8 Stage Replacement Water Filter Cartridge | Benchtop Compatible

The 8 Stage KDF Replacement Water Filter Cartridge is the recommended replacement filter for all Awesome Water gravity-fed benchtop purifiers and water coolers. Designed to work through a multi-stage filtration process, it helps reduce chlorine taste and odour, sediment, and other common tap water impurities — delivering cleaner-tasting water straight to your glass.

Choose your preferred pack size to save more per filter and reduce how often you need to reorder.

What the 8 Stages Are Designed to Do

Each cartridge passes water through eight distinct filter media in sequence:

1. Ceramic outer dome (0.5 micron) — designed to reduce sediment, rust, and larger particles
2. Activated carbon — designed to help reduce chlorine taste, odour, and certain organic compounds
3. KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion) — a copper-zinc alloy medium designed to help reduce chlorine and certain heavy metals including lead and mercury
4. Mineral stones (Maifan) — natural mineral medium designed to add trace minerals to filtered water
5. Zeolite — designed to help reduce ammonium and certain heavy metals
6. Far-infrared ceramic balls — designed to help improve water energy and may assist with taste
7. Alkaline ceramic balls — designed to raise the pH of filtered water slightly
8. Silica sand — a final polishing stage designed to improve clarity

Filter performance depends on source water quality, flow rate, filter age, and maintenance. See product documentation for verified contaminant reduction data.

Replacement Schedule

Replace your filter cartridge every 6–12 months, or after approximately 3,000–5,000 litres of use — whichever comes first. If your water starts tasting different or flow slows noticeably, replace sooner. Households with high usage or poorer-quality source water (tank water, bore water) should replace more frequently.

Which Pack Size Is Right for You?

Compatibility

Compatible with all Awesome Water gravity-fed benchtop water purifiers and freestanding water coolers that use a top reservoir (upper chamber) design. Not suitable for reverse osmosis systems, plumbed-in undersink units, or cartridge-style systems from other brands.

Check before you order: If you are unsure whether this cartridge fits your unit, contact us with your model name or serial number.

What's Included

Each pack includes the number of 8-stage filter cartridges matching the variant selected. No tools are required for installation.

How to Replace Your Filter

1. Remove the upper chamber (reservoir) from your cooler or benchtop unit.
2. Unscrew the old cartridge from the base of the upper chamber and discard safely.
3. Rinse the new cartridge briefly under cold running water.
4. Flush the new cartridge by filling the upper chamber and allowing water to run through completely — discard this first batch of filtered water.
5. Refill and allow to filter normally. Your unit is ready to use.

Flushing the new filter is important to clear any loose filter media from initial use. Run at least one full reservoir through before drinking.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the upper and lower chamber of your cooler every 4–6 weeks with a mild food-safe cleaning solution.
• Rinse thoroughly before refilling.
• Do not use harsh chemicals or bleach on the ceramic dome — this may damage the filtration surface.
• Store spare cartridges in a cool, dry place in the original packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this cartridge fit my Awesome Water cooler?

The 8-stage cartridge is designed to fit all Awesome Water gravity-fed benchtop purifiers and freestanding coolers that use an upper chamber filtration system. If you purchased your cooler from Awesome Water Filters, this is almost certainly the correct replacement. If you are unsure, please contact us before ordering.

How do I know when it is time to replace the filter?

Replace every 6–12 months or approximately every 3,000–5,000 litres. Common signs the filter needs replacing include a noticeable change in water taste or odour, a visible reduction in flow rate, or discolouration of the ceramic dome. Do not wait for these signs — replace on schedule for consistent performance.

Does this filter remove fluoride?

The standard 8-stage cartridge is not specifically designed to reduce fluoride. If fluoride reduction is a priority for you, consider our Fluoride Reduction Ceramic Dome. Note that the effectiveness of any fluoride reduction filter depends on source water fluoride levels and filter age — always check product documentation for verified data.

Can I use generic or third-party cartridges instead?

We recommend genuine Awesome Water 8-stage cartridges to maintain consistent performance and avoid compatibility issues. Third-party cartridges may vary significantly in filter media quality, stage configuration, and physical fit — which can affect both filtration effectiveness and flow rate.

Also Consider

• Ceramic Dome Pre-Filter — add an extra outer pre-filtration layer
• Fluoride Reduction Ceramic Dome — for households concerned about fluoride
• Water Cooler Spare Parts — taps, float valves, and accessories
• All Replacement Cartridges