{"product_id":"filtre-monderma-imperial-amb-technologie-ceramique-carbon-block-12-000-litres-24-mois","title":"Monderma Imperial AMB Filters – Pack of 4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImperial AMB Filter – Advanced Double Barrier Technology, NSF Certified\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA, the Imperial AMB filter combines a microporous ceramic outer shell infused with colloidal silver with a compressed activated carbon block and zeolite inner core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hybrid technology forces the water to successively pass through \u003cstrong\u003etwo distinct filter barriers\u003c\/strong\u003e : a first physical ceramic barrier, then a second dense and microporous carbon block barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design makes it possible to obtain more homogeneous and more stable filtration over time than a system using only granulated activated carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerformance tested independently by Envirotek Laboratories, Inc. according to NSF\/ANSI protocols 42 and 53.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the AMB version?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Imperial GF version, which contains granulated activated carbon, the AMB version integrates a real block of compressed activated carbon inside the ceramic shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe advantages of the carbon block AMB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged contact time between water and activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of preferential paths taken by water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore homogeneous filtration than with granulated activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore regular performance over the duration of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter stability of the media filtering over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant adsorption over the entire thickness of the carbon block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flow rate of the AMB filter is deliberately controlled in order to optimize the contact time of the water with the different filter media. A white tube supplied with the filters allows the flow to be increased when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA true double barrier technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f3f7f4; border-left:4px solid #2e7d32; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eAn advantage often ignored: the water passes through two successive microporous structures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Imperial AMB filter, water does not pass through a single filter media. It must successively pass through \u003cstrong\u003etwo thick porous structures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt first encounters the microporous ceramic outer shell, which constitutes a first physical barrier against particles and suspended matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe water then passes through the compressed activated carbon block, the structure of which also contains an extremely fine network of interconnected pores. These micropores offer a large internal surface intended for the adsorption of chemical contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis architecture creates a cascade filtration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe ceramic constitutes the first physical barrier;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe carbon block forms a second dense and microporous barrier;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe contaminants having passed through the ceramic encounter a second level of treatment;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe ceramic limits the arrival of particles in the carbon block;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe pores and adsorption sites of the activated carbon are better protected against premature clogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two barriers complement and protect each other:\u003c\/strong\u003e the ceramic protects the carbon block, while the carbon block ensures a second stage of filtration and adsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. A high-performance ceramic shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroporous mineral structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision mechanical filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst physical barrier against fine particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection of the carbon block against sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanable exterior surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpregnated structure colloidal silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. A block core of compressed activated carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond dense and microporous filtering structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced adsorption of chemical contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged contact time with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of preferential passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore homogeneous filtration than with granulated activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore constant performance during lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA compact design with more filter material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f3f7f4; border-left:4px solid #2e7d32; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eA compact Imperial size of only 7 inches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial AMB filter measures only \u003cstrong\u003e7 inches in height\u003c\/strong\u003e with a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. This relatively short and wide shape allows a large quantity of filter material to be concentrated in a compact element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper tank of a gravity fountain, its reduced height allows it to remain largely surrounded by water for a greater part of the filtration cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the water level begins to decrease, a significant proportion of the exterior surface of the filter can thus remain immersed for longer than with a larger element. top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydrostatic pressure depends mainly on the height of water present in the tank. The compact format therefore does not artificially create more pressure, but it makes it possible to \u003cstrong\u003ebetter exploit the available water column and to maintain a larger submerged filter surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA ceramic approximately 30% thicker than that of the FTO+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our comparative measurements, the ceramic shell of the Imperial AMB filter is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30% higher than Coldstream FTO+ filter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis additional thickness increases the depth of the first microporous barrier crossed by the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger journey through the ceramic structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper physical barrier against particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore robust structure during surface cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced protection of the carbon block internal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of premature clogging by sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA carbon block approximately 40% thicker than that of the Black Berkey®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our comparative measurements, the wall of the compressed activated carbon block of the Imperial AMB has a thickness approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40% greater than that of the filter wall of a Black element Berkey®\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the