Water Filters & Purifiers

Choosing the Right Mineral Water Purifier for Your Family

February 14, 2025 2 min read

Choosing the right mineral water purifier for your family comes down to understanding what’s in your water, what you want to remove, and which system suits your household. Here’s a practical guide.

Browse our water filter range or see our Benchtop Water Filters Guide.


What to Look for in a Mineral Water Purifier

A quality mineral water purifier should:

  • Remove chlorine, heavy metals, sediment, and bacteria
  • Retain beneficial minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium)
  • Not require electricity or plumbing (for gravity-fed systems)
  • Have a clear cartridge replacement schedule

Our 8-stage KDF filter systems meet all of these criteria. They remove contaminants through ceramic, KDF, and activated carbon stages, then re-mineralise the water through mineral stone stages — producing clean, mildly alkaline, mineralised water.


Choosing the Right Cooler Type

  • Benchtop: compact, no floor space, ideal for small households and apartments. Browse our benchtop range.
  • Freestanding: higher capacity, suits families and offices. Browse our freestanding range.
  • Plumbed-in bottleless: connects to mains water, no bottles to manage. Browse our bottleless range.
  • Porcelain dispenser: classic aesthetic, popular for home use. Browse our porcelain range.

How to Maintain Your Water Purifier

Replace the filter cartridge every 6–12 months and sanitise the reservoir every 3–6 months. Browse our replacement cartridge range. For cleaning instructions, see: How to Clean a Water Cooler.


Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a water purifier and a water filter?

In Australia, a purifier must meet a higher standard than a filter — removing a greater proportion of contaminants including bacteria and viruses. For Australian town water, a quality multi-stage filter is sufficient. A full purifier is recommended for bore or tank water with biological contamination risk.

Which mineral water purifier is best for a family?

For most Australian families, a freestanding water cooler with an 8-stage KDF filter is the most practical choice — instant hot and cold filtered water, no plumbing, and a 12-month warranty. Call us on 1800 789 781 for advice.

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