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KDF is a patented product a major advancement in water  treatment technology that works on basic process known as REDOX  (oxidation/reduction) principles, representing a new and unique way of  water processing medium which by its natural process of electrochemical  oxidation/reduction and adsorption action reduces and/or removes many  unwanted contaminants from water.

KDF medium is a versatile, specially formulated high purity,  bimetal material. This product operates as a multifunctional medium  which has superior capabilities of de-chlorination of drinking water and  reduces dissolved heavy metals in water supplies.

The media inhibits bacteria growth (fungi, algae and mold) and  reduces lime scale, mold, and fungi. throughout the entire unit. In  fact, testing has shown that it reduces it up to 90%; thus eliminating  the need for silver, commonly used in carbon-only filters. Silver is  considered a pesticide by the EPA and, as such, must be registered with  EPA.

Patented KDF media consists of a high purity copper-zinc  formulation. These substances exchange electrons or bond with chlorine  and other metals contained in the water to create harmless substances.

KDF is completely safe and meets EPA and FDA standards for  levels of zinc and copper in potable water, so the process is not toxic  and does not cause any adverse side effects.

What is KDF?

Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) is a high-purity  copper-zinc formulation that uses a basic  process  known as redox  (oxidation/reduction) to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and  hydrogen sulfide from water supplies.

• How does KDF Work? In short, the KDF  redox process works by exchanging electrons with contaminants. This  "give and take" of electrons converts many contaminants into harmless  components. During this reaction, electrons are transferred between  molecules, and new elements are created. Some harmful contaminants are  changed into harmless components. Others are electrochemically bound to  the KDF media.
• What Contaminants Does KDF Remove? KDF  process media works to reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen  sulfide, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium, chromium,  bacteria, algae, and fungi. Redox media removes up to 98% of  water-soluble cations (positively-charged ions) of lead, mercury,  copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals. In most cases,  more than 98% of chlorine is removed if operated within recommended flow  rates.
• Will KDF remove Iron from the Water? Redox  media alloys function as catalysts to change soluble ferrous cations  (positively-charged ions) into insoluble ferric hydroxide, which can be  removed with regular backwashing. With enough oxygen dissolved in the  water, iron removal rates of 98 percent or better are common.
• How Does KDF Remove Chlorine from the Water? High-purity  copper-zinc redox media consistently remove 99% of free chlorine by  electrochemically reducing dissolved chlorine gas to water-soluble  chloride ions.
• How does KDF Remove Hydrogen Sulfide from the Water? When  hydrogen sulfide contaminated water enters the KDF filter, the copper  in the KDF media loses an electron and the sulfur gains an electron and  copper sulfide and water are formed.  The copper sulfide is insoluble in  water and can be backwashed off the KDF filter media.
• Will the KDF process media remove heavy metals such as lead from the water? KDF  media remove up to 98% of water-soluble cations (positively-charged  ions) of lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved  metals. When filtered through KDF media, soluble lead cations are  reduced to insoluble lead atoms, which are electroplated onto the  surface of the media. Other heavy metals bond to the media and may be  recovered when the exhausted media pass through a copper smelter.
• Will the KDF process media control microorganism growth in the water filters? KDF  media are incorporated into carbon blocks and other matrices for  bacteria control and scale reduction. The oxidation/reduction potential  (ORP) shift by a factor of -300mV or more for water filtered through  redox media controls microorganism growth. Treating water reduces  bacteria and other microorganisms by disrupting electron transport,  causing cellular damage. KDF process media also kill bacteria by direct  electrochemical contact and by the flash formation of hydroxyl radicals  and hydrogen peroxide, both of which interfere with a microorganism's  ability to function..
• Will the KDF filter systems add any toxic substances to the water? KDF  process media are completely safe. KDF media meet EPA and Food and Drug  Administration standards for levels of zinc and copper in potable  water, so the process is not toxic and does not cause any adverse side  effects. You may not even realize that KDF process media are working for  you. KDF edia is the core product of many filtration systems, and can  be used in conjunction with other products to provide superior  purification.