Balance Shower Filter
- Easy to install
- Clean water instantly
- 10-year warranty on the stainless steel housing
Pairs perfectly with this
The wellness filter for skin and hair
Turn your shower into a wellness experience: the Balance shower filter reduces chlorine, pollutants and heavy metals, mineralises the water and stabilises the pH value. The result: softer skin, smoother hair – and noticeable relief for sensitive skin.
It is fitted in seconds between the tap and the shower hose.
What the Balance shower filter can do!
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
Structure of the filter stages from top to bottom:
- pH-Fix beads to stabilise the pH value of the water.
- DERMA beads to enrich the water with minerals.
- KDF combined with activated carbon binds heavy metals such as lead and copper.
- Coconut activated carbon binds odours, tastes and cloudiness.
- Sediment fleece for fine filtration of coarse particles such as sand and pipe debris.
The filter housing
Made of high-quality V4A stainless steel
The robust and durable stainless steel housing is free of harmful substances, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, germ-resistant and neutral in odour and taste.
Fits all standard shower taps
Thanks to the 1/2'' thread, it fits all standard shower taps.
A spacer is often required for concealed taps.
One housing, three cartridges
Choose freely between our Balance, Nano and Shungit shower filter cartridges.
Modular filter housing
The housing can be extended or used for other applications, for example as a drinking water filter under the sink or in a campervan.
10-year warranty on the stainless steel housing
We provide a 10-year manufacturer's warranty on all Alb Filter stainless steel housings.
Made in southern Germany
Our water filters are manufactured in southern Germany and are subject to Alb Filter's high standards of quality and durability.
Concealed tap? The spacer helps
The Alb shower filter is fitted between the tap and the shower hose. The distance between the wall and the centre of the connection thread must be at least 35 mm. If the distance is not sufficient, the Alb Filter spacer solves the problem.
What's included
- 1× Alb Element stainless steel housing
- 1× Balance filter cartridge
- 1× Protect pre-filter incl. filter pad (optional)
The contents depend on the selected version.
Technical data
Housing
- Dimensions (H × W)
- 122 × 69 mm
- Weight
- 400 g
- Material
- V4A stainless steel
- Connection
- ½" thread
Downloads
Balance cartridge
- Dimensions (H × W)
- 97 × 57 mm
- Weight
- 252 g
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the filter help with sensitive skin?
Many customers report noticeable relief for dry and sensitive skin, as chlorine and heavy metals are reduced and DERMA and pH-Fix beads make the water gentler on the skin. This is not a promise of healing – if you have a skin condition, please seek medical advice.
Will the filter fit my shower tap?
With its standard ½" thread, the filter fits between the tap and the shower hose. For concealed taps, the optional spacer helps (minimum distance 35 mm).
How often does the cartridge need to be changed?
Every 6 months or after approx. 5,000 litres – depending on water quality and showering habits.
Does the water pressure drop when showering?
With approx. 12 l/min (at 3 bar), you shower without any noticeable loss of pressure.
When is the Protect pre-filter worthwhile?
With old pipework or visible sediment: the 40 µm pad retains coarse particles and extends the service life of the Balance cartridge.
Customer reviews
Genuine buyer reviews – invited after purchase, independently collected and published by REVIEWS.io.
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Wolfgang Verified buyer
Good filter and fast delivery.
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Guter Filter und schnelle Lieferung.
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Dragica Verified buyer
We wouldn't have thought the difference with filtered water would be so big. Great product, high-quality material, excellent service, easy to fit, fast delivery, what more could you want. The effect on skin and hair is immediately noticeable. The limescale deposits on the glass shower screen are almost gone, even though we have very hard water. We can only recommend it!!!
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Wir hätten nicht gedacht, dass der Unterschied zum gefilterten Wasser so groß ist. Tolles Produkt, hochwertig im Material, hervorragender Service, leicht zu montieren, schnelle Lieferung, was will man mehr. Der Effekt an Haut und Haar ist sofort spürbar. Die Kalkablagerungen an der Glaswanddusche sind kaum noch vorhanden, obwohl wir sehr hartes Wasser haben. Wir können es nur empfehlen!!!
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Conny Verified buyer
The glass screen in the shower hardly has any limescale any more. I can't say more about it yet because I haven't been using it that long.
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Die Glaswand an der Dusche hat kaum noch Kalk. Mehr kann ich noch nicht dazu sagen weil ich ihn noch nicht so lange verwende.
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Tina Verified buyer
Everything great! Fast delivery, the quality is top. I'm very satisfied with Alb Filter. Thank you very much!
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Alles super! Schnelle Lieferung, die Qualität ist top. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit Alb Filter. Vielen Dank!
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Arno Verified buyer
Everything as described and fast delivery, highly recommended
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Alles wie beschrieben und schnelle Lieferung sehr zu Empfehlen
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Darjanit Verified buyer
Super satisfied
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Super zufrieden
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Tatyana Verified buyer
A clear recommendation! For people who have sensitive skin and live in a house with hard water, the filter leads to an enormous improvement for skin and hair. Even with the first shower the water is noticeably softer and the skin, scalp and hair feel considerably better after showering.
