The German manufacturer Alb-Filter calls its two product lines of interest to sailors Travel and Mobile. The Mobile models can be spliced into the filling hose using a Gardena coupling, which means that the water is purified while it is being bunkered and dirt or germs are prevented from entering the tank in the first place. The travelling version can be permanently installed in the drinking water system.
Various cartridges with activated carbon or hollow fibre membrane can be used to remove bad taste and chlorine or germs. The Fusion double housing accommodates two cartridges and thus removes germs and chlorine residues at the same time.
The shelf life of the inserts is specified as six months or 8000 litres of water.
Prices start at 150 euros . The mobile filter set with double cartridge against germs and chlorine costs 300 euros. Replacement cartridges are available in a set of 3 for around 70 euros.
