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Home water filter, whole house water filter, reverse osmosis filter, shower filter PureWaterExpress.Com (we speak English and Japanese)
P.O. Box 47, Harvard, MA 01451, founded in 1984, same location since
888-928-3794 within US,   978-456-8372 from outside US
E-mail sales@purewaterexpress.com
Japanese website www.jousui-souchi.com

Clean, delicious water from every tap in the whole house
Point of Entry (POE) Whole-House Filters
Free consultation with experienced water techs
with no obligation to buy from us

Page Index
For chlorinated city water
Clean whole house filter (with UV)
Clean whole house filter (no UV)

For individual well water
Sediment removal filters
Arsenic reduction filter  New!
Iron reduction filter  New!
Birm filter for iron, manganese reduction
Pyrolox for iron, manganese, sulfur reduction
Greensand for iron, manganese, sulfur reduction

For individual well water (continued)
Tannin reduction filter
Acid neutralizer
Aerator for methane, radon, sulfur extraction

For both city and well water
Sediment removal filters
Activated carbon filter
UV filter for bacteria and viruses
Softener/conditioner for hardness reduction
Whole house RO filter
Water tests

Price levels, post sale support, warranty and policy
  • Top of the line, highest quality US made products at competitive prices
  • You benefit from factory direct delivery, industry-best customer service, check feedback
  • Industry standard 1 year warranty on systems, longer on some components
  • Beyond the factory warranty period, we will cover contingencies in an equitable way
  • Prosperity Management, Inc. is not responsibile for on-site installation, operation, periodic inspection, maintenance, water leaks, stoppages or damages thereof, review disclaimer


Our kids and pets
Delighted customer
"We bought the Deluxe Whole House Filter with UV ($1,843) and Conqueror III undersink RO ($399) from Crystal Pure Water. We are ecstatic about the water quality, both throughout the house and for drinking water. We are totally satisfied with their products and service. Crystal Pure is knowlegeable, honest, courteous, prompt and reliable. In fact, we are so pleased, we plan to install the identical set in the new house currently under construction. We highly recommend the company."

Krintin Canty, Massachusetts (filters installed in May 2005)


Why would you buy from PureWaterExpress.com?
  • Whole house filtration system requires some planning, design, equipment selection and sizing
  • Source water quality, home size, family size, budget, all have to be weighed carefully
  • Over-designing is expensive and wasteful, under-designing is catastrophic
  • Free consultation with experienced staff at PureWaterforHome.com and equipment suppliers
  • Factory direct delivery, full warranty, competitive pricing
  • In water purification since 1984, reference available upon request

Exposure to chlorinated water may increase the risk of bladder cancer - Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Clean Water For Whole House (With UV) - for chlorinated city water
Enjoy the luxury of clean, delicious water from every tap

City water system consists of: (1) sediment, (2) carbon, and (3) UV filters. The only way to go if you have chlorinated municipal supply. Family protected even if a sick bird should fall in the reservoir. Three cost and performance levels available.   Click for installation diagram and for written instruction.

Deluxe version at 12-14 GPM - special system price $1,843 includes shipping in US


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1) Transparent sediment filter

Individual price $289, includes shipping
2) Backwash carbon filter

$850 with shipping
3) UV filter

$759 with shipping

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1st stage: Easy to see and flush, washable mesh filter lasts forever - removes dirt, rusts and sand

  • Mesh screen in a chemical resistant transparent bowl, water swirls down and keeps the mesh screen clean
  • Drain collected junk by the red valve as needed, and the whole unit can be taken apart and washed
  • No need to buy cartridges, the unit lasts forever
  • 1-1/2" male pipe thread unit, supports 50 GPM flow, wingspan 14", height 17", typical pressure loss 1 psi @ 20 GPM
  • Screens: 24 mesh (711 microns), 30 (533), 40 (381), 60 (254), 100 (152), 140 (104), 250 (61), 500 (30), 1,000 (15)
  • You have to match screen size to your water; if too fine, it plugs up too soon, if too coarse, not much filtering
  • We ship a complete 1-1/2" MPT 100 mesh screen unit and a spare 250 mesh, you can exchange meshes for free

    2nd stage: Granular activated carbon with backwash - for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste

  • Calgon activated high activity carbon (HAC) filtration media from Clack Corp, click on "Filter Media" link
  • Activated carbon for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste, reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Two cubic foot capacity, 12-14 GPM flow through 1" ports at 60 psi, typical 5 psi drop
  • Time-clocked backwash is run by a preprogrammed timer, independent of the amount of water used
  • Generally no running cost for 5 years for a family of 2-3, carbon can be washed with Clorox several times
  • Carbon media: expect 5% loss per year from backwash, 1 cubic foot (28 lbs) is $62 plus shipping from MN
  • Reference: Hydrotech carbon filter


    • 3rd stage: Hydrotech UV-BigBoy®
  • Reference on UV: Alabama Water Quality Program, May '03
  • Unrestricted flow rate of 20 GPM, 1-1/2" FPT coupling
  • 5" diam x 20" stainless illumination chamber, 120 volts 60 Hz lamp standard, 220 volts 50/60 Hz optional
  • UV unit 16,000 microwatt s/cm2, replace lamp and wash quartz sleeve in 18 mos, lamp with 1 year warranty
  • Reference: Hydrotech BigBoy UV filter


    • Standard version at 10-12 GPM - $1,149 includes US shipping, click for installation diagrams and for UV assembly

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  • Hydrotech BigBoy® UVBB-3: sediment, carbon and uv combination
  • Three Big Blue vertical canisters, 6-1/2" outside diameter by 21" long, 1-1/2" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Stainless illumination chamber, 120 volts 60 Hz lamp standard
  • 16,000 microwatt sec/cm2, 200-220 volts, 50-60 Hz optional

