Aquasana AQ-MF-1-R Claryum Replacement Filter
- Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect AQ-MF-1 only
- 784 gallons or 6 months per filter
- Up to 99% of 78 contaminants, incl. lead and mercury
- NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401, plus WQA certified
- Minerals retained, does not reduce TDS
- 3-step change, no extra tools or parts
- 3.4 x 3.76 x 17.83 in, 3.1 lb
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The genuine refill for Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect owners, covering a wide contaminant list under several NSF standards. It leaves dissolved minerals in place and will not lower a TDS reading.
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ASIN: B088GRBFD4Model: AQ-MF-1-R
Overview
Aquasana makes this Claryum cartridge as the genuine replacement for its Direct Connect under-sink system. It swaps into the housing in a few steps without tools, filtering a long list of contaminants while letting naturally occurring minerals pass through.
Broad contaminant coverage, from lead and mercury to pesticides and pharmaceuticals, comes with a simple tool-free swap. It fits a single Aquasana system and does not lower TDS, which matters to anyone watching a meter reading.
Who it's for
Homes already plumbed with the Claryum Direct Connect system and worried about lead, pesticides or drug residues get the matching cartridge here. People who want demineralized water, or who own another under-sink filter, should pass.
Pros and cons
- Genuine Aquasana part for the matching system
- Wide contaminant list including lead and mercury
- Retains calcium, magnesium and potassium
- Tool-free swap in three steps
- Fits only the Claryum Direct Connect system
- Does not reduce TDS
- Flow rate not listed
Performance notes
Contaminant reduction depends on water passing through the Claryum media, and the rating holds only within the stated gallons or months. Because the media targets contaminants rather than dissolved minerals, TDS readings stay about the same after filtering.
Specifications
| Brand | Aquasana |
|---|---|
| Model | AQ-MF-1-R |
Frequently asked questions
How do I replace the Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect filter?
The listing calls it a simple 3-step replacement that needs no extra tools or parts. Swap it every 784 gallons or 6 months for the rated performance.
What contaminants does the Aquasana AQ-MF-1-R reduce?
Aquasana lists lead, mercury, herbicides, pesticides and pharmaceuticals among the 78 contaminants it removes up to 99% of.
Is the Aquasana AQ-MF-1-R a reverse osmosis filter?
The listing does not describe it as reverse osmosis. It is a replacement cartridge for the Claryum Direct Connect under-sink system that retains minerals and does not reduce TDS.
How many plastic bottles does one Aquasana filter replace?
Aquasana says one filter replaces more than 6,250 plastic water bottles.