Balance Cartridge Set of 2
- Easy to install
- No tools needed
- Ready to use in seconds
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Balance shower filter cartridge
Wellness for skin and hair – every day
The Balance cartridge improves water quality in the shower by reducing pollutants, heavy metals and pharmaceutical residues. It removes particles, neutralises odours and enriches the water with more than 30 valuable minerals – including selenium, manganese, zinc and iron. The calcium and magnesium carbonate it contains can convert limescale into a less adhesive structure, thus making the water softer.
Our customers report soft skin, smooth hair and fewer skin problems such as itching and rashes.
“Most people spend a lot of money on expensive cosmetics – yet it is often forgotten that water is the basic substance of all body care.”
— Dipl.-Ing. Tobias Müller, inventor of the Alb Filter
What is filtered?
Multi-stage filtration from top to bottom: pH-Fix beads stabilise the pH value, DERMA beads enrich the water with over 30 minerals, KDF together with coconut activated carbon binds heavy metals, odours and turbidity, and a sediment fleece takes care of fine filtration.
Filters out bad tastes and odours
Activated carbon granules filter out odours (e.g. chlorine), tastes and discolouration in the water.
Reduces heavy metals such as lead and copper
The adsorptive effect of activated carbon combined with KDF binds heavy metals such as lead and copper in the water.
Mineralisation of the water with DERMA beads
Including selenium, manganese, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and their compounds.
pH-FIX beads to stabilise the water
pH stabilisation of the water. Limescale can be converted into a less adhesive structure.
Sediment fleece for fine filtration
The filter fleece ensures a gentle shower experience by filtering out coarse particles such as sediment, sand and pipe debris.
Multi-stage filtration
Five filter layers work together in the Balance cartridge – from top to bottom:
- pH-FIX beads
Fired from purified clay and natural minerals at approx. 800 °C and then ionised. They stabilise the pH value; the calcium and magnesium carbonate they contain can convert limescale into a less adhesive structure. - DERMA beads
Reddish, alkaline filter beads made from more than 30 pressed minerals, including selenium, manganese, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium – they enrich the water with minerals. - KDF
In combination with the activated carbon, KDF binds heavy metals such as lead and copper – relevant above all with old water pipes. - Coconut activated carbon
Pre-cleaned coconut activated carbon binds odours, tastes and cloudiness in the water. In addition, chlorine, pharmaceutical residues and related pollutants are reduced. - Sediment fleece
For the fine filtration of coarse particles such as sand and abraded particles from pipes; at the same time, it holds the filter media back in the cartridge.
Comparable cartridgesWhich shower cartridge is right for you? | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Balance | Shungit | Nano |
| Filter type | Pollutant/wellness | Pollutant/wellness | Germ and bacteria filter |
| Filter material | Activated carbon, KDF, DERMA & pH-Fix beads | Shungit carbon | Hollow-fibre membrane |
| Odour, taste, chlorine | |||
| Mineralisation | |||
| pH stabilisation | |||
| Binding of free radicals | |||
| Adsorptive & catalytic | |||
| Bactericidal | |||
| Microplastics, sediments | |||
| Limescale reduction | |||
| Germs, bacteria, legionella | |||
| Replacement interval | every 6 months | every 6 months | every 6 months |
| Flow rate (at approx. 3 bar) | ~12 l/min | ~12 l/min | ~11 l/min |
| CHF 21.90 | CHF 23.90 | CHF 59.90 | |
| Buy | Buy | Buy |
- Strong effect
- Noticeable effect
- Slight effect
- Not included
Balance or Shungit?
Balance relies on multi-stage filtration with activated carbon, KDF, mineralisation and pH stabilisation – the all-rounder for skin and hair.
Shungit is the purist wellness filter made from 100% Karelian natural rock with adsorptive and bactericidal properties.
Both fit into any Alb shower filter housing – so you can switch at any time.
What's included
- 2× Alb Filter Balance filter cartridge – supply for approx. 12 months
Technical data
Technical data – Balance
- Dimensions (H × W)
- 97 × 57 mm
- Weight
- 252 g
- Filter material
- coconut activated carbon, KDF, DERMA beads, pH-FIX beads, sediment fleece
- Filter technology
- mechanical, adsorptive, catalytic + ion exchange
- Filter type
- pollutant / wellness filter
- Replacement interval
- 6 months
- Capacity
- 5,000 l*
- Flow rate
- approx. 12 l/min**
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 – directly at the shower tap:
1Open the housing
Close the water supply, unscrew the shower filter housing and open it.
2Change the cartridge
Remove the old cartridge and insert the new one – paying attention to the installation direction (direction of flow).
3Flush
Close the housing and let the water run for approx. 20 seconds until it runs clear.
Video instructions and PDFs: Installation help
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell when the cartridge needs changing?
At the latest once the replacement interval is up – even if the water still tastes good, filter performance declines after that. A noticeably reduced flow rate is an additional sign.
Does the Balance fit my shower filter housing?
Yes – it fits every Alb Element housing and is designed as a shower cartridge. Observe the direction of flow when inserting it.
What do the DERMA beads do?
