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Puretec SF240-CH Shower Filter | Supply+Install | LIFETIME WARRANTY

Quick Specs & Benefits See what this filter targets and how it helps

Quality Category: Premium
Warranty: Comprehensive 1 Year
NSF/ANSI Certified: Yes

What This Filter Helps With

Sediment & Visible Particles The product data lists particles such as dirt, sand, silt, rust or sediment. The particulate stage helps capture these suspended solids before they travel through taps and appliances.

Chlorine, Taste & Odour This model is listed to help reduce chlorine and/or related taste and odour concerns, helping improve the everyday taste and smell of water throughout the home.

VOCs, Pesticides & Other Organic Chemicals The product data lists reduction of one or more organic chemical groups such as VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, solvents or pharmaceuticals. Exact performance depends on the filter media and the individual contaminant.

Listed Metals One or more metals such as lead, mercury, copper, arsenic or chromium are included in this model's contaminant data. Refer to the product certification or specification for the exact reduction claim for each metal.

View the full contaminant list for this model

Dirt, Sand, Silt, Rust, Sediment, Microplastics, Chlorine, Chloramine (partial reduction), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Industrial Solvents, Some Pharmaceuticals, Chlorine taste & odor, Organic smells, Sulfur compounds (reducing rotten egg smell), Lead (significant reduction), Mercury (significant reduction), Copper (significant reduction), Some arsenic compounds (partial reduction), Chromium 6 (partial reduction), Trihalomethanes (THMs), and Haloacetic acids (HAAs)

"Helps reduce" or "removes" should be read according to the manufacturer's tested specification for the selected model and cartridge. Reduction does not necessarily mean 100% removal.

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Puretec SF240-CH Shower Filter Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec SF240-CH shower filter across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast properties. It is a compact chrome-plated point-of-use filter that installs between a compatible shower arm and shower head to reduce chlorine, sediment, odour and manufacturer-listed metals in shower water.

The SF240-CH combines activated carbon with KDF copper-zinc media. Puretec lists reduction of sediment, chlorine, iron, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium and chromium, while its current product page also identifies rust, dirt and hydrogen sulphide odour among the treatment targets.

This is a single-shower filter. It does not filter every bathroom fixture, does not replace whole-house filtration and is not a water softener. Its advantage is that it provides targeted filtration at one shower without installing a large point-of-entry system.

Puretec SF240-CH at a glance: this is a chrome-plated shower filter using carbon and KDF media. It connects through standard ½-inch female and male BSP threads, measures approximately 118 mm high × 85 mm wide and operates between 138 and 550 kPa. Puretec recommends flipping the double-life cartridge after three months and its technical sheet recommends cartridge replacement at about six months for best results.

Puretec SF240-CH Supply & Installation at a Glance

Filtration Media Carbon + KDF

Connection ½" BSP

Pressure Range 138–550 kPa

Replacement SF24-2

Who Is the Puretec SF240-CH Best For?

Single-Shower Filtration

The SF240-CH suits customers who want treatment at one shower rather than installing filtration across the entire home's incoming water supply.

Chlorinated Mains Water

Chlorine reduction is one of the product's primary manufacturer-listed functions, making the SF240-CH relevant where treated mains-water shower quality is the concern.

Bathrooms With Standard Shower Threads

The filter uses ½-inch female and male BSP connections and is intended to fit between a compatible fixed shower arm and shower head.

PRODUCT SUITABILITY

Is the Puretec SF240-CH Right for My Shower?

A Good Choice If...

You want filtration at one shower outlet.
Chlorine reduction is a primary goal.
Your shower uses a compatible ½-inch threaded connection.
You want a compact chrome-plated filter.
You prefer replaceable filtration media.
You do not need whole-house treatment.

Consider Another Option If...

You want every shower and tap filtered.
You specifically need conventional water softening.
You want drinking-water filtration.
You need microbiological disinfection.
Your shower arrangement cannot physically accommodate the filter.
Your primary issue needs another treatment technology.

JR Should Check First If...

Your shower fitting is seized, damaged or corroded.
You have a hand-held shower arrangement.
The filter would interfere with the wall or shower head angle.
Your line pressure exceeds current installation requirements.
Adapters or replacement shower hardware may be needed.
The water source is microbiologically unsafe or unknown.

Check hand-held shower compatibility first. Puretec's current specification sheet specifically says to contact Puretec when using the SF240-CH with a hand-held shower head rather than assuming every arrangement is compatible.

How Does the Puretec SF240-CH Work?

The filter combines two different media types inside the replaceable shower cartridge.

Activated Carbon

Puretec describes the carbon media as highly effective at reducing odours and chemicals through adsorption.

KDF Copper-Zinc Media

KDF uses high-purity copper-zinc granules and an oxidation-reduction reaction to reduce manufacturer-listed contaminants in the shower-water stream.

