What are some of the benefits of using a shower filter?
In addition to the health benefits of filtering Chlorine from the water, there are cosmetic benefits. Symptoms of chlorine exposure are dry and/or flaking skin, dry brittle hair and red irritated eyes. Filtering your shower water reduces these symptoms. Skin and hair feel softer and eyes become less red and irritated.
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The zazen Shower Filter media is considered to be the most effective media known for controlling algae, bacteria, fungus, mould, parasites, viruses, and other pathogens.
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The zazen Shower Filter media also removes iron oxides (orange discolouration and smell) and sulphide (sulphur smells).
Which zazen Shower Filter can I use in my shower?
zazen has 3 Shower Filter models. Please use the table below as a guide to choosing the right Shower Filter for your shower type. If you are still unsure, please call our office on 1300 78 24 25 during business hours and one of our awesome team can help you over the phone!
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Handset & Raindrop Shower Filters |
Streamline Shower Filter |
| Do you have a Wall or Ceiling Shower? |
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Yes |
Yes |
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No |
No |
| Your current Shower Type – (Wall mounted only) |
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Yes |
No |
- Shower head with shower arm
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
No |
- The zazen Streamline Shower Filter does NOT protrude or extend the length of your current shower arm and head. It is a filter housed inside a high quality chrome casing (click here to download our Installation Guide).
- If you choose the zazen Handset Shower Filter and you already have a similar type of shower system – then you can use just the zazen Handset Showerhead (the filter is inside this) and keep the rest of your set up. Or you can change everything as the Handset product comes with hose, wall mount, shower head (with filter inside) – (click here to download our Installation Guide).
- The zazen Raindrop Shower Filter will replace your old showerhead set up completely.
Does the zazen Shower Filter Range work with international fittings?
The zazen Water Shower Filter Range is designed for Australian and New Zealand plumbing standards, we do not warrant the products to be fit for use outside of Australia and New Zealand and therefore are unable to extend any warranty on these products outside of Australia and New Zealand.
Do zazen Shower Filters work the same way as my zazen Alkaline Water system?
The purpose of the zazen Alkaline Water system is to create a drinking water that is optimised for hydration – a water that has all of the key properties required to support peak cellular performance. Healthy drinking water that is structured, alkaline, mineral rich and tastes great!
The purpose of the zazen Shower Filter range is to create a healthier showering environment, reducing chemical exposure specifically to Chlorine which when heated is inhaled directly into the lungs and the bloodstream with many documented health risks.
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Up to 99% of Chlorine is removed from your shower water by the zazen Shower Filter range.
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This means that the Chlorine will not vaporise making the shower environment much healthier.
Chlorine is a major concern when showering! It has a low boiling point (- 34C) and chlorine vapour is absorbed directly into the lungs and the blood stream! Did you know – Hot water in the home is heated at 55 to 70 degrees on average. Therefore Chlorine evaporates readily in your shower hot water in a high concentration and inhalation of this gas has documented health risks.
Is Fluoride removed by the zazen Shower Filters?
Did you know – When water is heated and fast flowing as is the case in a shower, some of the chemicals in the water DO NOT turn to vapour in your shower!
Fluoride as an example has an extremely HIGH boiling point of 1695 degrees celcius unlike Chlorine. Therefore inhalation of Fluoride is not a concern in this environment compared to Chlorine.
The reduction of up to 99% of water-soluble lead, mercury, nickel, chromium, and other dissolved metals are effective in the zazen Shower Filters; however the reduction of fluoride using any shower filter media is not possible with today’s technologies.
How does the shower filter media actually work?
The zazen Shower Filter Green Filtration Media treats water through a process based upon the principle of redox (Oxidation-Reduction). This process is a similar principle to a Catalytic Converter in an automobile. Simply stated, during a Redox reaction electrons are transferred between molecules, creating new elements.
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Example, when Chlorine comes in contact with the zazen Shower Green Filtration Media, it is changed into a benign, water-soluble chloride.
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This reaction changes Chlorine to a larger chloride element. Too large to evaporate or be absorbed by the skin. It is then carried harmlessly through the water supply.
How often do I need to change the filter in the zazen Shower Filters?
zazen
Streamline Shower Filter Cartridge Replacement Time: Every
24 months
Please note: If you are using the Streamline Shower Filter and have a total showering time of more than 16 minutes per day then you may need to replace your Streamline Filter Cartridge sooner.
zazen Shower Filter Cartridge (for Handset, Raindrop or Compact Shower Filters) Replacement Time: Every 12 months
Please note: Filter life may be less due to local water quality.