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Eine klare Empfehlung! Für Personen, die empfindliche Haut haben und in einem Haus mit hartem Wasser laben führt der Filter zu einer enormen Verbesserung für die Haut und das Haar. Bereits bei dem ersten Duschen ist das Wasser spürbar weicher und die Haut, die Kopfhaut und das Haar fühlen sich nach dem Duschen wesentlich besser an.
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Hans-Peter Verified buyer
As far as workmanship and material are concerned, big praise, but I'm not satisfied with the performance in terms of limescale reduction, others do that much better and a lot cheaper.
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Was die Verarbeitung und das Material betrifft gibt es ein großes Lob, jedoch bin ich mit der Leistung bezüglich der Kalkreduzierung nicht zufrieden, das machen andere deutlich besser und sehr viel günstiger.
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Teoman Verified buyer
Easy to use. So far we're very satisfied. We're not easily convinced, but in this case we notice that it's doing our bodies good.
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Einfach zu bedienen. Bis jetzt sind wir sehr zufrieden. Uns kann man nicht sehr schnell überzeugen, aber in diesem Fall, merken wir das es unserem Körper gut tut.
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Fabian Verified buyer
Easy to fit, in a jiffy! Works.
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Einfach zu montieren, Ruck zuck! Läuft.
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Giuseppe Verified buyer
very good and satisfied.
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sehr gut und zufrieden.
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Anonym Verified buyer
For me the shower filter is a real game changer. I live in an area with very hard water, which makes my hair totally straw-like. Since I've had the filter, my hair is much softer and has a completely different texture. The filter doesn't make the water soft per se, but apparently filters out the substances that normally burden and dry out the hair. Perfect for rented flats.
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Für mich ist der Duschfilter ein echter Ganechanger. Ich lebe in einer Gegend mit sehr harten Wasser, was meine Haare total strohig macht. Seit ich den Filter habe, sind meine Haare viel weicher und haben eine ganz andere Struktur. Der Filter macht das Wasser per se nicht weich aber filtert wohl die nötigen Stoffe, die das Haar normalerweise belasten und austrocknen. Perfekt für Mietwohnungen.
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Sandra Verified buyer
Very good information, great high-quality product, fast delivery and easy installation. Very innovative with the reminder service for the cartridge change. I'm thrilled!
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Sehr gute Informationen, tolles hochqualitatives Produkt, schnelle Lieferung und einfache Installation. Sehr innovativ durch den Erinnerungsservice hinsichtlich des Kartuschenwechsels. Ich bin begeistert!
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Florian Verified buyer
After fitting an Alb drinking water filter about a year ago, the logical consequence is to filter the shower water too. The Alb newsletter was a good source of ideas for me here. I also made use of the hotline - top! Hence 5 stars. Important notes: The water from the "Balance" shower filter (with Protect pre-filter) is cloudy at the start the first few times, so better not to use the first run-off.
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Nach Einbau eines Trinkwasser-Filters von Alb vor etwa einem Jahr, ist die logische Konsequenz, auch das Duschwasser zu filtern. Der Alb-Newsletter ist mir dabei ein guter Ideengeber gewesen. Auch habe ich von der Hotline Gebrauch gemacht - top! Darum 5 Sterne. Wichtige Hinweise: Das Wasser des "Balance"-Duschfilters (mit Protect-Vorfilter) ist die ersten Male zu Beginn getrübt, darum den Vorlauf besser nicht nutzen.
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Katharina Verified buyer
Super easy to fit
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Super leicht montiert
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Thomas Verified buyer
A filter with a pure descaling function or a stronger descaling function would be great.
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Filter mit reiner Entkalkfunktion bzw. stärker Entkalkfunktion wäre toll.
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Thomas Verified buyer
The shower water is much softer and our rain shower with its fine jets doesn't keep getting clogged.
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Das Duschwasser ist viel weicher und unsere Regendusche mit feinen Wasserstrahlen verstopft nicht dauernd.
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Yvonne Verified buyer
Dear Alb team, originally I had set out looking for a limescale filter, because we simply have too much limescale in the water here, which always means more effort cleaning the tiles above all, which get covered in limescale, or the shower curtain too. That's how I came across you. Now I have a wonderfully working filter which, however, only holds back the limescale to a limited extent, but on the other hand holds back everything that our still fairly new pipes wouldn't release anyway. I know that limescale is also necessary, but not in the dosage available here. My …
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Liebes Alb-Team, ursprünglich hatte ich mich auf die Suche nach einem Kalkfilter gemacht, weil wir hier einfach zuviel Kalk im Wasser haben, was immer mit mehr Aufwand bei der Reinigung von den vor allem verkalkten Kacheln oder auch des Duschvorhangs verbunden ist. Dabei bin ich auf euch gestossen. Jetzt habe ich einen wunderbar funktionierenden Filter, der aber nur bedingt den Kalk zurückhält,dafür aber alles zurückhält, was unsere noch recht jungen Leitungen gar nicht abgeben würden. Ich weiß, dass Kalk auch notwendig ist, aber nicht in der hier verfügbaren Dosierung. Meine …
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Manuel Verified buyer
You notice the difference with the very first shower. No more water marks (limescale) The water has become very light.
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Man merkt beim ersten duschen schon den unterschied. Keine wasserränder mehr (kalk) Das wasser ist sehr leicht geworden.
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André Verified buyer
I've already entered a review elsewhere!
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Ich habe bereits an anderer Stelle einen Test eingegeben!
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