Together, Puretec lists these media for reduction of sediment, chlorine, iron, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium and chromium. The live product information also lists iron oxide, dirt and hydrogen sulphide odour.

Reduction is the correct description. Puretec states that terms such as “eliminate” indicate significant reduction and do not necessarily mean 100% removal.

What Does the Puretec SF240-CH Reduce?

Chlorine

Chlorine reduction is the primary treatment benefit highlighted by Puretec for the SF240-CH shower filter.

Sediment, Dirt & Rust

Puretec lists sediment, dirt and iron oxide or rust among the materials reduced in shower water.

Hydrogen Sulphide Odour

The live Puretec product information includes hydrogen sulphide, commonly associated with a rotten-egg odour, among its listed reduction targets.

Lead & Mercury

Lead and mercury are specifically listed by Puretec among the metals reduced by the carbon and KDF media combination.

Magnesium & Chromium

Puretec also lists magnesium and chromium within its current shower-filter treatment description.

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate reduction is manufacturer-listed, although the SF240-CH should not be described as a conventional ion-exchange water softener.

Can the SF240-CH Help With Skin & Hair?

Puretec markets the SF240-CH on the basis that reducing chlorine and other listed contaminants can help protect the natural oils in hair and skin. Its current product information describes benefits including helping prevent dry, itchy skin, helping hair feel smoother and helping dyed hair retain colour vibrancy.

These are manufacturer product-benefit statements rather than medical treatment claims. The SF240-CH should not be presented as treating eczema, dermatitis, allergies, hair loss or another health condition.

Puretec SF240-CH Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	Puretec
Model	SF240-CH
Application	Single-shower point-of-use filtration
Water Source	Puretec specification sheet identifies mains water
Media	Activated carbon + KDF copper-zinc media
Replacement Cartridge	SF24-2 replacement cartridge twin pack
Connection	½" female × ½" male BSP
Approximate Dimensions	118 mm H × 85 mm W
Operating Pressure	138–550 kPa
Pressure Control	Puretec's current technical sheet requires an approved pressure-limiting device where line pressure exceeds 520 kPa
Operating Temperature	2–50°C; protect from freezing
Housing Finish	Chrome plated
Electrical Requirement	None
Drain Requirement	None
Shower Head Included	No
Hand-Held Shower Compatibility	Confirm exact arrangement; Puretec specifically advises checking when using a hand-held shower head
Double-Life Cartridge	Puretec instructs users to flip the cartridge after approximately 3 months to maximise filter life
Replacement Guidance	Puretec's technical sheet recommends changing at approximately 6 months for best results; live product page states approximately 6–12 months depending on usage and water quality
Current JR Warranty Listing	Comprehensive 1 Year
JR Lifetime Warranty	JR currently identifies the supplied-and-installed SF240-CH as Lifetime Warranty eligible; applicable JR conditions apply separately

Current warranty wording: JR's live SF240-CH page currently lists a Comprehensive 1 Year product warranty. The current Puretec SF240-CH product page and October 2024 specification sheet reviewed for this rebuild do not separately publish a manufacturer warranty duration, so no longer Puretec warranty term has been assumed here.

What Is Required to Install the Puretec SF240-CH?

Compatible existing shower arm
Compatible ½-inch threaded shower connection
Enough physical clearance for the 118 mm filter body
Suitable shower-head angle after filter installation
Serviceable existing threads
Supplied seals fitted correctly
Operating pressure within product requirements
Pressure limiting where line pressure exceeds Puretec's stated threshold
Protection from freezing
Hand-held shower compatibility checked where applicable
Five-minute initial flush after installation
No electrical connection required

Puretec designed this as a simple screw-on filter. The manufacturer states that no re-plumbing is normally required and promotes DIY installation. Professional installation is useful where the existing shower fitting is tight, damaged, corroded, non-standard or where you simply want JR to supply, fit and check the completed arrangement.

How Is the SF240-CH Installed?

Remove the existing compatible shower head from the shower arm.
Fit the supplied seal to the filter connection.
Thread the SF240-CH onto the shower arm.
Fit the second supplied seal.
Thread the compatible shower head onto the filter outlet.
Restore water flow and inspect for leaks.
Flush the new filter for approximately five minutes before normal use.

Where the existing shower fitting cannot be removed cleanly, is heavily corroded or needs adapters or replacement hardware, the job may require additional plumbing rather than being a straightforward screw-on changeover.

What's Included With JR SF240-CH Installation?

Selected JR Package

The live product selector above remains the source of truth for current supplied-and-installed pricing, appointment availability and package-specific inclusions.

Filter Fit-Off & Check

For an applicable standard installation, JR fits the SF240-CH to a suitable existing shower connection, reinstalls the compatible shower head and checks the connection for correct operation and leakage.

