Quick answer
Ecopure: stage 1 every 6 months (up to 12), stages 2 and 3 every 12 months (up to 18). Distillo: sediment filters every 6–12 months, depending on your water and usage. Change sooner if water pressure drops or tastes return.
A whole-home filter keeps working quietly in the background, which makes it easy to forget. The cartridges do fill up, so changing them on schedule keeps your water filtered and your pressure where it should be.
Ecopure
| Stage | Recommended | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sediment filter | Every 6 months | 12 months |
| 2. Heavy-metal carbon | Every 12 months | 18 months |
| 3. Limescale carbon | Every 12 months | 18 months |
Ecopure uses a tool-free cover clip, so getting to the cartridges takes seconds.
Distillo
Distillo’s sediment filters last 6–12 months, depending on your water quality and how much water your household uses.
Signs a filter is due
- Water pressure has dropped at the taps.
- The chlorine taste or smell is back.
- The gauges show a bigger pressure difference than usual, on systems that have them.
Why it matters
As a sediment filter catches particles, water has to work harder to get through it. Changing filters on time keeps the flow strong and makes sure each stage is still doing its job.
Questions about your system? Call us on (03) 7056 9256 or email hello@platypurewater.com.au.
Common questions
How often should Ecopure filters be changed?
Stage 1 every 6 months (up to 12). Stages 2 and 3 every 12 months (up to 18).
How often should Distillo filters be changed?
Distillo’s sediment filters last 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage.
What happens if I don’t change my filters?
Clogged cartridges reduce water pressure and stop filtering as well, so tastes and smells can come back.
General information for homes on town water in Victoria. It isn’t a substitute for advice about your specific property or water supply.
