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[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   "Based on our experience, even the most popular mineral water brands in the market such as Evian, Spritzer and Fiji, will get the same testing results due to the minerals content. " Have you ever seen a water testing demonstration using some electronic devices? Imagine, the crystal-clear water turning brown colour and looking awfully dirty within few seconds right in front of your eyes. It sounds like a horrible nightmare since you drink from that water source every day. Beware of these water test scams given by biased or inexperienced sales people because these testing kits are designed for other purposes. Unfortunately it is quite common that these fraudulent sellers in the market are trying to sell water filter with dirty and unethical tricks. These sellers usually…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   "Lombok was again struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake where at least two people were killed, and dozens injured. We continue to pray for more financial aid to reach the shores of Lombok so that they can return to normalcy." In February 2019, as the exclusive agent and distributor of Katadyn Group, Swisspro has visited Lombok for 4 days. Knowing that multiple earthquakes and aftershocks have struck Lombok badly and causing numerous locations with no access to clean drinking water, the trip was to look into Lombok’s situation after the earthquake in 2018. Attended by Alan Chan, International Business Development Executive and Mr Joshua Tan from bgri.org, some of the Katadyn products was deployed to showcase to local residents on how to filter water using the right…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   "A beautiful water filtration product design cannot justify the filtration capabilities. Find the true strength of water filter system." Are you looking for a trustworthy water filtration system? If you Google search, you will find yourself confused by so many different types of water filtration systems in the market, with a few popular brands shouting their advertising slogan. The fact is, in recent years, the water filtration market in Singapore is booming with new businesses from local and overseas countries. Consumers have too many choices as the market is flooded with different brands, with each of them assuring latest technology to produce quality drinking water. With aggressive marketing and advertising strategies, or even intimidating sales personnel, we could not help but to notice that majority of consumers…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   "We know plastics are building-up in marine animals, and this means we too are being exposed, some of us, every day, it's more urgent now than ever before to make plastic water bottles a thing of the past." We would expect the answer to be a resounding no. Well, we’ve got news for you. If you think that those single-use plastic bottles are safe for consumption… they may not be anymore.   The Damage of Plastic Generally, many of us splash out money on single-use plastic bottles without knowing the full environmental impact of our actions. To meet the market demand, plastic bottles have been widely produced and used for mineral water and different types of sugary soda drinks. It is so convenient that sometimes we overlook…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] “Can you believe it? I was charged for tap water at the restaurant the other day!” “How did you know it was tap water?” “Because it’s obvious from the taste of chlorine! No doubt, people who are used to filtered water may find tap water unpleasant. In Singapore, where we have safe tap water, water filters seem like an over-hyped and redundant household item. According to PUB, Singapore has had safe tap water for more than five decades, thanks to our efficient water treatment system, with regular checks being conducted to ensure the safety of our potable water supply.   However, what people do not pay attention to is how water filters can help in maintaining health and saving cost:   1.Removes unwanted chemicals in tap water Most…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]   "A water filtration system with too many redundant filtering stages will add more expenses into replacement and may be more complicated to maintain." Long favoured for its cleanliness and better taste (and being a much better alternative to gallons of bottled water), filtered water has become pretty much a household staple these days. No surprise then - more water filtration models have been popping up in recent times, all claiming to do the job (or better)! But what’s really worth investing in – and best for your home? To help you figure things out better, we check out 6 common buying mistakes every homeowner should avoid when shopping for a water filter:   1. More filters aren’t definitely better A water filtration system with too many redundant…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]  "Swisspro’s Ceramic filter is chemical-free, offers numerous benefits and money-saving advantages in the long run. " With a myriad of water filtration types available in the market, it is almost impossible to decide on one without research and some understanding of the different filtration technologies available.Many claim to produce the safest water using various types of membranes such as Ultra-filtration, Nano-filtration & Reverse Osmosis, but have you heard of Ceramic Filtration?Ceramic is one of the most natural forms of water filtration that efficiently provide clean, bacteria free drinking water. The tiny pores of ceramic make it extremely efficient at removing harmful contaminants and bacteria, leaving the beneficial minerals and electrolytes in the water supply.Swisspro chooses ceramic over other types of membrane filter. This is because a quality ceramic…

"Trying desperately to avoid mistakes might lead to inactivity and lack of risk-taking. Instead, implement a transparent and interactive framework of learning from mishaps is crucial for the progress of our organisation." The Learning OrganizationKAIZEN principles remind us to constantly “make good things better”. Ideally, to make good things better is the DNA of a dynamic organization and its team-members. In our daily efforts and strive for constant and continuous improvement, we consistently apply these principles to make Swisspro’s products, services and processes better.But what if errors occur? What if unpredictable situations happen?After several years of double digit growths, in 2017, Swisspro encountered unpredictable situations which not only challenged our quality control and product assembly process, but to an even larger extent the solidarity and resilience within our team. From a technical standpoint,…

 “Our Customers deserve a peace of mind when using our Swisspro Water Filtration Systems.” Water hammering is a phenomenon that may occur in the pipes of your office / home due to sudden changes in water flow direction creating pressure waves within the pipe. This is triggered by rapid opening and closing of water tap causing sudden flow changes within the pipes.You can recognize this phenomenon from the banging or thumping sounds you hear from the piping within the walls, or marble-like sounds from the ceiling.Without the proper safeguards, Water Hammering may lead to problems such as burst pipes, damaged appliances, resulting in potential  water damages  which can range between minor leaks  to severe flooding.  Home appliances with water inlets such as fridge with inbuilt ice-maker, dishwasher, water dispenser, filtration…

Why Carbon Filtration?Carbon is a natural adsorption media used to remove harmful chemicals such as chlorine and its carcinogenic by-products. It also helps to improve the taste and smell of water. Not All Are Made EqualThere are two predominant types of carbon filters used in the filtration industry: Solid-block Activated carbon and Granular activated filters (GAC). Solid-block Activated carbon filters are known to be much more effective at removing contaminants due to its larger ratio of surface area that allows a consistent rate of water exposure to maximise adsorption. These filters usually cost slightly more due to the additional manufacturing process to give them a solid block state.Granular activated filters consist of loose granules of carbon that high pressured water can create potential gaps to pass right through without contacting the…