy Merlin – the winner.
- Environmental award “Ekobest” – eco-product of the year.
- Innovation competition in Skolkovo – reaching the final.
- Work with the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation as a contractor for the installation of titanium filters at the facility.
- The company was selected by the export center of Moscow for the sale of products around the world and entered the first 100 companies from Russia that were honored to be placed on the world’s Internet portals as a trusted supplier.
- The company’s specialists are invited to television programs as water treatment experts.
In 2019, the Moscow Innovation Agency awarded 1st place to the product based on the results of evaluation by city customers and recommended it for inclusion in the “List of innovative, high-tech products and technologies”:
Despite all the awards and regalia, it can be rightly noted that the titanium filter is not a panacea – it has the properties declared by the manufacturer and it fulfills them. It removes very specific contaminants for which it is intended. The same can be said about any other filter that involves one specific type of purification: fine, mechanical (preliminary), finishing, softening, etc. And in order to get 100% pure water, in any case, you should first hand over the water for analysis and according to its results choose a cleaning system. Whether there is a titanium water filter in it or not is your decision. With savings on cartridges and a lifespan of 50 years for a fine mechanical filter with an iron oxidation function, in a few years the filter will start making you money. Since you no longer need to buy cartridges. As they say in Russia: saved means earned!
Feedback on the titanium filter in the apartment:
TITANOF seems to listen to feedback, which is especially important for a relatively new product on the market. Therefore, on the manufacturer’s website you can find quite detailed descriptions of seemingly simple things, such as the process of regenerating a titanium video cartridge. This is done in order to minimize errors when working with the filter. As for the characteristics of the filters, they are also described in more than detail. Now in the description for all filters made of titanium powder, the working pressure is 8 bar. In addition, there are models with different flow rates, for a different number of simultaneously operating points.
The TITANOF website also has a “ready-made solutions” section, which presents bundles of different types of filters to solve the most common problems.
Summary
Based on the above, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- A titanium filter is a device designed for specific tasks (fine cleaning) and successfully solves these tasks.
- Confirmation of the operation of the titanium filter is in the public domain – ranging from official documents and test reports on the manufacturer’s website to independent video reviews, including, among other things, water tests.
- The titanium filter can really work for 50 years, based on the properties of the cartridge material and has a guarantee of the same 50 years, this is stated in the technical data sheet.
- The titanium cartridge must be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- When choosing any filter, you must carefully study the problems with water and consult with the seller before purchasing a water purification device.