Active Plus Cartridge Set of 2
- Easy to install
- No tools needed
- Ready to use in seconds
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Duo Active Plusfrom CHF 169.90
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Stainless steel natural CHF 169.90 -
Stainless steel satin CHF 174.90 -
Stainless steel black CHF 174.90
Under-Sink Active Plusfrom CHF 129.90
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Without / without Protect CHF 129.90 -
Without / with Protect CHF 189.80 -
Standard / without Protect CHF 145.90 -
Standard / with Protect CHF 205.80 -
Quick coupling / without Protect CHF 159.90 -
Quick coupling / with Protect CHF 219.80
Active Plus+ drinking water cartridge
With a plus in safety and less limescale
The Active Plus+ filter cartridge made from the BIOTON filter medium reliably removes pollutants, off-flavours and visible impurities from the water. It also filters out a wide range of bacteria and reduces the limescale content by 4–6 °dH using an ion exchanger.
The Active Plus+ offers very similar properties to the Active activated carbon cartridge, but is especially suitable for users who want to benefit from the additional reduction of limescale and bacteria.
Note: The Active Plus+ cartridge is sensitive to drying out and is therefore supplied vacuum-packed. For occasional use, for example when camping, the Active cartridge is the right choice.
What is filtered?
Active Plus+ cartridge with Bioton filter material: the activated carbon stage binds odors, chlorine and dissolved pollutants, the ion exchanger reduces limescale by approx. 4–6 °dH – and the fine pores also mechanically retain particles and bacteria.
Chlorine and other off-flavours
The Bioton cartridge adsorbs unpleasant odours (chlorine, chlorinated hydrocarbons, CFCs and much more) and off-flavours in drinking water.
Limescale – noticeably softer water
The ion exchanger reduces carbonate hardness by approx. 4–6 °dH – fewer limescale stains on glasses and in the kettle.
Microplastics and other fine particles
The pores of the Bioton cartridge are around 100 times finer than a hair (0.7 µm) – microscopically small plastic particles and other particles are reliably trapped.
Germs and bacteria
The 0.7 µm germ barrier retains germs and bacteria purely mechanically – without chemicals.
Pharmaceutical residues and pesticides
Organic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and pharmaceutical residues, as well as hormones and hormone-like substances, are reduced.
Heavy metals such as lead and copper
The adsorptive effect of the activated carbon binds and reduces heavy metals in drinking water.
Binds odours and pollutants
Thanks to the strong surface forces (adhesion) of BIOTON, unwanted turbidity and odours such as chlorine, but also organic compounds and pollutants, are filtered out of the water. These include pharmaceutical residues, hormones, pesticides/plant protection products, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and many more.
Retains microplastics and bacteria
Bioton has pores of only 0.7 µm – around 100 times finer than a human hair. Sand, rust and microplastics are trapped in them, and bacteria are also mechanically retained. Certified germ protection is provided by the Nano cartridge.
Limescale reduction through ion exchange (softening effect)
In water treatment, softening (limescale reduction) of the water is achieved through the chemical process of “ion exchange”. With the help of cation and anion exchangers, unwanted salts are removed from the water. For example, one calcium molecule is replaced by two sodium molecules.
When the water exits the fine channels, the pressure drops abruptly. In the process, part of the limescale (Ca²⁺) is converted into aragonite. Aragonite has a different structure from limescale and adheres much less to surfaces – which reduces annoying limescale stains.
Comparable cartridgesWhich cartridge is right for you? | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Name | Active Plus+ | Active | Active PFAS | Nano |
| Filter type | Pollutant filter | Pollutant filter | Pollutant filter | Germ and bacteria filter |
| Filter material | Bioton | Coconut activated carbon | PFAS-specific | Hollow-fibre membrane |
| Odour, taste, chlorine | ||||
| Heavy metals | ||||
| Pesticides, pharmaceutical residues | ||||
| Microplastics, sediments | ||||
| Forever chemicals (PFAS) | ||||
| Germs and bacteria | ||||
| Limescale reduction | ||||
| Replacement interval | every 4 months | every 4 months | every 4 months | every 6 months |
| Flow rate (at approx. 3 bar) | ~6 l/min | ~7 l/min | ~6 l/min | ~11 l/min |
| CHF 35.90 | CHF 25.90 | CHF 49.90 | CHF 59.90 | |
| Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
- Strong reduction
- Significant reduction
- Partial reduction
- Not filtered
What's included
- 2× Alb Filter Active Plus+ filter cartridge – supply for approx. 8 months
Technical data
Technical data – Active Plus+
- Dimensions (H × W)
- 93 × 48 mm
- Weight
- 95 g
- Filter material
- Bioton
- Filter technology
- mechanical, adsorptive, catalytic + ion exchange
- Filter type
- Pollutant filter with germ barrier down to 0.7 µm
- Germ barrier
- 0.7 µm
- Replacement interval
- 4 months
- Capacity
- 3,000–5,000 l*
- Flow rate
- approx. 6 l/min**
- Water temperature
- up to approx. 45 °C
Flow rate
Flow rate at approx. 3 bar water pressure
* Capacity depends on the quality of the incoming water. ** Flow rate at approx. 3 bar water pressure; filter performance depends on the flow speed.
