Alb Shungit shower filter cartridge. Replacement cartridge without housing. Filled with Shungit rock from Karelia (Russia)
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Shungit Cartridge

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Shower filter cartridge made of 100% Shungit rock – vitalises the water and reduces microbes and cloudiness.
  • Easy to install
  • No tools needed
  • Ready to use in seconds
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Shungit shower filter cartridge

Made from high-quality Shungit carbon

The black Shungit rock, 600 million years old, consists of hollow spherical fullerenes and is often referred to as a ‘fountain of youth’ in anti-ageing research. Shungit has not yet been studied very much, but is said to have a positive effect on the skin's ageing process. The properties of Shungit are based on the experiences of many users, and the effect is still largely unexplored!

In addition to absorption and catalytic properties, Shungit also has bactericidal characteristics. The number of microbes in water filtered with Shungit can be up to twelve times lower than in conventionally filtered water, and cloudiness and unwanted odours can be reduced.

Area of application

  • Not suitable for drinking water
  • Suitable for showers
  • Not suitable for camping
Made from high-quality Shungit carbon
What is filtered?

What is filtered?

Shungit rock, which is around 600 million years old, contains hollow spherical fullerenes. It is credited with adsorptive, catalytic and bactericidal properties – according to studies, the microbial count in Shungit-filtered water can be up to twelve times lower.

Binding of free radicals

Binding of free radicals

Shungit is said to bind free radicals – these are considered partly responsible for skin ageing.

Adsorptive, catalytic and bactericidal

Adsorptive, catalytic and bactericidal

Shungit rock, around 600 million years old, with its hollow spherical fullerenes, is credited with adsorptive, catalytic and bactericidal properties.

Reduces microbes

Reduces microbes

According to studies, the microbial count in Shungit-filtered water can be up to twelve times lower than in tap water.

Vitalises and structures the shower water

Vitalises and structures the shower water

Shungit-filtered water is considered vitalised and structured – for a natural, soft shower experience.

Pure Shungit

Pure Shungit

Made from 100% pure Shungit carbon granules originating from Karelia.

Three-layer system

Structure of the Shungit cartridge

1. PP coarse sediment fleece
On the inlet side, this fleece retains coarse particles such as rust and abraded pipe material.

2. Shungit granules
High-quality, pre-cleaned Shungit from Karelia.

3. PP fine sediment fleece
Keeps the filter medium inside the housing and performs the final fine filtration of suspended solids.

Alb Filter - Shungit shower filter, natural stainless steel, water filter for showers

Studies & sources

The statements about Shungit are based on practical experience and the following studies:

According to a study by Yonsei University/Korea, Shungit is able to absorb and bind free radicals; a reduction in free radicals has a positive effect on the skin's ageing process.

Comparable cartridges

Which shower cartridge is right for you?

ShungitBalanceNano
NameShungitBalanceNano
Filter typePollutant/wellnessPollutant/wellnessGerm and bacteria filter
Filter materialShungit carbon Activated carbon, KDF, DERMA & pH-Fix beads Hollow-fibre membrane
Odour, taste, chlorine
Mineralisation
pH stabilisation
Binding of free radicals
Adsorptive & catalytic
Bactericidal
Microplastics, sediments
Limescale reduction
Germs, bacteria, legionella
Replacement intervalevery 6 monthsevery 6 monthsevery 6 months
Flow rate (at approx. 3 bar)~12 l/min~12 l/min~11 l/min
CHF 23.90 CHF 21.90 CHF 59.90
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  • 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.

Balance: mineralisation + pH stabilisation
Balance or Shungit?

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What's included

  • 1× Alb Filter Shungit filter cartridge

Technical data

Technical data – Shungit

Dimensions (H × W)
97 × 57 mm
Weight
192 g
Filter material
100% Shungit carbon granules (Karelia)
Filter type
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:

  1. Open the housing

    1Open the housing

    Close the water supply, unscrew the shower filter housing and open it.

  2. 2Change the cartridge

    Remove the old cartridge and insert the new one – paying attention to the installation direction (direction of flow).

  3. 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 Shungit cartridge fit my shower filter housing?

Yes – it fits any Alb Element housing and is designed as a shower cartridge.

How well is the effect of Shungit proven?

Studies (e.g. Krutous; Khadartsev) attribute high adsorptive, catalytic and bactericidal activity to Shungit – but much of this is based on user experience and has not yet been researched much scientifically.

Does the Shungit cartridge need to be activated?

A quick flush is all it takes: let the water run for approx. 20 seconds until it runs clear.

Customer reviews

Genuine buyer reviews – invited after purchase, independently collected and published by REVIEWS.io.

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  • Vi Verified buyer Osnabrück, DE · 4 months ago

    Thanks, I'm very happy with the filter, will keep buying.

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    Danke, bin sehr zufrieden mit der Filter, werde weiter kaufen.

  • Rudolf Verified buyer Stuttgart, DE · 6 months ago

    Good functionality, easy installation

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    Gute Funktionalität, einfacher Einbau

  • Winfried Verified buyer Mülheim, Germany · 10 months ago

    high quality, great that shungit is used here. it makes our water even more energising and pleasant !

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    hochwertig, super, dass hier shungit verarbeitet wird. das macht unser Wasser noch energiereicher und angenehmer !

  • Danny Verified buyer Haguenau, FR · 11 months ago

    Very high-quality workmanship.

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    Sehr hochwertig verarbeitet.

  • Juergen Verified buyer 11 months ago

    water is noticeably softer, which several users have remarked on.

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    wasser ist deutlich weicher , was von mehreren Nutzern vermerkt wurde.