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I, and several of my neighbors, use a carbon block BB20 filter that is factory rated at 40K gallons assuming 2 ppm of chlorine. Our chlorine level is approximately 1.5 ppm. There is still no chlorine leakage at approximately 50K gallons. Carbon block filters, assuming they are protected by a sediment filter, only need to be changed when they start leaking chlorine. This is easily tested for and is the only way you know when the carbon is no longer adsorbing chlorine. Changing prematurely, just like oil changes, is a waste of money.

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Hi, I have seen dozens of water bills since I started installing the Nova Water systems 3 1/2 years ago.

I've have personally seen bills of 1,600 to 3,500 gallons monthly, it really depends on you lifestyle.

the average is 2,000-2,500 gallons per month.

Also if you have a pool or spa, it will be a bit more.

I have a pool & spa, we used 2,490 last month,


However, the month before I emptied my pool (I do that every spring) and my bill was over 5500 gal.

But the pool is Crystal clear and reflects the blue sky.

As an aside, several clients did in fact empty their pools and were amazed at the clarity difference from the unfiltered tap water first used.

As to the Coconut carbon filter capacity you are correct at 26,000, it's time to change out.

It is possible to push that 26K limit perhaps a few thousand gallons but the filter will not be operating at 100% efficiency.

A good analogy is like changing the oil & filter on your car, you can exceed the recommended mileage .............but

Lastly, because this filter is so efficient, you no longer need to buy any refrig filters any longer (like every 3-4 months when the lite comes on!), savings equate to the cost of changing the Nova Filters out.


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