How can I work out how much water my current showerhead uses per minute?
Simply place a bucket (a 10 litre bucket is ideal) under your current showerhead and turn on your shower as if you were to take a shower – then with a watch ready to time 1 minute – let the water flow for 1 minute. You will be able to see if there is more or less than 9 litres in the bucket and therefore if your showerhead is water efficient.
Is Chlorine really a health risk?
Documented scientific studies conclude that taking hot showers is a health risk. In the enclosed shower stall, chlorine vaporises where it is inhaled. To a lesser degree, dermal (through the skin) absorption also occurs. As chlorine is added to kill pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, the highly reactive chlorine combines with fatty acids and carbon fragments to form a variety of toxic compounds.
Did you know – Medical studies suggest a link between absorption and inhalation of chlorine in the shower environment, with elevated risks for diseases such as renal cancer and serious illnesses. Showering in chlorinated water may also cause pre-existing conditions, such as asthma and eczema, to become exacerbated.
What if my hot water temperature is greater than the rated 4 - 48.9C?
The optimum shower "
filtration" effectiveness range for
hot water passing through the zazen Shower Filter is 4 – 48.9 degrees celcius.
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What this means is that the filter will perform as specified within this temperature range e.g. 99% chlorine reduction etc.
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A reduction in the filtration capacity will occur above or below these temperatures.
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The actual water temperature when taking a shower (a mix of hot and cold water – not just the hot water temperature) will vary depending on personal preference; however hotter showers will average between 40 – 45 degrees celcius, which is well within the optimum reduction / filtration range of the zazen Shower Filter.
Did you know – At 48.9 degrees celcius water is close to scolding!
What is the cost of the Shower Filter Replacement Cartridges?
Enjoy a healthier shower experience at only 3-5 cents per shower!
- Cost per shower based on a 4 minute shower @ 9 litres of water per minute.
- Note: The Compact Shower Filter is no longer for sale. If you have previously purchased a zazen Compact Shower Filter you can still purchase your replacement zazen Shower Filter Cartridge.
What Water Rating would the zazen Shower Filter Range meet?
The zazen Shower Filter Range meets the 3 Star Rating at 9 litres per minute.
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Jodie S – :
Very happy with my rain drop shower filter!
I no longer smell chlorine when showering, compared to when I run a bath and I can smell the chlorine straight away.
Highly recommenced this product!
It is a good quality shower head which is easy to move and adjust for different angles and heights.
Linda Jordan – :
Love this Zazen raindrop shower filter! I was concerned it may alter the pressure of the water but it hasn’t changed at all. It looks stylish and i love showering under water which now doesn’t smell of chlorine or other chemicals! Definitely get this filter if you’re tossing it up!
Amanda Bigelow, Health Coach, Brisbane – :
I have to tell you I just had a shower with my new zazen shower filter and I almost leapt out of the shower with joy. It was so good. Why didn’t I do this earlier? Doesn’t matter. It’s done and I love it.
L. Scotford, Brisbane Qld – :
I have experienced big miracles since buying/installing the Zazen shower filter October last year. I have been using for nearly 7 months and it has been like a journey for me from being unwell to feeling on top of the world – which is a priceless gift. Zazen created the best health product I have ever purchased in my life time. It has given me nothing but miracle after miracles – a precious gift that has no ending. I really enjoyed sharing with everyone about my experiences with Zazen showers and how it has helped me get back on track to the path of good health and happiness. I also want to inspire and reach out to help others out there who care about their own health as well the health of their precious family members and loved ones – as nothing beats the comfort of knowing that the water you shower with and use daily is pure, clean, fresh and healthy. I lived up in PNG for most of my life where the household water was supplied through a rainwater tank so never experienced so many health problems with my skin, hair and body before – till I moved here permanently. I've come to the observation and conclusion that my local town water supply must be very very toxic – the last 5 years – in particular since fluoride was added – life for me had become a nightmare. I have noticed my skin had lost its shine and became dry and lifeless as well I started to gain weight that was difficult to get rid of – even though I had eaten a good well balanced diet and did not eat any overly processed or fast foods. Also got itchy red rashes on my face which I'd never had before. My skin was lifeless and looked like dry leather no matter what moisturizer I used or how expensive or organic the ingredients were in the skincare product — nothing provided relief. I even went to a beauty salon and had regular treatments but wasn't satisfied as it did not provide any relief so I stopped going. My complexion, hands