water is forced to pass through the entire thickness of the carbon block, this design promotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea longer path through the pores of the activated carbon;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea prolonged contact time with the filter media;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea large internal adsorption surface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebetter filtration homogeneity ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea reduction in preferential passages;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereinforced stability of performance over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo thick barriers which complement each other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of the Imperial AMB filter is not based solely on the combination of two different materials. It is based on the succession of \u003cstrong\u003etwo real, very thick filter walls\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean outer shell in microporous ceramic, approximately 30% thicker than that of the Coldstream FTO+;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean internal block of compressed activated carbon, the wall of which is approximately 40% thicker than that of a Black Berkey® element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe water must thus pass successively through the ceramic then through the entire thickness of the carbon block before reaching the lower tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design favors filtration depth, contact time and performance stability rather than an artificial flow rate rapid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem; color:#666; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe thickness deviations indicated are established from comparative measurements carried out on the Imperial AMB, Coldstream FTO+ and Black Berkey® elements. Slight variations may exist depending on manufacturing tolerances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFiltration performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial AMB filter has been independently tested according to the applicable protocols of NSF\/ANSI Standards 42 and 53.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% reduction in chloramines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% reduction in chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% lead reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction in heavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction in THMs – trihalomethanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction in VOCs – volatile organic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction in glyphosate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction in pesticides and herbicides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% reduction in pharmaceutical compounds tested according to NSF\/ANSI protocol 401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% reduction in PFOA and PFOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% reduction in microplastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95% reduction in PFAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94% reduction in radionuclides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92% reduction in nitrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92% reduction in tested fluorides: fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate and sodium fluoride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology: microporous ceramic, compressed activated carbon block and zeolite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: gravity filtration systems only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 2.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertised absolute filtration: 0.5 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertised efficiency: \u003e99.9% at 0.2 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanable ceramic exterior surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicative capacity : up to 6,000 liters for two filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicative autonomy: up to 12 months for two filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets the material requirements of the NSF standard 42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndicative flow rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 liters in 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 liters in 2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond this volume, the flow gradually slows down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen count approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 additional hours for the last liters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#e8f5e9; border-left:4px solid #2e7d32; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#2e7d32;\"\u003e💡 Our advice for having filtered water more quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more comfortable daily use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely fill the upper tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter about two hours, collect the first four liters of filtered water in glass or stainless steel bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the bottles in the refrigerator so that you have a reserve of fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefill the upper tank as many times as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete filtration of a total fill, allow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the ceramic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior ceramic surface can be cleaned when a decrease in flow is observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the filter from the fountain, then gently clean the surface under cold water using a clean, non-abrasive sponge. Do not use soap, chemicals or detergents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cleaning removes particles accumulated on the surface of the ceramic and restores part of the initial flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial AMB filter is compatible with the majority of gravity filtration systems using a standard 2.75 inch format:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonderma Water Filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerkey®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Berkefeld®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoenix®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProOne®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther gravity systems compatible with the 2.75 inch format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial AMB filter is designed exclusively for the filtration of cold water in gravity systems operating without pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt must not be used with hot water or connected to a water network under pressure. pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen water comes from a well, a source or a microbiologically unknown origin, a preliminary analysis of the water as well as appropriate disinfection may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance and duration of use may vary depending on the quality of the water, the concentration of contaminants, the frequency of filling and the maintenance conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Impérial filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53852191949138,"sku":"MONDERMA-IMP-AMB-4F","price":259.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1965\/5375\/files\/monderma-recharge-filtration-pour-fontaine-a-gravite-filtre-monderma-imperial-amb-technologie-ceramique-carbon-block-24-mois-12-000-litres-filtre-imperial-amb-ceramique-carbon-block-24-mois-monderma-3770035169399-monderma-imp-amb-1246272536.png?v=1782586333","url":"https:\/\/fontaine-a-gravite.com\/en\/products\/monderma-imperial-amb-filters-pack-of-4","provider":"fontaine a gravité","version":"1.0","type":"link"}