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OptiPure 300-05830 CTO-Q 15" Filter Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...
View full detailsVita Filters CTO 10" Carbon Block Filter (32-250-10-MATRIKX)
Vita FiltersThe Vita Filters Carbon Block Filter effectively reduces foul odors, unpleasant tastes, PFAS, herbicides, pesticides, chloramine, chlorine, gasolin...
View full detailsOptiPure AMS-QT15 204-52820 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane
OptiPureThe AMS-QT15 is a 10″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS200 and OP175 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mineral...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05832 CTOS-QCR Scale Chloramine Cartridge
OptiPureThe OptiPure 300-05832 CTOS-QCR is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramines to 6,000 gallons at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM. The cartridge in...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05835 CTOS-Q Scale Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTOS-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QTI series systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduce ...
View full detailsOptiPure 170-52080 QT1+CR Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 CTO-QCR
OptiPureReplacement filter cartridge kit for the OptiPure QT1+CR dual-cartridge water treatment system. Includes one (1) CTO-Q10 300-05828 Pre/Post-Filter ...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05821 CTO-Q10CR Chloramine Cartridge
OptiPureThe Optipure CTO-Q10CR is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramines up to 4,000 gallons at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM. Applications: Applica...
View full detailsEverpure ESO7 EV9607-25 Espresso Cartridge EV960725
EverpureThe Everpure ESO 7 EV960725 Cartridge has a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, filtered water for specialty coffee,...
View full detailsEverpure DEV9830-01 HQS-WF Filter Cartridge
EverpureApplication: Produces perfect water for premium drinking water applications. Fits Everpure QL1 and QL3b heads. Part of a sanitary quick-change fil...
View full detailsOptiPure 204-53040 AMS-QT Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure AMS-QT is a 15″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS350 and OP350 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-...
View full detailsOptiPure SX21RK 252-60110 Cartridge Kit SX2-21
OptiPureThis is the replacement cartridge kit for the OptiPure SX2-21 160-00350 System (*sold separately) Applications: Fountain beverages, coffee, tea, ...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05860 SCLX2-Q Scale Filter Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure SCLX2-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology that utilizes Templa...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05829 CTOS-Q10 Filter Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTOS-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QTI10 series systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and red...
View full detailsOptiPure 252-10120 S5-20 Sediment Prefilter Cartridge
OptiPureThe S5-20 is a 20” Drop-In PolyTrix gradient density filter cartridge that reduces sediment to 5.0 microns at a maximum flow rate of 10.0 GPM. Ap...
View full detailsOptiPure CTOS-10 Filter Cartridge 252-00310
OptiPureThe CTOS-10 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 1.5 GPM for 15...
View full detailsEverpure MC2 Water Filter Cartridge EV9612-56 EV961256
EverpureThe Everpure MC² Filter Cartridge improves the taste of fountain beverages by reducing chlorine, taste, odor, and other offensive contaminants that...
View full detailsEverpure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 10" Filter Cartridge
EverpureSupply clean, safe water to your commercial beverage equipment with this Everpure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 filter cartridge. This cartridge directly repla...
View full detailsOptiPure 160-50105 FXI-11 Filtration System
OptiPureThe FXI-11 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 10” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, ...
View full detailsHomeland HCWS Carbon GAC Filter Cartridge
HomelandReduces hardness in water that can cause minerals, including calcium and magnesium, to build up and damage espresso equipment. Cartridge replacemen...
View full detailsEverpure Insurice i20002 Ice Filter Cartridge EV9612-22
EverpureDelivers premium quality water for ice applications. Reduces water-related ice machine problems caused by scale buildup from dirt and dissolved min...
View full detailsOptiPure CTOS-20 CTO Scale Cartridge 252-00320
OptiPureThe CTOS-20 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 3.0 GPM f...
View full detailsEverpure QC7i Single-ESO7 Espresso Filtration System 5,300 Grains
EverpureThe Everpure QC7I Single-ESO7 Filtration system is a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, and filtered water for spec...
View full detailsEverpure DEV9830-01 HQS-WF Filter Cartridge 3-Pack
EverpureApplication: Produces perfect water for premium drinking water applications. Fits Everpure QL1 and QL3b heads. Part of a sanitary quick-change fil...
