Flow Rate Specifications

Service Flow Rate - The rate (in gallons per minute) at which the media can effectively treat your water. Please note that most systems will allow a higher flow rate through them than the media can treat, so should your water demands exceed the systems capabilities some of the water will pass through untreated. NOTE: Service flow rates are based on the manufacturers recommendation for maximum contaminate removal, lower contaminate levels may be effectively treated at higher flow rates.

Backwash Flow Rate - The minimum rate (in gallons per minute) that needs to be available for proper backwashing of the system. This is not a constant rate, your water source just needs to be capable of supplying the shown rate for backwashing. NOTE: Using a system with less than the recommended backwash rate may be possible, however, doing so will decrease media life and will negate the 30-day satisfaction guarantee. (The warranties on the tank and control head will remain unaffected)