Echo Pure | Whole Home Filter Specifications

Below is an overview of the current filters, conditioners, and water softeners offered with our whole home systems. This guide will walk you through each component, including:

• What it does

• Key specifications

• Performance benefits

• When replacement or maintenance is required

All Whole Home Filters & Conditioners

Our filters and conditioners are:

• Made in the USA

• Constructed using NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Certified materials

• California Proposition 65 compliant

• Built with premium coconut shell activated carbon for superior contaminant reduction

• Designed with double Buna-N O-ring seals to ensure secure, leak-free performance

• Engineered to prevent contaminant bypass, with bottom-positioned stabilization for enhanced durability and reliability

• No carbon is released in our system.

These design standards ensure long-lasting performance, structural integrity, and effective filtration throughout your home.

Water Softener Systems

Our water softeners are:

• Made in the USA

• Built with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Certified materials

• California Proposition 65 compliant

Designed to reduce hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium, our softeners help:

• Prevent scale buildup

• Extend appliance lifespan

• Improve soap efficiency

• Protect plumbing infrastructure

Below are the filters included with each system:

• Essential: Chlorine (20-micron) filter
• Pure: 
  • Double Pleated (50/20-micron) filter 
  • + Chloramine (3-micron) chloramine filter
• Premium: 
  • Double Pleated (50/20-micron) filter, 
  • Chlorine (20-micron filter), 
  • and PFAs / Lead (0.5-micron) filter
• Elite: 
  • Double Pleated (50/20-micron) filter, 
  • Chlorine (20-micron filter), 
  • PFAs / Lead (0.5-micron) filter 
  • and Fluoride + Arsenic filter

Detailed Specifications

50/20 Double Pleated Filter - External 50 micron pleated pre filter with 20 micron pleated internal filter 8" Diameter x 40" Height Peak Flow Rate: 30 gmp Replacement every 1.5-2 years	Chlorine and Chloramine Filter- 20 micron carbon block with high porosity/flow pressure drop. 8" Diameter x 40" Height Peak flow rate: 25 gpm replacement every 1 year	PFAs/Lead Filter- .5 micron carbon block with specially engineered reactive sites to remove lead and PFAs from water. 8" Diameter x 40" Height Peak Flow Rate: 8 GPM Lead Removal Capacity: >88k gallons at 8 gpm replacement every 1 year
Dual gradient double pleated filters filter belly bands durable polyester filter and polypropylene cap construction	High-performance carbons engineered binder system polypropylene filter later ChlorZorb biosorbent technology	High-performance carbons engineered binder system polypropylene filter later ChlorZorb biosorbent technology
Benefits extended service life, contaminant removal, and dirt holiding capacity 50 Micron: Captures visible dirt, rust flakes, sand, sediment 20 Micron: Captures fine sand, silt, and sediment that passes through the 50-micron layer Ensures no bypass of cantaminents and high chemical compatibility prevents collapsing of filters under high flow or contaminant load applications Bacteria and chemical resistant filter	Benefits 20 micron: filters Chlorine 3 micron: filters Chloramine, Pesticides, Herbicides engineered for high flow rates clog resistant technology consistent contaminant reduction pristine taste and odor	Benefits High capacity for lead, PFAs, and particulates 0.5 micron and greater Lead: 99.62% reduction (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) PFOA/PFOS: 97.9% reduction (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) Cysts: 99.95% reduction (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) excellent contaminant reductions

Chloramine Filter - 3 Micron Carbon Block Filter 8" Diameter x 40" Height Flow Rate: 25 gpm Replace every 1 year	Arsenic & Fluoride Filter 8" Diameter x 40" Height Replacement every 1 year	Scale Stop Cartridge 8" Diameter x 40" Height Flow Rate: 30 gpm Max System Capacity 50k grains Replacement every 5 years
High-performance carbons engineered binder system polypropylene filter later ChlorZorb biosorbent technology	Durable Polyethylene Construction Vortech® distributor plate for optimized flow Advanced Zeolite Filtration media Polypropylene cap construction	Durable Polyethylene Construction Vortech® distributor plate for optimized flow ChlorZorb biosorbent technology
Benefits Greater than 85% consistent contaminant reduction (estimated capacity) engineered for high flow rates clog resistant technology pristine taste and odor	Benefits Extended service life and high capacity contaminant removal High chemical resistance strong adsorptive capacity for fluoride and arsenic (pH dependent, consult with you Echo Water specialist before purchase) Long media lifespan. Replacement every 1 year Refillable cartridge for easy replacement of media	Benefits Separation of multi-media configurations salt-free scale prevention performed with template assisted crystallization (TAC) Long media lifespan, even for higher flow rate applications. Replace every 5 years flavor and odor enhancement refillable cartridge for easy replacement of media

