Standard Rio Wholehouse Bathing & Drinking Water System

The Triple Wholehouse Filter Unit comes with the Rio 2000 High Flow Multi Candle Filter Unit

The Standard Rio Wholehouse unit comes in two sizes. The WHR3 has a 300,000 litre capacity for up to four people. The WHR6 has a 600,000 litre capacity for five or more people. The unit is designed to be plumbed in where the water enters the house. It is relatively easy to fit by an experienced DIY person or a plumber and comes with complete fitting instructions.

The 5 Micron Pre-filter removes sediment and prolongs the life of the filter cartridge. The Carbon Block cartridge is very effective at removing 99.99% of chlorine and organic compounds such as trihalomethane, pesticides, herbicides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, phenols and VOCs. The Rio 2000 high flow multi candle removes bacteria, cysts and sub micron particle contamination.

The Rio 2000 High Flow Multi Candle Filter is a ceramic filter element that is manufactured in the UK under ISO conditions to meet international Drinking Water Requirements

The filter replacement times are based upon one person using an average of 150 litres of water per day for drinking, bathing and washing (55,000 litres per year). If you have a combi-boiler, a mega-flow system or have low water pressure, we recommend the WHR6, instead of the WHR3, with a high flow fitting kit - two braided stainless steel hoses that do not restrict the water flow to the unit.

Standard Wholehouse System WHR3 for up to four people

• For bathing and drinking water
• Capacity 300,000 litres
• Removes the most common contaminants from all the water entering the house
• Flow rate - up to 54 litres/minute at 3 bar pressure
• Three "Big Blue" plastic housings 25.4cm high x 16cm diam.
• One Pre-filter - replace every six months
• One Carbon Block cartridge - replace every twelve months
• One Rio 2000 multi candle – replace every six to twelve months
• Unit measures 59x21x47cm
• Certification - filters fully tested and certified by NSF
• To be plumbed in where the mains enters the house
• Pack includes three "Big Blue" plastic housings, one 5 Micron Pre-filter, one Carbon Block cartridge and one Rio 2000 Multi candle, complete fitting kit with full instructions
• Five year parts guarantee

Standard Wholehouse System WHR6 for five or more people

• For bathing and drinking water
• Capacity 600,000 litres
• Removes the most common contaminants from all the water entering the house
• Flow rate - up to 54 litres/minute at 3 bar pressure
• Three "Big Blue" plastic housings, two 25.4cm high x 16cm diam., one 50.8cm high x 16cm diam.
• One Pre-filter - replace every six months
• Two Carbon Block cartridges - replace every twelve months
• One Rio 2000 multi candle – replace every six to twelve months
• Unit measures 59x21x72cm
• Certification - filters fully tested and certified by NSF
• To be plumbed in where the mains enters the house
• Pack includes two 25.5cm and one 50.8 "Big Blue" plastic housings, one 5 Micron Pre-filter, two Carbon Block cartridges and one Rio 2000 Multi candle, complete fitting kit with full instructions
• Five year parts guarantee

Replacing the filters
The Pre-filter should be replaced every six months, the Carbon Block cartridge should be replaced every twelve months and the Rio 2000 Multi candle every six to twelve months. This applies to both units so that the two Carbon Block cartridges in the WH6 both need to be replaced annually.

Filter reminder service
It is important to replace the filter candles in your water filter system on a regular basis. When you purchase your water filter we will put your name onto our filter reminder service so that you can keep your water filter functioning effectively. We offer this service for the drinking water systems, the wholehouse systems, the shower filters and the Crystal Ball bath dechlorinator.

The Carbon Block Cartridge specifications for both units:

Contaminants in Test
List shows levels in unfiltered water (in brackets) and levels once the water has been filtered in PPM (particles per million)

Chlorine (75)  0.01

Hydrogen Sulfide (10)  0.01
Asbestos (100)  0.1

Bacteria
Coliform Bacteria (2000*)  1*
Salmonella Bacteria (2000*)  1*

Trace Organics
Lindane Pesticide (5)  0.002
Melathion Pesticide (5)  0.002
Trichlorethane (1)  0.002

* counts per mililitre

Independent Quality Control Testing

The wholehouse filters are manufactured with ISO9001: 2000 Quality Assurance. NSF (National Sanitation Foundation), WRAS (Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme) and The Water Quality Association use a very strict set of criteria to continually monitor the filter candles and performance of the undersink units.
 

The Rio 200 High Flow Multi Candle specifications for both units:

Bacteria
E. Coli - >99.99%
Vibrio Cholerae (Cholera) - >99.99%
Shigella - >99.999%
Salmonella Typhi (Typhoid) - >99.999%
Klebsiells Terrigen - >99.999%

Cysts
Cryptosporidium - >99.999%
Giardia - >99.999%

The Rio 2000 is a high flow multi candle filter module which offers a superior flow rate of up to 400 gallons (1500 litres) per hour at 4 bar pressure.

WHR3 Click here

WHR6 Click here

What size Wholehouse Unit do I need?
If there are 2 – 4 people in your family a WHR3 will be sufficient.  If you have more than four we recommend the WHR6. If you have low water pressure it is advisable to have the WHR6 since it has twice the surface area on the filters so there is less water pressure drop.

What are the dimensions of the unit?
The WHR3 measures 59x21x47cm and the WHR6 is 70x59x21cm.

Where would I put it and how much room do I need to fit it?
The unit should be located as near to the water feed into the property as possible.  On top of the dimensions stated above you must allow at least another 10cm in height for changing the filters.

Do I need a separate drinking water system or can I drink the water from the wholehouse system? 
The Standard Rio Wholehouse Unit does not require a separate drinking water filter system since the combination of the activated carbon filter and the RIO200o filter supply clean good tasting drinking water through out the house.

What is the difference between the WHR3 and the WHR6?
The difference is capacity and size.  The WHR3 will suit up to a 4 person family and the WHR6 can accommodate 4 persons and above.

Who would install the unit?
Full instructions are supplied with the unit and can be installed by someone with good DIY skills. Alternatively a local plumber should have no problem installing this unit.

Is there a water pressure drop when using a Wholehouse Unit and if so, what is it likely to be?
There can be a 5% - 10% drop in pressure depending on which cartridges you have.  If you have a megaflow system or already have low pressure a high flow kit will be needed.  If your flow rate exceeds 51/3bar (80psi) a pressure regulator must be fitted to reduce the pressure to 70psi.

How often should I change my filters?
The pre-filter should be changed every 6 months.  The carbon blocks and the RIO2000 should be changed every 6, 9, or 12 months depending on how many persons in the household.  Our Filter Reminder Service will automatically remind you in 12 months. Should you require replacements earlier please let us know and we will update our records.

Does the Wholehouse Unit take out oestrogens?
Activated carbon will remove organic compounds like oestrogen. The main cartridge in the wholehouse units is made of activated carbon.

General Information
When changing the filters in the whole house unit it is a good idea to run chlorinated water through the system for a couple of days. This sterilises the whole unit and gets chlorinated water through all the pipes.

Bore Holes 
If you have a bore hole please contact us for both wholehouse filtration and drinking water system advice.

The pressure requirement for town pressure is 3 bar.