{"product_id":"low-maintenance-whole-home-filtration-system-gac-kdf-made-in-the-usa-purchase","title":"Low Maintenance Whole Home Filtration System - GAC \u0026 KDF - Made in the USA - Purchase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tabsplus-container\" data-pdpo-revision-id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdpo__tabs_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdpo__tab__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the Penguin Water Non-Electric Upflow Carbon Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall to schedule a 30 minute consultation - 719-301-0285\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\"\u003eA high-performance water treatment solution for residential and light commercial applications. This system features a reliable design that does not require electricity for operation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\"\u003eIt utilizes a blend of premium media, including\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pdpo-section-container=\"pdpo_Description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranular Activated Carbon (GAC),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalytic Carbon,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKDF 55,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto effectively remove a wide range of contaminants and impurities from water. The Penguin Water Non-Electric Upflow Carbon Filter is engineered for maximum performance and durability, providing superior water quality and peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eGAC works primarily through \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eadsorption\u003c\/b\u003e, acting like a high-surface-area sponge for organic chemicals and common city-water additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChlorine:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly effective at removing the \"bleach\" taste and odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds):\u003c\/b\u003e Including benzene, toluene, and xylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePFAS\/PFOA:\u003c\/b\u003e Often referred to as \"forever chemicals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePesticides and Herbicides:\u003c\/b\u003e Agricultural runoff like atrazine and simazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTrihalomethanes (THMs):\u003c\/b\u003e Harmful byproducts of chlorine disinfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTCE (Trichloroethylene):\u003c\/b\u003e A common industrial solvent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral Odors:\u003c\/b\u003e Removes earthy or musty smells caused by algae or decaying vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Catalytic Carbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThink of this as \"GAC on steroids.\" It undergoes an additional chemical treatment to enhance its ability to promote chemical reactions (catalysis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChloramines:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard GAC is too slow to catch chloramines (chlorine + ammonia); Catalytic Carbon breaks them down efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHydrogen Sulfide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"H_2S\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003e$H_2S$\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Effectively removes that \"rotten egg\" smell common in well water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSulfur:\u003c\/b\u003e Targets various sulfur compounds that GAC might miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIron (Small amounts):\u003c\/b\u003e Can help oxidize dissolved iron so it can be filtered out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. KDF 55 (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis is a high-purity copper-zinc alloy that uses a process called \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eredox\u003c\/b\u003e (oxidation-reduction) to \"trade\" electrons with contaminants, changing them into harmless substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy Metals:\u003c\/b\u003e Removes up to 98% of water-soluble \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eLead\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eMercury\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eCopper\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eNickel\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eChromium\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInorganic Chlorine:\u003c\/b\u003e Converts free chlorine into chloride ions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBacteria and Algae:\u003c\/b\u003e It is bacteriostatic, meaning it creates an electrolytic field that prevents bacteria and fungi from growing inside the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater-Soluble Cations:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps reduce scale buildup by altering the structure of calcium and magnesium minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuick Comparison Table\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContaminant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalytic Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKDF 55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChlorine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,1,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,2,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,1,3,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChloramines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,1,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,2,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,2,3,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLead \/ Mercury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,1,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,2,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,3,3,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVOCs \/ PFAS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,1,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,2,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,4,3,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRotten Egg Odor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,1,0\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,2,0\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,5,3,0\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBacteria Growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,1,0\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,2,0\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"16,6,3,0\"\u003eYes (Inhibits)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reliable solution for reducing the presence of chlorine, chloramines, chemicals, pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other impurities in the water supply. This advanced filter has a flow rate of up to 15 gallons per minute (GPM), ensuring efficient operation and consistent water flow throughout the establishment. Its unique upflow design minimizes media channeling and ensures maximum contact time with the media, resulting in efficient removal of impurities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Penguin Water Non-Electric Upflow Carbon Filter for a reliable, cost-effective solution for improving water quality and reducing the presence of contaminants in residential and light commercial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty on the Tank and Valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia estimated to last 5 - 7 years before needing to be swapped out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedia Swap is $995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall to schedule a 30 minute consultation - 719-301-0285\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47802710884509,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9843\/0621\/files\/Tank_product_pic.png?v=1775265674","url":"https:\/\/www.coloradowaterguy.com\/products\/low-maintenance-whole-home-filtration-system-gac-kdf-made-in-the-usa-purchase","provider":"Colorado Water Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}