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Pure Essential
Under Sink Water Filter

Sydney's go-to twin-stage carbon filter for households that want real chemical protection without the complexity of reverse osmosis. Removes chloramine, chlorine, VOCs, taste and odour — supplied and installed by Jean-Paul, Sydney's licensed water filter plumber.

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Installation Included Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee 12-Month System Warranty Licensed Plumber 461511C WaterMark Certified
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Supply + professional installation included
Lifetime workmanship guarantee
12-month system warranty
Licensed plumber Lic. 461511C
WaterMark Certified (No. 23247)
Pure Essential twin-stage under sink water filter system — GT1-46WM
Model GT1-46WM · Twin Stage Undersink System

Pure Essential Water Filter

Purpose-built to tackle chloramine and chlorine — the chemical disinfectants in Sydney's mains water supply. Two premium carbon stages, full mains pressure, and a compact footprint that fits under any kitchen sink.

$550
Supply + professional installation. Fixed price — no call-out fees, no surprises.
Chrome filter tap included
All fittings included
~$100/yr DIY
  • Removes chloramine & chlorine — both disinfectants used in Sydney water
  • Reduces VOCs, taste and odour at the tap
  • Full mains pressure — no slowdown at the tap
  • Combined capacity up to 108,200 litres
  • WaterMark Certified — AS 3497, AS 4020, AS 3707 compliant
  • Compact 36 × 24 × 13 cm — fits under any kitchen sink
  • Installed in approximately 1.5 hours by licensed plumber
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Tap Options

A dedicated chrome filter tap is installed as standard — through your benchtop or sink beside your existing mixer. Prefer a cleaner look? A 3-way mixer tap upgrade is available on request, combining your hot/cold and filtered water into a single premium fixture. No extra hole required.

About The System

The Smart Choice for Sydney's Chemical Water Quality

Sydney Water uses a combination of chlorine and chloramine to keep the distribution network safe from bacteria. While that process works exactly as intended, it means your tap water arrives at the kitchen with chemical residues that affect its taste, odour, and quality. For households cooking, drinking and making coffee from the tap daily, it adds up.

The Pure Essential is built specifically to address this. Its two-stage HPF carbon block design works in sequence: the first stage catches sediment and large organic compounds, protecting the second stage and extending the system's life. The second stage — a 0.5 micron catalytic coconut carbon block — targets chloramine and chlorine directly, along with VOCs and chemical byproducts. What comes out the other side is clean, fresh-tasting water at full mains pressure, on demand.

Unlike reverse osmosis systems, the Pure Essential doesn't remove beneficial minerals and doesn't waste water. It's a highly targeted solution: maximum chemical reduction, minimal fuss. No tank, no waiting, no pressure drop. Just better water from a dedicated filter tap beside your sink — or from a 3-way mixer tap if you'd prefer one fixture over two.

Every component meets Australian WaterMark certification standards, including AS 3497:2021, AS 4020 (materials in contact with drinking water) and AS 3707 (filter performance). The cartridges are manufactured by High Performance Filtration (HPF) and rated at up to 108,200 litres combined before replacement — roughly 12 months of typical household use.

Jean-Paul Barber installs every Pure Essential system personally across Sydney. He's a licensed plumber (Lic. 461511C), not a subcontractor. That means a properly plumbed connection to your cold water supply, a fitted chrome filter tap through your benchtop, all fittings neatly tucked away, and a full walkthrough before he leaves. The $550 fixed price covers everything — no extras, no surprises.

Filter Stage Breakdown

The Pure Essential runs water through two stages in sequence. Each filter has a specific job. Together, they deliver a level of chemical reduction that a standard single-stage carbon filter can't match.

1
GT4-6LPD
20 Micron Low Pressure Drop Carbon Block
Pre-filter — Sediment + Chlorine + Taste & Odour
The first stage is a 20 micron carbon block designed for high flow rate with minimal pressure drop. It captures large sediment particles, organic compounds, free chlorine, and the biggest contributors to off-taste and odour. Its primary function is to extend the life of Stage 2 by removing coarser contaminants before they reach the catalytic carbon.
Chlorine reduction Sediment Taste & odour High flow
2
GT4-6CRC
0.5 Micron Catalytic Coconut Carbon Block
Primary filter — Chloramine + Chlorine + VOCs
The second stage is where the Pure Essential earns its name. Made from activated catalytic coconut shell carbon, this 0.5 micron block is specifically engineered to break down chloramine — a compound that standard carbon struggles to remove. It also captures residual chlorine, VOCs, and chemical byproducts for >95% VOC reduction (NSF/ANSI 53, WQA tested).
Chloramine removal Chlorine VOC reduction Catalytic carbon
System Specifications

Technical Specifications

Full technical data for the Pure Essential GT1-46WM system as supplied and installed in Sydney.

