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Puretec Sparq S5 Black Tap with Underbench Cold, Chilled and Sparkling Water Unit | Supply+Install | LIFETIME WARRANTY

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Warranty - Comprehensive 2 Year

Limited warranty covers repair or replacement of defective parts but does not include in-home service. It is the customer's responsibility to arrange for the removal and reinstallation of the system if repairs are needed.

A comprehensive warranty includes repair or replacement of defective parts and covers the labor costs for repairs during the manufacturer's specified warranty period. In-home service is included, ensuring the system is repaired without requiring removal or reinstallation by the customer.

NSF/ANSI Certified Product - Yes

NSF/ANSI certification is your assurance that a water filtration system meets strict health and safety standards. It guarantees the system effectively reduces contaminants as claimed, ensuring clean, safe, and reliable drinking water for your family. When it comes to water quality, trust nothing less than certified excellence!

THIS SYSTEM HELPS WITH THE REMOVAL OF - Dirt, Sand, Silt, Rust, Sediment, Microplastics, Chlorine, Chloramine (partial reduction), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Industrial Solvents, Some Pharmaceuticals, Chlorine taste & odor, Organic smells, Sulfur compounds (reducing rotten egg smell), Lead (significant reduction), Mercury (significant reduction), Copper (significant reduction), Some arsenic compounds (partial reduction), Chromium 6 (partial reduction), Trihalomethanes (THMs), and Haloacetic acids (HAAs)

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Brisbane's Latest Water Quality Results: What They Mean for Your Home & Health

Brisbane’s tap water is known for being clean and safe, but periodic water testing helps us understand the quality and potential impacts on health, home appliances, and plumbing systems. Here’s a breakdown of the latest test results and what they mean for you.

Brisbane Water Quality Overview (as of Feb 27 2025)

The latest water testing results for Brisbane’s mains water supply and rainwater tanks show that most parameters are within safe drinking levels. Below are the key findings, including the average and highest recorded levels:

✔️ Recommended & ❌ Unnecessary Parameters in Water

Parameter	Average Reading	Highest Recorded	Safe Range	Ideal Range	Recommended?
pH	7.77	7.90	5.5 - 8.5	7.0 - 7.5 (Neutral)	✅
Turbidity (Cloudiness)	0.02 NTU	0.02 NTU	0 - 5 NTU	< 0.5 NTU (Clear water)	✅
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)	202.26 mg/L	305 mg/L	0 - 600 mg/L	50 - 150 mg/L (Better taste & less scaling)	✅ (Lower is better)
Total Hardness	89.33 mg/L	143 mg/L	0 - 200 mg/L	60 - 120 mg/L (Balanced minerals)	✅
Iron (Fe)	0.03 mg/L	0.03 mg/L	0 - 0.3 mg/L	< 0.1 mg/L (No metallic taste or staining)	❌ (Can cause rust stains)
Manganese (Mn)	0.012 mg/L	0.018 mg/L	0 - 0.5 mg/L	< 0.05 mg/L (Prevents staining & neurological effects)	❌
Sodium (Na)	25 mg/L	38 mg/L	0 - 180 mg/L	< 50 mg/L (Better taste & kidney-friendly)	✅
Chloride (Cl⁻)	38 mg/L	61 mg/L	0 - 250 mg/L	< 50 mg/L (Avoids salty taste)	❌ (Not needed in excess)
Sulphate (SO₄²⁻)	24 mg/L	42 mg/L	0 - 250 mg/L	< 50 mg/L (Reduces laxative effects)	❌ (Not necessary)
Alkalinity	69 mg/L	95 mg/L	No standard	60 - 80 mg/L (Balanced acidity)	✅
Nitrate (NO₃⁻)	0.48 mg/L	0.9 mg/L	0 - 11.3 mg/L	< 1 mg/L (Better for health)	❌ (Linked to health risks in high amounts)
Copper (Cu)	0.41 mg/L	0.73 mg/L	0 - 2 mg/L	< 0.5 mg/L (Prevents metallic taste)	❌ (From pipes, not needed)
Silica (SiO₂)	4.07 mg/L	4.3 mg/L	0 - 80 mg/L	< 10 mg/L (Avoids deposits on fixtures)	✅
Fluoride (F⁻)	0.54 mg/L	0.74 mg/L	0 - 1.5 mg/L	0 mg/L (Linked to lower IQ & thyroid risks)	❌ (Unnecessary & controversial)
Conductivity	316 uS/cm	477 uS/cm	Optimal	< 400 uS/cm (Best for mineral balance)	✅

