Question 1

What is an Active Carbon Filter? How does it work?

Accepted Answer

An Active Carbon Filter, also known as an Activated Carbon Filter, removes unwanted odours, colours, and tastes from the water. They can also remove organic chemicals and chlorine from water, making them suitable for use in every aspect of life. 
Aquaguard Select Activated Carbon Filter consists of (NSF)-certified carbon granules that remove bad odour, taste, colour, chlorine, and other organic chemicals from any water source. When water passes through these carbon granules, pollutants and impurities get trapped. This process is very effective because the carbon can hold many pollutants, ensuring clean and fresh output.
These filters from Aquaguard Select come with a self-cleaning system that flushes out residue, enhancing the filter’s life and reducing the constant maintenance of Aquaguard Activated Carbon Filter.

Question 2

What contaminants can an Active Carbon Filter remove?

Accepted Answer

An Activated Carbon Filter removes unwanted odours, colours, tastes, and chlorine from the water. These filters are good at trapping small particles and harmful substances, providing you with odour and carbon-free water. They are commonly used in Water Purifiers, Air Purifiers, and Water Softener systems to ensure high-quality water.

Question 3

Is an Active Carbon Filter effective against bacteria and viruses?

Accepted Answer

No, an Active Carbon Filter is not effective against bacteria and viruses. The main aim of this filter is to remove odour and excessive chlorine from the water with the help of a Water Softener and softener salt. For purified water, a person should use a soft Water Purifier.

Question 4

Can an Active Carbon Filter remove heavy metals from water?

Accepted Answer

No, an Activated Carbon Filter cannot remove heavy metals from water. This type of filter only removes chlorine and organic chemicals. It's used in hard Water Softeners and is often used to remove chlorine from water.

Question 5

Can Active Carbon Filters remove odours from the air?

Accepted Answer

No, Aquaguard Activated Carbon Filters can remove odours from the water. The Activated Carbon Filter specifically traps odours and chlorine, ensuring the water you get from the Water Softener for hard water is clean and odour-free. If you are looking to remove odours from the air, you should pick the Eureka Forbes air purifiers. Forbes Air Purifiers are equipped with advanced purification systems to clean the air effectively.

Question 6

What are the common applications of Activated Carbon Filters?

Accepted Answer

A common application of Active Carbon Filters is that it is used in water softener systems for homes to remove chlorine and bad odours and taste.

Question 7

What is the difference between Activated Carbon and regular carbon?

Accepted Answer

Activated Carbon and regular carbon are different in structure and function. Regular carbon, like the charcoal used for barbecues, is just a basic form of carbon used mainly for heating or cooking. Activated Carbon, however, is processed to have many tiny pores, greatly increasing its surface area. This makes it excellent at trapping pollutants.
For example, Aactivated Carbon is used in Water and Air Purifiers to remove impurities and odours, while regular carbon is typically used for fuel or as a basic material in industrial processes. The key difference is Activated Carbon's ability to adsorb contaminants effectively.

Question 8

Are there any health risks associated with using Active Carbon Filters?

Accepted Answer

Using Active Carbon Filters generally poses minimal health risks. However, if not properly maintained, these filters can become breeding grounds for bacteria, which may lead to contamination of the water supply. Aquaguard’s Carbon Filters are self-cleaning through advanced Automatic multi port valves.

Question 9

What is the lifespan of an Active Carbon Filter?

Accepted Answer

The lifespan of an Active Carbon Filter varies based on usage and water quality. Generally, these filters last around 1 year, but it's crucial to monitor their performance regularly. As filters age, their efficiency decreases, compromising water quality - clogged or worn-out filters strain filtration systems, making them work harder. Changing filters as per the manufacturer's recommendations is essential to ensure consistent delivery of clean, safe water.

Question 10

Can Active Carbon Filters be regenerated or reused?

Accepted Answer

No, Active Carbon Filters cannot typically be regenerated or reused. Regeneration involves restoring the adsorption capacity of the carbon by cleaning or treating it to remove trapped contaminants. However, the Active Carbon Filter comes with a self-cleaning system that flushes out the contaminants regularly to keep it working perfectly.

Question 11

Do Active Carbon Filters require maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Activated Carbon Filters do an excellent job in purification, and require maintenance after a specific time. For instance, the Aquaguard Select ACF 1500 Activated Carbon Filter comes with certified carbon granules thus, reducing the need for constant maintenance. 
Moreover, other Eureka Forbes Water Softeners and filters require less maintenance hassle, making it easier for users.

Question 12

Are there different types of Activated Carbon used in Filters?

Accepted Answer

No, most Aquaguard Select Activated Carbon Filters use certified carbon granules that offer the highest caliber of testing and certifications. 
There are, however, two variants by Eureka Forbes: one designed to handle flow rates of 1500 litres of input water per hour and another to handle flow rates of 3000 litres of input water per hour. These variants differ in their capacity to remove impurities and provide soft water. While both types utilize Activated Carbon to absorb contaminants, their capacity varies, allowing users to select the appropriate filter based on their household water consumption, input flow rates and purification needs. This ensures the effective removal of hardness-causing minerals and other impurities, maintaining Water Softness and quality.

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