View full detailsEverpure 4FC-L EV9693-10 Filter Cartridge
EverpureWith high capacity, the extended-life filter offers submicron particulate reduction, lead, cyst, chlorine taste & odor protection, and more. Th...
View full detailsOptiPure 252-00220 CTO-20 Cartridge
OptiPureThe CTO-20 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 3.0 GPM for 30,...
View full detailsIce-O-Matic IOMQ Filter Cartridge (OptiPure CTOS-Q10)
EverpureReplaces Ice-O-Matic IOMQ 10" Applications: Ice Machines, Coffee Brewers, and Steam Equipment Encapsulated Qwik-Twist style cartridge for OptiPur...
View full detailsOptiPure BWS175 RO Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 AMS-QT15 ILMA-10.14
OptiPureReplacement cartridges for OptiPure BWS175 Reverse Osmosis RO Systems. Kit includes one (1) of each of the following: CTO-Q10 300-05828 10" Filter...
View full detailsHomeland H5KP2 Carbon GAC Filter Cartridge (Everpure HQS-WF)
HomelandReduces dirt and particles. It helps protect machines and equipment by reducing limescale build-up. Applications: Coffee Brewing, Ice Machines Red...
View full detailsOptiPure 204-52810 AMS-QT10 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure AMS-QT10 is a Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS100 Systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mine...
View full detailsMatrikx 32-250-10-MATRIKX CTO 10" Carbon Block Filter (9-3/4")
MatrikxReplacement here: Vita Filters 10" (9-3/4") Carbon Block Filter Drop-in The Matrikx 32-250-10-MATRIKX Carbon Block Filter reduces organic contamin...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Filter Cartridge 2-Pack
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...
View full detailsEverpure 7CB5 EV9618-11 Filter Cartridge
EverpureThe Everpure 7CB5 Filter Cartridge is a carbon block filter that finely polishes water for high-quality beverage and food applications. Everpure 7C...
View full detailsHomeland HWSB Filter Cartridge (Everpure ESO6 ESO7)
HomelandWhy shop with Vita Filters? Authorized Homeland Distributor Free Shipping • No Minimum 12 Month Warranty 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! On-Staff Wa...
View full detailsHomeland H5KP10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge
HomelandReduces dirt and particles. Helps protect machines & equipment by reducing limescale build-up. Applications: Coffee Brewing, Ice Machines Redu...
View full detailsOptiPure 160-50115 FXI-22 Dual Filtration System
OptiPureThe FXI-22 is a dual-housing water treatment system with drop-in 20” cartridges that reduces sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduces chlorine, tas...
View full detailsOptiPure 252-60205 SCLX2-1 ScaleX2 Scale Cartridge
OptiPureThe SCLX2-1 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology that utilizes Template-Induced Crystalli...
View full detailsHomeland H5KP6 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge
HomelandReduces dirt and particles. Helps protect machines & equipment by reducing limescale build-up. Applications: Coffee Brewing, Ice Machines Redu...
View full detailsEverpure EC210 EV9534-20 20" Prefilter Cartridge 6-Pack
EverpurePrefilter cartridge for E-20 Housing filters out larger dirt and rust particles, extending the life of primary filter cartridges. Applications: F...
View full detailsOptiPure 160-52822 QTSX-2PG Scale Filtration System
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure QTSX-2PG is a dual-cartridge water treatment system with two 15” Qwik-Twist cartridges that reduce sediment to 0.5-microns and...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05805 PTS-Q Filter Cartridge
OptiPureThe PTS-Q is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge that utilizes PolyTrix gradient-density media to reduce sediment down to 5 microns at a flow rate of 2.25 g...
View full detailsOptiPure 160-00350 SX2-21 Scale Filtration System
OptiPureEVERPURE SX2 DUAL-HOUSING SYSTEMS These innovative dual-housed systems, feature ScaleX2® scale inhibition technology, a key element in preserving y...