and legs always looked dry and dull. Within a couple days after showering with Zazen my face and body started to sparkle 'n' shine – friends, family, extended family, co-workers, acquaintances and strangers complimented me on the "glow" they all said that I must be extremely healthy and happy in my life as I just had a look about me that was "lacking" today. I have since also dropped 7 kilograms so doing very well. I feel like I have got a brand new body thanks to Zazen. Besides the dry skin and red rashes my hormones were whacked out. My periods were so irregular – and things got so bad that I hadn't had a period for over 2 years. I'm not in the menopause age range yet as I'm in my mid 30's so it should not be happening just yet. I tried every herbal remedy, went to the GP/specialists as well tried acupuncture and Chinese herbs – nothing helped. This is strange – a couple days after showering – out of nowhere my period returned – I was over the moon with joy and my body felt good again and normal. It has been 7 months – my menstrual cycle has been on time without any failure so far. I also noticed that before the Zazen filter I used to lose a great deal of hair every time I washed my hair to the stage that I was getting thinning out in some areas of the scalp as well small bald patches. In PNG my hair was always thick, healthy, shiny and soft. Since using the filter I noticed less and less hair fall-out each day and now I’d be lucky to lose a couple of hairs each week. Thanks to the Zazen technology I once again feel beautiful and have "PNG hair". Out of all the Zazen miracles the biggest one for me was a pain-free hip. In early 2010 I felt down 2 flights of stairs and landed on my left hip. Since that "accident" I felt much pain on my hips which affected and traveled to my spine and leg as well as spreading to my neck and left hand. I tried everything from Chinese massage therapy to taking herbs, magnetic therapy, vitamin supplements, Ayurveda medicine which was suppose to strengthen bones and provide relief from pain after accidents but did not provide any relief. Also tried acupuncture and went to see a chiropractor and physiotherapy on a regular basis to try and relieve some of the pain. Nothing worked as the pain just stayed the same as well deteriorating every day. Each day just got worst to the stage that I couldn't get out of bed without some support from my mum and my sister. I was distressed as I was young and suffering so much stiffness and pain that I could not sit for long hours without discomfort as well couldn't pick up things that had fallen on the floor without having problems getting up. I was unable to do things I loved like gardening, jogging, walking, riding a bicycle and dancing. My quality of life really suffered. Showering with Zazen seemed to help ease my pain and suffering to the stage that I started to forget about the fall and it no longer bothered me as I could start to do all the things I enjoyed without the stiffness, pain and discomfort. I did not realise that it was time to order and change a new filter till I started getting pain, discomfort and stiffness again a couple days ago. WOW!! Zazen spurts out miracle water. I was skeptical at first – but now swear by the fact that Zazen must have invested a lot of hard work, research and superior technology to create a very unique – as well the perfect products that does what it promises to do – that is to deliver pristine water that is healthy and good for the body inside/out.. I hope to inspire others and help them find Zazen products so they can also enjoy its therapeutic benefits and not have to go through life suffering some awful illness. Zazen is helping me to feel wonderful, be pain-free and feel like a million dollars and stay healthy without doing anything other than take a shower every day. I was curious about the state of my health and needed an explanation as to why Zazen worked where other methods of medicine/treatments have failed for me. The abundance of information from various sources about the benefits of drinking alkaline water and showering in filtered water written by universities, scientists, medical doctors and naturopaths in the USA about the harmful "poisons" in our town water supply explained everything to me clearly and makes sense why my health suffered so much and when showering with clean water produced from Zazen helped cleared my health problems. The healing benefits is amazing!! I have come to the above conclusions in my testimony based on the fact that after using the Zazen shower filter I experienced better skin, hair and health. It is a difference that is priceless – I like it how Zazen is reasonably priced and provides lasting, excellent results just like paying the price of a Toyota and getting a Ferrari. I now truly understand how important it is to have good chemical/toxin free water as well shocked to learn about all the damage showering and drinking toxic water could create so much havoc in the body when there is injuries or health issues present in the body – the toxins seem to knock everything out of balance and make one's health/life a misery as well even affecting something like the health of the skeletal frame, hormones and the menstrual cycle to note a few of the many other issues that I'm pretty sure exist out there. I'm forever GRATEFUL to Zazen for providing such a marvellous product!! Thank God for Zazen shower I got my health and life back – I'm one loyal, happy, satisfied customer for life!!!