Salt-Free Water Conditioner Pressure Vessel: 54” (H) x 10” (D).  Weight:  Flow Rate:  Replacement every X years	Enhanced Water Softener Pressure Vessel: 54” (H) x 13” (D). Overall heigh: 62" Brine Tank: 15” (L) x 17” (W) x 36” (H) Weight: 145 lbs Flow Rate: 14 gpm Max system Capacity 50k grains Max salt usage per cleaning cycle 22lbs Replacement every 20 years
Specific Information to be added soon Comes with bypass, fittings, and flex tubing installation kits.	Control Valve and Computer Monofilament pressure vessel ChlorZorb Carbon Media Blend Anion Exchange Resin Cation Exchange Resin Gravel under bedding
Benefits Specific Information to be added soon More Carbon and Scale Stop into the System compared to the Scale Stop Cartridge	Benefits Softens Water as well as filters chlorine and chloramine Separation of multi-media configurations Long media lifespan, even for higher flow rate applications. Media Replacement every 20 years

When will I need to replace my filters?

Your whole home water filtration system is designed to deliver clean, safe water throughout your entire home. To keep it working at peak performance, it’s essential to replace your filters at the right time. But how often should that be? It depends on a few important factors:

1. Water Quality

If your water contains high levels of contaminants such as chlorine, iron, sediment, or bacteria (especially with untreated well water), your filters will wear out faster. In areas with hard water, buildup can also reduce filter effectiveness over time.

• If you live closer to the treatment plant:
  Your water may contain higher levels of chlorine or chloramines because it's fresher from the source and hasn’t had time to dissipate. This can wear out carbon filters more quickly, leading to shorter filter life.
• If you live farther from the treatment plant:
  Chlorine levels are typically lower by the time water reaches your home, since some of the disinfectants naturally break down over distance. This usually results in less strain on your filters, allowing them to last longer.

2. Household Water Usage

The more water your household uses, the harder your filter has to work. Larger families or homes with multiple bathrooms, laundry, and outdoor water use may need to replace filters more frequently than smaller households.

3. Filter Type

The following are average filter life estimates based on filter type. Actual lifespan may vary depending on factors like water quality, household usage, and proximity to the water treatment plant (as noted above).

It's important to monitor performance cues such as reduced water pressure, changes in taste/smell, or visible buildup to know when it's time for a replacement.

Filter Replacement Overview at a glance

Double Pleated Filter (50/20 Micron)
• Replace every 1–3 years (based on water quality & usage)

Chlorine Filter (20 Micron)
• Replace every 1–3 years (based on water quality & usage)

Chlorine & Chloramine Filter (20A Micron)
• Treats 150,000+ gallons (567,812 liters)
• Replace approximately every 1 year

Chloramine Filter (3 Micron)
• Treats 50,000+ gallons (189,271 liters)
• Replace approximately every 1 year

PFAS / Lead Filter (.5 Micron)
• Treats 150,000+ gallons (567,812 liters)
• Replace approximately every 1 year

Fluoride Filter
• Treats 150,000+ gallons (567,812 liters)
• Replace approximately every 1 year

Scale Stop Cartridge
• Replace every 5 years

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4. Water Source

• City Water: Generally cleaner and more regulated, but chlorine and other treatment chemicals can affect filter performance over time.

• Well Water: Often more variable in quality, with potential for bacteria, sulfur smells, iron staining, and sediment — all of which require more robust and frequently maintained filtration.

5. Performance Queues

Watch for these signs that it’s time to change your filter:

• Drop in water pressure

• Change in taste, smell, or appearance of water

• Filter looks discolored or clogged during inspection

• It’s been longer than the recommended replacement interval

FAQs and Solutions

Is it normal to have Cloudy Water for a Few Days after installing?

The carbon filter contains millions of pores designed to attract contaminants. When the filter is new, it is filled with oxygen, and upon first use, this oxygen is released into the water, which can cause cloudiness. As you continue to use the system, the cloudiness will dissipate and the water will clear up.

You can minimize the cloudiness by soaking the filter prior.

Does carbon increase the conductivity of water?

Carbon does slightly increase conductivity at the beginning, but the effect is minimal. Carbon itself can become "paralyzed" over time. We specifically use coconut carbon because of its consistency. It’s grown in a uniform way, ensuring stable nutritional content and heavy metal levels. 

The process of growing it on a shell is also consistent. To ensure the carbon is free from contaminants, it is subjected to high-temperature treatment in an oxygen-free environment, which eliminates all organic materials. After this, it undergoes an acid wash to open up its pores, followed by further baking to enhance its capabilities. This process can be repeated, increasing the carbon’s effectiveness up to 1000 times. 

We use activated carbon, which is further "functionalized" by adding additional substances. A catalyst, like pullamur, is included, and the mixture is heated and extruded through a screw press to form carbon blocks. All of these steps are performed in the U.S., with no components sourced from China.