Invisible but harmful, 1,2,3-TCP is a toxic chemical contaminant seeping into your household water supply. Its presence can cause persistent odors, strange tastes, and worse, long-term health risks quietly accumulating as you and your family drink, cook, and bathe. Left unchecked, it threatens not only comfort but also the structural integrity of your home’s plumbing and your peace of mind.

The system that fixes it

The Pentair 1,2,3-TCP System is engineered precisely to confront this stealthy contaminant head-on. At its core lies the Pentair-series backwashing control valve, a genuine brand valve designed for durability and easily serviceable upkeep. This valve orchestrates automatic backwashing cycles that keep the system’s adsorption tank fresh and effective, ensuring the media never clogs and always performs at peak. Encasing the system is a sturdy whole-house adsorption tank engineered to house deep-bed coconut-shell activated carbon media. This specialized media is meticulously selected for its exceptional ability to capture 1,2,3-TCP molecules by maximizing contact time, substantially reducing the chemical’s concentration throughout your entire home’s water supply.

• Authentic Pentair-series backwashing control valve for reliable, automatic valve operation
• Service-friendly design enabling straightforward maintenance and longevity
• Rugged whole-house adsorption tank built to last and integrate seamlessly into your plumbing
• Deep-bed coconut-shell activated carbon media that traps 1,2,3-TCP with extended contact time
• Removes chemical taste and odor, improving water quality visibly and tangibly

Pick your size

Select the system size that matches your home’s bathroom count to ensure optimal removal of 1,2,3-TCP based on your household water usage and flow demands.

What it does for your home

• Eliminates chemical odors linked to 1,2,3-TCP, restoring fresh-smelling water throughout your home
• Removes bitter or metallic tastes caused by 1,2,3-TCP contamination
• Protects family health by reducing exposure to this harmful carcinogen in drinking and bathing water
• Preserves plumbing fixtures and appliances from chemical buildup and corrosion
• Ensures clean water for cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene without relying on bottled water
• Delivers consistent water quality improvements over long periods with minimal maintenance

With the Pentair 1,2,3-TCP System installed, your home benefits from confident protection against this specific toxin, promoting a healthier living environment.

How the media works

The heart of this system’s effectiveness lies in its deep-bed coconut-shell activated carbon media. Unlike generic carbon types, this media is specially chosen because coconut shells produce a highly porous and dense carbon structure. These microscopic pores trap the 1,2,3-TCP molecules as water slowly passes through, giving the chemical ample time to adhere securely to the media’s surface. This extended contact prevents 1,2,3-TCP from continuing into your faucets and showers, removing it efficiently and reliably. The “deep-bed” design means multiple layers of carbon provide a substantial filtration mass, maximizing the contaminant capture before regeneration or replacement is necessary.

Why buy this system from us

• Genuine Pentair hardware ensures you receive durable, serviceable components trusted industry-wide
• Free sizing consultation by US experts guarantees you select the ideal system for your specific water usage and 1,2,3-TCP levels
• Complimentary US shipping delivers your system promptly without added cost
• One-brand matched build means tank, valve, and media are optimized to work seamlessly together
• Expert support available to assist throughout your installation and maintenance journey

Common questions

Q? How does the system know when to backwash and refresh the carbon media to keep removing 1,2,3-TCP effectively?

A The Pentair-series backwashing control valve is programmed to initiate backwash cycles automatically based on time and system flow, flushing out trapped particles and refreshing the carbon bed without manual intervention, maintaining peak performance against 1,2,3-TCP.

Q? Will the system remove other common contaminants alongside 1,2,3-TCP?

A While designed with 1,2,3-TCP specifically in mind, the deep-bed coconut-shell activated carbon media also captures various chemical pollutants, tastes, and odors, enhancing overall water quality in your home.

Q? How often will I need to replace or service the carbon media to keep 1,2,3-TCP at bay?

A Replacement intervals depend on your water usage and contamination levels, but the system’s sizeable media volumes and the backwashing valve’s maintenance cycles extend effective filtration duration, minimizing the frequency of media changes.

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