16 Milli-Q® Direct 8/16 System
Consumables
The water flow through a System is shown here in a flow diagram.
The various consumables are described below.
UV 254 nm Lamp (Optional)
Cartridge
The Progard® Cartridge protects the RO Cartridge in order to increase its lifetime.
It prevents mineral scaling, damage due to particulate and chlorine oxidation of the RO
The UV 254 nm Lamp is optional.
It emits light at 254 nm. It is used to kill bacteria.
Lamp
The dual wavelength UV 185 nm Lamp emits light at 185 nm and at 254 nm.
It kills bacteria and reduces the level of organic molecules in the water.
The Q-Pak® Pack removes trace levels of ions and organic molecules.
The POD Pak is the final water purification device.
It is attached to the Point of Delivery outlet.
The POD Pak provides additional quality and insurance that trace contaminants related
to specific applications are removed just before ultrapure water is delivered.