POWERBOX™ 25-Stage Shower Head Water Filter for Hard Water
Showering in hard, chlorinated water? Our shower head water filter removes chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and sediment, and softens how your water feels. It goes on by hand, with no tools.
Original price was: $44.99.$37.99Current price is: $37.99.
- 25-stage filtration with KDF-55 and vitamin C removes chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and sediment, and reduces calcium and magnesium
- A hard water shower filter with no salt tank, no resin and no plumber
- Two 25-stage cartridges with every filter
- Fits standard 1/2-inch shower arms
- Thread tape and rubber sealing rings are in the box
You keep the housing and swap the cartridge when it’s used up. Order a replacement cartridge when you open your second one.
Chlorine Filter for Your Shower Head
Water authorities add chlorine to town water to keep it safe. Some supplies use chloramine instead. You can smell chlorine in a hot shower.
Our cartridge uses KDF-55, vitamin C, calcium sulfite and activated carbon to remove chlorine.
What that gives you:
- Less of that pool smell in the bathroom
- Less chlorine landing on your skin and hair
A Shower Head Water Softener for Hard Water
Shower filter vs whole-house water softener
| POWERBOX™ shower water softener filter | Whole-house water softener | |
|---|---|---|
| What it treats | Chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, sediment, calcium and magnesium | Calcium and magnesium. Resin swaps them for sodium |
| Where it fits | Between the shower arm and shower head | On the main water line, often outside |
| Who fits it | You, by hand, in a few minutes | A licensed plumber |
| Upkeep | Swap the cartridge every 2 to 6 months | Salt bags, and a resin bed that wears out |
| What it can’t do | Treat your kettle or kitchen tap | Reduce chlorine, or move house with you |
Shower Head Water Filter for Australian Hard Water
| Hardness (mg/L as calcium carbonate) | What the guidelines call it |
|---|---|
| Under 60 | Soft (can be corrosive) |
| 60 to 200 | Good quality |
| 200 to 500 | Increasing scaling problems |
| Over 500 | Severe scaling |
Signs you have hard water:
- White scale on the shower head and the tap spouts
- Spotting on the shower glass after it dries
- Soap and shampoo that won’t lather
- Skin that can feel tight after a wash
Helps Protect Your Shower Head From Limescale
Limescale is what hard water leaves behind. It blocks the spray holes, so the spray goes crooked and the flow drops off.
Our filter reduces calcium and magnesium in the water. That may help limit limescale on the shower head and the fittings around it. It won’t strip scale that’s already there. Clean the shower head first, then fit the filter.
Shower Filter for Dry Skin and Rough Hair
A shower filter isn’t a medical treatment for any skin condition. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, see a dermatologist. Our guide to hard water skin issues explains what the research does and doesn’t show.
Fits Handheld, Rain, Wall-Mounted and Combo Showers
It works with:
Easy Installation Without Tools
Six steps, about five minutes:
- Unscrew your old shower head by hand
- Wrap the thread tape around the shower arm
- Seat the rubber ring flat inside the filter inlet
- Screw the filter housing onto the arm by hand
- Wrap tape on the filter outlet and screw your shower head back on
- Turn the water on and check for drips
25-Stage Filtration: What Each Layer Does
| PP cotton, and ultra-fine and high-density stainless steel mesh | Physical screens. They catch sand, rust and particles larger than 50 micrometres |
|---|---|
| KDF-55 (a copper-zinc alloy) | A chemical reaction turns chlorine into harmless chloride. It locks heavy metals such as lead and mercury into the media. It reduces calcium and magnesium and helps control scale, even in hot water |
| Calcium sulfite and vitamin C | They react with chlorine and neutralise it as water passes through |
| Coconut activated carbon | Its pores hold some organic chemicals and odours. Its surface also reacts with leftover chlorine and breaks it down |
| Alkaline ceramic balls and Maifan stone | Alkaline ceramic balls lift the pH. Maifan stone moves the pH towards neutral and holds metal ions in its pores |
| Microporous ceramic balls | Their tiny pores catch fine particles |
| Magnetic energy ceramic and germanium balls | Magnetic fields may change how scale crystals form, so less sticks. Manufacturers describe germanium as far-infrared media |
| Vitamin E | An antioxidant vitamin widely used in skin care for its moisturising properties |
Specifications
- Fitment
- standard 1/2-inch shower arm
- Shower types
- wall-mounted, rain, handheld and combo
- Position
- between the shower arm and the shower head
- Size
- 9 x 9 x 19.5 cm
- Housing
- plastic
- Media layers
- 25, including vitamin C and E (see the table above)
- Removes
- chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and sediment
- Reduces
- calcium and magnesium
- Cartridge life
- 2 to 6 months in normal home use
- Cartridge rating
- about 38,000 litres, or 10,000 US gallons
- In the box, per filter
- 1 filter housing, 2 cartridges, rubber sealing rings, thread sealing tape
- Tools needed
- none
- Dispatch
- within 24 hours from Lynbrook, Victoria
How Long Does the Filter Cartridge Last?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it reduce my water pressure?
