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1-Stage Water Filtration Systems

  • Everpure QC7I ESO7 Filtration & Softening System 0.50-1.5 GPM (Espresso)

    Original price $347.50 - Original price $998.70
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    The Everpure QC7I Single-ESO7 Filtration system is a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, and filtered water for spec...

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  • Everpure QC7I & Insurice FC-S Ice Filtration Systems (Ice)

    Original price $115.00 - Original price $1,659.60
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    EVERPURE ICE FILTRATION SYSTEMS Keep your ice operation functioning at full capacity with the commercial-grade ice filters from Pentair. Featuring...

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  • Everpure QC7I Single ESO6 Filtration & Softening System 0.50 GPM (Espresso)

    Original price $332.80 - Original price $332.80
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    The Everpure QC7I Single-ESO6 Filter system has a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, and filtered water for special...

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  • OptiPure 160-50105 FXI-11 10" Filtration System 1.5 GPM 0.5 Micron (Ice, Coffee, Steam)

    Original price $172.60 - Original price $172.60
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    The 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, ...

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  • OptiPure 160-50010 FX-11 10" Filtration System 1.5 GPM 0.5 Micron (Fountain, Coffee, Drinking Water)

    Original price $169.30 - Original price $169.30
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    The 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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  • Vita Filters Easy Install Water Filtration System

    Original price $16.99 - Original price $99.99
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    Why shop with Vita Filters? Authorized Distributor for Top Brands Free Shipping • No Minimum One (1) Year Warranty 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! O...

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  • Everpure Insurice I20002 Filtration System 1.67 to 3.34 GPM (Ice)

    Original price $305.40 - Original price $711.00
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    Provide cleaner, fresher ice with the Pentair Everpure Insurice i2000 Systems. Integrated prefilter reduces cysts, scale formation, and micro-filte...

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    Original price $305.40 - Original price $711.00
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  • Everpure EV9324-61 Insurice PF-4SI Filtration System + Pre-Filter (Ice)

    Original price $376.92 - Original price $376.92
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    Specially designed for use with ice machines, the Everpure Insurice Single Prefilter - 4SI System offers dirt reduction, scale protection and reduc...

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  • OptiPure 160-50110 FXI-12 20" Filtration System 3.0 GPM 0.5 Micron (Ice, Coffee, Steam)

    Original price $222.70 - Original price $222.70
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    The Pentair OptiPure FXI12 160-50110 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 20” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 micr...

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  • Everpure Inline Filter for OCS & Foodservice

    Original price $26.27 - Original price $55.36
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    A complete line of economical inline filters suitable for many foodservice and office coffee applications. Depending on the model, features include...

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  • Everpure High Flow CSR MC2 Filtration System + Pre-Filter (Various Sizes)

    Original price $925.20 - Original price $1,681.80
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    Pentair Everpure High Flow CSR MC2 systems provide quality water for fountain, coffee, and ice machine applications. Exclusive precoat filtration p...

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  • Everpure EV9324-60 Insurice 4SI Filtration System (Ice)

    Original price $275.70 - Original price $275.70
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    Specially designed for ice machines, the Everpure Insurice Single - 4SI System offers dirt reduction, scale protection, and reduced slime, all in a...

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  • Everpure 4CB5-S Filtration System w/ QL2 Head (Coffee)

    Original price $133.20 - Original price $133.20
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    Ideal for coffee and hot beverage applications. Carbon block filter finely polishes water for high-quality drinking water and beverage and food app...

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  • Everpure 2H-L EV9634-26 Filtration System (Drinking Water)

    Original price $120.20 - Original price $120.20
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    Unique activated carbon-based filter blend reduces chlorine taste & odor and other offensive contaminants—premium quality water for Office Wate...

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  • 3M VH3/HC351-S 5626210 OCS Filtration System (Coffee)

    Original price $79.99 - Original price $139.99
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    Application: For Office Coffee Applications featuring VH3 Valve-in-Head VH3/HC351-S 1 micron system for general use Provides consistent qu...

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    Original price $79.99 - Original price $139.99
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  • Everpure QL3-4C2 Drinking Water Filtration System (Cold Cup Vending)

    Original price $159.10 - Original price $159.10
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    Everpure EV960550 4C2 Filter Cartridges reduce offensive tastes and odors in water by removing contaminants. Applications: Cold Cup Vending Commer...

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  • Everpure EV9795-90 E-20 20" Coarse Prefilter System

    Original price $147.30 - Original price $147.30
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    The Pentair Everpure Coarse Prefilter systems deliver water quality for various foodservice applications. Tightly spun sediment cartridge filters p...

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  • Everpure EV9202-81 QC7I Single 4FC-S Filtration System 2.5 GPM (Coffee)

    Original price $273.01 - Original price $273.01
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    The QC7I Single 4FC-S EV920281 water filtration system features exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media that filters sediment down to 0.2 micr...