🚫 Unnecessary Additives and Contaminants in Water

Parameter	Why It’s Unnecessary or Harmful	Ideal Target
Fluoride (F⁻)	Added for dental health, but prolonged fluoride exposure has been linked to lower IQ in areas with high fluoridation, as suggested by multiple studies (e.g., 2019 U.S. and Canadian research). Excessive fluoride may also contribute to thyroid dysfunction and bone weakening.	0 mg/L
Chloride (Cl⁻)	Often present due to chlorine disinfection or natural sources. High levels can cause a salty taste and corrosion in plumbing.	< 50 mg/L
Copper (Cu)	Comes from corroding pipes rather than natural water sources. High levels cause a metallic taste and potential health effects.	< 0.5 mg/L
Manganese (Mn)	Naturally occurring but contributes to staining, metallic taste, and potential neurological effects at high levels.	< 0.05 mg/L
Iron (Fe)	Can come from plumbing or groundwater. Causes staining, bad taste, and appliance buildup.	< 0.1 mg/L
Nitrate (NO₃⁻)	Usually from agricultural runoff. Long-term exposure is linked to potential health risks, including "blue baby syndrome" in infants.	< 1 mg/L
Sulphate (SO₄²⁻)	Naturally occurring but excessive amounts can have a laxative effect and cause water to taste bitter.	< 50 mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)	Measures the overall mineral content. Too high can cause taste issues and appliance scaling.	50 - 150 mg/L
Turbidity (Cloudiness)	Should be as close to 0 as possible for clean, pure water.	< 0.5 NTU
Silica (SiO₂)	Naturally occurring, but excessive levels can lead to scale buildup on appliances.	< 10 mg/L

✔️ Naturally Present & Beneficial Elements in Water

Parameter	Why It’s Okay	Ideal Range
pH	Best when neutral for taste and plumbing safety.	7.0 - 7.5
Alkalinity	Helps stabilize pH and prevent pipe corrosion.	60 - 80 mg/L
Hardness (Calcium & Magnesium)	Essential minerals for health, but excessive hardness causes scaling.	60 - 120 mg/L
Sodium (Na)	Naturally occurring but should be kept low for health and taste.	< 50 mg/L

🌊 Summary: How to Improve Your Water Quality

🔹 Remove fluoride completely to avoid potential cognitive effects and thyroid risks.
🔹 Reduce chlorine and chloride for better taste and less corrosion.
🔹 Minimize heavy metals like copper, iron, and manganese for purity.
🔹 Lower TDS slightly to improve taste and appliance longevity.

Would you like filtration recommendations to achieve these water quality improvements? 🚰

✔️ Recommended & ❌ Unnecessary Parameters in Rainwater

Parameter	Recorded Reading	Safe Range	Ideal Range	Recommended?
pH	6.34	5.5 - 8.5	6.5 - 7.5 (Neutral for best taste & safety)	❌ (Slightly acidic)
Turbidity (Cloudiness)	0.02 NTU	0 - 5 NTU	< 0.5 NTU (Clear water)	✅
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)	11.63 mg/L	0 - 600 mg/L	10 - 50 mg/L (Balanced minerals, no scaling)	✅
Total Hardness	8 mg/L	0 - 200 mg/L	< 50 mg/L (Soft water, prevents scaling)	✅
Iron (Fe)	0.03 mg/L	0 - 0.3 mg/L	< 0.1 mg/L (No staining or metallic taste)	✅
Manganese (Mn)	0.009 mg/L	0 - 0.5 mg/L	< 0.05 mg/L (Prevents staining & neurological effects)	✅
Sodium (Na)	1 mg/L	0 - 180 mg/L	< 10 mg/L (Avoids salty taste)	✅
Chloride (Cl⁻)	1 mg/L	0 - 250 mg/L	< 10 mg/L (Prevents corrosion)	✅
Sulphate (SO₄²⁻)	0 mg/L	0 - 250 mg/L	< 10 mg/L (Avoids taste & digestive issues)	✅
Alkalinity	13 mg/L	Moderate	20 - 50 mg/L (Balanced pH stability)	❌ (A bit low)
Nitrate (NO₃⁻)	0.72 mg/L	0 - 11.3 mg/L	< 1 mg/L (Prevents health risks)	✅
Copper (Cu)	2.24 mg/L	0 - 2 mg/L (Exceeds limit)	< 0.5 mg/L (Prevents metallic taste & toxicity)	❌ (Too high, likely from pipes)
Silica (SiO₂)	0.1 mg/L	0 - 80 mg/L	< 10 mg/L (Avoids deposits on fixtures)	✅
Fluoride (F⁻)	0.59 mg/L	0 - 1.5 mg/L	0 mg/L (Not needed; linked to lower IQ & thyroid issues)	❌ (Should be removed)
Conductivity	18.17 uS/cm	Optimal	10 - 100 uS/cm (Indicates low impurities)	✅

