{"product_id":"aquessence-shower-filter-cartridge","title":"Water Purifier AQUASSENCE™","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA filter only works while it's fresh.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe media inside the cartridge saturates with use. Once it's full, water passes through untreated — the shower head still works exactly the same, but the filtration has stopped. Replacing on schedule is what keeps the benefit real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to replace\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately every 4–6 months of typical household use. Larger households, longer showers and harder local water shorten that; a single-person household will get longer. If you notice the water starting to smell of chlorine again, or the flow dropping, it's time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKDF-55\u003c\/strong\u003e — a copper-zinc alloy that converts free chlorine into a harmless chloride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium sulfite\u003c\/strong\u003e — neutralises chlorine quickly, and keeps working at higher temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a micro-porous surface that adsorbs chlorine and organic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — ascorbic acid, a well-documented chlorine neutraliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless-steel mesh and micro-porous PP\u003c\/strong\u003e — capture rust and sediment carried from ageing pipework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage media cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge life: approximately 4–6 months (supplier-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable, tool-free replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the AQUESSENCE Filtered Shower Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSubscribe and forget it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common reason a filter stops working is that someone forgot to change it. Subscribe and a cartridge arrives before yours runs out — no lock-in, cancel anytime, and we send a reminder before every dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. This does not limit your rights under Australian Consumer Law, which apply automatically and cannot be excluded or reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAQUESSENCE is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. This cartridge is designed for shower use. It reduces free chlorine and filters rust and sediment. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a drinking water filter, and is not independently verified to remove PFAS, dissolved heavy metals, or water hardness. Cartridge life varies with household size, shower length and local water quality.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquessence","offers":[{"title":"1 cartridge — 4–6 months","offer_id":47390839341140,"sku":"AQ-CART-SHW-1","price":197.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5651\/9508\/files\/hf_20260730_153637_c62ee9c3-96f1-4cc0-8a0a-ff1e7672af08.png?v=1785425991","url":"https:\/\/www.aquessence.com.au\/products\/aquessence-shower-filter-cartridge","provider":"Aquessence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}