360 SMART Catalytic Carbon Filter with Drop Smart Valve
SKU PW-FILT-SS-CAT-BW-05
Sizing
Which flow rate is right for you?
For a whole-house filter, flow rate (GPM) is the peak service flow the media bed can treat while holding full pressure to every tap. A larger tank holds more media, treats more water at once, and backwashes less often. Match it to your home's size and busiest moments.
- 5 GPM. A compact tank for smaller homes with 1 bathroom and 1 to 2 people. Treats a tap or two at a time.
- 10 GPM. The typical single-family size, for 2 to 3 bathrooms and 2 to 4 people. Holds full pressure across normal household use.
- 15 GPM. For 3 to 4 bathrooms and 4 to 5 people, or homes with higher simultaneous demand. More media means longer runs between backwashes.
Not sure? A shower uses about 2.5 GPM and a washing machine 3 to 5 GPM, so add up the fixtures that might run together at your peak. When between sizes, size up for steadier pressure and longer media life. Tell us your number of bathrooms and we will size it right.
Overview
About this system
Whole-home catalytic carbon filtration built for municipal water. The 360 SMART Catalytic Carbon Filter reduces chlorine, chloramine, and a wide range of volatile organic compounds using catalytic granular activated carbon, the media best suited to tackling chloramine. It runs automatically on a backwashing valve, asks for very little upkeep, and its long-life media typically lasts five years or more. Choose the DROP smart valve to monitor and control the system right from your phone.
Why Homeowners Choose It
Catalytic Carbon Media
Catalytic granular activated carbon reduces chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, and a wide range of chemicals. It is the media of choice where your city uses chloramine.
Automatic Backwash
The valve backwashes the media bed on its own schedule, so the carbon stays clean and working with no cartridges to change.
Long-Life Media
The catalytic carbon typically lasts five years or more before it is due for replacement.
DROP Smart Valve
On DROP-enabled builds, check flow and control the system right from your phone.
Low Maintenance
Automatic operation keeps day-to-day upkeep to a minimum.
Backed in Writing
Lifetime tank warranty, plus 10 years on the valve and electronics.
Understanding Chlorine and Chloramine
Municipalities add chlorine to disinfect water and cut down organic matter. Some blend chlorine with ammonia to form chloramine, a more stable disinfectant that lets them use less chlorine overall. Both do their job on the way to your home. Once the water arrives, that disinfectant has already served its purpose, and many homeowners find the taste and smell noticeable at levels as low as 0.5 PPM, while a swimming pool often runs 2 to 3 PPM. Catalytic carbon is one of the most effective ways to reduce chlorine and chloramine from a municipal supply.
Best suited for city water, or for well water that has been pre-treated. Not sure what is in your water? Contact our team for a water test.
Sizing and Tank Options
| Flow Rate | Tank | Media Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GPM | 9 x 48 | 1.0 cu ft |
| 10 GPM | 10 x 54 | 1.5 cu ft |
| 15 GPM | 12 x 52 | 2.0 cu ft |
How It Compares
| 360 SMART Catalytic Carbon Filter | A conventional carbon filter | |
|---|---|---|
| Media | Catalytic granular activated carbon | Standard carbon |
| Chloramine reduction | Strong | Limited |
| Operation | Automatic backwash, no cartridges | Often manual or cartridge-based |
| Media life | Typically 5 years or more | Shorter, more frequent changes |
| Smart control | Optional DROP smart valve and app | None |
| Warranty | Lifetime tank, 10 years valve and electronics | Varies |
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Warranty and Support
Every system carries a lifetime tank warranty, with 10 years of coverage on the valve and electronics. Our team is here to help you size, install, and maintain your filter, so reach out any time.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should I tell my builder to plan for?
A backwashing carbon filter is easy to accommodate when you plan for four things: a plumbing loop for the inlet and outlet, a drain for the backwash cycle, a nearby electrical outlet, and a bit of floor space.
Will this remove ammonia from my water?
Catalytic carbon is very effective at reducing chloramine, which forms when ammonia is combined with chlorine to treat drinking water, and it targets chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals. Free ammonia on its own is different. Depending on its concentration and your water conditions, catalytic carbon may not remove all of it. If ammonia is your main concern, a dedicated ammonia-removal media or a reverse osmosis system is the better fit. The best first step is a detailed water test so we can recommend the right combination.
At a glance
Where it fits in your home
Not sure this is the right system?
Not sure which system fits? A quick water test shows what is in your water, and we will match the right 360 setup to your home.
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