🚫 Unnecessary Contaminants in Rainwater

Contaminant	Why It’s Unnecessary or Harmful?	Ideal Level
Fluoride (F⁻)	Not naturally present in rainwater. Studies (Harvard, U.S. EPA) link prolonged fluoride exposure to lower IQ, thyroid dysfunction, and skeletal issues.	0 mg/L
Copper (Cu)	Exceeds safe limit. Likely from corroding pipes or roofing. High levels can cause metallic taste and health risks.	< 0.5 mg/L
pH (Acidic Water)	Slightly too low. Acidic water can cause pipe corrosion and leach metals like copper into the water.	6.5 - 7.5
Alkalinity	Low alkalinity can make water unstable and prone to pH fluctuations.	20 - 50 mg/L

Home and Plumbing Impacts

🔹 Total Hardness (8 mg/L in rainwater): Extremely soft water, which can be corrosive to pipes, leading to potential metal leaching from plumbing.

🔹 Iron & Manganese (Rainwater: Iron 0.03 mg/L, Manganese 0.009 mg/L): Low but can cause sediment buildup over time if not filtered.

🔹 Copper (2.24 mg/L in rainwater): High levels may indicate corrosion in metal roofing or pipes, leading to health and plumbing concerns.

Should You Use a Water Filtration System?

For both mains and rainwater users, filtration is essential to ensure clean, safe drinking water. Here’s what we recommend:

✅ For Rainwater Users:

Puretec Hybrid G Series: Great for sediment, bacteria, and chlorine removal (if rainwater is treated).
Puretec Reverse Osmosis (RO) System: Removes copper, fluoride, and dissolved contaminants.
Puretec Filter Wall System: A high-flow system for whole-house filtration.

✅ For Mains Water Users:

Puretec X3 or Z1 Series: Best for drinking water filtration.
Puretec Reverse Osmosis (RO) System: Removes fluoride and heavy metals.
Puretec Filter Wall System: A high-flow system for whole-house filtration.

Want to improve your water quality? Check out our Puretec Water Filtration Solutions at JR Gas & Water! 🚰💧

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Enjoy Effortless Hydration: The Puretec SPARQ S5 Review for Sparkling & Chilled Water Solutions

Exploring the Puretec SPARQ S5? This detailed review will help you understand how its integrated Ultra Z Filtration Technology works to purify your water and the convenience of its sophisticated carbonation system. We also delve into the ease of installation and maintenance, tailoring our insights to those contemplating an upgrade to their hydration setup – all with clear, straightforward information.

Key Takeaways

The Puretec SPARQ S5 combines sleek design with functionality, offering filtered, sparkling, chilled, and ambient water with an intuitive LED panel and soft-touch buttons for a tailored hydration experience.
Equipped with Ultra Z Filtration Technology, the SPARQ S5 provides high-quality water by removing contaminants down to 0.1 micron while retaining essential minerals, reducing health risks from waterborne microorganisms.
The SPARQ S5 features built-in cooling and carbonation systems, allowing for instant access to chilled and sparkling water, with customizable carbonation levels and straightforward maintenance requirements.

The Essence of Puretec SPARQ S5: A Fusion of Style and Functionality

The Puretec SPARQ S5 is a masterpiece of design and functionality. Its features include:

Sleek lines and stylish LED panel that align with modern design standards
Aesthetically appealing addition to your kitchen or entertaining space
Multifunctional powerhouse providing a selection of filtered, sparkling, chilled, and ambient water at your fingertips

The SPARQ S5 features:

Stylish design
Soft-touch buttons on the LED panel for easy control
Ability to regulate water stream and carbonation levels
Enhanced user experience
Delightful hydration

Sleek Design for Modern Spaces

The SPARQ S5 sports a sleek design that seamlessly integrates with any modern kitchen or entertaining area. Its features include:

Sleek lines
Chrome faucet
Elegant styling
Modern black finish tap
sparq s5 ch compatibility

These features add a touch of elegance, making it a prestigious addition to any space. The tap is suitable for both indoor kitchens and outdoor bars, enhancing their aesthetic appeal.

