We installed a system using the Big Blue filter housings--the 10" size. I buy replacements on Amazon. The prices vary wildly, as do all things on Amazon. I've gotten GAC filters for as little as $30 apiece. Of course, the 20" size are more.
If you are on a well, make sure the first filter in line is some kind of sediment filter. I have gotten those for $12. On the other hand, if you're on a well, make sure you know why you need a GAC in the first place. The solid carbon block filters are supposed to be much better than the granulated carbon filters because there are no granules for channels to form between.
GAC doesn't remove all toxins you might have in your well water. You kinda have to make a study of this to make sure you're not wasting money. We sent our water to an independent lab as the very first step. Lots of iron and manganese. GAC doesn't work on those things. But I did make use of a GAC when the well-fixit guys came and "shocked" the crap out of it! Took a month before all the chlorine was gone. Nasty stuff.
A city dweller probably doesn't even need a whole-house system. Just use a Brita or countertop system to filter out chlorine for cooking and drinking. They make showerheads which remove chlorine, although I don't know how well.
If you are on a well, make sure the first filter in line is some kind of sediment filter. I have gotten those for $12. On the other hand, if you're on a well, make sure you know why you need a GAC in the first place. The solid carbon block filters are supposed to be much better than the granulated carbon filters because there are no granules for channels to form between.
GAC doesn't remove all toxins you might have in your well water. You kinda have to make a study of this to make sure you're not wasting money. We sent our water to an independent lab as the very first step. Lots of iron and manganese. GAC doesn't work on those things. But I did make use of a GAC when the well-fixit guys came and "shocked" the crap out of it! Took a month before all the chlorine was gone. Nasty stuff.
A city dweller probably doesn't even need a whole-house system. Just use a Brita or countertop system to filter out chlorine for cooking and drinking. They make showerheads which remove chlorine, although I don't know how well.
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