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  • Everpure Insurice 4SI Filtration System (Ice)

    Original price $20.99 - Original price $376.92
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    The Pentair Everpure Insurice 4Si filtration systems deliver cleaner, fresher water for ice applications. Effectively filters particulates to 0.5 m...

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  • Everpure EV9100-20 CGS-20 20" Single Filter Housing

    Original price $189.00 - Original price $244.40
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    Pentair Everpure is one of the most recognized brands amongst foodservice operators and facilities managers and one of the most trusted brands by t...

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  • Everpure E10 EV9795-80 10" Coarse Pre-Filtration System

    Original price $101.50 - Original price $101.50
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    This Everpure EV979580 E10 10" coarse pre-filter is a direct replacement for the part that came with your commercial water filtration system. This ...

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  • OptiPure 160-52131 QTCR-1 Chloramine Reduction Filtration System 1.7 GPM 5.0 Micron

    Original price $130.78 - Original price $296.52
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    The Pentair Optipure QTCR-1 is a single-cartridge water treatment system with one 15″ Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces sediment down to 5.0-micron...

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  • Everpure QC7I-MH2 Filtration System (Coffee Brewers 1.0 - 1.67 GPM)

    Original price $320.83 - Original price $320.83
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    The Everpure QC7i Single MH(2) System is part of the newest line of systems from Everpure, delivering superior filtration for premium quality water...

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  • Everpure EV9202-61 QC7I Single 4FC5-S Filtration System 2.5 GPM (Coffee & Ice)

    Original price $297.56 - Original price $297.56
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    The QC7I Single 4FC5-S water filtration system features exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media that filters sediment down to 5 microns and pr...

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  • Omnipure CBK 10" Coffee Brewer Filtration System (Lime/Scale, CTO Reduction)

    Original price $109.99 - Original price $109.99
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    Omnipure CBK 10" Coffee Brewer Filtration System: An Excellent Choice for Lime/Scale Prevention Taste, Odor, and Chlorine Reduction Appx. 3,000 ga...

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  • Everpure EV9202-31 QC7I 7FC5 Filtration System (Fountain)

    Original price $345.39 - Original price $345.39
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    The QC7I Single 7FC5 system delivers consistent quality water for fountain beverage applications. Chlorine & odor reduction, integrated pref...

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  • Everpure EV9202-21 QC7I Single 4FC5 Filtration System (Fountain)

    Original price $285.40 - Original price $285.40
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    The QC7I Single 4FC5 system delivers consistent quality water for fountain beverage applications. Chlorine & odor reduction, integrated prefilt...

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  • Everpure EV9324-71 Insurice PF-7SI Filtration System + Pre-Filter (Ice)

    Original price $501.60 - Original price $501.60
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    The Everpure Insurice PF-7SI Single System EV9324-61 is a sediment filtration system specifically designed for ice applications. This system begins...

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  • Everpure QL2-OW200L EV9275-70 Filtration System 0.50 GPM (Drinking Water)

    Original price $163.10 - Original price $163.10
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    The Everpure OW200L Filter Cartridge provides sparkling, fresh, premium quality drinking water. Ideal for bottleless water coolers and drinking fou...

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  • Everpure EV9324-70 Insurice 7SI Filtration System (Ice Machines)

    Original price $359.40 - Original price $359.40
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    The Everpure Insurice 7SI Single System EV9324-70 is a sediment filtration system specifically designed for ice applications. This system effective...

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  • Everpure Shurflo LVPO-F1 94-751-00 Filtration System SHURGUARD

    Original price $134.51 - Original price $134.51
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    For use with fountain beverage dispensers, ice machines, and coffee equipment Removes chlorine and unpleasant taste and odor Proprietary Fibredyne...

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  • Everpure EV9328-91 QC7I PF Single 7FC-S Filtration System 2.5 GPM with Pre-Filter (Coffee)

    Original price $413.24 - Original price $413.24
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    The QC7I PF Single 7FCS EV932891 water filtration system features exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media that filters sediment down to 0.2 mi...

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  • Everpure EV9202-91 QC7I Single 7FC-S Filtration System 2.5 GPM (Coffee)

    Original price $371.74 - Original price $371.74
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    The QC7I Single 7FC-S water filtration system features exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media that filters sediment down to 0.2 micron* and p...

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  • OptiPure QTPTCR10-1 160-52085 Chloramine Reduction Filtration System 0.5 GPM (Steam, Coffee, Combination)

    Original price $188.60 - Original price $188.60
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    The Pentair OptiPure 160-52085 QTPTCR10-1 is a single-housing water treatment system with a Qwik-Twist 10″ cartridge that reduces chlorine and chl...

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  • Everpure OptiPure CTO-Q10 QT10-1 160-52009 Single 10" Carbon Filtration System

    Original price $209.99 - Original price $209.99
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    The Pentair Everpure/OptiPure QT10-1 is a single-cartridge water treatment system with a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5...

