Granular activated carbon filters are not the right filter for filling tanks.
Water scientists have all known this for a long time.
Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters will quickly clog with Australian Bore Water cue to the oxidation and mineralisation of the bore water minerals that will 'cake' within the crevices and cracks of a standard carbon filter.
GAC filters cannot reduce the dissolved minerals found in Australian Bore Water
Protect your appliances from scale, dirt, rust, dust and sediment
Fill your tanks with the RIGHT type of water filter, then purify your water in the van with our "5 in 1" purifier
High flow, expansive surface area
1 micron polyspun sediment filter removes visible particulate matter, dirt, sand, dust, and debris & turbidity from water
Within the core of our sediment fitler is Corosex® Media
Corosex media raises the Ph of hard water to provide balance and improved taste and reduce the calcium, magnesium and iron typically found in Bore Water.
Corosex media is a food-grade media, certified to NSF 60
Corosex media reduces the dissolved minerals of calcium, magnesium and iron
If you're using a granular activated carbon filter to fill your van, unfortunately, these minerals oxidise and a bacteria film forms within the carbon filters and then clogs carbon filters.
PLEASE NOTE: Thirsty Nomad has recently updated the fittings for their products from chrome to plastic. Instructions included may still state 'chrome' fittings as they are in the process of updating all their materials.
About Outback Equipment
Started by a few mates with a shared passion for 4WDs and all things outdoors – Outback Equipment was built on the ideal of bringing old world service back to online shopping.
No flashy sales tactics, no gimmicky products – just good old-fashioned customer service and honest advice.
We only carry a range of products that we would personally use ourselves, products tried and tested for Australian conditions.
We cater to the broadest range of individuals, from the rookie 4WD and camper just getting started, to the saltiest of you outback veterans.
We are 100% Australian owned and operated with our warehouse located in Brisbane.
Due to recent eBay policy changes we can no longer take calls directly to us. You can however still contact us via eBay messages.
Outback Equipment is committed to customer satisfaction. If you are unhappy with any product you receive, simply contact us so we can work with you to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Broken or faulty products
If a product is found to be defective, please contact our customer service team as soon as you are made aware of the problem. A repair, replacement, or refund will be organised after consulting with the manufacturer or supplier.
Note: The standard warranty across most products is 12 months unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
Change-of-mind or incorrect choice
Customers have up to 30 days to request an exchange or store credit. Items must be returned in original, undamaged condition.
Note: Online store credits are only applicable for purchases made through our webstore.
Return shipping
If a product is deemed faulty and returned within 60 days of purchase, Outback Equipment will provide a Postage Paid label. Claims outside this period are considered warranty claims and postage is the customer's responsibility.
Return address:
Outback Equipment, 1 Murdoch Cct, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Please contact Outback Equipment before returning any items.
Fitment or Assembly of Goods
For goods requiring fitment or assembly, our return policy cannot extend beyond the value of the item. Parts must only be fitted by a qualified person. Goods should be inspected for damage prior to installation — no warranty claims will be accepted once fitted.
If you cannot find the answer below, please contact us via eBay between 8.00am–4.30pm Monday to Friday.
My order arrived damaged – what should I do?
Contact us by messaging our eBay store to arrange a return.
I have received the wrong product – what should I do?
Send us a message as soon as possible detailing the error and our team will resolve the issue.
My order never arrived – what should I do?
Contact us through eBay as soon as possible.
I wish to return an item – how do I do this?
Please refer to our Returns tab above for full details.
