Reducing Chlorine

[nghian]

Could you let me know the best filter to reduce chlorine? Is there one that works on sediment and chlorine?

[waterfilters]

Here is a recommended filter to remove both sediment and chlorine.
CBR2-10 water filters for lead reduction and Ametek CBR210 carbon water filter 155268.

Thank you,
WaterFilters.NET

[runeswords]

I notice in the filter specs it says "•Premium high capacity chlorine taste & odor reduction through more than 20,000 gallons.*"

Does that mean it is simply covering up the chlorine tastes and odors, or actually removing it? I see the taste and odor reduction phrase on a lot of filters, so I was just wondering. Thanks!

[awc222]

Originally Posted by runeswords

I notice in the filter specs it says "•Premium high capacity chlorine taste & odor reduction through more than 20,000 gallons.*"

Does that mean it is simply covering up the chlorine tastes and odors, or actually removing it? I see the taste and odor reduction phrase on a lot of filters, so I was just wondering. Thanks!

Carbon block filters DO have a longer service life than most GAC filters. Chlorine removal depends on various factors. The total chlorine must be calculated; the higher (ppm) levels, the shorter the life. Also, the flow rate is important. These are rated normally at 0.5 gallons per minute.

Also, is this filter doubling as a sediment filter, or is there another filter in front of it to do those tasks? Doubling the duty will also shorten the service.

Carbon is wondeful at removing a host of other chemicals (especially if it is a VOC filter removing volitile organic compounds). So if there are other elements involved, the filter life, again is shorter.

Carbon fails when you test positive for chlorine in the treated water. Carbon is an adsorption (not absorption) media and has an incredibly large 'surface area' able to remove chlorine from the water.

20,000 gallons is more than I would guessed but eleminate the guesswork and get a chlorine test kit offered by Water Filters: Replacement Water Filter Cartridges for Culligan, Everpure, Samsung, Pur, Brita, Pentek, GE, and more to determine what the nose may not.

Andy Christensen, CWS=-II