What does a carbon filter do?
A carbon filter is used in virtually all beverage bottling plants as the accepted method to remove taste and odors from the water used in the production of bottled water, fruit juices, soda, sports drinks, beer, etc. Depending upon the type of activated carbon used, a carbon filter removes chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, some organics, and/or color from your drinking water.To protect everyone on the water system, chlorine or chloramine is added to water by the company or municipality that provides your water. Taste, odor, organics, and/or color can be naturally occurring, or the result of improper industrial chemical usage and/or disposal. These problems can come from either underground or surface water sources, whether it is your personal well, community well, public water utility well, or a private water utility well.
How does a carbon filter work?
A carbon filter uses proven technology incorporating food grade, catalytically activated carbon. The activated carbon used in Homestead Systems is from coconut shells that have been pyrolized and steam activated. The activation makes the carbon incredibly porous. Chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, organics, and color are adsorbed into the pores of the activated carbon. Since the carbon acts as a very fine filter, after a period of time, the unit will backwash to remove any suspended materials from the bed.
How do I know if I need a carbon filter?
Virtually any water supply will benefit from an activated carbon filter. You will notice a dramatic improvement in taste and water clarity. Unlike tests for chlorine, chloramine, and color, there are no definitive tests for taste and odor. Your senses will determine whether you want a treatment system to remove the taste and odor in your drinking water. There are tests for organics, but the tests can be extremely expensive.
Any special things I should know about a Homestead System carbon filter?
Every 2-3 years, your Homestead System dealer will need to change the activated carbon in your system. Also, you may have to periodically sanitize and/or reactivate the carbon filter with chlorine or hydrogen peroxide.
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