A: Your AlkaMate filters will about 500L or 6 months.
A: Remove your filter and pour boiling hot water in the AlkaMate almost full. Then add a tablespoon of white vinegar to soak for 1 hour. Then Rinse thoroughly with hot or boiling water and leave to dry.
A: For first time use, we ask you to pour boiling hot water in the AlkaMate to active the minerals and for sanitary reasons. Then you may use tap or filtered water ongoing.
A: It best to leave the water in the AlkaMate for at least 15 minutes.
A: It’s best not to leave the water in for more then 4-6 hours as depending on the water quality. Longer then this can can the pH of the water to be too high.
A: It is best to rinse the AlkaMate very well with hot or boiling water and leave to dry with the lip off.
A: Yes, the AlkaMate is double walled and will keep your water hot or cold.
A: Yes, you can use the water from the AlkaMate to make your tea or coffee, we actually recommend. Be sure not to make the tea or coffee within the AlkaMate as it will clog the filters causing the AlkaMate not to work.