They enrich the shower water with over 30 minerals – including selenium, manganese, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium.
Does the Balance need to be activated?
A quick flush is all it takes: let the water run for approx. 20 seconds until it runs clear.
Why is the set worth it?
In a set, the price per cartridge is lower than when buying individually – and you have a supply for the whole year 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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Ulrich Verified buyer
Easy to change without tools
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Problemlos ohne Werkzeug zu wechseln
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Erich Verified buyer
Very good quality. Immediately noticeable with Alb Filter, simply put, great.
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Sehr gute Qualität. Sofort spürbar mit Alb Filter, einfach gesagt super.
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Sandra Verified buyer
Good price for great filters. Very satisfied.
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Guter Preis für tolle Filter. Sehr zufrieden.
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Ferdinand Verified buyer
Perfect filter system
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Perfektes Filtersystem
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Thomas Verified buyer
Highly recommended as always
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Nur zu empfehlen wie immer
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Claus Verified buyer
They are the first of their kind that I'm now using...so I can't say much about them yet. What I can say, though, is that the water is really soft and with the knowledge that I'm drinking better water, I'm already a step ahead for myself... Many thanks for this invention Regards
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Es sind die ersten ihrer Art , die ich jetzt mal nutze...daher kann ich über sie noch nicht viel sagen. Was ich aber sagen kann ist, dass das Wasser richtig weich ist und mit dem Wissen, dass ich besseres Wasser trinke, bin ich für mich schon mal weiter vorne... Vielen Dank für diese Erfindung Gruss
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Werner Verified buyer
Great quality!
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Super Qualität!
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Liana S Verified buyer
Very good stuff! My rashes from the dirty city water are completely gone and I can only recommend it!!! Great service and fast delivery.
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Sehr gute Sachen! Meine ausschläge durch das dreckige Stadtwasser sind komplett weg und ich kann es nur weiterempfehlen!!! Super Service und schnelle Lieferung.
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Jürgen M Verified buyer
Technically everything works flawlessly and I'm pleased with the good water quality. Many thanks to the Alb Filter team
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Funktioniert technisch alles tadellos und ich freue mich über die gute Wasserqualität . Vielen Dank ans Alp Filter Team
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Iwona G Verified buyer
The thread broke off when I was fitting it, I had to glue it. This filter model seems to be of poorer quality than the Active Plus filters, although I only noticed the difference with this order. With my previous orders I had no problems during installation with either of the two models I ordered.
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Das Gewinde ist mir beim Anbringen abgebrochen, ich musste es leimen. Dieses Filter-Model scheint in schlechteren Qualität zu sein als die Active Plus Filter, obwohl ich den Unterschied erst bei dieser Bestellung merkte. Bei meinen früheren Bestellungen hatte ich bei der Montage bei keinem der beiden von mir bestellten Modelle Probleme.
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Tanja R Verified buyer
I'm always very satisfied with the filter performance.
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Ich bin immer sehr zufrieden mit der Filterleistung.
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Anonym Verified buyer
Very fast delivery and the water is softer with the filter. Scalp problems have disappeared since using it. Top product!
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Sehr schnelle Lieferung und das Wasser ist mit dem Filter weicher. Probleme mit der Kopfhaut sind seit der Benutzung verschwunden. Top Produkt!
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Gisela H Verified buyer
Noticeably and visibly reduces chlorine and limescale in the water. In Tenerife the water smells and tastes significantly better. My very limescale-heavy and not good-tasting water on the Baltic Sea becomes almost limescale-free and smells good. I am very satisfied. The good communication and fast delivery by the manufacturer also convince me.
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Reduziert Chlor und Kalk spürbar und sichtbar im Wasser. Auf Teneriffa riecht und schmeckt das Wasser deutlich besser. Mein sehr kalkhaltiges und nicht gut schmeckendes Wasser an der Ostsee wird nahezu kalkfrei und riecht gut. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Auch die gute Kommunikation und die schnelle Lieferung durch den Hersteller überzeugt mich.
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Peter D Verified buyer
all good
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alles bestens
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Manuela Z Verified buyer
Our water is very high in limescale, so we gladly use these filters too! We've been all-round very happy with Albfilter for years! Team VANRIDING
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Wir haben sehr kalkhaltiges Wasser, daher greifen wir gerne auch auf diese Filter zurück! Wir sind rundum seit Jahren sehr happy mit Albfilter! Team VANRIDING
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Rita G Verified buyer
Always reliable delivery. Very informative website. Friendly advice. Easy installation.
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Immer zuverlässige Lieferung. Sehr informative Website. Freundliche Beratung. Leichte Montage.
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Andreas M Verified buyer
All top, good quality
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Alles Top gute Qualität
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Bernd S Verified buyer
Very good workmanship of the items. Shower filter works perfectly
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Sehr gute Verarbeitung der Artikel . Duschfilter funktioniert einwandfrei
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Perry R Verified buyer
Very good filters and easy installation.
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Sehr gute Filter und einfache Montage.
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Stefan Verified buyer
Great result, especially for skin and hair
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Super Ergebnis , vorallem für Haut und Haare
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