OVERVIEW

BENEFITS OF A CARBON WATER FILTER SYSTEM

Chlorine is commonly used chemicals in municipal drinking water treatment disinfection to kill microbes like bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and endospores. Chlorine can leave behind its recognizable foul taste and odor in your drinking water. Or you might also experience dry, itchy skin when you get out of the shower. With a Pentair Whole House On-Demand Carbon Water Filter System, you can receive high performing and long-lasting filter media for peace of mind, with every turn of the tap. This whole home water filter can transform your chlorinated incoming water into chug-worthy, worry-free water without the telltale odor and taste of chlorine.

• Coconut shell-based carbon for highly effective chlorine reduction and long filter life
• Automatic bypass for uninterrupted water flow to the home during reactivation
• Singular, rotary disc seal means less maintenance
• Simple electronic system for easy programming
• Maintains settings during power outages

HOW IT WORKS

1. Carbon Filtration

Occurs when water passes through the media tank that is filled with activated carbon media. This reduces chlorine in a chemical reaction that oxidizes the carbon surface. It reduces the chlorine taste and odor from the water, delivering fresh water to the home. The carbon media will need to be cleaned and reactivated on a regular basis through engaging the backwash cycle.

2. Backwashing

Periodically the system will go through a backwashing cycle where water is flushed through the system and up through the media, then discharged to the drain. Backwashing lengthens the life of the media and maintains the performance of the filter.

3. Controller

Backwashing cycles are controlled by the electronic meter on the top of the system’s tank. The backwash cycle can be set to a specified number of days or as the electronic head recognizes that a certain amount of water has been used.