The Puretec Z12 is a compact undersink drinking-water filtration system designed for mains and town water. It combines Puretec's Ultra Z 0.1-micron filtration technology with a dedicated chrome DFU130 drinking-water faucet to provide filtered cold water directly at the kitchen sink.
Unlike a traditional multi-housing filter, the Z12 uses a single Z1-R quick-twist cartridge containing Puretec's three-stage filtration process. The cartridge helps reduce sediment, rust, sand, silt, chlorine, chloramine, selected chemicals, unpleasant taste and odour while providing protection against cysts and bacteria such as E. coli.
The compact filter can be mounted horizontally or vertically beneath the bench and does not require electricity or a drain connection.
Installed Today offers the Puretec Z12 for supply-only ordering across supported Australian locations, with supplied-and-installed options available across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast service areas.
The Z12 connects to the cold mains-water line beneath the kitchen sink and filters water before sending it to the supplied DFU130 drinking-water faucet.
Puretec's Ultra Z system combines several filtration functions within one cartridge. It first reduces larger particulate matter, then targets chlorine, chloramine, chemicals, taste and odour before the final Ultra Z membrane provides fine 0.1-micron filtration.
The system is intended as a dedicated point-of-use drinking-water filter rather than a whole-house filtration system.
No. The Z12 uses one Z1-R quick-twist replacement cartridge.
The term “three-stage filtration” refers to the three filtration processes built into that single cartridge rather than three separate filter housings.
Puretec specifically designs the Z12 for mains and town water supplied to residential kitchens.
The single-cartridge format occupies significantly less space than a conventional twin or triple filter-housing arrangement.
The Z12 suits customers who want filtered drinking water from a separate faucet while retaining their existing kitchen mixer for normal hot and cold water.
*Capacity is manufacturer-rated and actual cartridge life varies with incoming water quality and usage. **Warranty is 1 year parts and labour plus 9 years parts only. Filter cartridges are excluded.
The first filtration stage reduces particles and helps clarify the water by targeting sediment, rust, sand, silt and algae.
The second stage targets chlorine and chloramine together with bad taste, odour and selected chemicals such as pesticides and sulphur compounds.
The final Ultra Z membrane filters to a nominal 0.1 micron and Puretec states that it provides protection against cysts and bacteria such as E. coli.
No. The standard Z12 package includes the Puretec DFU130 dedicated drinking-water faucet.
The home's existing mixer continues to provide normal hot and cold water, while filtered cold drinking water is supplied separately through the DFU130.
If filtered water through the main kitchen mixer is preferred, a Puretec Tripla or other system specifically designed around a three-way mixer should be considered instead.
The DFU130 is the dedicated drinking-water faucet supplied with the Z12 package.
Puretec lists the faucet itself at up to 7 L/min, while the complete Z12 filtration system is rated at 5.5 L/min. The lower complete-system flow figure is therefore the relevant specification when considering filtered-water performance.
The faucet requires a 12.5 mm diameter tap hole and provides a simple dedicated outlet for filtered drinking water.
Puretec's three-stage Z1-R cartridge provides fine nominal 0.1-micron filtration.
Three filtration stages are contained within one compact cartridge rather than multiple separate housings.
The filter head automatically controls the water pathway during cartridge changes, helping make routine servicing cleaner and simpler.
The Z12 package includes a purpose-built drinking-water faucet rather than relying on the existing kitchen mixer.
The filtration unit can be mounted in either orientation to suit the available space beneath the sink.
