Description
Morning routines can be disrupted by the sight of orange-brown stains on your bathroom fixtures or by a shower that smells like rotten eggs. The WSP Whole House Iron & Sulfur Filter - Automatic is designed to help reduce iron staining and sulfur odors throughout your entire home’s water supply.
When Orange Stains and Sulfur Smell Interrupt Your Day
Have you noticed that the inside of your toilet tank has an orange ring or that your shower water carries a sulfur-like odor first thing in the morning? Perhaps your dishwasher door gets spotted and cloudy, or your coffee tastes off. These are common signs of iron and sulfur in your water. The stains show up on sinks and tubs, and the smell can make simple tasks like showering less pleasant. You spend extra time scrubbing, hoping the stains will fade. Over time, these build-ups don’t just look bad—they can make your water less enjoyable to use.
How the Control Head Manages Treatment Automatically
The system uses a metered control head, which means it tracks how much water you use rather than running on a fixed schedule. This smart control triggers an automatic backwash cycle when needed, lifting and rinsing the filter bed to clear out captured iron and sulfur particles. This process helps keep the filter working efficiently without wasting water. You set the control for your household needs, and it handles the rest without you needing to intervene.
The Role of the Filter Media in Tackling Iron and Sulfur
Inside the tank is an oxidising filter bed specifically designed to target iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide—the source of that rotten-egg smell. The media promotes a chemical reaction called oxidation, which changes dissolved iron into tiny solid particles that can be trapped and removed. This method suits the challenge at hand because it handles both iron and forms of sulfur common in household water, reducing stains and odors effectively.
The Tank Holds What Your Home Needs
The system includes a pressure vessel tank sized to suit a typical single-family home on a whole-house water supply. While the exact tank size is confirmed when we size the system for your water use, it’s designed to handle the volume your household typically uses daily. The tank is covered by a lifetime warranty, giving you assurance that it will last many years as the core of your water treatment.
Who This System Works Best For
This filter is a good fit for homeowners dealing with iron staining and sulfur smells in their water supply, especially in typical single-family residences. It suits households with standard water flow and use patterns. Homes with unusually large water demands or complex water chemistry might require a different solution, which we can help identify when you request a quote.
What Comes Included and What to Expect Next
The package includes the automatic control head, the oxidising iron-removal filter media inside the tank, a bypass valve so you can isolate the system during maintenance while keeping water running to your home, and 10 feet of discharge hose for the drain line. We back the tank with a lifetime warranty, though the control valve and electronics follow the manufacturer's warranty terms. Installation is done by your own licensed plumber.
How to Proceed With Getting Yours
This system is available by quote only. To get started, contact the WSP team with details about your water problem and your ZIP code. We’ll confirm the exact configuration best suited to your home and send pricing details. Our team provides straightforward sizing and advice, shipped directly from Tampa with no extra shipping charges.
Who this size is right for
This is a whole-house system, plumbed into the main line so every tap in the house is treated. On a typical 1-inch service line that means a single-family home.
We do not publish a fixed capacity for this item, and we would rather size it on your numbers than guess: send us your peak flow rate in gallons per minute and a water test, and we will confirm the right size before you order.
Overview
- 🇺🇸 U.S.-based support and expert assistance
- 🔧 Built with trusted, industry-standard components
- 🚚 Ships nationwide - freight-safe packaging
- 🏠 Ideal for residential and light-commercial systems
Specs (Typical)
| Max Operating Pressure | 125 psi |
|---|---|
| Max Water Temp | 100 °F |
| Electrical | 120 V AC |
| Flow Range | 5-45 GPM (model dependent) |
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