  • Installation ready loaded unit $1,149 includes shipping in US
  • Click for replacement parts and cost detail, sediment and carbon
  • UV lamp $85, replace every 18-24 months, washable quartz sleeve $65
  • Shipping cost extra for replacement parts ($10-$20 in US)
  • Reference: Hydrotech BigBoy UV filter

    • Economy version at 6-8 GPM - $849 includes US shipping, click for installation diagrams and for UV assembly

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  • Hydrotech Slimline UV20-3: sediment, carbon and uv combination
  • Three Slimline vertical canisters, 4-1/2" outside diameter by 21" long, 3/4" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Stainless illumination chamber, 120 volts 60 Hz lamp standard
  • 200-220 volts, 50-60 Hz optional, 16,000 microwatt s/cm2

  • Installation ready loaded unit $849 includes shipping in US
  • Replacements: sediment $15, carbon $57, average every 6 months
  • UV lamp $85, washable quartz sleeve $55, 1 year warranty, replace every year
  • Shipping cost from CA extra for replacement parts ($8-15 in US)
  • Reference: Hydrotech Slimline UV-20 filter
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    Clean Water For Whole House (No UV) - for chlorinated city water
    Enjoy the luxury of clean, delicious water from every tap

    Deluxe version at 12-14 GPM - special system price $1,084 includes shipping - click for installation diagram

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    1) Transparent sediment filter

    Individual price $289, includes shipping
    2) Backwash carbon filter

    Individual price $850 with shipping

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    1st stage: Easy to see and flush, washable mesh filter lasts forever - removes dirt, rusts and sand

  • Mesh screen in a chemical resistant transparent bowl, water swirls down and keeps the mesh screen clean
  • Drain collected junk by the red valve as needed, and the whole unit can be taken apart and washed
  • No need to buy cartridges, the unit lasts forever
  • 1-1/2" male pipe thread unit, supports 50 GPM flow, wingspan 14", height 17", typical pressure loss 1 psi @ 20 GPM
  • Screens: 24 mesh (711 microns), 30 (533), 40 (381), 60 (254), 100 (152), 140 (104), 250 (61), 500 (30), 1,000 (15)
  • You have to match screen size to your water; if too fine, it plugs up too soon, if too coarse, not much filtering
  • We ship a complete 1-1/2" MPT 100 mesh screen unit and a spare 250 mesh, you can exchange meshes for free

    2nd stage: Granular activated carbon with backwash - for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste

  • Calgon activated high activity carbon (HAC) filtration media from Clack Corp, click on "Filter Media" link
  • Activated carbon is for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste, reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Two cubic foot capacity, 12-14 GPM flow through 1" ports at 60 psi, typical 5 psi drop
  • Time-clocked backwash is run by a preprogrammed timer, independent of the amount of water used
  • Generally no running cost for 5 years for a family of 2-3, carbon can be washed with Clorox several times
  • Carbon replacement: Expect loss of 5% per year from backwash, 1 cubic foot (28 lbs) is $62 plus shipping
  • Reference: Hydrotech carbon filter


    • Aquasana EQ-300 general purpose cleaning of whole house water, 8-10 GPM - $876 includes US shipping



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    		Aquasana EQ-300 Rhino - certified to 300,000 gallons chlorinated city water
  • Four stages of filtration, click for device detail
  • Transparent body 5 micron sediment pre-filter, replace cartridge as needed
  • Replaceable dual-tank main filter (to the left) consists of three stages
  • Stage 1 filters out aesthetic chlorine with a patented zinc/copper mineral media
  • Stage 2 enhances taste and clarity with bituminous charcoal
  • Stage 3 uses coconut shell activated carbon to further improve taste
  • No elcetricity, no backflushing, zero wasted water, virtually no maintenance
  • 8-10 gallon per minute on demand flow rate, hardly any pressure drop
  • Requires 45" of vertical clearance, bottom tank diameter of 9" at the base
  • comes complete with installation kit, shut-off valve, required hardware

    • Unit and operating cost you can order online by clicking on the red $$ underlined below

  • complete installation-ready unit, $876 includes US shipping, AK/HI more
  • Installation straightforward, weekend project for most, read instructions
  • Typical installation is 2-3 hours by a licensed plumber, in a basement or garage
  • Four (4) spare sediment cartridges $21.95 includes US shipping
  • Dual tank unit is easily replaced, perhaps every 3 years, no plumber necessary
  • Dual tank filtration unit $739.95 includes US shipping
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    Standard general purpose cleaning of whole house water, 10-12 GPM - $576 includes shipping

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    		What it does
  • Three large POE filters clean the whole house water, see installation diagrams
  • Two sediments followed by a carbon, last a long time (4-1/2" diameter, 20" tall)
  • Sediment vastly reduces dirt, sand, rust particles and other sediments
  • Activated carbon reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Wall bracket, 23-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high, 1" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall and connect

    • Replacement cartridge cost

  • Last one to two years, the first sediment less for extra dirty source water
  • 75/25 and 50/5 micron dual gradient sediments $60 each, 10 micron carbon $78
  • Shipment from CA to you is additional, and CA residents add sales tax

    • 20" TBB housing only, bracket/screws - $378 includes shipping, click to order online

    Economy general purpose cleaning of whole house water, 10-12 GPM - $445 includes shipping