Installation
No tools needed – here's how to change the cartridge depending on the housing type:
1Changing Element & Duo cartridges
Shut off the water supply → unscrew the cap → twist and pull out the old cartridge → push in the new cartridge → screw the cap back on.
2Let the water run through
Slowly open the water supply and let the water run through the filter for a few seconds until it comes out of the draw-off point free of bubbles.
Video instructions and PDFs: Installation help
Frequently asked questions
How much does Active Plus+ reduce limescale?
The ion exchanger typically lowers carbonate hardness by approx. 4–6 °dH – the water becomes noticeably softer, and tea scum and limescale marks are reduced.
Does this cartridge fit my housing?
Yes – all Alb cartridges fit every Alb housing (Element, Duo, Fusion, Mobil, Travel). The shower cartridges (Balance, Shungit) are intended for showering.
How do I dispose of the old cartridge?
With your general waste. Active cartridges consist largely of coconut activated carbon – a renewable raw material.
Does the new cartridge need to be activated?
No. The Active Plus+ does not need to be activated. After inserting it, simply open the water supply slowly and let the water run through the filter until it comes out of the draw-off point free of bubbles.
Why is the set worth it?
In a set, the price per cartridge is lower than when buying individually – and you have cartridges for around eight months right at hand. Stored cool, dry and in their original packaging, the cartridges keep without any problems.
Customer reviews
Genuine buyer reviews – invited after purchase, independently collected and published by REVIEWS.io.
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Dagmar Verified buyer
Expensive - but good.
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Teuer - aber gut.
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Lars Verified buyer
Top product, easy installation. Points off only for the high price.
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Top Prdukt, einfache Installation. Abzug nur für den hohen Preis.
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Roland Verified buyer
Working so far and was straightforward to fit into the filter housing.
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Lässt bis jetzt und war unkompliziert in der Montage in dem Filtergehäuse.
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Anonym Verified buyer
The water tastes good, softer…. The size is perfect
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Das Wasser schmeckt gut, weicher…. Die Größe ist perfekt
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Thomas Verified buyer
The filter is easy to install. All perfect
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Der Filter ist einfach zu installieren. Alles bestens
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Dieter Verified buyer
All good
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Alles bestens
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Anonym Verified buyer
The filter (under the sink) works well, the water tastes much better, but it lasts 3 months at most, then the flow rate is slowed down so much that it has to be replaced. Hence one star less
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Der Filter (Untertisch) arbeitet gut, das Wasser schmeckt deutlich besser, allerdings hält er maximal 3 Monate, dann ist die Durchfluss-Rate dermaßen runtergebremst, dass er ausgewechselt werden muss. Daher ein Stern weniger
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Anonym Verified buyer
Value for money is OK
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Preis-Leistung Verhältnis ist in Ordnung
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Anonym Verified buyer
Super fast delivery, easy and quick to fit, good water straight from the tap. No lugging crates, no plastic bottles. Great.
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Super schnelle Lieferung einfach und schnell zu montieren, gutes Wasser direkt aus dem Wasserhahn. Keine Kisten schleppen, keine Plastikflaschen. Prima.
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Heike Verified buyer
little packaging material; unfortunately no take-back of used cartridges.
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wenig Verpackungsmaterial; leider keine Rücknahme von gebrauchten Kartuschen.
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Anonym Verified buyer
Everything perfectly packaged and delivered quickly
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Alles bestens verpackt und schnell geliefert
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Sonja Verified buyer
I'm using them for the 3rd time now and the filter performance gives me a good feeling when enjoying the drinking water
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Ich verwende sie schon das 3. Mal und die Filterleistung gibt mir ein gutes Gefühl beim Genuss des Trinkwassers
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Konstantin Verified buyer
Excellent quality!
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Hervorragende Qualität!
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Frank Verified buyer
Easy to handle
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Einfache Handhabung
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Anonym Verified buyer
Fit perfectly, easy to handle and good filter performance.
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Passen perfekt, einfache Handhabung und gute Filterleistung.
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Michael Verified buyer
We now use it daily and only drink the filtered water.
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Wir benutzen es nun täglich und trinken nur noch das gefilterte Wasser.
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Heike Verified buyer
Since using these cartridges my water quality has improved. Water has been limescale-free since then, no more oil film and noticeably softer
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Seit Benutzung dieser Kartuschen hat sich meine Wasserqualität verbessert.Wasser seitdem kalkfrei, kein Ölfilter mehr und deutlich weicher
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Anonym Verified buyer
Waiting, well packaged, for their use in 4 and 8 months respectively.
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Warten gut verpackt auf ihren Einsatz in 4 bzw 8 Monaten.
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Anonymous Verified buyer
Works great. Water tastes top. But the limescale content here is so high that unfortunately the filter can't do anything about it. That was to be expected though.
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Funktioniert super. Wasser schmeckt top. Kalkgehalt bei uns ist aber so hoch, das der Filter da leider nichts machen kann. War aber abzusehen.
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Jens Verified buyer
Top! No problems so far!
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Top! Bisher keine probleme!
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