1. Difficult and Costly Installation
The Problem
Tank-style filters can often require multiple plumber visits resulting in multiple trip charges due to the startup requirements before installing. They must be filled up with water and left to pre-soak for 48 hours then once soaked they require multiple backwashing and flushing attempts to reduce the amount of carbon fines and dust that will enter the home’s plumbing system. Once flushed and ready for installation they generally have 4-6 plumbing connections to plumb into the home’s main water line.