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    		What it does
  • Two large POE filters clean the whole house water, see installation diagrams
  • A sediment followed by a carbon, last a long time (4-1/2" diameter, 20" tall)
  • Sediment vastly reduces dirt, sand, rust particles and other sediments
  • Activated carbon reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Wall bracket, 15-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high, 1" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall and connect

    • Replacement cartridge cost

  • Last one to two years, the sediment less for extra dirty source water
  • 75/25 or 50/5 micron dual gradient sediment $60, 10 micron carbon $78
  • Shipment from CA to you is additional, and CA residents add sales tax

    • 20" DBB housing only, bracket/screws - $307 includes shipping, click to order online

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    Sediment Removal Filters - dirt, sand, rust, sediment removal

    Forever washable spindown sediment filter

    Transparent sediment filter
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    		Easy to see and flush, washable mesh filter lasts forever
  • Mesh screen in a chemical resistant transparent bowl
  • Water swirls down and keeps the mesh screen clean
  • Coarse meshes are stainless, fine meshes polyester
  • Flush out sediment with a flick of the red drain valve
  • Can be taken apart, washed, the unit lasts indefinitely
  • Rated for 120F water temp and 150 psi max


    • How to use 1-1/2" male pipe thread unit - optimum size as whole house filter
  • 3 psi drop at 50 GPM flow, wingspan 14", height 17"
  • For higher GPM units, go to commercial/industrial page
  • Available screens: 24 mesh (711 microns), 30 (533), 40 (381), 60 (254)
    100 (152), 140 (104), 250 (61), 500 (30) and 1,000 (15)
  • Try a few different size meshes to match water
  • If too fine, it plugs up, if too coarse, not much filtering
  • Some install two units in a row with two mesh sizes
  • Good to put one ahead of Triple or Double Big Blue
    • Cost includes US shipping, extra for AK, HI and overseas - click on red $$ underlined
  • 2" MPT unit and a spare screen $344: consists of complete unit $260 and a spare screen of any size $84
  • 1-1/2" MPT unit and a spare screen $289: consists of complete unit $215 and a spare screen of any size $74
  • 1" MPT unit and a spare screen $234: consists of complete unit $170 and a spare screen of any size $64
  • Order as shown, a complete unit and a spare mesh, we exchange meshes free until you get it right (you return the old)

    • Opaque sediment filter
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    		1" male pipe thread opaque unit
  • Supports 25 GPM flow and fits within 8.5" x 7" x 3.7" space envelope
  • Available mesh sizes are, 800 microns, 500, 300, 200, 130, 100, 80 and 22
  • Mesh size has to match water condition, you may have to try a few sizes
  • Some people string two units in row with different mesh sizes
  • Good to put one ahead of Triple or Double Big Blue combination filters

    • Cost

  • Complete unit with a screen $138, a spare mesh screen of any size $32
  • If you buy a complete unit plus a spare mesh for $170, we replace meshes free of charge until you get it just right (you return the old and unnecessary)

    • 3/4" male pipe thread unit for fish tank, etc

  • Complete 3/4" unit and a spare replaceable mesh for $96
  • Supports 13 GPM flow and fits within 5.3" x 5.3" x 2.8" space envelope
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    Multi-media filter treats large amount of sediment of complex composition at 13-8 GPM

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    Natural vessel

    Fleck backwash control
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    2750 valve
    5600 valve
    How to order

    What it does
  • Multi media filter reduces large amount of sediment of complex composition from whole house water
  • Consists of multi-layers of anthracite coal, calcined aluminum silicate and garnet
  • Water-borne sand, rust, dirt and such are caught throughout the layers, get blown away during backwash
  • Original media seen to last several years with proper backwash
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water
  • Unit fully loaded, 1" MPT for inlet/outlet, 1/2" FPT drain, straightforward installation, see installation diagrams
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket for better aesthetics available, call 888-928-3794 for prices
  • Reference: Hydrotech multi-media filter


    • Complete unit, assemble and plumb - 3 and 2.5 CF units come by Yellow Freight, smaller units by UPS

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    3
    14"/65"
    2750
    12 GPM
    13 GPM
    $1,370
      240 lbs  
    2.5
    13"/54"
    2510
    7 GPM
    12 GPM
    $889
      215 lbs  
    2
    12"/52"
    2510
    6 GPM
    11 GPM
    $775
      175 lbs  
    1.5
    10"/54"
    5600
    6 GPM
    8 GPM
    $625
      135 lbs  
    1
    10"/47"
    5600
    5 GPM
    8 GPM
    $525
      95 lbs  
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

    ,
  • Sediment level and household size determine the recommended capacity, the larger the better
  • 3 cubic foot for 10+ people with high level sediment, 2 cf for 4-6 with moderate
  • 1 cf for 1-2 people with low level sediment
  • Requires robust backwash flow, consistent feed water pressure of 40-60 psi with 3/4" or larger pipe
  • Multi media can be washed/regenerated with Clorox
  • Replacement cost: 1 cubic foot of multi-media mix $75 plus shipping from MN, MN residents add sales tax

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    Washable bag sediment filter - works like a vacuum cleaner, washable (or disposable) bag traps dirt

    Bag filter detail

    How to order
  • Wholehouse FSI-X100 unit 8" diam, 2-1/2 ft tall, 2" FPT
  • Meets ASME code requirements
  • Bag is 6" diam 20" long
  • Choose from pore size 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 micron
  • Bag is washable or disposable, good to have a few on hand
  • Lid holds down bag, eliminates need for gaskets

  • Housing and leg stand $528 plus shipping from CA
  • Washable 5 micron bag $12 each plus ship from CA
  • Housing options of carbon steel, 304 or 316 stainless, titanium or hastelloy, call 888-928-3794 for price
  • Reference: FSI bag filter