Possible Additional Work

Adapter fittings, seized or damaged shower arms, replacement shower hardware, pressure correction or non-standard arrangements may require additional work.

How Much Does Puretec SF240-CH Installation Cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is displayed in JR's live package selector above. That selector should remain the source of truth rather than hard-coding an installed price into the product description.

A straightforward fit assumes a compatible, serviceable shower arm and shower head that can be removed and reconnected without additional plumbing work.

If the shower fitting is seized, corroded, incompatible or requires new hardware or pressure correction, additional work may be required outside the standard package.

BRISBANE SHOWER FILTER INSTALLATION

Puretec SF240-CH Installation Brisbane

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec SF240-CH across eligible Brisbane properties for customers wanting chlorine and contaminant reduction at an individual shower without installing a whole-house filter.

For a straightforward Brisbane installation, JR can fit the filter between a compatible existing shower arm and shower head, confirm that the added filter body clears the wall and shower fittings, check for leaks and flush the cartridge before normal use.

The SF240-CH can be particularly useful when the treatment goal is one bathroom rather than every outlet in the property. Eligible JR coverage also extends through Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Redlands.

GOLD COAST SHOWER FILTER INSTALLATION

Puretec SF240-CH Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water also supplies and installs the SF240-CH across eligible Gold Coast properties. Its compact chrome format can suit renovations, apartments and bathrooms where a targeted single-shower filter is preferred over larger point-of-entry filtration equipment.

The existing shower geometry matters. Adding the approximately 118 mm filter body changes the distance and angle between the shower arm and shower head, so clearance should be checked before assuming every fitting will sit correctly.

If multiple showers, bathroom basins and other outlets need chlorine reduction, comparing a whole-home carbon filtration system may make more sense than installing separate filters at each shower.

Can the SF240-CH Replace My Existing Shower Filter?

Replacing Another SF240-CH

A direct replacement should be relatively straightforward where the existing shower threads and fittings remain serviceable.

Replacing an Older SF240

The current SF240-CH is a distinct current model. Check the filter body, cartridge and connections rather than assuming an older discontinued SF240 cartridge or housing is identical.

Replacing Another Brand

Potentially. Thread size, shower-arm length, head angle and available clearance need to be checked before treating the changeover as like-for-like.

Replacing a Whole-House Filter

No. The SF240-CH treats one shower only and is not a substitute for a point-of-entry whole-house filtration system.

SF240-CH Shower Filter vs Whole-House Filtration

Feature	SF240-CH Shower Filter	Whole-House Carbon Filtration
Treatment Location	One shower	Incoming property water supply
Shower Water	Filtered at selected shower only	Filtered at applicable showers throughout property
Kitchen / Laundry Outlets	Not treated	Can be treated depending on plumbing layout
Installation Complexity	Simple compatible screw-on connection	Licensed point-of-entry plumbing installation
Cartridge Size	Compact SF240-CH shower cartridge	Larger whole-house cartridge systems
Best Considered When	Only one shower needs targeted filtration	Filtered water is wanted across multiple household outlets

Does the SF240-CH Soften Hard Water?

No. Although Puretec lists calcium carbonate and magnesium among the substances reduced by the carbon and KDF media, the SF240-CH is not a conventional ion-exchange water softener.

It does not use softening resin, does not regenerate with salt and should not be expected to deliver the same hardness reduction as a dedicated whole-property water-softening system.

How Often Does the Puretec SF240-CH Need Servicing?

The current Puretec specification sheet describes the SF240-CH as a double-life filter and instructs users to flip the cartridge after approximately three months to maximise its usable life.

The same technical sheet states that for best results the cartridge should be changed at approximately six months. Puretec's live product page gives a broader estimated life of approximately 6–12 months depending on usage and water quality.

At Around 3 Months

Follow Puretec's double-life instruction and reverse or flip the cartridge to make use of both filtration directions.

At Around 6 Months

Puretec's current technical sheet recommends cartridge replacement at approximately six months for best filtration results.

Water Quality & Usage Matter

Puretec's live product page notes that practical service life varies according to shower usage and incoming water quality.

Replacement cartridge: Puretec currently specifies the SF24-2 replacement cartridge twin pack for the SF240-CH. Use genuine replacement media and recheck the housing seals and connections whenever the filter is opened.

Puretec SF240-CH Warranty & Maintenance

JR Current Warranty Listing

JR's live product page currently lists the SF240-CH with a Comprehensive 1 Year product warranty.

Genuine SF24-2 Replacement

Puretec instructs users to use genuine replacement cartridges and protect the filter from freezing.

JR Lifetime Warranty Eligibility

JR currently identifies the supplied-and-installed SF240-CH as Lifetime Warranty eligible. JR's Lifetime Warranty is separate from the product warranty and remains subject to applicable JR conditions.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Puretec SF240-CH Installation FAQs

How much does Puretec SF240-CH installation cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown in JR's live package selector above. Additional work may be required if the existing shower hardware is seized, damaged, non-standard or needs adapters or pressure correction.

