APEX MR-5050 removes more than just chlorine taste and odor from drinking water. Each of the five stages of water filtration performs a unique purification function, delivering pure, safe drinking water for the entire family. This powerful reverse osmosis system starts the purification process by removing tiny particles like rust, sediment and insect parts. This protects your family and prevents the filtration systems from clogging. Next, the water flows through two activated carbon block cartridges. These compressed carbon block filters remove taste and odor-causing chemicals like chlorine, chloramine and rotten-egg odors. But thats not all. Did you know that the chlorine disinfection process can create cancer-causing byproducts in the water? The good news is these carcinogens, called THMs, are removed by the carbon filters. The carbon cartridges also remove organic contaminants like herbicides, insecticides and industrial chemicals that seep into groundwater.

The next step involves the reverse osmosis (RO) process. Here water is squeezed through a special membrane. Heavy metals, like lead and mercury, are removed while purified water passes through. The RO process also removes salts, fluoride, radon and benzene. The purified then flows through a post-filter containing granular activated carbon. This acts as a polishing filter, removing any traces of tastes, odors and gasses, for crystal clear, sparkling drinking water.

Figure 1.0 Function of APEX Alkaline Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter

The APEX MR-5050 also includes a water storage tank and designer faucet. As the filtration system makes purified water, it fills the storage tank (up to 50 gallons per day). The storage tank sends purified water to the designer faucet. Your regular sink faucet will provide unfiltered water for washing dishes. The designer faucet provides only purified water for drinking, cooking, washing vegetables.

The APEX-5050 filtration system is pre-assembled and can be installed with simple hand tools. We recommend installation by a licensed plumber to insure adherence to all local codes. Routine replacement of the filter cartridges is recommended to maintain filter performance. Replacement cartridges are available from APEX Water Filters.

Figure 1.2     Kitchen Countertop Appearence

Figure 1.1 Contaminant Removal from Filter Stage

• AWater supply adapter valve
• BCold water shut-off valve
• CAuxiliary faucet
• DGarbage disposal
• EPre-carbon filter sumps
• FDrain Saddle
• GStorage tank with valve in open Position
• HPre-filter sump
• IMembrane assembly
• JPost-filter

Figure 1.3 Under Sink Setup

When you choose an APEX water filter, you’ll get the absolute best water filter system for your needs from a company that values your business and will go above and beyond to ensure your full satisfaction.

Not only can you feel good knowing that APEX Water Filters gives Americans good-paying jobs, but you can also be certain that we carefully monitor each step in the manufacturing process because we produce our filtration systems locally.

If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with an APEX Water Filter, we’ll replace it or refund the purchase price–no questions asked.

At APEX Water Filters, we believe that the best water filters start with the best materials. That’s why we only use carbon that complies with National Sanitation Foundation Standards and components that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Before a water filtration system leaves our facility, we test it to ensure that it meets our high quality standards. This extra step ensures that you receive a filtration system in the best possible condition.