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    Mechanism

    Double Big Blue Sediment Filters - these large cartridges last long time

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    		What it does
  • Two large BB Long sediment filters (4-1/2" diameter, 20" tall), last a long time
  • 75/25 and 50/5 micron dual gradient sediments inside, clean the whole house water
  • Vastly reduces dirt, sand, rust particles and other sediments
  • Wall bracket, 15-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high, 1-1/2" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Flow rates up to 15 GPM, and pressure drops as low as 3 psi, are typical
  • Just hang it up on a wall, go in and out, see installation diagrams

    • Unit and replacement cartridge cost

  • Complete loaded unit, $427 includes US shipping, wall mount
  • Cartridges should last 1-2 years, the 1st sediment less for extra dirty source water
  • Replacement cartridge: 20" BB 75/25 or 50/5 micron dual gradient sediment $60 each
  • Shipment from CA to you is additional, and CA residents add sales tax

    • 20" DBB housing only, bracket/screws - $307 includes shipping, click to order online

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    Single Big Blue Sediment Filters - BB Long or BB Short

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    		What it does
  • Sits in the basement and treats the whole house water
  • Flow rates up to 20 GPM, and pressure drops as low as 2 psi, are typical
  • Single Big Blue Long housing is 8" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high
  • Single Big Blue Short housing is 8" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 14" high
  • Complete BB Long sediment, $205 includes US shipping, click to order online
  • Complete BB Short sediment, $133 includes US shipping, click to order online

    • Operating cost

  • On average, BB Long cartridges typically last one year, BB Short 6 months
  • Replacements: BBL dual gradient sediment $60, BBL 10 micron carbon $78
  • BBS dual gradient sediment $28, BBS 10 micron carbon $45
  • Shipment of cartridges from CA additional and CA residents add sales tax
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    Single BB Long housing only, bracket and screws - $155 includes shipping, click to order online
    Single BB Short housing only, bracket and screws - $105 includes shipping, click to order online

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    Whole House Arsenic and Nitrate Reduction Filter - NSF-61 compliant



    How to order
  • Help reduce arsenic to below 10 micrograms per liter as mandated by law
  • Trace arsenic in water may be linked with diabetes
  • Economical, efficient and requires minimal maintenance
  • Arsenic is removed by the latest technology ion exchange media ArsenX
  • For ArsenX references, review power point charts
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water

  • Two tanks in series for large arsenic concentration (10% discount), a single tank for small
  • Straightforward installation, review installation diagram, 1" FPT in/out, down flow
  • We assist installation with diagrams and live phone calls to plumbing site
  • Test ports in front of, in-between (2 tanks in series) and after to check on performance
  • Recommend water analysis to choose size and configuration
  • ArsenX media price $925 per cubic foot (55 lbs), plus shipping from MN


    • Unit price per loaded tank - 10% discount when you buy two
    Capacity in
     cubic foot 
     Tank
     diameter 
     Tank
     height 
     Loaded 
     weight 
     Loaded 
     price 
    2
    12"
    52"
    175 lbs
    $2,081
    1
    10"
    47"
    90 lbs
    $1,072
    Water analysis recommended for selecting tank size and configuration, shipping from MN is additional
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    Iron Reduction Filter - Most effective for removing just iron

    Chemical free iron reduction, self-cleaning media with Fleck back-wash valve

    Natural vessel
    2510 valve
    Brass hydrocharger
    Air vent
    How to order

    What it does
  • Attention-free operation removes iron concentrations of up to 35 ppm
  • Removes soluble ferrous "clear water" iron, precipitated ferric "red water" iron, and bacterial iron
  • Specify A-type media bed for alkaline water (pH of 7 and above), AM-type media bed for acidic water (pH less than 7)
  • Reference: Hydrotech iron filter, recommend water analysis before ordering

  • Five year warranty on 2510 NorylŽ control valve, 10 year warranty on heavy duty mineral tanks
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water, see installation diagram
  • All tanks have a dome hole for convenient media addition, except for 1.5 cubic foot 12/52 tank


    • Complete unit, prices include air injector ($185), vent ($69) - we support installation with diagrams and live phone calls
    Media type
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Peak**  
     flow rate 
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
     AM - 2 cu ft 
    13"/54"
    2510
    12 GPM
    6 GPM
    9 GPM
    $1,397
      325 lbs  
     A - 2 cu ft 
    13"/54"
    2510
    12 GPM
    6 GPM
    9 GPM
    $1,365
      325 lbs  
     AM - 1.5 cu ft 
    12"/52"*
    2510
    10 GPM
    5 GPM
    7 GPM
    $1,167
      250 lbs  
     A - 1.5 cu ft 
    12"/52"*
    2510
    10 GPM
    5 GPM
    7 GPM
    $1,115
      250 lbs  
     AM - 1 cu ft 
    10"/47"
    2510
    6 GPM
    4 GPM
    5 GPM
    $1,134
      145 lbs  
     A - 1 cu ft 
    10"/47"
    2510
    6 GPM
    4 GPM
    5 GPM
    $1,085
      145 lbs  
     AM - 0.75 cu ft 
    8"/47"
    2510
    4 GPM
    3 GPM
    4 GPM
    $1,020
      100 lbs  
     A - 0.75 cu ft 
    8"/47"
    2510
    4 GPM
    3 GPM
    4 GPM
    $1,008
      100 lbs  
    *No dome hole on 12/52 tank   **Peak flow defined as intermittent flow, less than 10 min duration each cycle
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax
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    Activated Carbon Filters - Large or small capacity