Can JR install the SF240-CH in Brisbane?

Yes. JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the SF240-CH across eligible Brisbane and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

Can JR install the SF240-CH on the Gold Coast?

Yes. Installation is available across eligible Gold Coast areas where the existing shower fitting is compatible and serviceable.

What filtration media does the SF240-CH use?

Puretec uses a combination of activated carbon and KDF high-purity copper-zinc media.

Does the SF240-CH reduce chlorine?

Yes. Chlorine reduction is one of Puretec's primary manufacturer-listed functions for the SF240-CH.

Does the SF240-CH reduce sediment and rust?

Yes. Puretec lists sediment, dirt, iron and iron oxide or rust among the substances reduced by the filter.

Does the SF240-CH reduce lead and mercury?

Puretec's current technical information specifically lists lead and mercury among the metals reduced by its carbon and KDF media combination.

Does the SF240-CH remove all heavy metals?

No blanket claim should be made. Puretec lists specific substances including lead, mercury, magnesium and chromium and describes treatment as significant reduction rather than necessarily 100% removal.

Does the SF240-CH reduce rotten-egg odour?

Puretec's live product page lists hydrogen sulphide, associated with rotten-egg odour, among the treatment targets.

Does the SF240-CH soften hard water?

No. It is not an ion-exchange water softener and does not provide conventional whole-property hardness removal.

Can it help with dry skin and hair?

Puretec markets the filter as helping protect skin and hair by reducing chlorine and preserving natural oils. These are product-benefit claims rather than treatment claims for a medical skin or hair condition.

What size connection does the SF240-CH use?

Puretec specifies a ½-inch female inlet and ½-inch male outlet BSP connection.

What are the SF240-CH dimensions?

Puretec's current specification drawing shows the filter at approximately 118 mm high × 85 mm wide.

What pressure does the SF240-CH operate at?

Puretec publishes a pressure range of 138–550 kPa. Its technical sheet separately requires an approved pressure-limiting device where line pressure exceeds 520 kPa.

What temperature range does the SF240-CH support?

Puretec specifies an operating-water temperature range of 2–50°C and requires the filter to be protected from freezing.

Does the shower head come with the filter?

No. Puretec's specification sheet states that the shower head shown in product imagery is not included.

Can the SF240-CH be used with a hand-held shower?

Compatibility should be checked first. Puretec's current specification sheet specifically advises contacting Puretec when the filter will be used with a hand-held shower head.

Can I install the SF240-CH myself?

Puretec markets the product as a simple DIY screw-on filter requiring no re-plumbing where the existing shower fittings are compatible. JR professional installation is available where you want the filter supplied, fitted and checked or where the existing hardware needs attention.

How long should I flush the filter after installation?

Puretec's current technical instructions specify flushing the SF240-CH for five minutes after installation.

Why is it called a double-life shower filter?

Puretec instructs users to flip the cartridge after approximately three months to maximise use of the filtration media.

How often should I replace the cartridge?

Puretec's October 2024 specification sheet recommends replacing the cartridge at approximately six months for best results, while the live product page describes approximate life as 6–12 months depending on usage and water quality.

Which replacement cartridge does the SF240-CH use?

Puretec specifies the SF24-2 double-life shower filter replacement cartridge twin pack.

Can the SF240-CH be used on unsafe untreated water?

Puretec warns not to use the system on microbiologically unsafe or unknown-quality water without adequate disinfection before or after filtration.

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for SF240-CH Installation?

Shower Compatibility Check

JR can confirm whether the existing shower arm, shower head, wall clearance and pressure conditions suit the filter before fitting it.

Installation & Leak Check

The filter can be fitted, flushed and checked rather than relying on a force-fitted connection where the old shower hardware is difficult to remove.

Brisbane & Gold Coast Coverage

Professional water-filtration installation is available across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.

COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

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Compare JR's current filtration range, single-point systems, whole-home filtration, replacement cartridges and Puretec products before deciding whether a shower-only filter or broader treatment better suits your property.

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READY TO INSTALL

Install the Puretec SF240-CH With JR Gas & Water

The Puretec SF240-CH is a compact single-shower filtration option using carbon and KDF media to reduce chlorine, sediment, odour and specific manufacturer-listed metals without installing a whole-house filtration system.

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the SF240-CH across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast properties. Before booking, confirm the shower-arm arrangement, shower-head type, available clearance and current installation package using the live options above.

Choose Your Installation Package Above

Select the applicable package and preferred installation timeframe through JR's live selector. If the existing shower fitting is damaged, seized, non-standard or needs adapters, replacement hardware or pressure correction, use the appropriate upgraded package or quote pathway before proceeding.