Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge For AQ-4125

by Aquasana

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Aquasana Shower Filter has a unique two-stage filter process for the healthiest shower possible. Stage 1 removes chlorine and enhances pH balance with a natural copper/zinc mineral media called KDF-55D. Stage 2 uses a carbonized coconut shell medium for the removal of synthetic chemicals, THMs and VOCs that vaporize from tap water and are inhaled or absorbed through the skin, potentially causing adverse health and cosmetic effects. Anyone who has ever gone swimming in a chlorinated pool knows how chlorine robs moisture from your skin and hair. What most people don't realize is that typically there is as much or more chlorine in tap water as there is in most swimming pools. Chlorine strips the natural protective oils from skin and hair, causing excess dryness. Without the harsh effects of chlorine, you'll notice significant cosmetic benefits ... softer skin and hair in a week! Also, by removing chlorine and other chemicals found in tap water, now known to be a significant source of exposure to harmful VOCs and THMs, you eliminate health risks related to inhalation and skin absorption of these chemicals. Your shower water will feel better, and will be better for you!

Product Description

The Aquasana Shower Filter has a unique two-stage filter process for the healthiest shower possible.

Stage 1 removes chlorine and enhances pH balance with a natural copper/zinc mineral media called KDF-55D.

Stage 2 uses a carbonized coconut shell medium for the removal of synthetic chemicals, THMs and VOCs that vaporize from tap water and are inhaled or absorbed through the skin, potentially causing adverse health and cosmetic effects.

Anyone who has ever gone swimming in a chlorinated pool knows how chlorine robs moisture from your skin and hair. What most people don't realize is that typically there is as much or more chlorine in tap water as there is in most swimming pools.

Chlorine strips the natural protective oils from skin and hair, causing excess dryness. Without the harsh effects of chlorine, you'll notice significant cosmetic benefits ... softer skin and hair in a week!

Also, by removing chlorine and other chemicals found in tap water, now known to be a significant source of exposure to harmful VOCs and THMs, you eliminate health risks related to inhalation and skin absorption of these chemicals.

Your shower water will feel better, and will be better for you!

With Aquasana's "Water for Life" cartridge auto-ship program, you'll receive fresh new replacement filters automatically every 6 months at discount pricing ... and FREE shipping!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000YFD6WU
• Item model number: AQ-4125C
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Bathroom Fixtures > Showerhead Filters
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy too many at once! Doesn't remove Chloramines, December 18, 2009

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fixit (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shower Filter Replacement Cartridge For AQ-4125 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using the aquasana shower system for years now (3 or 4, I think). They work - hair and skin are definitely less dry. I've stuck with them because my family is inhaling less chlorine fumes which is probably a healthy choice. One problem is that a recent filter cartridge turned out to be defective. Aquasana's customer service gave me a "run-around" - we have no record of your purchase, contact the distributor, some of our distributors issue refunds.... Fortunately, amazon.com took back the defective cartridge that had only lasted 6 weeks and gave me a full refund. In the course of my correspondence with Aquasana I learned that they do not replace defective cartridges - they pro-rate the refund for the defective filter over six months from the purchase date. Yikes, don't stock up on these! If you don't use it right away, you could be stuck. On a positive note, I've bought probably 10 of these filters and this is the first one that clogged.

Update:

I've switched from Aquasana to Vitashower (which isn't as well-constructed, but that's another review). The Aquasana 4125 filter does not remove chloramines, which many municipalities now use instead of chlorine for disinfection. If you want to remove the chloramines, you have to purchase the AQ-4125C. According to Aquasana's sales rep, the 4125C can be ordered over the phone for $54.40 and lasts about 6 months because there's no bacterial inhibitor.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really works., October 10, 2007

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J. Eiger "Mechanical Engineer" (Cleveland, Oh) - See all my reviews
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I've used this for a year now. Really works. The key to replacement is noticing when you have to turn the faucet handles more and more to get the same flow, then the filter is clogged. If you wait, it will separate itself from back pressure.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best move I made!, May 14, 2007

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Kimberley Monaco "kimberleym... the book woman" (Centerport, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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I have really hard water, and this made such a difference. My hair gets way less frizzy -- skin is less dried out (I have dry skin, this helped) and even the soap goes down the drain faster! Less soap scum! I am buying a refill now - I am a bit late with the review...