The Z12 operates from mains-water pressure and requires neither electricity nor a wastewater drain connection.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Puretec |
| Model | Z12-LF |
| System Type | Quick-twist undersink mains-water filtration system with dedicated faucet |
| Water Supply | Mains and town water |
| Filtration Technology | Three-stage Ultra Z filtration within a single cartridge |
| Replacement Cartridge | Z1-R |
| Cartridge Size | 10" |
| Nominal Micron Rating | 0.1 micron |
| System Flow Rate | 5.5 L/min |
| System Capacity | 30,000 litres* |
| Faucet Model | DFU130 |
| DFU130 Faucet Flow | 7 L/min |
| Tap Hole | 12.5 mm diameter |
| Connection | 3/8" Quick Connect hose with 1/2" BSP / 15 mm cold-water tee |
| Installation Temperature | 0–38°C; protect from freezing |
| Installation Pressure | 200–500 kPa according to Puretec's current Z12/Z18 user guide and October 2024 specification sheet |
| Filter Dimensions | Approximately 93 mm wide x 289 mm high x 109 mm deep |
| Electrical Connection | Not required |
| Drain Connection | Not required |
| Mounting | Horizontal or vertical |
| Warranty | 10 years – 1 year parts and labour plus 9 years parts only; cartridges excluded |
*Puretec's October 2024 specification sheet and current user guide list a 30,000-litre service capacity. Puretec's general replacement-cartridge information may be updated independently, so follow the current Z1-R instructions supplied at replacement time.
The Z12 connects to the 15 mm / 1/2-inch cold mains-water line beneath the kitchen sink and supplies filtered cold water to the dedicated DFU130 faucet.
Yes. Puretec's Z12 installation package includes a MultiValve together with the Smart Tee™ and connection tubing.
The valve is installed between the cold-water connection and filtration system as part of the standard manufacturer installation arrangement.
Puretec's current installation guide specifies an approved pressure-limiting device where incoming line pressure exceeds the permitted system pressure.
The Z12 is specifically designed for mains and town water.
Puretec's current installation guide describes the required connection as a cold-water line – mains only.
Puretec's current Z12/Z18 user guide recommends changing the cartridge every 6–12 months, depending on incoming water quality and household usage.
The same guide specifies that the cartridge should be changed at least every 30,000 litres or 6–12 months, whichever occurs first, or earlier if a noticeable change in taste, odour or flow occurs.
Varying chlorine, sediment and organic-substance levels can shorten the service life of the cartridge.
The Z12 uses Puretec's valve-in-head quick-twist cartridge system.
The old Z1-R cartridge is rotated approximately one-quarter turn anticlockwise and removed from the head. The replacement cartridge is inserted and rotated clockwise until locked into position.
Puretec then requires the filter to be flushed before drinking water is used.
Puretec Z1-R
Three-stage Ultra Z quick-twist cartridge with a nominal 0.1-micron rating.
Puretec instructs users to flush the new cartridge for approximately five minutes or until the water runs clear.
Puretec recommends flushing the Z12 for approximately 10 minutes after a period of non-use longer than two days.
Where the system has not been used for approximately two weeks or longer, Puretec states that cartridge replacement may be necessary.
The Z1-R Ultra Z cartridge, valve-in-head filter head and mounting bracket form the compact filtration assembly.
The dedicated drinking-water faucet supplies filtered cold water separately from the existing kitchen mixer.
Puretec's standard package includes the MultiValve, Smart Tee™, white tubing, tap adaptor, mounting components and user guide.
Both the Z12 and Z18 use Puretec's quick-twist Ultra Z filtration platform and Z1-R replacement cartridge. Their main difference is the supplied drinking-water faucet style.
Uses the DFU130 dedicated drinking-water faucet and the compact Z1-R Ultra Z filtration system.
Uses the same Ultra Z filtration platform but is packaged with Puretec's alternative long-reach designer faucet.
Choose supply only if you already have a licensed plumber arranged and simply need the complete Puretec Z12 supplied.
Eligible Brisbane customers can check supplied-and-installed options, subject to kitchen plumbing, pressure, access and site suitability.
Eligible Gold Coast customers can check installation availability, water pressure and kitchen compatibility before ordering.
Installed Today can offer supply-only ordering for supported Australian locations, while eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast customers may also have supplied-and-installed options available.
The Z12 combines 0.1-micron Ultra Z filtration, a dedicated drinking-water faucet and a compact single-cartridge format.