This system is recognized for its:

Prestige
Perfect finishing touch
Sleek form
Sophisticated styling
Compact size
Elegance

These features make it a perfect fit in any kitchen or entertaining area, providing just the right amount of functionality and convenience without compromising on either aspect.

Intuitive Operation with Stylish LED Panel

The SPARQ S5 is equipped with a stylish LED panel that enhances the overall user experience. This user-friendly interface allows for easy control of the appliance and provides a seamless experience in selecting between filtered sparkling or still water.

The design of the LED panel ensures easy control over the water stream and carbonation levels, offering intuitive operation of the SPARQ S5 system. The soft-touch buttons on the panel make it easy to regulate the water stream and carbonation levels, allowing you to tailor your hydration experience to your preferences.

Unparalleled Water Quality with Ultra Z Filtration Technology

The Puretec SPARQ S5 system is equipped with Ultra Z Filtration Technology, a critical component that ensures unparalleled water quality. This advanced filtration system leverages a multi-level filtration process to significantly diminish adverse elements like sediment, chlorine, and unpleasant tastes and odours, filtering water down to 0.1 micron.

The Ultra Z Filtration Technology:

Removes harmful contaminants
Retains essential minerals, preserving the water’s nutritional value
Uses a sophisticated membrane with pore sizes between 0.01 to 0.1 microns
Effectively protects against various microorganisms, including giardia and cryptosporidium cysts
Inhibits lime scale

Advanced Filtration for Pure Water

Water filtration systems play a crucial role in improving drinking water quality by eliminating contaminants. The Puretec Ultra Z Filter system effectively eliminates contaminants as small as 0.1 micron, including bacteria such as E. coli, providing pure and fresh water with particles filtered for your safety.

Maintaining the Puretec Ultra Z system involves regular replacement of sediment and activated carbon filters. This not only prevents clogging but also ensures sustained water quality, making the SPARQ S5 a reliable source of pure and healthy water.

The Health Benefits of Filtered Water

Filtered water benefits go beyond just taste. The SPARQ S5 employs Ultra Z Filtration Technology that is effective against various contaminants, including cysts and bacteria such as E. coli. This significantly reduces the risk of health issues arising from contaminants found in unfiltered water.

Utilizing filtration systems like the one in the SPARQ S5 can improve overall well-being. By ensuring that the water you and your family consume is free of harmful contaminants, you are investing in your health and ensuring a healthier lifestyle.

Cooling and Carbonation: The Heart of SPARQ S5

The Puretec SPARQ S5 doesn’t just deliver pure water; it delivers it in style. With an advanced built-in cooling system, the SPARQ S5 chills water down to a refreshing 2°C, providing a cooling experience on demand. But it doesn’t stop there. The SPARQ S5 also features an integrated carbonation system that injects CO2 gas directly into the water, enhancing your drink with a delightful fizz.

The seamless delivery of sparkling water is just a button press away, and you can tailor the degree of carbonation to your personal preferences. The SPARQ S5 is not just a water filtration system; it’s a personalized hydration experience.

Instant Refreshingly Cold Drink at Your Fingertips

There’s nothing quite like a refreshingly cold drink, and the SPARQ S5 delivers just that. Equipped with a built-in cooling system, this system ensures that water can be chilled and dispensed on-demand, providing a refreshingly cold drink anytime.

This cooling system has the capability to chill water to 2°C, ensuring a chilled water flow, which means you can enjoy a refreshingly cold drink anytime, eliminating any need for prior preparation or wait times. With the SPARQ S5, instant refreshment is always at your fingertips, delivered chilled.

Customizable Carbonation for Sparkling Delights

For those who love their water sparkling, the SPARQ S5 offers a customizable carbonation feature. With the LED panel and soft-touch buttons, users can easily select and adjust between sparkling, chilled, and ambient water, catering to individual preferences for carbonation levels.

Moreover, the carbonation system’s CO2 canister is user-replaceable, usually lasting 9 to 12 months depending on usage. This feature ensures that users can maintain their desired level of fizz in the long run, adding an extra level of personalization to the hydration experience.

