Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Service iron filter media

Difficulty: moderateTime: 45 minsEst. Cost: $30 - $120

Why it matters

Iron filters lose oxidation capacity; greensand needs potassium permanganate regen.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off main water supply.

  • 2

    Access the control valve on the filter tank.

  • 3

    Prepare potassium permanganate solution per manufacturer instructions.

  • 4

    Pour solution into filter tank.

  • 5

    Run regeneration cycle on control valve.

  • 6

    Rinse system until water runs clear.