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Helps to Remove Taste, Odor, Hydrogen Sulfide, Chlorine and Chloramines
Features and Benefits •Combines a fine pore structure and high catalytic activity for enhanced adsorption •Not impregnated •High hardness •Simple equipment design (no pumps or addition of chemicals required) •No safety concerns with exotherms or toxicity as with impregnated carbons •Wide applicability; can eliminate chemical addition
This granular activated carbon filter system pairs a Fleck 5600 12-day control valve with granular activated carbon media to help reduce objectionable taste and odor issues in water. It is described as a proven option for removing certain chemicals, including chlorine and hydrogen sulfide, while using a simple design that does not require added chemicals or pumps.
This system includes a Fleck 5600 12-day control valve, 1 inch stainless steel by-pass, 1 cubic foot of granular activated carbon, one sleeve of gravel, and a funnel and cap. Media change frequency depends on contaminant levels and water use.
It includes a Fleck 5600 12-day control valve, 1 inch stainless steel by-pass, 1 cubic foot of granular activated carbon, one sleeve of gravel, and a funnel and cap.
What does this system help remove from water?
It is described as helping remove taste, odor, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, and chloramines.
What does the Fleck 5600 12-day timer do?
It controls the backwashing cycle of the filter system.
Does this system require added chemicals or pumps?
No. The product description states that no pumps or addition of chemicals are required.
How does granular activated carbon work?
It removes certain dissolved chemicals by trapping, or adsorbing, them in the carbon media.
How often should the carbon media be changed?
Change-out frequency depends on contaminant levels and water use. Higher levels or heavier use may require more frequent replacement.
Why is water quality information important before selecting a system?
The description states that contaminant type, contaminant concentration, and average water use should be known to determine the correct system size and components.
Can this system address chlorine-related taste and odor?
Yes. The product description states that GAC filters can be used to remove chemicals that give objectionable odors or tastes to water such as chlorine.
This filter system should be installed and set up carefully so the control valve and media can operate as intended.
Confirm the system components are present, including the Fleck 5600 12-day control valve, 1 inch stainless steel by-pass, granular activated carbon, gravel, funnel, and cap.
Install the control valve and by-pass according to the product configuration.
Load the gravel and granular activated carbon into the tank using the supplied funnel and cap as applicable.
Complete the water line connections and set the Fleck 5600 12-day timer for the desired operating schedule.
After startup, inspect the system for secure connections and proper operation.
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Granular Activated Carbon Filter System & Fleck 5600 12 Day Timer
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