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Ceramic candle filter

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The filter candles are from India, China, Indonesia or Brazil. Layer 1 is made from clay which is fired to attain a fine pore structure. The size of these pores differ. But the Brazil Stefani candles can stop any particles / bacteria larger than 0,5 micrometer. The second layer is impregnated with colloidal silver on the inside and outside which deactivates bacteria. In layer 3, it is filled up with activated carbon. This is a material that has huge potential to adsorb. Contaminants slide into the holes of this honeycomb and hold fast. thereby it can hold iron, chlorine, odour and colour.

==Suitable conditions ==[[Image:filter in use.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Man using the ceramic candle filter]] 

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- High acceptance by user <br>

==Construction, operations and maintenance==

[[Image:filter in use.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Man using the ceramic candle filter]]

When new candles are used, don’t consume the first 5 litres for drinking water. Do not clean the unit and candles every day. Filter candles need to be cleaned when flow rate is very low. Use some water an a piece of cloth to rub the dirt off the candles. Never use soap or other detergents. If the dirt has penetrated the outer layers of the ceramics, scrapping off the outer layer is needed. This can be done by using hard brush. Take care that no crack is introduced. Once a crack is created the water is no longer safe.

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