Catalytic Carbon
Targets: Chloramine, chlorine, VOC's odours & chemical contaminants
Catalytic carbon is the heart of the system -specially engineered to target chloramine, the harder-to-remove disinfectant that forms when chlorine and ammonia combine. It reacts fast enough to work within the short contact time of a shower, while also reducing chlorine and chemical odours.
Why it matters
- Specifically selected to target chloramine
- More effective than standard activated carbon for chloramine
- Designed for the fast water flow of a shower
KDF 55
Targets: chlorine, heavy metals & bacterial growth in the filter
KDF 55 is a high-purity copper-zinc media that works through a natural redox reaction, reducing chlorine and targeting heavy metals such as lead, mercury and nickel. It also extends the life of the carbon media and discourages bacterial growth inside the filter.
Why it matters
- Helps reduce heavy metals
- Supports chlorine reduction
- Helps maintain filter performance over time
Calcium Sulphite
Targets: remaining chlorine
Calcium sulphite provides a fast final polishing stage for chlorine reduction. It reacts rapidly with residual chlorine, making it particularly well suited to warm and hot shower water, where fast treatment is essential.
Why it matters
- Rapid chlorine reduction
- Complements the catalytic carbon and KDF stages
- Helps maximise overall filtration performance
CV Mineral Balls
Purpose: final water conditioning
CV mineral balls condition the filtered water before it leaves the filter. They're designed to help create a smoother showering experience and can contribute to softer-feeling water on your hair and skin — completing the Trichopure filtration process.
Why it matters
- Final water conditioning
- Supports a softer feel during showering
- Completes the Trichopure system
Four stages, one purpose.
The result is a filtration system designed specifically for modern treated water supplies - including the growing number of areas where chloramine is used. Cleaner water, by design, before it ever reaches your hair and skin.
Treated before it reaches your home
Before it reaches you, your water is treated with a range of agents to make it safe to drink and to protect it through the distribution network. Essential for public health — but chlorine, chloramine and trace heavy metals can still be present at your shower head.
— Craig, Founder of Trichopure
| Purpose in Treatment | Agents Listed in the ADWG | Can Residuals Reach Your Shower |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfection | Chlorine · Sodium & calcium hypochlorite · Ammonia (forms chloramine) · Ozone | Yes — chlorine & chloramine are kept as a residual to your tap |
| Coagulation | Aluminium sulfate (alum) · Polyaluminium chloride · Ferric chloride · Polyacrylamide | Trace metals can carry through |
| pH & Corrosion Control | Lime · Sodium hydroxide · Sodium carbonate · Sulfuric / hydrochloric acid | Mostly adjust water chemistry |
| Fluoridation | Sodium fluoride · Sodium fluorosilicate · Hydrofluorosilicic acid | Fluoride remains by design |