    Granular activated carbon media and Fleck back-wash control on top

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    Natural vessel
    Fleck backwash control
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    2750 valve
    5600 valve
    How to order

    What it does
  • Calgon activated high activity carbon (HAC) filtration media from Clack Corp, click on "Filter Media" link
  • Activated carbon for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste, reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Programmable backwash regenerates media on schedule, carbon stays clean, far superior to cartridge type filter
  • Generally no running cost for 4-5 years for a family of 2-3, carbon can be washed with Clorox several times
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water, see installation diagrams
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket for better aesthetics available, call 888-928-3794 for prices
  • Reference: Hydrotech backwash carbon filter


    • Complete unit - we support installation with diagrams and live phone calls

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    3
    14"/65"
    2750
    7 GPM
    9 GPM
    $1,408
      180 lbs  
    2.5
    13"/54"
    2510
    7 GPM
    8 GPM
    $1,081
      155 lbs  
    2
    12"/52"
    2510
    6 GPM
    7 GPM
    $785
      135 lbs  
    1.5
    10"/54"
    5600
    6 GPM
    5 GPM
    $644
      100 lbs  
    1
    10"/47"
    5600
    5 GPM
    5 GPM
    $542
      85 lbs  
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • 3 cf for large household of 6+, 2 cf for a household of 3-5, 1 cf for 2
  • Replacement: 1 cubic foot (31 lbs) GAC is $80, shipping from MN is additional             Top  

    • Carbon block filters: you replace cartridges

    Triple Big Blue Carbon Filters - these large cartridges last long time

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    		 What it does
  • Activated carbon for aesthetic chlorine, odor and taste
  • Carbon reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Wall bracket, 23-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high, 1" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Three large carbon cartridges last a long time (4-1/2" diameter x 20" tall each)
  • 1st is 10 micron carbon, 2nd 1 micron, 3rd 0.5 micron
  • 0.5 micron carbon limits the flow rate to 7 GPM, a pressure drop of 10 psi
  • Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall, see installation diagrams

    • Unit and operating cost

  • Fully loaded: $686, includes shipping, extra for AK, HI and overseas
  • Cartridges typically last two years for small concentration, one for large
  • The first carbon to be replaced more often when source water is extra dirty
  • Replacements: 10 micron carbon $78, 1 micron carbon $98, 0.5 micron carbon $160
  • Parts shipment from CA is additional, sales tax for CA residents

    • 20" TBB housing only, bracket/screws - $378 includes shipping, click to order online

    Double Big Blue Carbon Filters - these large cartridges last long time

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    		 What it does
  • Two large carbon filters clean the whole house water at point of entry
  • 10 and 1 micron carbon block filters, last a long time (4-1/2" diameter, 20" tall)
  • Wall bracket, 15-1/4" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high, 1" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Flow rates up to 12 GPM, and pressure drops of 5 psi, are typical
  • Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall, see installation diagrams

    • Unit and operating cost

  • Fully loaded: $463, includes shipping, extra for AK, HI and overseas
  • Last one to two years, the first carbon less for extra dirty source water
  • 10 micron carbon $78, 1 micron carbon $98
  • Shipment from CA to you is additional, CA residents add sales tax

    • 20" DBB housing only, bracket/screws - $307 includes shipping, click to order onlin

    Single Big Blue Carbon Filters - BB Long or BB Short

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    		 What it does
  • Sits in the basement and treats the whole house water
  • Flow rates up to 15 GPM, and pressure drops of 5 psi, are typical
  • Single Big Blue Long housing is 8" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 26-1/2" high
  • Single Big Blue Short housing is 8" wide x 8-1/2" deep x 14" high
  • Complete BB Long carbon, $233 includes shipping, click to order online
  • Complete BB Short carbon, $150 includes shipping, click to order online

    • Operating cost

  • On average, BB Long cartridges typically last one year, BB Short 6 months
  • Replacements: 10 micron carbon BBL $78, BBS $45
  • Shipment of cartridges from CA additional, sales tax for CA residents
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    Single BB Long housing only, bracket and screws - $155 includes shipping, click to order online
    Single BB Short housing only, bracket and screws - $105 includes shipping, click to order online

    UV Filters for Whole House Water - combined with sediment and carbon

    Hydrotech UV-BigBoy® series combination filters - industrial size models, last eons between filter changes

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    		Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall, see installation diagrams
  • 4-1/2" diam, 20" tall cartridges of sediment and carbon
  • Sediment removes sand, dirt, silt, scale, sludge and rust
  • Activated carbon reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Reference on UV: Alabama Water Quality Program, May '03
  • Stainless illumination chamber, 120 volts 60 Hz lamp standard
  • 200-220 volts, 50-60 Hz optional
  • Flow rate of 12-50 GPM, with various filter combo, at 60 psi, 1-1/2" FPT
  • Reference: Hydrotech BigBoy UV filter

    • Click on red $$ underlined to order online, prices include US shipping, extra for AK, HI and overseas
    Model
    Price
    Sediment
    Carbon
    UV
    Size & weight
    Canister(s)
    UVBB-3
    $1,149
    x
    x
    x
    23" w x 9" d x 30" h, 52 lbs
    3
    UVBB-2-C
    $1,049
    no
    x
    x
    15" w x 9" d x 30" h, 36 lbs
    2
    UVBB-2-S
    $959
    x
    no
    x
    15" w x 9" d x 30" h, 36 lbs
    2
    UVBB-1
    $759
    no
    no
    x
    8" w x 9" d x 30" h, 20 lbs
    1