The housing is made to keep pressure loss low, so your shower should feel much the same. A big drop months later is the sign of a used cartridge (see the cartridge section above).
Does it work on hot water?
Yes. It works on hot water
What doesn’t this shower filter do?
It softens your shower water, not your whole house. It doesn’t treat your kettle, your washing machine or your kitchen tap. It isn’t a medical treatment for any skin or hair condition.
How fast do you ship?
We dispatch within 24 hours from our stock in Lynbrook, Victoria. We ship Australia wide. Delivery time depends on where you live and the carrier’s route.
Can I return it?
Yes. Send it back unused and uninstalled, in its box, within 30 days for a change-of-mind return. Faulty items are covered by Australian Consumer Law. Change of mind doesn’t apply to replacement cartridges. The full policy is on our Returns & Refunds page.
Will the new cartridge fit my older POWERBOX™ filter?
Yes. The 25-stage cartridge fits older 18 to 25-stage POWERBOX™ shower filters. You keep your old housing and screw in the new cartridge. Check the cartridge page for the current price.
Customer Feedback
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Chris (Verified Customer) –
Excellent Product
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Live in extra hard water area and the filter is great skin is not drying out now hair feels normal.
J*** E. –
Easy to install with no leaks
Simply followed the provided instructions and had this installed in about 5mins. No leaks and no change to the original water pressure. As for the quality of the water, it definitely feels different somehow and I think less harsh on my hair and skin, so I assume it's doing what it claims. Don't have an actual water testing kit to compare, but we do have 2 showers in the home and only 1 of the showers have the filter attached for now — so from that comparison, we'll be getting a second filter for the other shower.
C******** –
Working very well. Excellent choice
Working 💪. Thanks.
C******* R**** –
Good quality but not a big difference so far
The filter was easy to install and the build quality feels solid. I like the idea of the 25 stages and Vitamin C for healthier hair and skin. However, after a couple of weeks of use, I haven’t noticed a huge difference yet. Maybe it takes more time. Still, I’m happy to keep using it and see how it goes.
D***🌟 –
🚿 Good Start, But Will It Last?
Bought this shower filter to tackle hard water—worked surprisingly well, so I got a second one. No issues initially, but water quality started to decline after a couple of months. Not sure it’ll last as long as advertised, though it’s great that it comes with a replacement filter.
M** –
Everyone must buy this!
We’ve been using this filter for about 2 years now, we generally replace every 6months. We live in a large apartment rental, the pipe are old and rusty, we can almost smell it in the water. This filter is super easy to install to the current shower head in the apartment with a few tools from your toolbox. After installing I have noticed significant improvement in my skin and hair, and the water doesn’t smell anymore. Highly recommend
S*** –
Fits good
Using for shower
C****** A***** –
Good
Works well