Why this water filter earns its place
Water filters are quiet pieces of kit, but they do a lot of work in a hot drinks setup. The Jantex AL996 is a WRAS-approved EcoAqua direct replacement for the Lincat FilterFlow FX water filter cartridge, made for sites that need to keep compatible Lincat boilers protected and the water tasting clean.
The cartridge uses carbon block filtration to remove impurities such as chlorine, helping improve taste at the dispense point. It also includes a scale inhibitor, reducing limescale build-up inside the equipment. In real service, that matters for cup quality, for the look and smell of hot water, and for the routine care of the boiler itself.
Compatibility is the key buying detail. The manufacturer lists the AL996 for Lincat Water Systems EB3FX, EB4FX, EB6FX, EB6TFX, EB3FX/PB and EB3FX/TT. It is designed to fit directly into the boiler, so the job is replacement rather than adapting a separate filtration setup.