  • You get longevity and margin of safety from the big cartridges and lamp, replacements come directly from Hydrotech
  • Sediments: 1 micron absolute (cyst rated) 15 GPM $200, 1 micron nominal poly 20 GPM $75, 30 micron reusable poly 45 GPM $90, 5 micron poly 20 GPM $90, 25 micron poly 45 GPM $85, 100 micron poly 60 GPM $75
  • Carbons: .5 micron block 12 GPM $195, 10 micron block 18 GPM $125, 25 micron radial granular 40 GPM $160
  • UV parts: uv lamp $85, washable (soap and water) quartz sleeve $65, parts shipping extra, please call

  • UV lamp in stainless chamber, 16,000 microwatt second/cm2 illumination
  • Transformer for 110 volts 60 hz standard, 220 volts and/or 50 hz available
  • Lamp out alarm options available, either audible signal or shutoff solenoid valve, please call
  • Straightforward installation, 1-1/2"" FPT in and out, a plumber should easily install in a few hours
  • Warranty: 5 years on the housing, filters replaced for catastrophic failures at the time of delivery, 15% handling charge for no fault return
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    Hydrotech UV-20 series - residential unit, supports 6-8 GPM flow

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    		Fully loaded unit, just hang it up on a wall, see installation diagrams
  • 2-1/2" diam, 20" tall cartridges of sediment, carbon and UV, 3/4" FPT inlet/outlet
  • Sediment removes sand, dirt, silt, scale, sludge and rust
  • Activated carbon reference: N. Dakota State Univ., Feb '02
  • Reference on UV: Alabama Water Quality Program, May '03
  • Stainless illumination chamber, 120 volts 60 Hz lamp standard
  • 200-220 volts, 50-60 Hz optional
  • Reference: Hydrotech Slimline UV-20 filter

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    Model
    Price
    Sediment
    Carbon
    UV
    Size & weight
    Canister(s)
    UV20-3
    $863
    x
    x
    x
    16" w x 5.5" d x 25" h, 29 lbs
    3
    UV20-2-C
    $779
    no
    x
    x
    11" w x 5.5" d x 25" h, 21 lbs
    2
    UV20-2-S
    $759
    x
    no
    x
    11" w x 5.5" d x 25" h, 21 lbs
    2
    UV20-1
    $629
    no
    no
    x
    5.5" w x 5.5" d x 25" h, 13 lbs
    1

  • Replacements: 5 micron sediment $12, 10 micron carbon block $57, uv lamp $85, quartz sleeve $55
  • Shipment from CA is additional, CA residents sales tax extra
  • Lamp warrantied for a year, should run 24 months, quarts sleeve is washable with soap and warm water

  • UV lamp in stainless chamber, 16,000 microwatt second/cm2 uv illumination
  • Transformer for 110 volts 60 hz standard, 220 volts and/or 50 hz available
  • Straightforward installation, 3/4" FPT in and out, a plumber should easily install in a few hours
  • Warranty: 5 years on the housing, filters replaced for catastrophic failures at the time of delivery, 15% handling charge for no fault return
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    Aquaflo Series with stainless high flow UV chamber - we recently switched from Sterilight models

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    		Fully loaded unit, see installation diagrams
  • Just hang it vertically on a wall, inlet from bottom
  • Optimum way to clean water without the addition of chemicals
  • 7 year warranty on reactor chamber, 1 year for uv lamp
  • 5 year pro-rated for other parts

  • 24 GPM unit is 37" long, 7" wide, 9.5" tall, 4" cell diameter
  • 12 GPM unit is 37" long, 5.5" wide, 8" tall, 3.5" cell diameter
  • 120 volt/60 Hz, 95 watts, 78 total lamp watts for 24 GPM
  • 200-250 volt AC, 50-60 Hz available on request
  • Reactor chamber 304 stainless steel
  • Straightforward installation, simple operation
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    Unit/operating cost - includes shipping, extra for AK, HI and overseas, call 978-456-8372
  • Unit price: 24 gallons per minute (GPM) model $1,260, 12 GPM model $742, 8GPM model $595
  • Lamp warranted for one year continuous operation, usually runs 2-3 years
  • Replacement lamp: $120, shipping from CA is additional, CA sales tax applies      Top  

    • Backwash Birm Filter - efficient reduction of iron and/or manganese from house water

    Birm filter tank and back-wash control on top: programmable Fleck timer

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    Fleck backwash control
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    2750 valve
    5600 valve
    How to order

    What it does
  • Birm® for iron and/or manganese reduction, for media detail click and look for "Filter Media" link
  • Use Pyrolox or Greensand filter if hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is also present
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water or drain
  • Straightforward installation, 1" MPT for inlet and outlet, 1/2" FPT for backwash drain, see installation diagrams
  • Thin oxidized layer forms on the media surface, gets scrubbed away during backwash cycle

  • Birm® works best when incoming water pH is close to neutral, not greasy, organic matters of less than 5 ppm
  • Works even better with addition of brass hydrocharger and air vent combination ($244 extra)
  • Original Birm® media seen to last several years, but does not work with chlorinated water, must be removed first
  • Factory direct delivery from Hydrotech (www.hydrotechwater.com), a top-name brand, without glossy brochures
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket for better aesthetics available, call 888-928-3794 for prices
  • Reference: Hydrotech Birm filter

    • Unit price and operating cost

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    3
    14"/65"
    2750
    8 GPM
    11 GPM
      $1,448  
        215 lbs    
    2.5
    13"/54"
    2750
    7 GPM
    10 GPM
    $1,189
        185 lbs    
    2
    12"/52"
    2510
    6 GPM
    8 GPM
    $819
        155 lbs    
    1.5
    10"/54"
    2510
    6 GPM
    7 GPM
    $683
        125 lbs    
    1
    10"/47"
    5600
    5 GPM
    6 GPM
    $566
        95 lbs    
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • Fe and/or Mn levels and household size determine the recommended tank volume, the larger the better
  • Requires consistent feed water pressure of 40-60 psi for robust backwash flow
  • 3 cubic foot for 8+ people with high amount iron and/or manganese
  • 2 cf for 4-6 with high amount, 1 cf for 1-2 people with moderate amount
  • Replacement: 1 cf of Birm® (42 lbs) is $85 plus shipping from MN

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    Pyrolox Filter - no more laundry stain, or rotten egg smell in the house water!!