Specification Value
System ModelGT1-46WM (Pure Essential)
Dimensions (H × W × D)36 × 24 × 13 cm
Stage 1 Micron Rating20 micron (low pressure drop carbon block)
Stage 2 Micron Rating0.5 micron (catalytic coconut carbon block)
Filter MediaCoconut carbon + Catalytic coconut carbon
Port / Fittings1/4" push-fit
Max Flow Rate3 L/min
Max Pressure500 kPa (PLV limited to 350 kPa)
Pressure Drop~36.2 kPa @ 3.8 L/min
Compatible Water SupplyMains / town water only
Combined Chlorine CapacityUp to 108,200 litres
Chloramine Capacity (est.)~3,800–4,600 litres
VOC Reduction>95% (NSF/ANSI 53 — WQA tested)
WaterMark CertificationCertificate No. 23247 (AS 3497:2021)
Compliance StandardsAS 3497, AS 4020, AS 3707, NSF/ANSI 42
ManufacturerHigh Performance Filtration (HPF)
Annual Service (professional)$340/yr (includes labour + cartridges)
Annual Service (DIY)~$100/yr (push-fit replacement, no tools)
Licensed Plumber

Installed by Jean-Paul

Every Filters For You system is installed by Jean-Paul Barber — a licensed plumber, not a contractor. Clean work, no shortcuts, across homes and apartments throughout Sydney.

Fixed Pricing

What You Pay

No call-out fees. No hidden extras. The price you see is the price you pay — system, tap, fittings, and installation all included.

SUPPLY + INSTALL
Pure Essential — Installed
$550
One fixed price. Everything included.
  • Pure Essential GT1-46WM system
  • Dedicated chrome filter tap
  • All fittings and connections
  • Licensed installation by Jean-Paul
  • Lifetime workmanship guarantee
  • 12-month system warranty
Annual Service — Professional
$340/yr
Jean-Paul attends, replaces cartridges and checks all fittings.
  • Both cartridges replaced (GT4-6LPD + GT4-6CRC)
  • All connections checked and pressure-tested
  • System flushed and performance confirmed
  • Recommended for maximum performance
Annual Service — DIY
~$100/yr
Self-replace using 1/4" push-fit connections — no tools, no plumber needed.
  • GT4-6LPD + GT4-6CRC replacement cartridges
  • Push-fit fittings — swap out in minutes
  • No specialist tools or plumbing knowledge needed
  • Lowest ongoing cost — great for confident DIYers
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — but only if it uses catalytic carbon, which is specifically engineered to break down chloramine molecules. Standard activated carbon reduces free chlorine but struggles with chloramine, which is now the primary disinfectant used throughout Sydney's distribution network. The Pure Essential uses a 0.5 micron catalytic coconut carbon block as its second stage for exactly this reason, making it one of the most effective entry-level options for Sydney mains water.
In a twin-stage carbon system, the two filters work in sequence. The first stage (a 20 micron carbon block) handles sediment, large organic particles, free chlorine, and the main contributors to off-taste and odour — protecting the second stage and extending its life. The second stage does the heavy lifting on chloramine, VOCs, and chemical byproducts. In the Pure Essential, this is a 0.5 micron catalytic coconut carbon block rated for >95% VOC reduction, specifically suited to Sydney's chloraminated mains water.
Yes. Sydney Water uses chloramine (a blend of chlorine and ammonia) throughout its distribution network because it's more stable than free chlorine over long pipe distances. While it's safe at regulated levels, chloramine is responsible for the distinctive chemical taste and smell many Sydney residents notice from the tap — and standard carbon filters can't remove it effectively. If you notice that taste or want cleaner-tasting drinking water, a catalytic carbon filter like the Pure Essential is the purpose-built solution for Sydney mains water.
The most affordable professionally installed option is a twin-stage carbon system. The Pure Essential is available from $550 supply and installation — covering the system, a chrome filter tap, all fittings, and licensed installation by a NSW plumber, with no call-out fees or hidden extras. DIY bench-top units are cheaper upfront but aren't connected to your mains, lack WaterMark certification, and require manual refilling. For a properly plumbed, WaterMark-certified undersink system in Sydney, $550 is the entry point.
If your main concern is chlorine and chloramine taste and odour, a twin-stage carbon filter is all you need — it's effective, affordable ($550 installed), and delivers full mains pressure with no water waste. Reverse osmosis goes further, removing fluoride, heavy metals, nitrates, and up to 99% of dissolved contaminants, but costs more (from $840 installed). The rule of thumb: if you want better-tasting water free of chemical disinfectants, go carbon (the Pure Essential does this well). If you want the cleanest possible water including fluoride removal, go RO.
Most undersink carbon cartridges are rated for 12 months under normal household use. For a family drawing 10–15 litres per day from the filter tap, that typically aligns with a full calendar year. The Pure Essential's combined cartridge capacity is up to 108,200 litres — well above what a typical Sydney household will use in a year. Plan to replace both cartridges annually for consistent performance, either as a DIY job (~$100) or via a professional service visit.
Cartridge replacement is a DIY-friendly task once the system has been professionally installed. The Pure Essential uses 1/4" push-fit connections — no tools, no plumbing knowledge required. You simply disconnect the old cartridges and push in the new ones. DIY replacement costs around $100 per year. If you'd prefer a professional to handle it and check all connections at the same time, Jean-Paul offers an annual service for $340 including labour and both cartridges.
No — carbon block filtration does not remove fluoride. Fluoride is a dissolved mineral that passes straight through carbon media. The Pure Essential is designed to target chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, sediment, and chemical taste and odour, not dissolved minerals or ions. If fluoride removal is important to you, you'll need a reverse osmosis system, which can remove up to 95% of fluoride. RO options like the Pure Plus+ are available from $840 installed.
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