The zazen Ceramic Pre-Filter is part of a multi-stage process to remove a variety of unwanted substances from your drinking water. It will initially pre-filter rust, sediment and organic matter, as well as parasites, cysts, bacteria, and other micro-organisms. 

Designed to remove and filter out of your drinking water any substances down to 0.2 of a micron – beyond the capacity of the human eye to discern, the zazen Water Ceramic filter is the best solution when comparing to other pre-filters and with its positive environmental qualities, it makes for an easy first choice. 

To ensure the very best quality water for your health and wellness benefit, it is important to change your filters and stones on time. 

• Ceramic Pre-Filter - this filter deteriorates over time with use and cleaning and should be replaced every 12 months. It plays a critical role in pre-filtering large contaminants (greater than 0.2 micron) from your water, such as bacteria, ecoli, giardia and other organic matter, so they do not clog up the Multi-Stage Filter, impacting its ability to do its heavy metal and fluoride filtering at an effective level.

When you should change the other components in your zazen Alkaline Water System:

• Multi-Stage Filter - once placed in your zazen Water system, the Multi-Stage Filter Cartridge has a maximum life of 6 months, regardless of the volume of water filtered (If you have a large family, or busy office/clinic, using over 12 litres / day, you may need to change your filter cartridge sooner). If not replaced on time, the acidic contaminants in your source water will affect the ability of the system to produce healthy alkaline water. For effective fluoride reduction of up to 90%, it is very important to change this filter every 6 months at a maximum.
• Anti-Bacterial Stones (red/brown) - conserve the freshness and health of the water in the bottom tank due to their anti-bacterial properties and should be replaced every 12 months.
• Alkalinity Enhancer - these little white beads help boost the pH of the water due to the ionised magnesium and calcium being released into the water and should be replaced every 12 months.
• Mineral Stones (blue/grey) - these stones contain a balanced range of natural minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and silicon which help to balance, fortify and assist with the pH and increases the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. They should be replaced every 5 years.

All 5 components work synergistically together to provide you with healthy alkaline mineral water.

Customer Reminder Service

zazen Water sends out reminder emails when your filters and stones are due to be replaced so you don't need to remember! Our customers love this service and say they couldn't live without it!

If you have purchased directly from our web site, we have already registered your purchase and you don't need to do anything else. 

If you have purchased from one of our Partners or Retail Stores, simply register your purchase by filling out the Registration Form on our web site.

Over time due to filtering your drinking water, the Ceramic Pre-Filter in the top tank becomes coated with organic matter, rust, sediments, etc that are in your source water, but are too large to pass through the Ceramic Pre-Filter.  Depending on your water source, you may need to clean the Ceramic Pre-Filter on a regular basis (depending on location, this can vary between weekly and monthly). Do this with a clean wet cloth, gently wiping the ceramic – NEVER use detergents or other cleaners!

You will know ongoing when you need to clean your Ceramic Pre-Filter as your system will slow down when filtering water and water will just sit in the top tank, as it cannot flow through the Ceramic Pre-Filter.

When it's time to replace your zazen filters and stones, your old filters and stones can be recycled as follows:

• Multi-Stage Filter – over time this filter traps toxins, chemicals, poisons, heavy metals and other contaminants in its layers as it filters your water. We recommend that you DO NOT RECYCLE this filter – put it in a plastic bag, tie it and put in your rubbish bin.
• Ceramic Pre-Filter – 100% recyclable so this filter can be put in your recycling bin as it is just made of ceramic and a plastic base
• Anti-Bacterial Stones, Alkalinity Enhancer & Mineral Stones – these can just be used in the garden as rocks
• Shower Filter Cartridges - 100% recyclable as the filtration media is different to the Multi-Stage Filter.
• Cardboard/paper packaging – dispose of in your recycling bin

YES all zazen Water filters and of course stones are compatible with the Nikken PiMag 10 & 15 litre systems sold in Australia and New Zealand – currently over 10,000 Nikken PiMag customers purchase zazen Water replacement parts!

The zazen Water Multi-Stage Filter is designed specifically for Australian water supplies and removes up to 90% of the fluoride in your drinking water.

zazen Water filters and stones carry the zazen Water Quality Guarantee – if you are not 100% happy we will refund your money within 90 days of purchase.

Ordering zazen Water parts helps us to fund our Water Ambassador School Program which gifts free zazen Water systems into primary school classrooms and maintains them at no cost to the school. All our customers help us to fund this Social Business initiative, which is our core mission as a business.

Yes we have a zazen Ceramic Pre-Filter specifically designed for the 10 litre Nikken PiMag System. (The 10 litre PiMag Nikken Water System was sold by Nikken between the dates of October 2011 and May 2012). 

The zazen Ceramic Pre-Filter #802N simply screws into the blue adapter piece supplied with the Nikken 10 Litre System. If you have a 10 litre Nikken PiMag Water System and would like to order this special zazen Ceramic Pre-Filter, please contact us to order and we can supply you with the correct zazen Ceramic Pre-Filter #802N for your 10 litre Nikken PiMag system.

Ceramic water filters are a natural, porous material used within the zazen Alkaline Water System. The intricate network of pores within the ceramic allows water to pass directly through, while trapping and removing impurities like sediment, organic matter, rust, mould & algae spores,.  Filtering down to 0.2 of a micron, the ceramic presents a physical barrier to E.coli & Salmonella, asbestos, microplastics, parasites, bacteria and other potential contaminants in Australian drinking water, offering a fresh and clean water supply.

There are many benefits to using a ceramic water filter, including the following:

• Built using natural filter media: Ceramic water filters are constructed using natural materials, such as clay and diatomaceous earth. With this kind of filtration system in place, you can be sure that the water you drink is clean and safe without exposure to further inorganic materials.
• Highly efficient in removing contaminants: The best ceramic water filter designs consist of a series of very fine pores that trap small particles as they pass through, such as heavy metals like lead, parasites, organic material, and other contaminants, making it one of the most efficient types of water purification systems available on the market in Australia today.
• Long-lasting: To maintain filtration efficacy, you will need to periodically replace the ceramic water filter (recommended every 12 months, depending on the source water and the amount of use). Fortunately, since they are made of natural materials, each ceramic water filter can be cleaned regularly to maintain its efficacy for the duration of its life, gently using a scourer to regularly wipe over the ceramic will maintain the filtration rate for the duration of its life cycle.
• Better for the environment: at the end of its life, the zazen Water ceramic pre-filter can be recycled.  Unlike many other filtration systems using a pre-filter, the zazen Water ceramic pre-filter is completely recyclable.  Once it has reached the end of its life, simply remove the ceramic filter and dispose in your recycling bin.  If you have a compost in your garden, you can even remove the ceramic from the plastic base and crumble the ceramic into your garden or compost and pop the plastic part into the recycling bin, so simple and no waste. 
• Improve the taste & smell: With the reduction in contaminants, you will notice an improvement in both taste and flavour when you apply the best ceramic water filter into your system, which can make your water more pleasant to drink and easier to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Ceramic water filters utilise physical filtration to remove contaminants from the water found across Australia by trapping them inside millions of microscopic pores. Within the ceramic water filter, a selection of protruding angles further catches and collects particles that may have slipped past the exterior casing, ensuring optimal filtration. 

As the unfiltered water passes through the ceramic filter particles like bacteria and protozoa become trapped in the ceramic structure, while the clean, filtered water passes through into the next stage in the zazen filtration process.