Are you tired of stepping into your shower only to be greeted by the unmistakable taste and smell of chlorine, reminiscent of a swimming pool? City-treated water often carries chlorine that not only affects the flavor and aroma of your water but also leaves your skin feeling dry and your hair brittle. This lingering chemical presence can make everyday activities like drinking water or brewing coffee less enjoyable, all while potentially exposing your household to unwanted disinfection by-products.

The system that solves it

Introducing a whole-house catalytic carbon filter designed to transform your home's water experience from tap to showerhead. This system features a robust, deep carbon bed housed within a durable tank that treats all the water entering your home, ensuring comprehensive coverage. It operates using a non-electric upflow or metered backwashing head, meaning it efficiently cleans itself without the need for power. The design includes a convenient bypass valve, allowing you to service the system without interrupting your water supply. Best of all, there are no cartridges to replace periodically, reducing maintenance hassle and ongoing costs.

• Whole-house catalytic carbon filtration tank
• Non-electric upflow or metered backwashing head for automatic cleaning
• Deep, high-capacity carbon bed for thorough chlorine removal
• No cartridge replacements required
• Bypass valve for easy service and maintenance

What it does for your home

• Eliminates the unpleasant chlorine taste and pool-like smell from your water
• Leaves skin and hair noticeably softer and less dry after showering
• Enhances the flavor of your drinking water and brewed coffee
• Reduces the presence of disinfection by-products, promoting safer water
• Provides complete whole-house coverage, ensuring all water is treated
• Operates with minimal maintenance, ensuring consistent performance

By addressing the root cause of chlorine-related water issues, this system significantly improves the quality of water throughout your home, making everyday uses more pleasant and healthier for your skin, hair, and palate.

Why it works

The heart of this system is high-grade catalytic activated carbon, a specially treated form of carbon designed to effectively remove chlorine and its associated compounds. As water flows through the deep carbon bed, these chlorine molecules and the chemicals responsible for its taste and odor are adsorbed onto the carbon’s surface. This adsorption process physically captures and removes chlorine, preventing it from reaching your taps and showerheads. The catalytic nature of this carbon means it can also help break down chlorine more efficiently than standard activated carbon, ensuring prolonged effectiveness and fresher water throughout your home.

Sizing it right

Selecting the right size for your whole-house catalytic carbon filter depends on your household’s water usage and flow rates. A system too small may not effectively filter all water, while an oversized unit could be less cost-effective. Typically, sizing involves assessing your daily water consumption and peak flow demands to match a carbon bed capacity and backwash cycle frequency accordingly. We offer free sizing assistance to guide you in choosing the perfect system tailored to your home’s needs, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

Why buy from us

We provide matched, one-brand systems using trusted name-brand hardware such as Fleck, Autotrol, and C-Series carbon heads, or a Pentek cartridge version for those preferring a cartridge style. Our systems are designed for durability and ease of service with non-proprietary components, giving you flexibility and peace of mind. All orders come with free shipping within the United States, and our experienced team is available to support you every step of the way—from choosing the right system to installation tips and ongoing maintenance advice.

Common questions

Q? Will this system remove all chlorine instantly, or does it take time for water to taste different?

A The system works immediately as water passes through the carbon bed, removing chlorine and its associated taste and odor on contact. You should notice an improvement in water taste and smell right away, with no waiting period required.

Q? How often does the system need maintenance, and what does servicing involve?

A Maintenance primarily involves periodic backwashing to clean the carbon bed, which is automated with the non-electric or metered head. The system’s bypass valve allows servicing without interrupting water flow, and since there are no cartridges to replace, ongoing upkeep is minimal and straightforward.

Q? Can this filter handle other water contaminants besides chlorine?

A This system is specifically designed to target chlorine and disinfection by-products using catalytic activated carbon. While catalytic carbon can reduce some organic compounds and odors, it is not intended for removing minerals, heavy metals, or sediments. For those concerns, additional treatment systems would be necessary.

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