Installation and Maintenance Made Simple

Simple installation and maintenance of SPARQ S5 water filtration system

The SPARQ S5 sink system is designed with convenience in mind. Its compact under-sink design allows for easy installation and continuous supply of chilled water. This, combined with its compliance with specific plumbing and drainage standards, supports a straightforward installation process.

Moreover, the SPARQ S5 aligns with contemporary aesthetics, ensuring it does not disrupt the kitchen’s modern look. Therefore, not only does it offer superior functionality, but it also seamlessly blends into your kitchen or entertaining space’s overall design.

Hassle-Free Setup in Your Home

The SPARQ S5 system is tailored for effortless setup in home environments. It requires minimal tools and effort to install, making it a hassle-free addition to your home. For guaranteed proper installation, adherence to local plumbing standards, and trouble-free setup, the use of a licensed plumber is recommended.

The setup process typically involves just one hole to be made for the faucet installation, simplifying the process significantly. Furthermore, installation of the SPARQ S5 meets New Zealand plumbing standards, ensuring safety and compliance.

Keeping Your System Pristine

Maintaining the SPARQ S5 system is a straightforward task. Regular maintenance involves the replacement of sediment and activated carbon filters, which not only prevents clogging but also ensures sustained water quality.

Utilizing genuine Puretec cartridge filters twin pack ensures the filtration system operates efficiently and extends its lifespan. Regularly scheduled replacement of water filtration cartridges, using the recommended genuine Puretec products, is crucial to maintain a pristine system and ensure the longevity of your SPARQ S5.

Smart Features for Enhanced Experience

The SPARQ S5 includes smart features that enhance the user experience. Notably, it includes an approved pressure limiting device to safeguard against line pressures that exceed 500 kPa, ensuring a safe usage experience.

In addition to sparkling chilled ambient water, the SPARQ S5 provides the option of ambient temperature water for those who prefer non-chilled water. This feature adds versatility to the system, allowing for a more personalized hydration experience.

Pressure Management for Safety

One of the smart features of the SPARQ S5 is its pressure management system. The system includes an approved pressure limiting device which is essential for maintaining safety by controlling high line pressures.

This feature ensures that the system operates within a safe range, reducing the risk of damage due to high water pressure.

Versatility with Ambient Water Choice

The SPARQ S5 system offers versatility with its ambient water choice. For users who prefer non-chilled water, the system includes an ambient temperature water option, diversifying hydration choices.

The SPARQ S5 provides the convenience of dispensing filtered sparkling chilled ambient water, giving users immediate access to filtered water directly from the tap. This feature allows users to enjoy their preferred type of water, whether it’s sparkling, chilled, or ambient, enhancing the overall user experience.

Summary

The Puretec SPARQ S5 is a fusion of style and functionality that transforms your kitchen or entertaining area into a hub of refreshing, filtered, sparkling, chilled, or ambient water. With its sleek design, user-friendly LED panel, advanced Ultra Z Filtration Technology, built-in cooling system, customizable carbonation, and smart features, it offers a personalized and delightful hydration experience. The SPARQ S5 is not just a water filtration system; it’s a statement of elegance, a commitment to health, and a testament to convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Puretec SPARQ S5 unique?

The Puretec SPARQ S5 is unique because it combines style and functionality, offering filtered, sparkling, chilled, and ambient water, while featuring a sleek design and a user-friendly LED panel for easy operation.

What is the Ultra Z Filtration Technology in the SPARQ S5?

The Ultra Z Filtration Technology in the SPARQ S5 provides exceptional water quality by eliminating contaminants and preserving essential minerals through a multi-level filtration process, filtering water down to 0.1 micron.

How does the cooling and carbonation system work in the SPARQ S5?

The SPARQ S5 has a built-in cooling system that chills water to 2°C and an integrated carbonation system that adds CO2 gas, making the water fizzy. This provides a refreshing and carbonated experience (Date Not Needed).

What makes the installation and maintenance of the SPARQ S5 simple?

The compact under-sink design of the SPARQ S5 makes installation simple, and regular replacement of filters is necessary for optimal performance.

What are the smart features of the SPARQ S5?

The smart features of the SPARQ S5 include an approved pressure limiting device for safety and the option of ambient temperature water for added versatility. These features cater to different preferences and ensure safety.