 Re: Chlorinated water and carbon block filters
Carbon can remove chlorine to a very high degree depending on the chlorine concentration and the contact time with the carbon. High flow rates and small carbon contact time or carbon exhaustion can lead to bleed through.
Filters with a carbon and KDF blend is an excellent chlorine removal device. The KDF removes chlorine at a longer shelf-life than carbon and that lets the carbon work on other elements it is capable of removing.
If your water is chlorinated and you want to 'disinfect/sanitize' the down lines, then remove the filter and let the water pass through and sit in the pipes for a period of time. Get a chlorine test kit to monitor levels.
Make sure your water is chlorinated and not chloraminated as chloramine requires additions equipment to be affective.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II |