Puretec IL146 Inline Mineraliser Cartridge
Add Natural Minerals Back Into Your Drinking Water
The Puretec IL146 Inline Mineraliser Cartridge is a compact specialty cartridge designed to add calcium carbonate back into filtered water, helping improve taste and raise the water's pH level toward neutral.
Its slimline design makes the IL146 ideal for installations where space is limited, including under-sink drinking water systems and as a mineralising stage in compatible reverse osmosis systems.
Rather than acting as a standard carbon filtration cartridge, the IL146 is specifically designed as a mineralisation cartridge, making it a practical addition where highly filtered water requires mineral enhancement before reaching the drinking tap.
Key Features of the Puretec IL146
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Mineral Enhancement: Adds calcium carbonate back into filtered water
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Improved Drinking Water Taste: Mineralisation can improve the taste of highly filtered or reverse osmosis water
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Helps Neutralise pH: Designed to lift water pH toward a more neutral level
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Slimline Design: Compact 10¼" x 2" cartridge suited to installations with limited space
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Inline Configuration: Convenient inline format for compatible drinking water systems
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1.9 L/min Flow Rate: Designed for dedicated drinking water applications
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5 Micron Rating: Specialty 5-micron mineraliser cartridge
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¼" BSP Female Connections: Suitable for compatible inline plumbing connections
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Reliable Puretec Construction: Built as part of Puretec's IL Series specialty cartridge range
Why Choose the Puretec IL146?
Highly purified water, particularly water produced by reverse osmosis systems, can contain very low levels of naturally occurring minerals. The Puretec IL146 provides a simple way to introduce calcium carbonate back into the water before it reaches your drinking tap.
This can improve the final taste of the water while helping move its pH toward neutral.
Its compact inline construction also allows it to be incorporated into compatible systems without requiring a large filter housing.
Specifications & Technical Details
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
IL146 |
| Product Type |
Inline Mineraliser Cartridge |
| Mineral Media |
Calcium Carbonate |
| Micron Rating |
5 Micron |
| Flow Rate |
1.9 L/min |
| Operating Pressure |
100–520 kPa |
| Connection |
¼" Female BSP Thread |
| Cartridge Size |
10¼" x 2" |
| Primary Function |
Mineral enhancement and pH adjustment |
| Installation Type |
Inline |
Where Can the Puretec IL146 Be Used?
The IL146 is particularly suited to compatible drinking water systems where mineralisation is required after filtration.
Common applications can include:
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Reverse osmosis drinking water systems
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Under-sink filtered drinking water systems
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Dedicated drinking water taps
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Compatible inline filtration systems
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Systems where additional mineralisation is desired after purification
Always confirm the cartridge connections, available space, operating pressure and compatibility with your existing system before ordering.
Puretec IL146 for Reverse Osmosis Systems
The IL146 can be particularly useful as a post-treatment stage in a compatible reverse osmosis system.
Reverse osmosis removes a broad range of dissolved substances from water, including naturally occurring minerals. Adding an IL146 after the purification stages allows calcium carbonate to be introduced back into the treated water before dispensing.
This makes the IL146 different from sediment or carbon cartridges. Its primary purpose is mineralisation rather than contaminant reduction.
Compact Inline Design
At approximately 10¼ inches long and 2 inches wide, the IL146 provides mineralisation in a slim cartridge format.
This makes it a practical option for under-sink installations and other locations where available space may be limited.
The cartridge uses ¼" female BSP threaded connections, so compatibility with the existing tubing and fittings should be checked before purchase.
Benefits of Choosing the Puretec IL146
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Adds calcium carbonate to highly filtered water
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Helps improve drinking water taste
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Helps lift pH toward neutral
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Suitable for compatible reverse osmosis systems
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Compact design for restricted spaces
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No separate filter housing required
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Simple inline cartridge configuration
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Genuine Puretec specialty cartridge
Why Buy Puretec IL146 from Installed Today?
Installed Today makes it simple to order genuine water filtration products online.
Whether you are replacing an existing IL146 cartridge or adding a mineralisation stage to a compatible filtration system, you can order the correct Puretec cartridge without the confusion of choosing between similar filtration media.
For replacement applications, check the model number printed on your existing cartridge before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Puretec IL146 do?
The IL146 is a mineraliser cartridge that adds calcium carbonate back into filtered water. This is designed to improve drinking water taste and help lift the water's pH level toward neutral.
Is the Puretec IL146 a carbon filter?
No. The IL146 is primarily a mineralisation cartridge rather than a standard activated carbon filtration cartridge. If chlorine, taste, odour or sediment reduction is required, additional compatible filtration stages may be necessary.
Can the IL146 be used with reverse osmosis water?
Yes, it can be used as a mineralisation stage in compatible reverse osmosis drinking water systems, where it adds minerals back into the purified water before dispensing.
What is the flow rate of the Puretec IL146?
The IL146 has a rated flow rate of 1.9 L/min, making it suitable for dedicated drinking water applications.
What pressure can the IL146 operate at?
Puretec specifies an operating pressure range of 100–520 kPa.
What connections does the IL146 use?
The IL146 uses ¼" female BSP threaded connections. Check the fittings and tubing used by your existing filtration system before ordering.
Is the IL146 the same as the IL146Q?
No. The cartridges perform a similar mineralisation function, but their connection types differ. The IL146 uses ¼" BSP female threaded connections, while the IL146Q is the quick-connect version.
Can I use the IL146 as my only water filter?
The IL146 is designed primarily for mineralisation. It should not automatically be treated as a replacement for sediment, carbon, reverse osmosis or other filtration stages required to address specific water quality concerns.
Add Minerals Back to Your Filtered Water
Choose the Puretec IL146 Inline Mineraliser Cartridge when you need a compact mineralisation stage for a compatible drinking water or reverse osmosis system.
With calcium carbonate mineral media, a slimline inline design and a 1.9 L/min rated flow rate, the IL146 is a simple way to improve the finishing stage of your filtered drinking water system.
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