BRITA Elemaris XL 3.5 L Maxtra+ filter mug

"Elemaris XL" filtering mug for water, BRITA brand, consisting of: 

- transparent plastic carafe, total capacity of 3.5 l, filtered water capacity of 2 l;
- special funnel for filter, made of plastic;
- filter cartridge, MAXTRA+ type with which you can filter about 150 l;

- cover made of plastic, with automatic indicator for changing the cartridge.

Cartridge change indicator

The Elemaris XL filter mug is provided with a warning system for changing the Meter type cartridge, placed on the cover. This indicator easy to watch and set is an AUTOMATIC one. 
How does it work? The indicator monitors water filtration process and displays the remaining operating time of the MAXTRA+ cartridge. After inserting the MAXTRA+ cartridge, press and hold the START button for about 6 seconds, until the "O.K." message is displayed on the screen. As long as this display remains on the screen, the cartridge will continue to provide optimal results. The percentages displayed on the screen indicate how long the cartridge has been operating. When you see "NEW" displayed, it is recommended that you replace the MAXTRA+ filter cartridge.

MAXTRA+ filter cartridge replacement

For a consumption of 2 l of water per day per person and to obtain optimal results every time, we recommend replacing the MAXTRA+ cartridge every 4 weeks or when 150 l of water were filtered. After the recommended time has elapsed, remove the filter mug lid, carefully remove the funnel and then holding firmly the cartridge, pull it out.  
The new ergonomic shape of MAXTRA+ cartridges allows them to be easily removed and replaced.

MAXTRA+ technology

BRITA MAXTRA + filter cartridges are an improved version of the original MAXTRA version.
The innovative "MicroFlow" filtration technology of MAXTRA+ cartridges with which BRITA filter mugs are provided, always ensures optimal results, their performance being the result of 5 years of research in BRITA laboratories in Germany. The taste of tea and coffee, whether hot or cold, will be visibly improved once the water used for them has been filtered with MAXTRA+. Using filtered water, limescale will no longer build up on the appliances and their service life will be prolonged.

MAXTRA+ provides an economical alternative and not at all harmful for environment, to drinking water consumption, the cartridges being 100% recyclable.

MicroFlow technology generated by the coconut shell

• Ion change substances
• Activated carbon micro-granules

Brita Ultra Mesh

Finer sieve to prevent impurities from entering in the filter

Brita carbon micro-granules

Round carbon micro-granules to reduce the impairing taste and odor substances 

Brita ion change micro-granules

Synthetic resins acting as ion change granules to reduce limescale built up  

Brita Final sieve

Finer final sieve to retain the smallest unwanted particles

Compared to previous versions of BRITA cartridges, MAXTRA+ is provided with a 25% finer and more efficient filter screen and a 30% larger total filter surface; tap water will be passed through a larger sieve in the first stage for the first purification, first retaining the coarse particles, and at the end it will be filtered again, passing through a much finer sieve.

The new formula of "Micro Carbon" activated carbon particles, smaller and rounder than those used before, more efficiently and faster removes organic impurities that impair taste and odor. At the same time, ion exchange resin reduces the level of limescale and metals such as copper and lead. The high-performance results of BRITA mugs and the impeccable taste of the filtered water are mainly due to these particles.

Activated carbon, obtained from coconut shell, now being even more compact than in previous versions of filter cartridges can filter a larger water amount more efficiently. Micro-pores of carbon particles collect the unwanted substances, even pesticides.

Proof of MAXTRA+ cartridge efficiency?

The entire filtration process and the quality of BRITA products are tested both in their own laboratories and by organizations such as the famous TÜV SÜD, which has certified that BRITA products comply with European standards in the food industry.

The use of MAXTRA+ cartridges is recommended even by the British Tea Academy, as it is proven that the flavor of tea and coffee prepared with water filtered with MAXTRA+ is intensified.

How is water purification process actually carried out?

Simple! Through a relatively fast process (in about 1 minute), but not at all superficial, which is an easy task thanks to the 4 basic components of the MAXTRA+ cartridge.

1. The first sieve prevents impurities from entering in the filter; 
2.  "Micro Carbon" particles from coconut remove chlorine and other organic substances that can impair the taste and odor of drink;
3. Ion exchange resin retains metals and reduces limescale built up. 
4. Water is passed, for the final filtration, through a finer sieve that retains even the finest unwanted particles.
5. Water is ready to be consumed!