Ecofiltro Black Water Filter - 5L

It was during a trip to South America that we found the Ecofiltro at a rural market. Initially attracted by its design, we were impressed by the quality of water filtration using a simple material that requires no energy and is also recyclable. It was created in Guatemala during a development mission and is now produced by a BCorp certified company.
We offer it to you today exclusively in our store!

⛲How does it work ?

The Ecofiltro is a filter Low-tech which uses natural materials with proven effectiveness. It consists of several layers:

- Clay: It creates microscopic passages that allow water molecules to pass through but not the main contaminants, bacteria, or parasites. The pores have a maximum size of 0.8 micrometers. And of course, it does not let solid particles pass through.
- Activated charcoal: Obtained through a process of heating wood sawdust, activated charcoal improves water by removing unpleasant odors, taste, and turbidity.
- Colloidal silver : a layer of silver is applied after baking, serving as a secondary protective filter that allows for the elimination of remaining contaminants. This widely used bactericide purifies water worldwide without any adverse effects.

The metal container protects the filter from impacts.

As it passes through this natural composite material, the water is rid of contaminants while preserving its mineral composition, resulting in water that is even purer than bottled mineral waters.

⛲What is the efficiency of the filtration ?

Ecofiltro guarantees strict filtration of the main contaminants: parasites, bacteria, pesticides, soaps, and microplastics (diameter between 5 millimeters and 1 micrometer).

The clay filter is regularly subjected to laboratory tests to ensure its effectiveness over time and to guarantee compliance with strict filtration and purification standards. Ecofiltro was initially created for populations without access to drinking water, so the safety of individuals and potability are absolute priorities and are scientifically validated.

In more detail, each natural component has its utility:

> The clay captures:
- solids
- bacteria
- the parasites
- microplastics

> Colloidal silver eliminates:
- bacteria
- the parasites
- mushrooms
- the toxins
- the viruses

The Activated charcoalf destroyed:
- bad odors
- the taste
- the color and the suspended particles

> Find the detailed analyses of the Barcelona laboratory (in Spanish) and the latest analyses on heavy metals.

> Ecofiltro does not eliminate lime scale, but it significantly reduces its amount. It is important to note that lime scale is a bactericide that helps limit the proliferation of microorganisms, so it is essential to always have a small amount in purified water.

> To date, particularly considering the enormous research budgets that this would entail, no study has been conducted on the elimination of drugs and pharmaceuticals.

⛲An overview of colloidal silver

Colloidal silver is a natural antimicrobial that does not cause side effects or allergies.
On each clay filter, 0.22 liters of colloidal silver at 530 ppm is applied for the 5L, and 0.42 liters for the 20L, both internally and externally. Studies show that initially, there is a greater release of silver, around 40 ppb (0.04 ppm), which is well below the recommended daily intake limit of about 30 ppm. According to the USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency), the maximum silver intake should not exceed 5 μg per kilogram of body weight per day, which corresponds to a daily intake of 350 μg for an average adult weighing 70 kilograms.

⛲Installation of the water filter

Assembly, there's nothing easier!

1) Insert the filter into the container by holding it firmly by the edges (not underneath) to avoid breaking it.
2) Fill the filter to the top to moisten all the walls. Do not let the filter dry after the first use.
3) Close the lid and wait a few hours for the water to flow, then enjoy pure water from the tap! Under normal operation, it produces 2L of purified water per hour.
4) Position the filter on the edge of a flat surface so that the tap is easily accessible. If necessary, you can place it on a wooden stand specially designed for the Ecofiltro filter that we offer in our store: Ecofiltro wooden lift stand

> Additionally, feel free to watch this tutorial video to learn how to install the filter:

> During the initial uses, the speed will be slower (the maximum speed may take up to 3 weeks to appear).: It's normal, the pores of the clay open slowly and the water may taste like clay. We recommend discarding the very first filtrations and tasting the water until it has a taste that suits you (non-clay).

⛲ Regular filter maintenance

Once in operation, you must clean the filter and its metal container. at least every 6 months.

1) Completely drain the water from the filter.
2) Remove the clay filter by holding it firmly by the edges. Place it on a clean cloth.
3) With clean hands, carefully wash the filter using a sponge dedicated solely for this purpose. Do not use soap or detergent, Only with pure water. Clean the inside and outside by rinsing the sponge regularly.
4) Let it dry on a clean cloth. Cover it with another cloth to prevent dust or insects from contaminating it.
5) Clean the metal container, the lid, and the tap using a brush and soap.

> Here is the cleaning process in video:

⛲Filter replacement and recycling

The lifespan of the clay filter is 2 years.
> For its replacement, visit our product page: Clay replacement filter only

> To recycle the old filter, several options:
- You can use it as a flower pot or for plant drainage.
- Break it into small pieces and put it in the soil to make fertilizer.

You are thus contributing to ecological and sustainable gardening practices !

Otherwise, make sure to dispose of it with your organic household waste.

⛲ What about the energization of filtered water ?

Among the very recent innovations in the field of health and wellness, hydrogen water is emerging as a very promising trend about which hundreds of scientific studies are underway.

In ourThe complete blog article on the topic of energizing: < The benefits of hydrogenated water for better health > Scientifically sourced article, Eric shares with you the latest discoveries on hydrogen water, its potential health benefits, and the top-quality technologies that allow its production at home and on the go using a device that Biovie has personally selected from all other devices available on the market: the device Mizora, for which you can benefit from a discount of €31.25 by using our partner code with them: "BIOVIE".

> We therefore propose to combine the two technologies, a low tech: the Ecofiltro, and a very innovative one: the system. Mizora.

⛲ Feel free to also check out our full blog article: Ecofiltro: An Ecological Solution for Pure Water at Home