View full detailsOmnipure QCWS 14" Water Softener Carbon GAC Filter Cartridge
OmnipureThe Omnipure QCWS is ideal for residential appliances that require water with virtually no scaling minerals to operate reliably and efficiently. Th...
View full detailsOptiPure 170-52081 QTI1+CR Dual Scale Filtration System
OptiPureThe QTI1+CR is a dual-cartridge water treatment system with two Qwik-Twist cartridges, which reduces sediment over 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine...
View full detailsOmnipure SCL10G6 10" Inline Scale Inhibitor System 3/8" QC
OmnipureTried and true, the Omnipure CL-series has mostly stayed the same since it was launched in 1970. The simple design delivers exceptional performance...
View full detailsOptiPure BWS100 RO Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 AMS-QT10
OptiPureThe OptiPure BWS100 is a Blended Water System that utilizes Reverse Osmosis (RO) to remove >97% of the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from water w...
View full detailsEverpure 7F EV9654-10 Filter Cartridge Post Filter
EverpurePost-treatment cartridge for use in RO applications. Applications: Special application cartridge for use with RO systems For exclusive use as post...
View full detailsOptiPure 160-50010 FX-11 Filtration System
OptiPureThe FX-11 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 10” cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and chlorine, taste & od...
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Everpure ESO7 EV9607-25 Espresso Cartridge EV960725
EverpureThe Everpure ESO 7 EV960725 Cartridge has a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, filtered water for specialty coffee,...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Cartridge
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...
View full detailsOptiPure 170-52080 QT1+CR Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 CTO-QCR
OptiPureReplacement filter cartridge kit for the OptiPure QT1+CR dual-cartridge water treatment system. Includes one (1) CTO-Q10 300-05828 Pre/Post-Filter ...
View full detailsEverpure DEV9830-01 HQS-WF Filter Cartridge
EverpureApplication: Produces perfect water for premium drinking water applications. Fits Everpure QL1 and QL3b heads. Part of a sanitary quick-change fil...
View full detailsOptiPure AMS-QT15 204-52820 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane
OptiPureThe AMS-QT15 is a 10″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS200 and OP175 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mineral...
View full detailsChlorine, Taste, & Odor Reduction Filters
Chlorine is a disinfectant, most commonly used to kill microbes in the water supply. If excessive amounts or high concentrations reside in pipes and plumbing, chlorine can impart an undesirable taste and odor in your drinking water and other beverages. It can also contribute to foodservice equipment problems such as pitting and corrosion.
Chlorine is a widespread, naturally occurring chemical element manufactured from sodium chloride. It is widely used for everything from creating household bleach to manufacturing computer chips to disinfection of swimming pools. Most water utility companies add chlorine gas to raw water to kill bacteria and other harmful microorganisms to prevent waterborne diseases. While necessary for safe water, chlorine creates many problems for foodservice operations:
- Chlorine gas has a powerful, pungent smell and an unpleasant taste. It is detectable in concentrations of as low as 1 part per million (ppm).
- Chlorine is an oxidizing agent corrosive on metals in plumbing and foodservice equipment.
- Chlorine can cause damage to gaskets in equipment, making them brittle.
- Chlorine reacts with natural organic compounds in the water to form potentially harmful chemical by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs).
- Chlorine is ineffective at killing cysts, which are living organisms that can cause illness. Examples of cysts include Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
Fortunately, chlorine is not challenging to remove from water. Carbon, found in many water filters, has a remarkable capacity for neutralizing chlorine. Activated carbon is a mild reducing agent, and chlorine is a potent oxidizing agent, so after chlorine becomes adsorbed, it reacts with the carbon. The chlorine is reduced to chloride ion (as in table salt and seawater), one atom of carbon is oxidized to carbon dioxide, and both are released to the solution (desorbed). Meanwhile, most of the spots on the activated carbon, where all this took place, become “auto-regenerated” back to their original, like new condition, ready to adsorb again. For free available chlorine (FAC), this takes only about fifteen minutes, which means that a small amount of carbon can achieve an acceptable steady-state condition if the flow rate is slow or intermittent. The reaction is much slower for “combined chlorine” (chloramines), and more carbon or contact time is needed to achieve equivalent reductions.