Who needs water anyway?
Pet hydration is super important. They need water for the same reasons we do. It helps prevent infection and disease, increases energy levels, maintains stable body temperature and blood circulation, filters waste, processes food, and boosts recovery time.
At Torus Pet, your pet's hydration is our priority. We developed the Torus water dispenser to ensure that pets have fresh, filtered water all throughout the day, even when we're not around to give them a refill.
Antimicrobial protection in Torus water dispensers
A lot of times your pet drinks water after having eaten. This is one of the many ways that microbes like bacteria, mold, and mildew can develop. The Torus has built-in antimicrobial technology that combats these microbes to protect your pet and maintain clean, fresh water for longer.
All Torus water dispensers are manufactured with Ionpure antimicrobial technology sourced from certified producers in Japan that's EPA, FDA, and FIFRA approved.
The science behind Ionpure ingredients
In the presence of moisture, Ionpure gradually releases Ag ions, which can strongly bind to cellular enzymes of microbes to inhibit the enzyme activity of cell wall, membrane, and nucleic acids. Microbes charged with a minus are drawn to Ag ions charged with a plus. Their bond inhibits enzyme activity and bursts the cell wall of the microbes. This both extinguishes and prevents microbes from multiplying, leaving your pet with microbe-free H2O.
FAQ
What are the filters made out of?
Standard filters use activated carbon. Advanced filters have a perforated wall made from stainless steel for a more controlled release. They also contain FDA approved and NSF certified antimicrobial features that reduce bacteria and remove impurities.
How does activated carbon work?
Torus Pet’s activated carbon filters contain small pieces of carbon that are very porous. With millions of tiny holes in each grain, just a few grams of activated carbon can cover the surface area of a sports field! This huge surface area enables activated carbon in both our Standard and Advanced filters to absorb contaminants and effectively remove them from water, so only clean water flows into the drinking well of the Torus.
Activated carbon is most effective at absorbing contaminants when there’s a slow water flow with low pressure and cold water. That’s why water passes slowly through the Torus and into the drinking well in lower volumes—enough for your pet to drink instead of gulp in one go.
What substances does activated carbon remove?
Activated carbon can effectively remove hundreds of contaminants found in tap water. Studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States (EPA) and NSF show that activated carbon is the only filter technology able to remove the following chemicals:
- All 32 identified organic contaminants including THMs (chlorine by-products)
- All 14 listed pesticides (e.g., glyphosate), including nitrates
- 12 most common herbicides
Are there harmful substances that activated carbon doesn’t remove?
Activated carbon is powerful and can remove over seventy contaminants from water without stripping water from healthy minerals like magnesium. It doesn’t remove dissolved metals like iron, which isn’t considered a contaminant.
Some microbiological contaminants like coliform, viruses, and small bacteria are more difficult to remove. Inorganic contaminants like arsenic, asbestos, and radionuclides are only partially removed.
What is antimicrobial technology?
Any Torus made in 2021 or later contains Ionpure antimicrobial in the plastic. Certified materials help reduce bacteria buildup. Feel free to contact us to receive a list of certifications.
Are there antimicrobials in the filters?
Advanced Filters have Biosafe antimicrobial and high-grade activated carbon used in potable water and food applications. The Torus itself also contains antimicrobial technology.
What is a Torus water dispenser made of?
Torus water dispensers and filters are made of PET polypropylene. They are antimicrobial, food-grade, and 100% recyclable. Stainless steel is also used in the making of Advanced Filters.
What are Torus Pet filters made of?
Torus water dispensers and filters are made of PET polypropylene. They are antimicrobial, food-grade, and 100% recyclable. Stainless steel is also used in the making of Advanced Filters.