{"product_id":"complete-manganese-removal-system","title":"Manganese Removal System - Black Stains \u0026 Bitter Taste","description":"\u003c!--WSP-HW-MEDIA--\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.wsp-hwm{margin:16px 0}.wsp-hwm .card{border:1px solid #cfe0ee;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:12px}.wsp-hwm .h{color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;font-weight:800}.wsp-hwm .hwc .h{background:#0d3b63}.wsp-hwm .hlc .h{background:#a3341f}.wsp-hwm .r{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:13px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef4fa}.wsp-hwm .r:last-child{border-bottom:0}.wsp-hwm .ico{flex:0 0 26px;font-size:1.15em}.wsp-hwm .t{color:#33475b;line-height:1.5}.wsp-hwm .t b{color:#0d3b63}.wsp-hwm .cmp{display:block;font-weight:800;color:#0d3b63;margin-bottom:1px}.wsp-hwm .hlc .t b{color:#a3341f}.wsp-hwm .why{background:#eaf3fb;padding:11px 16px;font-size:.9em;color:#0d3b63;border-radius:0 0 14px 14px}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wsp-hwm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card hwc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h\"\u003eHow this Manganese system works — hardware \u0026amp; media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cmp\"\u003eFilter hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackwashing mineral-tank filter with a Fleck 5600SXT metered valve\u003c\/b\u003e — automatically self-cleans (backwashes) the media bed on a set schedule so it stays fresh for years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cmp\"\u003eTreatment media: Katalox Light (manganese-dioxide-coated) oxidizing media\u003c\/span\u003eKatalox Light's manganese-dioxide coating oxidizes dissolved manganese (and iron) into a solid that's trapped in the bed and flushed out on backwash.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"why\"\u003e👉 The media is what makes this a \u003cb\u003eManganese\u003c\/b\u003e system — and what you're paying for. Different contaminant, different media, different price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card hlc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h\"\u003eWhy it matters for your health\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e❤️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003eHigh manganese can cause \u003cb\u003eneurological effects, especially in infants\u003c\/b\u003e, and leaves black staining and a bitter metallic taste. Removing it protects health and stops the stains.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack or brown staining on sinks and laundry with a bitter, metallic taste usually means manganese in your well water — often alongside iron. This complete oxidizing-filter system clears both, tank to bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn oxidizing catalytic media (Katalox-Light \/ greensand-plus) converts dissolved iron and manganese into a filterable form and traps it, then the valve backwashes the bed clean on a schedule. Air-injection or a light peroxide feed handles higher levels — no ongoing chemicals at moderate concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYour complete system — everything included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatalox-Light \/ greensand-plus oxidizing media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFiberglass mineral tank\u003c\/b\u003e — 10\"×54\" or 12\"×52\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir-injection \/ backwashing control valve\u003c\/b\u003e (auto self-cleaning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravel underbed, distributor tube \u0026amp; basket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBypass valve \u0026amp; installation adapters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptional peroxide \/ air-injection upgrade\u003c\/b\u003e for high iron+manganese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSized to your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–3 Bathrooms:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\"×54\" (~10 GPM). \u003cb\u003e4–6 Bathrooms:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\"×52\" (~14 GPM). Test iron + manganese + pH so we size the media correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery system ships pre-assembled and factory-programmed to your water test — sizing is done free before we build it. Includes install instructions \u0026amp; fittings; no plumber-only parts hidden in the box. 6-month happiness guarantee · lifetime warranty on tank \u0026amp; valve · pay monthly with Shop Pay. Not sure which size? \u003ca href=\"\/ko-as\/pages\/water-assistant\"\u003eTalk to a water expert\u003c\/a\u003e — free, no pressure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Water Softener Plus","offers":[{"title":"1-3 Bathrooms","offer_id":45714622873653,"sku":"MANG-S","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-6 Bathrooms","offer_id":45714622906421,"sku":"MANG-L","price":1386.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4950\/2261\/files\/cs-aio-control-ctj_01_40f8bbc2-ad54-4f21-8d3b-006bdfe22c2b.jpg?v=1783458926","url":"https:\/\/watersoftenerplus.com\/ko-as\/products\/complete-manganese-removal-system","provider":"Water Softener Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}