{"product_id":"filtre-imperial-2-filtres-amb-12-mois-de-filtration","title":"Imperial AMB Filter | Ceramic + Compressed Activated Carbon block | 12 months","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 an inner core of compressed activated carbon block and zeolite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hybrid technology forces the water to pass through successively \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate filter barriers\u003c\/strong\u003e : a first physical barrier in ceramic, then a second dense and microporous barrier in carbon block.\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 independently tested 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 incorporates a real block of compressed activated carbon inside the ceramic shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe advantages of the AMB carbon block\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 consistent performance over the duration of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter stability of the filter media 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 you to increase the flow rate when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue 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 often ignored advantage: 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 cross \u003cstrong\u003etwo thick porous structures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt first meets 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 provide a large internal surface area 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\u003eceramic 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 penetrated 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 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\u003eStructure impregnated with 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 filter 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 consistent performance over life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact 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 format of only 7 inches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial AMB filter only measures \u003cstrong\u003e7 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e for a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e2.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. This relatively short and wide shape makes it possible to concentrate a large quantity of filter material 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 remain submerged longer than with a higher element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydrostatic pressure mainly depends 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 maintain a larger submerged filter surface\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA ceramic approximately 30% thicker than that of FTO+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our comparative measurements, the ceramic shell of the Imperial AMB filter has a thickness of 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 structure of the ceramic\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 internal carbon block\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 of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40% higher than that of the filter wall of a Black Berkey® element\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\u003eprolonged 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 that complement each other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of the Imperial AMB filter is not solely based 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\u003ea microporous ceramic outer shell, 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 the entire thickness of the carbon block before reaching the lower tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis design prioritizes filtration depth, contact time and performance stability over artificially fast flow rate.\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 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 applicable NSF\/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% reduction in chloramines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% chlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003e99% lead reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% reduction of 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 under NSF\/ANSI 401 protocol\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 characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: United States\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\u003eAbsolute filtration announced: 0.5 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaimed efficiency: \u003e99.9% at 0.2 microns\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 material requirements of NSF 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 getting filtered water more quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more comfortable daily use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the upper tank completely.\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 to have a supply 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\u003eCeramic maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior ceramic surface can be cleaned when a decrease in flow is noted.\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 pressurized water network.\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 water quality, contaminant concentration, filling frequency and maintenance conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Monderma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64823167025501,"sku":"MONDERMA-IMP-AMB-2F","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9790\/3340\/files\/LOTDEFILTRESAMBIMPERIAL.png?v=1779990800","url":"https:\/\/eau-de-fontaine.com\/en\/products\/imperial-amb-filter-ceramic-compressed-activated-carbon-block-12-months","provider":"Eau de fontaine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}