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  • Everpure EV9798-45 SR-X Feeder Scale Reduction System (Ice)

    Original price $218.10 - Original price $218.10
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    SUPERIOR SCALE PREVENTION AND CORROSION CONTROL Applications: Scale Reduction Applications Ice Machines A complete system that effectively tar...

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  • Everpure Insurice I40002 Filtration System (Ice)

    Original price $852.40 - Original price $1,156.00
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    Provide cleaner, fresher ice with the Pentair Everpure Insurice i4000 filtration systems. Integrated prefilter reduces cysts, chlorine taste & ...

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  • Everpure EV9328-01 Coldrink 1 MC2 Filtration System + Pre-Filter (Fountain, 1 Carbonator)

    Original price $471.60 - Original price $471.60
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    Pentair Everpure Coldrink-MC2 Systems are ideal for fountain applications. Its MC2 Cartridge is a quick-change solution that improves the taste of ...

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  • Everpure QL3B 4FC5 EV9259-72 Filtration System 2.5 GPM

    Original price $161.99 - Original price $161.99
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    The QL3B 4FC5 water filtration system with exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media reduces sediment down to 5 microns and reduces chlorine tas...

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  • Everpure EV9259-71 QL3B 2FC5-S Filtration System (Coffee & Ice)

    Original price $103.17 - Original price $103.17
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    The QL3B 2FC5-S water filtration system with exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media reduces sediment down to 5 microns and reduces chlorine t...

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  • OptiPure 160-50020 FX-12 20" Filtration System 3.0 GPM 0.5 Micron (Fountain, Coffee, Drinking Water)

    Original price $206.20 - Original price $206.20
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    The FX-12 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 20” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduces chlorine, t...

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  • Everpure EV9275-60 QL2-OCS2 Filtration System 0.50 GPM (Coffee)

    Original price $99.10 - Original price $99.10
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    Specialty coffee has been the fastest-growing segment of the food service industry for the last several years. Various blends, flavored coffees, an...

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  • Everpure EV9797-21 Kleensteam II Single Filtration System 2.5 GPM

    Original price $814.80 - Original price $814.80
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    EVERPURE KLEENSTEAM Enhance operational efficiency, optimize performance, and help extend the lifespan of your equipment with Everpure Kleesteam f...

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  • Everpure EV9202-71 QC7I Single 7FC5-S Filtration System 2.5 GPM (Coffee & Ice)

    Original price $362.77 - Original price $362.77
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     The QC7I Single 7FC5-S water filtration system features exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media that filters sediment down to 5 microns and p...

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  • Everpure EV9259-73 QL3B 7FC5 Single Filtration System 2.5 GPM

    Original price $231.01 - Original price $231.01
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    The QL3B 7FC5 water filtration system with exclusive Fibredyne™ II bacteriostatic media reduces sediment down to 5 microns and reduces chlorine tas...

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  • Enpress Pioneer Whole House Lead Reduction System, Cartridge Included

    Original price $1,590.00 - Original price $1,590.00
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    Pioneer Whole House Lead Reduction System, Cartridge Included The PIONEER™ POE filter is strategically designed to remove BOTH forms of lead contam...

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  • Omnipure WSK 10" Espresso Machine Softening Filtration System

    Original price $99.99 - Original price $99.99
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    Omnipure WSK 10" Espresso Machine Softening Filtration System: Reduction: Scale/Corrosion inhibitor Taste, Odor, and Chlorine Reduction 10-micron,...

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  • Omnipure CBK20 20" Ice Machine Filtration System (Lime/Scale, CTO Reduction)

    Original price $189.99 - Original price $189.99
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1-Stage Water Filtration Systems

A Single stage or 1-stage water filtration system is one of the most popular types of water filter with a single filtration process. It is designed to remove specific contaminants or impurities from the water through a single filter cartridge or medium. While it provides some level of purification, multi-stage filtration systems may be more comprehensive.

The exact filtration capabilities of a 1-stage system can vary depending on the specific model and the type of filter used. Common filter types include:

  1. Sediment filter: This filter is designed to remove larger particles and sediment from the water, such as sand, silt, rust, and debris. It is typically made of pleated polyester, cellulose, or other materials that trap particles as water passes through.

  2. Activated carbon filter: An activated carbon filter effectively removes chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), bad taste, and odors from the water. The carbon has a large surface area that adsorbs impurities as water flows through the filter.

  3. Reverse osmosis (RO) membrane: Some 1-stage systems might use a reverse osmosis membrane as the primary filtering component. RO membranes can effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals, dissolved solids, fluoride, bacteria, and viruses.

It's important to note that more than a 1-stage water filtration system may be required to address all water quality issues. For more comprehensive water purification, multi-stage filtration systems are often recommended. These systems combine filters to provide a more thorough and effective treatment, ensuring that various contaminants are removed and the water is safe and pleasant to drink.

Before choosing a water filtration system, you must test your water to identify specific contaminants and determine the most suitable filtration method for your needs. Consulting with a water treatment professional can help you select the right system to meet your water quality requirements.