INTOPAQUA: A Complete Guide to Home Water Purifier Filters

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Posted by INTOP INDUSTRY On Oct 02 2025
When it comes to home water purification, choosing the right filter cartridge is more crucial than buying an expensive system. Whether you need water for daily vegetable washing, direct drinking, baby formula preparation, or prefer slightly alkaline water, different water needs correspond to different types of filter cartridges. Today, we’ll focus on INTOPAQUA home filter cartridges, break down the suitable solutions for various scenarios, and help you avoid "blind selection" so you can easily get safe drinking water.

Daily Basic Filtration: First "Rough Sieve" for Tap Water – Choose PP Cotton Filters

The first step in setting up a home water purifier is to filter out the "large impurities" in tap water, such as sediment and rust, to prevent clogging of subsequent filters. At this stage, PP cotton filters are the best choice, acting as the "first line of defense" for your water purifier.

Suitable Models

  • PP-10TC-62 (Easy-Touch Connection Type A): Both the water inlet and outlet have a 1/4" diameter, which is compatible with most home water purifiers. When replacing the filter, you just need to twist it open and install the new one – no need to call a maintenance technician.
  • PP-PC-U (U-Shaped Connection Type): Supports 1/4" or 3/8" connections. If your home water purifier has a U-shaped pipeline design, this model offers better compatibility.

Why It’s Ideal for Home Basic Filtration

Perfect Filtration Precision: It can filter out suspended particles larger than 5μm, such as sediment, rust, and insect eggs in tap water pipes, preventing subsequent filters from "overworking".

Flow Rate Matches Daily Use: With a flow rate of ≤1.0 GPM (approximately 3.8 liters per minute), it won’t cause slow water flow when washing vegetables, rinsing rice, or fetching drinking water, meeting the basic water needs of a family.

Temperature Resistance Suits Home Use: With an operating temperature of ≤45°C, it perfectly matches the common temperature range of home tap water (not lower than 5°C in winter and not higher than 40°C in summer), so the filtration effect won’t be affected by temperature fluctuations.

Cost-Effective: As a pre-filter, it is affordable and only needs to be replaced every 4-6 months, keeping daily maintenance costs low.

INTOP AQUA PP with different surfaces

Improve Taste & Remove Chlorine: For "Odor-Free" Water – Choose Composite/Activated Carbon Filters

Many people notice a "disinfectant smell" in tap water or find the taste astringent after boiling. This is actually caused by residual chlorine and organic impurities in the water. In such cases, composite filters or activated carbon filters are needed to "optimize the taste".

Lazy Choice: PPC Composite Filter (PPC-10TC-64)

  • Core Advantage: Combines "PP cotton + activated carbon" in one, completing "rough filtration + deodorization" in one step. First, the PP cotton filters out large particles, then the activated carbon absorbs residual chlorine and odors (such as the smell of bleach in tap water). There’s no need to install two separate filters, and you only need to replace one cartridge at a time.
  • Suitable Scenario: Ideal for families that don’t want to hassle with frequent filter replacements and only need "simple purification". It’s especially suitable for kitchen water purifiers – filtered water used for making soup or brewing tea will have less odor interference.

Deep Impurity Removal: C-PP + UDF Two-Stage Filter

  • Core Configuration: A combination of PP cotton and granular activated carbon, with stronger adsorption capacity than ordinary composite filters. Its iodine value reaches 900-1100 mg/g (the higher the iodine value, the stronger the ability to adsorb small-molecule organic substances). In addition to residual chlorine, it can also absorb trace pesticide residues and humus.
  • User-Friendly Details: With a standard length of 10 inches and an outer diameter of 70mm, it fits most home water purifiers. Replacement is as simple as pulling out the old one and inserting the new one. It has a lifespan of 4-6 months, so you won’t have to worry about frequent replacements.

Final "Taste Enhancement": T33 Post-Activated Carbon

If you already have pre-filters and composite filters installed and want to make the water taste sweeter, you can add a T33 post-activated carbon filter – it’s like giving the water quality a "final flavor adjustment":
  • Regular Version (e.g., T33-10TC-64): Specifically adsorbs small amounts of residual odors in the water, making direct drinking water taste fresher. Suitable for families who prefer "pure sweet water".
  • Functional Versions: Choose based on your preferences – if you like slightly alkaline water, opt for Alkaline T33 (it can adjust the pH of pure water to 8.0, making the water taste milder). If you want to add trace minerals to the water, select Mineralized T33 (contains medical stone balls that release beneficial trace minerals like calcium and magnesium), which is especially suitable for families with the elderly and children.

INTOP AQUA 4-1 Mineralized T33

Deep Purification: Poor Water Quality or Have a Baby? Choose RO Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filters

If you live in an old community with hard tap water (lots of scale after boiling) or need water for baby formula (requiring the removal of heavy metals like lead and mercury, bacteria, and viruses), an RO reverse osmosis membrane is necessary – it’s like giving the water quality a "precision purification".

Suitable Model

ULP1810-00 RO Membrane (50/75 GPD; GPD stands for gallons per day – 50 GPD is approximately 189 liters per day, and 75 GPD is approximately 284 liters per day).

Why It’s Suitable for Families with High Demands

Strong Filtration Capacity: Made of high-quality polyamide thin-film composite material, it can filter out over 99% of heavy metals, bacteria, and viruses. The resulting water is close to "pure water", so you don’t have to worry about impurity interference when making baby formula or brewing coffee.

Easy Storage: Designed for dry shipping, it has a longer shelf life than wet RO membranes. You can buy it and store it for half a year before use without worrying about "spoiling".

Matches Home Water Consumption: 50 GPD is suitable for families of 3-4 people, while 75 GPD works for families of 5 or more. It fully meets daily needs for direct drinking and cooking, so you won’t face "water shortage".

Safe & Reliable: Each membrane undergoes vacuum testing and individual quality inspection, and complies with NSF/ANSI Standard 58 (for material requirements), ensuring safe use.

3 "Pit-Avoidance Tips" for Choosing Home Filter Cartridges

Check the "Connection Port" Before Buying: Common connection sizes for home filter cartridges are 1/4" or 3/8". Before purchasing, check the connection size of your home water purifier (indicated in the manual or on the device itself) to avoid "buying the right filter but not being able to install it".

Don’t Blindly Pursue "Multi-Functionality": For example, if you live in an area with good water quality, there’s no need to install an RO membrane – PP cotton + activated carbon is sufficient. Families who prefer pure water don’t need to choose the mineralized T33 version extra. The most cost-effective option is to match your actual needs.

Remember the "Replacement Cycle": Replace PP cotton and composite filters every 4-6 months, and T33 filters and RO membranes every 12 months. If you live in an area with poor water quality (e.g., lots of scale or odors), you can replace them 1-2 months earlier. Don’t wait until the filter is clogged to replace it, as this will affect the filtration effect.

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