What is a whole-house water filter and how is it different from a drinking water filter?

A whole-house filter installs at the main water line and treats every gallon entering the home. Drinking water filters only treat water at one tap. Whole-house systems protect plumbing, water heaters, and appliances from sediment and chlorine damage while also improving shower and laundry water quality.

What micron rating do I need for whole-house sediment filtration?

A 20 to 50 micron filter is a good first stage to catch coarse sediment without excessive pressure drop. A 5 micron final stage catches fine particles before they reach appliances or an RO system. For well water with heavy sediment, run two filter stages in series, coarse then fine.

What is a Big Blue filter housing and why is it used for whole-house applications?

Big Blue housings use a 4.5-inch inner diameter compared to the standard 2.5-inch residential size. The larger diameter accommodates higher flow rates up to 20 GPM with lower pressure drop, making them well suited for whole-house applications. AMPAC USA offers 10-inch and 20-inch Big Blue housings.

Do I need a whole-house carbon filter if I have a water softener?

These systems address different problems. A softener removes hardness minerals. A whole-house carbon filter removes chlorine, chloramines, and organic compounds. Softener resin can be damaged by chlorine over time, so installing a carbon pre-filter upstream of the softener is often recommended for municipal water.

What is a backwashing carbon tank and when is it better than a cartridge filter?

Backwashing carbon tanks contain loose granular activated carbon that automatically backwashes to flush out accumulated particulates. They offer much higher capacity than cartridge filters and lower long-term maintenance cost. They are ideal for households with high chlorine or chloramine levels needing whole-house treatment.

House Water Purification System | Whole House Water Filters

AMPAC USA designs and manufactures whole house water purification systems and complete house water filtration solutions for residential applications. Whether you need a whole house RO system, a multi-stage carbon filter, or a combination system, our house water filter systems deliver clean, filtered water at every tap in your home.

Home Water Filtration Solutions

Our home water filtration systems include:

Whole house reverse osmosis systems for complete house water purification system coverage
Carbon block whole house filters for chlorine, taste, and odor removal
Iron and sediment removal systems for well water applications
UV disinfection systems for bacteria and virus protection
Complete house water filtration packages combining pre-filtration, softening, and RO

Contact AMPAC USA for expert guidance on selecting the right whole house water filter system for your home's water supply and quality requirements.

AMPAC USA house water purification system solutions deliver filtered water to every tap throughout your entire home. Our comprehensive home water filtration and house water filtration systems use multi-stage treatment — sediment filters, activated carbon blocks, and optional UV disinfection — to eliminate chlorine, heavy metals, sediment, and other contaminants at the point of entry. Our house water filter systems protect all appliances, fixtures, and plumbing while providing purified water throughout the house for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry.

Most city water supplies contain chlorine and chloramines alongside trace heavy metals and sediment that gradually accumulate in your water line and reduce appliance lifespans. A whole house system solves all of this at the main entry point — before city water or well water reaches any fixture. The typical setup starts with a sediment pre filter to capture particles above 5 microns, followed by an activated carbon stage that reduces chlorine, chloramines, and organic compounds. If your home draws from a well rather than city water, a different pre filter media addresses iron, manganese, or sulfur depending on your source water chemistry. For complete dissolved solids removal from every water line in the house, an RO stage can be added downstream. Call AMPAC USA at (909) 548-4900 for a free assessment of your water quality and the right whole house filtration solution.