Corrosive water silently gnaws away at your home's plumbing, leaving behind pinhole leaks, discolored water, and weakened fixtures. This hidden menace doesn’t just threaten costly repairs—it compromises your family’s comfort and health with unpleasant metallic tastes and staining. Ignoring these signs can spiral into expensive pipe replacements and persistent water damage that undermines your property’s value.

The system that fixes it

Introducing the Pentek Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes System, engineered specifically to tackle the corrosive water challenge at its core. Central to this system is the Pentek-series backwashing control valve, a premium head valve designed to regulate and reverse flow during regeneration cycles, flushing out impurities and extending the life of the media. This genuine, serviceable brand valve ensures smooth operation and easy maintenance, a crucial advantage over generic or unrepairable alternatives.

Built on a durable upflow calcite tank, the system smartly leverages gravity and water flow to maximize contact with the neutralizing media. The working media itself is a precise blend of calcite and Corosex minerals, formulated to gently raise the pH of aggressive, acidic water. This balance effectively shields your pipes, solder joints, and fixtures from the persistent assault of corrosive water, preventing leaks, deterioration, and stains.

• Reliable Pentek-series backwashing control valve for efficient regeneration and maintenance
• Upflow calcite tank design enhances water-media contact and system longevity
• Specialized calcite and Corosex blend neutralizes acidic water safely and effectively
• Serviceable components designed for ease of repair and long-term use
• Proven protection against pipe corrosion, scaling, and fixture damage

Pick your size

Select the size that matches your home’s bathroom count and water usage to ensure optimal protection and capacity. Our range accommodates from small houses to larger family homes, delivering tailored defense against corrosive water damage.

What it does for your home

• Prevents pinhole leaks caused by acidic water eroding copper and metal piping
• Stops water discoloration and staining from corrosion byproducts
• Protects solder joints and plumbing fixtures from premature wear
• Increases the lifespan of your home’s entire water system infrastructure
• Delivers cleaner, better-tasting water free from metallic aftertaste
• Reduces costly repairs and extends fixture replacement intervals

With the Pentek Corrosive Water Damaging Pipes System, your home’s plumbing regains strength and reliability, while your family enjoys safer, cleaner water every day.

How the media works

The heart of this system is its blend of calcite and Corosex media, carefully chosen for neutralizing aggressive water chemistry. Calcite, a natural calcium carbonate mineral, gently raises the water’s pH by dissolving slowly into the flow. Corosex, a magnesium oxide mineral, complements this action by adjusting the water’s balance to further reduce acidity. Together, they transform corrosive, acidic water into a neutral, pipe-friendly solution. This neutralization process mitigates the aggressive chemical reactions that erode pipes and fixtures, acting as a safeguard that works quietly but effectively inside your plumbing.

Why buy this system from us

• Genuine Pentek-series control valve with full serviceability ensures long-term reliability
• Free US sizing assistance helps you select the perfect system for your home’s needs
• Complimentary US shipping delivers your system fast and direct
• One-brand matched build ensures all parts work seamlessly together
• Dedicated support means you’re never left to face corrosive water damage alone

Common questions

Q? How does this system protect pipes from ongoing corrosion?
A The calcite and Corosex media blend increases your water’s pH, neutralizing its acidity. This chemical adjustment prevents the corrosive breakdown of pipe materials and solder joints that acidic water causes over time.

Q? Why is the Pentek-series backwashing control valve important?
A This valve regulates water flow during cleaning cycles, flushing trapped contaminants from the media to keep it effective. Being a genuine Pentek part, it’s serviceable—so if maintenance or repairs are needed, it can be easily serviced rather than replaced.

Q? Can I install this system myself, and will it fit my home size?
A We provide free sizing assistance to ensure you choose the correct system size based on your number of bathrooms. While installation complexity can vary, many homeowners have successfully installed these units with standard plumbing skills or professional help.

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Prefer another valve brand? The same fix comes in Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, Pentek and Pentair.