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When Buying A Whole House Water Filter Size Is Important

Posted on October 27, 2018 by James McMahon

When buying a whole house water filter size is important. One aspect of water treatment seldom mentioned to consumers is contact time. Incoming water must remain in contact with the carbon in your filter for a certain amount of time in order … Continue reading →

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Whole House Water Filter – Backwash Filters Are Better Than Upflow

Posted on March 17, 2017 by James McMahon

This article is intended to clarify the difference between my Urban Defender, a backwashing whole house water filter, and cheaper whole house carbon systems that do not backwash. Learn more here. Upflow filters cost less and are less effective. Backwash filters are … Continue reading →

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