Gravity Water Filter

UPDATE 1/30/2012 You can now get the Aqua Pour gravity water filter for only $179 while supplies last.

The Aqua Pour and the Aqua Pour Deluxe were discontinued on October 1 to make way for the new PiMag Waterfall that became available on December 1. The Aqua Pour is still available.

The most common question I get is why would you want to buy a discontinued water filter? Let me put it this way. I have an Aqua Pour and I will continue to use the Aqua Pour. It is a great water filter, it produces alkaline water that is good for us, and I believe that Nikken will continue to support it with replacement parts for at least another 5 years. The Aqua Pour is still a good buy at $299 and a steal at the lower $179 price. The new Waterfall sells for $374.

I also have to make sure you know that Nikken’s policy on discontinued items is that all sales are final. Nikken will not accept any returns.

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• The Nikken Pimag Aqua Pour
• How to Clean and Maintain Your Aqua Pour
• What if Your Aqua Pour Stops Working?
• How to Buy Your Own Aqua Pour and Replacement Parts

Counter Top Gravity Water Filtration

Since you are here then I don’t need to tell you how important it is to have clean, alkaline water to drink and cook with. You already know that chlorine isn’t safe to drink, at least not in the amount of water your body requires to stay health. After all, it was put there in the first place to kill things that may be in your water.

Alkaline water is also important to help balance the pH in your body. Our diets tend to by very acidic and alkaline water and vegetables are about the only things that we get to help maintain the slightly alkaline pH that we need.

The Nikken Aqua Pour Gravity Water System and the Aqua Pour Deluxe Gravity Water System, or more simply known as the Nikken Aqua Pour and Aqua Pour Deluxe, are inexpensive gravity water systems that do a great job of filtering your water and making it taste great. You simply pour your tap water in the top and let gravity do the work.

Maintaining Your Nikken Aqua Pour

The Aqua Pour is an easy system to maintain. The manual recommends changing the carbon filter cartridge every 6 months and the mineral rocks every 12 months. When you set up your system initially, you decided whether to use the microsponge pre-filter or the ceramic pre-filter. If you chose the ceramic pre-filter, Nikken recommends replacing it every 24 months. The microsponge pre-filter is good for up to 5 years.

I also recommend that you clean the system every few months to keep it looking good. We take ours apart every 2 or 3 months and rinse out both tanks. It is also a good idea to clean off the pre-filters to keep them in good working order. To clean the microsponge just hold it under running water and rub it with your thumb to loosen up any discoloration. If it doesn’t go back to mostly white then it is probably time to replace it.

To clean the ceramic pre-filter don’t use anything more abrasive than a soft cloth. When I was using the ceramic pre-filter I found that holding it under running water and rubbing it firmly with my bare hand was enough. Do NOT use anything very abrasive like a wire brush on the ceramic dome because you will scrape away the ceramic material and drastically shorten its lifespan.

The Aqua Pour and Aqua Pour Deluxe both use the same replacement components and the replacement schedule is available in the Aqua Pour Manual and Aqua Pour Deluxe Manual.

What if Your Aqua Pour Stops Working

If your Aqua Pour stops working then it usually means that there are air bubbles trapped under the pre-filter. This is easy to correct if you are using the microsponge pre-filter. Take the lid off and set it aside. Reach your hand into the top tank and use a finger to pull up one edge of the microsponge to let the air bubbles out from beneath it.

Be careful when you do this to not spill any water out of the top tank. You may have to do this 2 or 3 times after you first assemble the system or replace the carbon filter. You may also have to do it once after you reassemble it after cleaning.

If you are using the ceramic pre-filter dome then it takes a little more time to fix. What I have found works well is to submerge a new ceramic dome upside down in water and let it soak over night before installing it. This allows the dome to soften to let water through easier and to fill up with water. When you install it in the Aqua Pour try to let out as little water from inside as you can.

I have put together a list of tips for the Aqua Pour and Aqua Pour Deluxe. You can find it here.

How to Buy an Aqua Pour or Aqua Pour Deluxe

If you are in the US or Canada then you can order an Aqua Pour, Aqua Pour Deluxe, and any of the replacement parts by clicking the images below.

If you live in a different country, please check the list of countries at the top right of this page and find your country in the list. If it is there, then select your country and see if I have a teammate in your country. If your country isn’t listed then contact me and we’ll see what what we can do.

I often get asked if you need to buy the replacement components when you buy a new system. You do not. When you order an Aqua Pour or Aqua Pour Deluxe it will arrive complete with the carbon filter cartridge, the mineral rocks, and both pre-filters. Remember that you can only use one of the pre-filters at a time, not both.

There are two PDF brochures that you can look at. The PiMag brochure covers all of Nikken’s PiMag water systems while the Aqua Pour brochure specificially talks about the Aqua Pour and Aqua Pour Deluxe.

There is also an Aqua Pour Quick Reference Sheet and an Aqua Pour Deluxe Quick Reference Sheet.

Disclaimer

As independent Nikken wellness consultants we do not represent or speak for Nikken. The contents of this website represent my opinions based on my use of these incredible products or those of my customers who are using the products. Also, none of these statements have been reviewed or approved by the FDA. I am a massage therapist and therefore unable to diagnose, treat, or prescribe specific products for specific conditions.