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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
Fleck 5600SXT AIO Digital Control Valve 1" stainless steel by-pass 1 Cu. ft of Granular Activated Carbon Funnel and Cap
A filter with granular activated carbon (GAC) is a proven option to remove certain chemicals, particularly organic chemicals, from water. GAC filters also can be used to remove chemicals that give objectionable odors or tastes to water such as hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs odor) or chlorine.
Granular activated carbon is made from raw organic materials (such as coconut shells or coal) that are high in carbon. Heat, in the absence of oxygen, is used to increase (activate) the surface area of the carbon; this is why these filters are sometimes referred to as “charcoal” filters. The activated carbon removes certain chemicals that are dissolved in water passing through a filter containing GAC by trapping (adsorbing) the chemical in the GAC.
It is very important that the type and concentration of contaminants, and average water use, be known to determine the correct size and components of the system. All treatment systems require proper installation and periodic maintenance. Eventually, the ability of the GAC to bind and remove chemicals is used up and the GAC needs to be changed. How often the GAC should be changed needs to be based on contaminant levels and water use. While some filters may last for several years if contaminant levels and/or water use are low, higher levels or use may require more frequent change-outs.
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