Instead of using multiple bulky housings, the three filtration stages are contained inside the Z1-R quick-twist cartridge. This saves under-sink space while still targeting sediment, chlorine, chemicals, taste, odour, cysts and bacteria such as E. coli.
The quick-twist design also simplifies routine cartridge replacement compared with opening and cleaning a traditional filter housing.
It is a compact quick-twist undersink mains-water filtration system supplied with a dedicated DFU130 drinking-water faucet.
Yes, but the three filtration stages are contained within a single Z1-R cartridge. It is not a three-cartridge system.
Puretec lists a nominal filtration rating of 0.1 micron.
Puretec specifies sediment, rust, sand, silt, chlorine, chloramine, selected chemicals, bad taste and odour and protection against cysts and bacteria such as E. coli.
Puretec states that its Ultra Z membrane provides protection against bacteria such as E. coli. The system must still not be used on microbiologically unsafe water without adequate disinfection.
Yes. Puretec identifies cyst protection as one of the benefits of the Ultra Z filtration stage.
The Z12 uses the genuine Puretec Z1-R quick-twist replacement cartridge.
Puretec's October 2024 Z12 specification sheet lists a maximum system flow rate of 5.5 L/min.
The faucet itself is listed at 7 L/min, although filtered-water delivery through the complete Z12 system is governed by the system's lower 5.5 L/min rating.
Puretec's current Z12 user guide and specification sheet list up to 30,000 litres, subject to water quality and usage.
Puretec recommends approximately 6–12 months or 30,000 litres, whichever occurs first, or earlier where taste, odour or flow changes.
Yes. The Z1-R uses a quarter-turn quick-twist connection with Puretec's valve-in-head design.
No. The Z12 uses Ultra Z filtration rather than reverse-osmosis technology.
No. There is no electrical requirement.
No. Puretec states that no drain connection is required.
Yes. It includes the DFU130 dedicated drinking-water faucet.
No. The standard Z12 supplies filtered water through the included dedicated faucet.
Puretec specifies a 12.5 mm diameter faucet hole.
Yes. Puretec states that the Z12 filtration unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
The filtration system is specified for 0–38°C and must be protected from freezing.
The Z12 is designed for mains and town water. Puretec's installation guide specifies connection to a mains-only cold-water line.
Puretec's current user guide states that installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and be completed by a licensed plumber.
Puretec recommends flushing for approximately 10 minutes after more than two days of non-use. A cartridge change may be necessary after approximately two weeks or more of non-use.
Puretec lists a 10-year warranty: 1 year parts and labour followed by 9 years parts only. Filter cartridges are excluded.
The Puretec Z12 carries a manufacturer-listed 10-year warranty, consisting of 1 year parts and labour followed by 9 years parts only. The Z1-R cartridge is a consumable and is excluded from the system warranty.
Puretec requires use of genuine replacement cartridges and regular cartridge replacement to maintain correct system operation.
The system should also be checked periodically for leakage or deterioration and operated only within the manufacturer's pressure, temperature and water-quality requirements.
Choose supply only if you already have a licensed plumber arranged and need the complete Puretec Z12 package supplied.
Eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast customers can check available supplied-and-installed options for their kitchen.
The genuine Puretec Z1-R replacement cartridge can be identified in advance to make ongoing servicing straightforward.
The Puretec Z12 is primarily suited to mains-water kitchens wanting compact, fine drinking-water filtration through a separate dedicated faucet.
Its main features are a single quick-twist Z1-R cartridge containing three filtration stages, nominal 0.1-micron Ultra Z filtration, protection against cysts and bacteria such as E. coli, a 5.5 L/min system flow rate, DFU130 dedicated faucet and compact horizontal-or-vertical mounting.
It does not use three separate filter cartridges, does not connect filtered water through the standard kitchen mixer and should not be treated as a dedicated untreated-rainwater system. Before ordering, confirm mains-water supply, incoming pressure, under-sink space, faucet position and licensed-plumber installation requirements.
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