    Pyrolox filter and back-wash control on top: programmable Fleck timer

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    Fleck backwash control
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    2750 valve
    5600 valve
    How to order

    What it does
  • Pyrolox for iron, manganese and/or hydrogen sulfide reduction, for detail click and look for "Filter Media" link
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water or drain
  • Straightforward installation, 1" MPT for inlet and outlet, 1/2" FPT for backwash drain, see installation diagram
  • Thin oxidized layer forms on the media surface, gets scrubbed away during backwash cycle

  • Incoming water pH range of (6.5-9.0) for optimum results, not greasy, organic matters of less than 5 ppm
  • Works even better with addition of brass hydrocharger and air vent combination ($244 extra)
  • Original Pyrolox media seen to last several years, can be washed/regenerated with Clorox if get greasy or dirty
  • Factory direct from Hydrotech (www.hydrotechwater.com), a top-name brand, minus glossy brochures
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket for better aesthetics available, call 888-928-3794 for prices

    • Unit price and operating cost

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
    Pyrolox
      in cf  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    2.5
    13"/54"
    2.1
    2750
    5 GPM
    25 GPM
    $1,788
      335 lbs  
    2
    12"/52"
    1.7
    2750
    4 GPM
    20 GPM
    $1,412
      273 lbs  
    1.5
    10"/54"
    1.3
    2510
    3 GPM
    15 GPM
    $989
      214 lbs  
    1
    10"/47"
    0.83
    2510
    3 GPM
    12 GPM
    $851
      155 lbs  
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • Fe, Mn and/or H2S levels and household size determine the recommended pyrolox volume, the larger the better
  • Requires consistent feed water flow with pressure of 40-60 psi for vigorous backwash
  • 2.5 cubic foot for 6+ people with high amount iron, manganese and/or hydrogen sulfide
  • 2 cf for 3-5 with moderate amount, 1.5 cf for 1-2 people with moderate amount, 1 cf for one with low amount
  • Replacement: 50 lbs bag of 20/40 grade pyrolox (0.42 cubic foot) is $129 plus shipping from MN

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    Manganese Greensand Filter - reduction of iron, manganese and/or hydrogen sulfide from house water
    Sato's article has been published on WaterTechOnline July, 2007

    Greensand filter tanks and back-wash control on top: programmable Fleck timer

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    Fleck backwash control
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    2750 valve
    5600 valve
    How to order

    What it does
  • Greensand for iron, manganese and/or hydrogen sulfide reduction, for detail click and look for "Filter Media" link
  • Incoming water pH range of (6.5-9.0) for optimum results, not greasy, organic matters of less than 5 ppm
  • Greensand bed is periodically regenerated with weak potassium permanganate (KMnO4) solution in the brine tank
  • Straightforward installation, 1" MPT for inlet and outlet, 1/2" FPT for backwash drain, see installation diagrams
  • Works even better with addition of brass hydrocharger and air vent combination ($244 extra)
  • Original greensand media seen to last several years, can be washed with Clorox if get greasy or dirty
  • Take care not to spill potassium permanganate solution, leaves permanent brown stain

  • Original media seen to last years, can be washed/regenerated with Clorox when get greasy or dirty
  • Factory direct from Hydrotech (www.hydrotechnology.com), a top-name brand, minus glossy brochures
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket for better aesthetics available, call 888-928-3794 for prices
  • Reference: Hydrotech greensand filter

    • Ready to install unit price and operating cost

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    3
    14"/65"
    2750
    8 GPM
    11 GPM
    $2,094
      215 lbs  
    2.5
    13"/54"
    2510
    7 GPM
    10 GPM
    $1,512
      185 lbs  
    2
    12"/52"
    2510
    6 GPM
    8 GPM
    $1,092
      155 lbs  
    1.5
    10"/54"
    5600
    6 GPM
    6 GPM
    $987
      125 lbs  
    1
    10"/47"
    5600
    5 GPM
    6 GPM
    $907
      95 lbs  
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • Price includes complete assembly of main (greensand) and brine (potassium permanganate) tanks, backwash control
  • Get potassium permanganate brine solution locally, we can also ship 20 lbs pack $184 plus shipping from MN
  • Fe, Mn and/or H2S levels and household size determine the recommended capacity, the larger the better
  • Requires consistent feed water pressure of 40-60 psi for robust backwash flow
  • 3 cubic foot for 8+ people with high amount iron, manganese and/or hydrogen sulfide
  • 2 cf for 4-6 with high amount, 1 cf for 1-2 people with moderate amount
  • Replacement: 1 cf of Greensand; (86 lbs) is $118 plus shipping from MN

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    Tannin Reduction/Removal Filter - two ways to go about it

    Option 1 - chlorine injection followed by back-wash carbon:

    Chlorine injector
    Retension tank 1
    Retension tank 2
    Retension tank 3

    How to order
    Backwash carbon

    How it works
  • Stenner pump (reference) injects proper amount of chlorine into the whole house water
  • Caution - injector operation and the amount of chlorine have to be regularly monitored by owner
  • Tannin is oxidized by chlorine, precipitates out in the retention tanks, two minimum recommended
  • Existing house bladder tank can act as retention tank #1, injector goes between the well pump and the tank

