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Carbon by AquaOx
Description
The Carbon by AquaOx is an entry-level whole-house water filtration system engineered specifically for city and municipal water supplies. Built around premium activated coconut shell carbon, it targets chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and unwanted tastes and odors - delivering clean, great-tasting water from every tap in your home. With a peak flow rate of 12 GPM and a service rating of up to 3 bathrooms, it's sized perfectly for smaller to mid-sized homes that want real filtration without complexity.
What sets the Carbon by AquaOx apart is its innovative upflow Vortech tank design, which prevents media channeling and maximizes contact time between water and carbon - extending media life and ensuring consistent performance. There are no motorized heads, no control valves to program, and no filter cartridges to swap out. It's a low-maintenance, American-made solution backed by a 5-year warranty and NSF-certified parts and media.
Key Features
- Premium Coconut Shell Carbon Media: NSF-certified activated coconut shell carbon provides exceptional microporosity for effective removal of chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and taste and odor compounds.
- Upflow Vortech Tank Design: Prevents media channeling and ensures even water distribution throughout the tank - no gravel underbedding required.
- 12 GPM Peak Flow Rate: Delivers strong, whole-home water pressure suitable for homes with up to 3 bathrooms.
- 1 Million+ Gallon Media Life: The carbon media lasts over 1,000,000 gallons before it needs replacing - years of worry-free filtration.
- Automatic Backwash: The system self-cleans automatically - no cartridge replacements, no manual maintenance cycles.
- No Motorized Heads or Electronics: Simple, reliable construction with no complex control valves means fewer failure points and easier installation.
- 5-Year Warranty: Both the tank and control valve are covered for 5 years from date of purchase, built with NSF-certified parts and media throughout.
- Made in the USA: Every system is assembled with fresh media at the AquaOx factory in the United States.
- City Water Optimized: Purpose-built for municipal water supplies - tackles chlorine, chloramines, chemical by-products, and everyday contaminants from treated tap water.
- 0% APR Financing Available: Available for as low as $83/mo through Affirm, making professional-grade whole-house filtration accessible to more households.
What's Included
- Carbon by AquaOx whole-house filtration tank (pre-loaded with coconut shell carbon media)
- Vortech plate (installed at factory)
Why You'll Love It
Trusted by 5,000+ homes across the USA, the Carbon by AquaOx is the kind of whole-house filter that works quietly in the background so you never have to think about your water again. Customers consistently notice the difference everywhere - better-tasting coffee and soups, chlorine-free showers, and cleaner-tasting drinking water right from the tap. Because it's made in the USA with NSF-certified components and backed by a solid 5-year warranty, you're not just buying a filter - you're investing in long-term peace of mind.
Its no-fuss design means no annual cartridge costs, no reprogramming, and no service calls for routine maintenance. For homeowners on city water who want meaningful filtration at a fair price, this is the system that delivers exactly what it promises - clean, refreshing water throughout the entire home, day after day, for years to come.
Product Specifications
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| Peak Flow Rate | 12 GPM |
|---|---|
| Media Bed Life | 1,000,000+ gallons |
| Service Rating | Up to 3 bathrooms |
| Tank Size | 10" x 44" |
| Media | Coconut shell carbon (NSF certified) |
| Backwash | Automatic |
| Inlet / Outlet | 1" NPT |
| Operating Pressure | 20-125 PSI |
| Warranty | 5 years (tank and control valve) |
| Recommended Use | City / municipally treated water only |
| Made In | USA |
FAQ
How is the Carbon by AquaOx different from The AquaOx?
The Carbon by AquaOx uses a single carbon media layer and is optimized for city water where chlorine, chloramines, and taste are the primary concerns. The AquaOx adds 5 more media layers to also remove PFAS, lead, heavy metals, and 300+ additional contaminants. If your main issue is taste, odor, and chlorine on municipal water, the Carbon is a great fit - if you need broader contaminant removal, step up to The AquaOx.
Does this system require filter cartridge replacements?
No. The Carbon by AquaOx self-cleans through automatic backwash cycles, so there are no cartridges to swap out and no routine maintenance required. The coconut shell carbon media lasts over 1 million gallons before it needs to be replaced - typically many years of normal household use.
Can this system be used on well water?
No - the Carbon by AquaOx is designed and warranted for city and municipally treated water supplies only. It is not covered by the warranty if installed on a well. For well water with iron, sulfur, bacteria, or other contaminants, AquaOx recommends stepping up to the FE Edition, RE Edition, or pairing with a UV sterilizer.
What contaminants does the Carbon by AquaOx NOT remove?
Carbon filtration is highly effective for chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and taste and odor compounds, but it does not remove lead, PFAS (forever chemicals), pesticides, or heavy metals. If removal of those contaminants is a priority, consider upgrading to The AquaOx, which includes multi-stage media designed to address a much broader range of contaminants.
What does the 5-year warranty cover?
The warranty covers the tank and control valve for 5 years from the date of purchase. The system is built with NSF-certified parts and media. Note that the carbon media itself is considered a consumable and is not covered under the warranty.
How long does shipping take?
The Carbon by AquaOx ships within 10 business days. You will receive a tracking email when your system leaves the warehouse. It arrives ready to install with media pre-loaded at the factory.
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