OUR FILTER SYSTEM
BELON works differently from other gravity filters: there is no plastic tank. The funnel filters directly into the carafe or bottle you serve from.
The funnel comes with a filter and its stand. The carafe is optional. If you already own a carafe you love, use it.
HOW TO USE
THE FILTER
BELON reduces chlorine, lead and microplastics, and leaves the minerals in, to preserve the taste. See the lab reports.
TASTE
To make municipal tap water safer to drink, chlorine is added. The downside is that it affects taste and smell. Our filter reduces chlorine to make water taste like water again.
If water lacks minerals, it tends to taste flat. Our filter is designed to keep them in the water.
SPEED
A filter is always a compromise between speed and performance. We have opted for what we think is the best of both worlds: a filter that is fast enough but still performs well. A new filter takes only 3 to 4 minutes per litre (34 fl oz). Depending on where you live, flow slows gradually over the life of the filter.
CONTAMINANT REDUCTION
We have tested the filter to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 protocols through an accredited certification body. It reduces chlorine, lead and microplastics to levels that meet the NSF/ANSI requirements. BELON is not yet certified. The full reports are on the Lab Data page.
THE FILTER MEDIA
We use a pleated layer of electrokinetic nanofiber paper, made in the USA. The fibers carry a charge that captures contaminants as water passes through.
LIFESPAN
A new filter lasts 50 gallons (190 litres), about three months at two fills a day. Replace at least every six months, even with light use.