  • Retention tanks may have to be flushed out periodically to get rid of larger, heavier precipitates
  • Smaller, lighter precipitates are removed by the carbon unit during backwash
  • Works even better with addition of brass hydrocharger and air vent combination ($244, see photos)
  • Factory direct from Hydrotech (www.hydrotechnology.com), a top-name brand, minus glossy brochures

    • Unit price and operating cost

  • Stenner chemical feed pump 1/4", 110 or 230 volts 50-60 Hz, $605 plus shipping from MN
  • Chlorine solution tanks $370 (50 gallon), $142 (35 gallon), $59 (15 gallon), plus shipping from MN
  • CT retention, non-bladder tanks, $711 (120 gallon), $566 (80 gallon), $389 (40 gallon), plus shipping from MN
  • Upper diffuser to tank $94, lower diffuser $94, plus shipping from MN
  • Get chlorine solution locally, we can also ship 20 lbs pack $239 plus shipping from MN

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    Option 2 - Purolite® anion exchange resin filter followed by neutralizer:

    Tannin anion exchange resin
    Acid neutralizer

    How to order
    		How it works
  • Purolite® Tannin Select resin (click for media detail) in main tank
  • Salt in brine tank, add as needed, same operation as in a regular softener
  • Tends to severely lower pH value, down to 4-5 in extreme cases
  • Large neutralizer must therefore follow, see neutralizer detail
  • Sacrificial calcite media in the neutralizer tank, replenish as needed

  • Factory direct from Hydrotech (www.hydrotechnology.com)
  • Top-name brand, minus glossy brochures, Fridley, MN 55432
  • Tank colors, almond, blue or black, chrome tank jacket available

    • Ready to install tannin removal unit price and operating cost

    Capacity in
      cubic foot  
    Tank
      diam/tall  
     Fleck 
      valve  
      Service  
     flow rate 
      Backwash  
     flow rate 
      complete  
    unit price
      Ship  
     wgt 
    3
    14"/65"
    2750
    8 GPM
    11 GPM
    $2,896
      215 lbs  
    2
    12"/52"
    2750
    6 GPM
    8 GPM
    $2,232
      180 lbs  
    1
    9"/48"
    2510
    5 GPM
    6 GPM
    $1,303
      145 lbs  
    Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • Price includes complete assembly of main (Tannin Select) and brine (salt) tanks, backwash control
  • Purolite® Tannin Select resin $649 per cubic foot, plus shipping from MN
  • Resin should last several years under proper conditions
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    • Acid Neutralizer - Restores pH to neutral (to near 7)

    Reverse flow model: all we can say is it works like a champ

    Comes in natural amber color tank
    though blue is shown here


    How to order
  • Economical, efficient and requires minimal maintenance
  • Straightforward installation, see diagram, 1" FPT in/out, that's all
  • Water goes down the center tube, bubbles up through media (hence, reverse flow)
  • Acid eats away the sacrificial media, media volume decreases with time
  • Add media when down to 1/4-1/3 the tank height, leave 10" space at the top
  • When back lit, you can see the media level in amber color tank

  • Calcite alone works quite well 99% of the time
  • If water has excess iron, manganese and/or sulfur, mix in some magnesia (MgO)
  • We find a mix of (5) calcite and (1) magnesia by weight works quite well
  • No chemical regeneration required, nothing is imparted into the house water
  • We have sold several hundred of these units, not one problem or complaint


    • Unit price, no media included - includes a dome hole/removable plug for easy media insertion

    Tank color will be natural amber, though blue tank is shown above
    Capacity in
     cubic foot 
     Tank
     diameter 
     Tank
     height 
     Empty
     weight 
     Price 
     without media 
    3
    14"
    65"
     55 lbs 
    $582
    2-1/2
    13"
    54"
    35 lbs
    $478
    1-1/2
    10"
    54"
    25 lbs
    $342
     Shipping from MN is additional, MN residents must add state sales tax

  • Acidity and household size determine the recommended volume, the larger the better
  • 3 cubic foot for 8+ people with high acidity, 2-1/2 cf for 4-6 with moderate, 1-1/2 cf for 1-2 people with low acidity
  • Recommend buying calcite locally (we help you find an area WQA member dealer), we can also ship in a pinch
  • Media cost: 1 cubic foot calcite (82 lb bag) $60, 1 cf magnesia (65 lbs bag) $125, shipping from MN 55432 extra
  • For media detail on calcite and magnesia (often sold as Corosex and Corosex II), click and look for "Filter Media" link
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    Aerator - Extracts water borne gasses such as methane and hydrogen sulfide

    Duke aerator system from Action Manufacturing

    What it is, it does

  • Models range from 160 gallon to 500 gallon capacities, indoor and outdoor applications
  • Reduce/remove unwanted odors and gasses
  • Non-chemical alternative for reduction or removal of unwanted gasses or odors
  • Simple process of spraying water through nozzles in a fine jet mist, naturally releasing the gas or odor
  • The gas is then vented to the outside using the assistance of a vent blower on indoor models
  • Limited 10 year warranty on the aerator tank for manufacturing defects

    • Duke aerator set


    How to order
    		Standard indoor Duke aerator package
  • Shrouded ˝ hp submersible pump in the white aeration chamber
  • Blue bladder tank, solenoid valve with coil, 115 volt vent blower
  • Drain pipe with ball valve, spray bar, draw pipe, 0-100 pressure gauge
  • 115 volt pump up sw