Is this a single or multi-layer filter? Does it use activated carbon?
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It is a filter similar to your air filter. It fits right into the existing frame. Just take the old filter out and slide the new one in the frame. Works great and is a LOT cheaper than having someone professionally do it. No activated charcoal, not needed.
878830
The unit includes one HEPA and one carbon filter. I ordered the additional filters for replacements. The carbon filter should be replaced after three months of continuous use, and the HEPA should be replaced after 12 months of continuous use. Note: The front panel has lights to indicate when a filter is due to be replaced. It glows yellow for a several weeks then changes to red, so you get plenty of advance notice that a new filter is due.
2135027
According to their website they use a filter system that is called Chlorgon instead of carbon. "Chlorgon converts free chlorine and some combined chlorines to a harmless chloride." So I think all it does is converts the chlorine. I did notice that the smell disappears of chlorine so it must work!
1497577
I'm not sure. There's nothing about it on the filter. Is there any way to tell if it's multi-coated by looking at it?
143474
It comes with one filter. Just received this unit about 6 weeks ago, so cannot tell how long it lasts.
2241917
It uses 2 carbon filters and 2 HEPA filters. The HEPA filters for this one usually come 2 to a package and the carbon filters 4 to a package.
2215012
Both. It's dual filter - carbon filter removes odor the HEPA filter removes the carcinogens
423980
activated carbon filters should be available for this device and should work very well. As far as washing machine is concerned--if it is on the water system that the filter is taking care of, it will be using filtered water.
1345896
Actually, the filter doesn't have _any_ charcoal in it! Like K. Baker says, "The filter is like a very loose sponge." Actually, it's like two loose sponges glued to a center frame. [Makes ya wonder if/how the glue affects the water.] You can actually see through the "filter". I fail to see how these filters can do anything other than remove giant particulate; they're low-budget quality. But I'm a new Cleanflow owner--less than a week--so maybe I'm dead wrong about the filter's effectiveness... but how can a "see through" water filter be a good thing?
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The carbon particles are just residue from the filter, it took me three or more rinses before I felt it was clear enough to drink the water. The Stage-5 Carbon filter is a GAC (granular activated carbon) filter so it contains loose carbon media. When water runs through a new carbon filter, it is common for the filter to release a small amount of loose black carbon fines. Just continue to rinse until it is clear enough to make you fill comfortable. It's no big deal. Just check to make sure that the filter cartridge isn't cracked damaged from shipping.
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It requires one filter. Availability and duration of use may be as stated by the others, but I had a huge problem changing the filters - since one has to unscrew the outer cover & mine stuck tight. Since it is all plastic, there is no place to grip it. Maybe this was a problem only I had, but it was a killer.
1238452
It is an activated carbon block filtration media. It doesn't, according to GE, filter any flouride. Depending on your view of flouride that's either very good or not-so-very good.
213529
I now own 2. It has a carbon filter but the main filter unit is a great hepa filter. Removes smoke and hous hold odors great. Have had in in a sick room and it was great in there as well.
1413887
Its not really a filter because it just uses the air bubbles to lift water to the charcoal canister and out the top. The charcoal canister ideally should be below the water line to promote more water flow. Your gravel ultimately becomes a biological filter as water is pulled up the tube.
1498472
There is a rubber seal that is on the filter itself, which may be a good thing as it is replaced with each filter (once a year). In addition, it is an excellent basic unit that removes a great deal of particles, especially dust. I take the charcoal pre-filter out every two weeks to vacuum it as if picks up a great deal of dust from the air. We dust much less since we purchased this unit.
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Filter has carbon to help reduce odors. Works very well and removes the strongest cooking odors with ease.
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Hi Carol, there is an active carbon filter packed in it, active carbon does run out or better yet lose it's efficiency. They are reasonably priced a multi use personal air filter though and they work well.