CeraMetix® Ceramic Filter Cartridge
Advanced multi-stage ceramic water filter combining mechanical, chemical, and ionic filtration.
Overview
The CeraMetix® is AquaCera’s most advanced ceramic cartridge, designed for comprehensive removal of a wide spectrum of contaminants. It integrates several filtration technologies into a single candle-style or cartridge format, suitable for both gravity-fed and pressurized systems.
It’s ideal for those seeking high-performance filtration that covers bacteria, heavy metals, fluoride, chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and more.
🛠️ Construction Layers
CeraMetix® combines three core technologies:
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Silver-impregnated ceramic shell
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Microporous ceramic structure filters out:
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Bacteria (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella)
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Cysts (e.g., Giardia, Cryptosporidium)
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Sediment, turbidity, rust, dirt down to ~0.5 microns absolute
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Silver acts as a bacteriostatic agent (inhibits bacterial growth on the filter)
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Carbon Block Core
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Highly compressed coconut-shell activated carbon for:
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Chlorine, chloramine, and taste/odor reduction
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VOCs, THMs (trihalomethanes), pesticides, and herbicides
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Ion Exchange Media (NanoMet®)
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Proprietary media that targets fluoride, lead, arsenic, aluminum, and other heavy metals
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Also reduces radioactive contaminants like radon and uranium
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📉 What It Removes
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Pathogenic bacteria (e.g. E. coli) – > 99.9999% removal
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Cysts & protozoa (e.g. Cryptosporidium) – > 99.95% removal
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Chlorine & chloramines – > 99% reduction
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Fluoride – ~95% reduction (varies with flow rate and pH)
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Heavy metals (e.g. lead) – > 98% reduction
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VOCs, pesticides & herbicides – > 99% reduction
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Sediment & turbidity – ~100% removal down to 0.5 microns absolute
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Pharmaceuticals & hormones – High reduction potential
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Radioactive contaminants (e.g. radon, uranium) – Reduced
NSF/ANSI certifications vary by distributor or model format; test data available from AquaCera.
Flow Rate:
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Gravity-fed: ~1.5 to 3.0 litres/hour
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🔄 Lifespan & Maintenance
| Specification | Gravity-Fed Use | Pressurized Use |
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| Max Capacity | ~2,650–3,785 litres | ~2,271.25 litres |
| Recommended Change | Every 6–12 months | Every 6–9 months |
| Cleanable? | Yes (outer ceramic shell) | Yes |
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You can scrub the ceramic shell with a clean Scotch-Brite or similar pad if flow decreases—don’t use soap.
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Avoid freezing temperatures or dropping the filter, as the ceramic is brittle.
✅ Why Choose CeraMetix®?
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All-in-one solution – Instead of stacking multiple filters (sediment, carbon, fluoride), this combines everything into a single cartridge.
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Broad spectrum protection – Ideal for both municipal and rain/tank water.
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Eco-friendly – Long-lasting, cleanable, no electricity required.
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Cost-effective – Reduces the need for multiple replacement filters and complex systems.
I’ve been using an older Daulton Sterasyl 10” Ceramic filter and replaced it with one of these (CeraMetix Ceramic filters). After soaking it overnight as per the instructions, it works great and the flow rate is much better than my old one, plus the water tastes great.