🔎📈 Why do I notice a slightly increased TDS reading in the filtered water compared to the tap water after installing a new Camelot® filter? Is this normal?

✅ Is it normal? Yes, and here’s why.

The first measurement of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) or hardness after the installation of a new Camelot® filter may, in some cases, show slightly increased values. This behavior does not indicate any problem with the filtration or the operation of the filter. On the contrary, it is a natural and expected phenomenon due to the properties of the materials used in high-quality filters.

🧪 What is TDS and why is it affected?

TDS does not measure only hardness (that is, calcium and magnesium), but the total amount of all dissolved inorganic constituents in the water, such as:

• Calcium (Ca²⁺)
• Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
• Sodium (Na⁺)
• Potassium (K⁺)
• Chlorides and other salts

👉 The measurement of TDS is not related to the quality or purity of water. It is simply an indicator of the concentration of inorganic and beneficial elements.

🔄 Why does the TDS rise immediately after installation?

The main reasons for the temporary increase in TDS are as follows:

1️⃣ Release of harmless ions from the filter materials

The new Camelot® filters contain advanced filtering materials (such as activated pharmaceutical carbon from coconut husk) that may initially release small amounts:

• Better
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Metal traces from the production process

🔹 These are harmless substances that may temporarily affect the conductivity of water, without compromising its safety.

2️⃣ Natural stabilization of the filter

Like any new filter, the Camelot® filters also need a few initial flows to fully stabilize. It is recommended to immediately after installation.

At this stage, it is likely that the following will appear:

• Slightly elevated TDS levels
• Bubbles
• Traces of natural filtration residues

3️⃣ Special feature of activated carbon from coconut

The active charcoal from coconut shell is the most natural and efficient charcoal in the global market. However, due to its biological origin, it may release traces of alkaline elements in the first liters, such as:

• Better
• Magnesium
• Calcium

This leads to a small and temporary increase in TDS, with no burden on the organization.

✅ How to manage it properly:

• Rinse the filter well with at least 10–15 liters of water.
• Use the filter for 1–2 days
• Repeat the measurement after 48–72 hours
• You will notice that the prices stabilize at similar levels to the tap

🧾 Final conclusion

The first TDS reading after installing a Camelot® filter may be slightly higher, but this is:

• ✔️ Absolutely normal
• ✔️ Expected for high-quality filters
• ✔️ Temporary phenomenon that does not affect the clarity of the water

Your filtered water is safe, clean, and suitable for daily consumption, even for infants, the elderly, or individuals with sensitivities.