{"product_id":"puretec-in146-re-mineralization","title":"Puretec IN146 Re-Mineralization","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePuretec IL146 Inline Mineraliser Cartridge\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Natural Minerals Back Into Your Drinking Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePuretec IL146 Inline Mineraliser Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than acting as a standard carbon filtration cartridge, the IL146 is specifically designed as a \u003cstrong\u003emineralisation cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a practical addition where highly filtered water requires mineral enhancement before reaching the drinking tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the Puretec IL146\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adds calcium carbonate back into filtered water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Drinking Water Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mineralisation can improve the taste of highly filtered or reverse osmosis water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps Neutralise pH\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed to lift water pH toward a more neutral level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlimline Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact 10¼\" x 2\" cartridge suited to installations with limited space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInline Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Convenient inline format for compatible drinking water systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.9 L\/min Flow Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed for dedicated drinking water applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Micron Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specialty 5-micron mineraliser cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¼\" BSP Female Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for compatible inline plumbing connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Puretec Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built as part of Puretec's IL Series specialty cartridge range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Puretec IL146?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can improve the final taste of the water while helping move its pH toward neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact inline construction also allows it to be incorporated into compatible systems without requiring a large filter housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIL146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline Mineraliser Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium Carbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–520 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼\" Female BSP Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10¼\" x 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral enhancement and pH adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Can the Puretec IL146 Be Used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IL146 is particularly suited to compatible drinking water systems where mineralisation is required after filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse osmosis drinking water systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder-sink filtered drinking water systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated drinking water taps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible inline filtration systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystems where additional mineralisation is desired after purification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm the cartridge connections, available space, operating pressure and compatibility with your existing system before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePuretec IL146 for Reverse Osmosis Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IL146 can be particularly useful as a post-treatment stage in a compatible reverse osmosis system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the IL146 different from sediment or carbon cartridges. Its primary purpose is \u003cstrong\u003emineralisation rather than contaminant reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Inline Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10¼ inches long and 2 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, the IL146 provides mineralisation in a slim cartridge format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it a practical option for under-sink installations and other locations where available space may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge uses \u003cstrong\u003e¼\" female BSP threaded connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, so compatibility with the existing tubing and fittings should be checked before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Choosing the Puretec IL146\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds calcium carbonate to highly filtered water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps improve drinking water taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps lift pH toward neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for compatible reverse osmosis systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact design for restricted spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate filter housing required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple inline cartridge configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Puretec specialty cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Puretec IL146 from Installed Today?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled Today makes it simple to order genuine water filtration products online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor replacement applications, check the model number printed on your existing cartridge before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Puretec IL146 do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Puretec IL146 a carbon filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the IL146 be used with reverse osmosis water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the flow rate of the Puretec IL146?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IL146 has a rated flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for dedicated drinking water applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pressure can the IL146 operate at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuretec specifies an operating pressure range of \u003cstrong\u003e100–520 kPa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connections does the IL146 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IL146 uses \u003cstrong\u003e¼\" female BSP threaded connections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check the fittings and tubing used by your existing filtration system before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the IL146 the same as the IL146Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cartridges perform a similar mineralisation function, but their connection types differ. The \u003cstrong\u003eIL146 uses ¼\" BSP female threaded connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the IL146Q is the quick-connect version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the IL146 as my only water filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IL146 is designed primarily for mineralisation. 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