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Product Detail
Complete protection for your entire home. Our flagship multi-stage point-of-entry system — catalytic carbon + KDF media, demand-initiated backwash, engineered for Southwest Florida.
System Overview
The Premium Whole House System is our most comprehensive point-of-entry treatment solution, engineered around the specific challenges of Sarasota and Manatee County water. Municipal customers receive water treated with chloramine — a more stable disinfectant than free chlorine that requires catalytic activated carbon (CAC) media for effective removal. Standard GAC media cannot break down chloramine. CAC can. This distinction is the single most important factor in selecting a whole house filtration system in Southwest Florida.
The heart of the system is a 10" × 54" high-capacity catalytic activated carbon tank paired with a KDF-55 media layer. The oversized vessel provides adequate contact time even at peak household flow rates of 15 GPM — critical because CAC's effectiveness depends entirely on how long water is in contact with the media. Undersized systems from big box stores fail precisely here: too little media, too little contact time.
The modular design allows us to add treatment stages during installation based on your water test results — iron oxidation filtration, UV sterilization, acid neutralization, or a downstream water softener in sequence. This scalability means your system grows with your needs without replacing the core filtration unit.
Key Benefits
Eliminates Chlorine & Chloramine
CAC media removes chloramine — what Sarasota adds — which standard carbon cannot.
Removes Sediment
Pre-filter sediment stage captures sand, rust, and particulates to 5 microns.
Reduces Iron (Low-Level)
KDF-55 media oxidizes and captures dissolved iron up to 2 ppm.
Protects All Appliances
Chemical-free water throughout the home extends water heater, washer, and dishwasher life.
Improves Taste Throughout
Every tap, shower, ice maker, and refrigerator line delivers clean water.
Extends Plumbing Life
Removes disinfection byproducts and corrosive compounds that degrade rubber seals and pipes.
Best For — Which Water Problems This Solves
Technical Data
Contaminant Removal Performance
The Process
All incoming water passes through the system at the point of entry — typically where the main supply line enters your home near the water meter or pressure tank.
A whole-house sediment cartridge captures sand, rust flakes, and particulate matter before they reach the media tank. This stage protects the carbon bed and extends media life significantly — a small cartridge doing important work.
Water flows down through 2+ cubic feet of CAC media. Chloramine molecules contact the catalytically active surfaces and are broken down and captured through adsorption. Contact time is critical: this 10"×54" tank is sized to ensure adequate dwell time even at peak household demand.
The KDF-55 granular media layer uses a redox (oxidation-reduction) reaction to remove dissolved iron, inhibit bacteria growth within the media bed, and provide additional heavy metal reduction. KDF extends the life of the carbon media and adds a protective dimension the carbon alone cannot provide.
The Fleck 5810 SXT demand controller tracks water usage. When the media bed needs cleaning, the valve initiates an automatic backwash cycle — running clean water backward through the media to dislodge accumulated sediment and refresh the bed. No salt. No chemicals. No action from you required.
Treated water exits the system and flows to every fixture, appliance, and outlet in your home. Better-tasting water, no chlorine smell in the shower, protected appliances — from every tap.
What to Expect
A Premium System installation typically takes 3–4 hours from start to finish. We schedule a specific arrival window, and your water is restored before our technician leaves. Here is exactly what happens on installation day.
Pre-Installation Home Assessment (30 min)
We walk your plumbing with you — locating the ideal installation point, verifying adequate space, checking existing pipe condition, and confirming electrical availability for the backwash controller.
Water Shut-Off & Pipe Preparation (30 min)
We shut off your main supply, drain the line, and cut in the installation point. Bypass valves are installed on both sides of the system so it can be serviced or bypassed without cutting your water supply.
System Installation & Connection (60–90 min)
The vessel is set in place (typically in a utility room, garage, or outside mechanical closet), inlet/outlet lines connected with proper fittings, drain line run to a suitable drain point, and the control head connected. We do not rush this stage — proper connections prevent leaks.
Controller Programming & Initial Backwash (30 min)
The Fleck SXT controller is programmed with your household size and usage parameters. We run the initial backwash cycle to flush any media fines from the new media bed — this is normal and necessary for all new installations.
Water Restoration & System Testing (30 min)
Water is restored and we test flow rate, check all connection points for leaks, and run water at multiple outlets. We measure your water before and after to confirm the system is performing correctly.
Homeowner Orientation (15 min)
We walk you through how to check the backwash controller schedule, when to call us versus what is normal system operation, and what to expect in the first few days as the media bed settles.
Our 30-Day Performance Guarantee
If your system is not performing as specified within 30 days of installation — any reason — we come back and make it right at no charge. This is part of every installation.
Customer Feedback
“We had the premium system installed after years of dealing with the chlorine smell in our showers. The difference was immediate — the smell is completely gone, the water tastes incredible, and our skin feels noticeably softer. The installation team was professional and finished in about 3 hours. Best home improvement we have made in years.”
Thomas & Karen B.
Lakewood Ranch
“After our home inspector flagged high chloramine levels in our water report, we called Convenient Water. They came out within two days for a free water test, confirmed the issue, and recommended the premium system. No upselling, no pressure. The installation went perfectly and follow-up service has been excellent.”
Sandra M.
Sarasota
“Our well water had a slight sulfur smell and iron staining on our sinks. They designed a custom solution with the premium carbon tank plus an iron pre-filter stage and UV sterilization. Three months later — zero smell, zero staining, and we've had no bacterial issues. Exceptional service.”
James & Patricia H.
Palmer Ranch
“I am an engineer and I researched water filtration systems for months before calling Convenient Water. They were the only company that talked to me at a technical level, explained the CAC vs GAC difference, and sized the system correctly for my household flow rate. The installation was clean and professional. Highly recommended.”
David L.
Osprey
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Common Questions
Sizing depends on two factors: your household peak flow rate demand and the volume of contaminants being treated. For homes up to 3 bedrooms on city water with typical chloramine removal needs, our Standard System (10"×44") is usually adequate. For 4+ bedroom homes, high-use households, well water with multiple treatment needs, or iron/hydrogen sulfide issues, the Premium System (10"×54") provides the additional media volume and flow capacity needed. We always size based on your actual water test results — never guessing.
Catalytic activated carbon media in a properly sized and maintained system lasts 5–7 years under normal residential conditions. The automatic backwash cycle keeps the media bed clean and maximizes media life. KDF-55 media in the bottom layer lasts similarly. We do not recommend filter media replacement purely on a time schedule — we test your water at service visits to determine when media is actually exhausted. Most customers get 6+ years before replacement is needed.
A typical Premium System installation takes 3–4 hours for one of our technicians. We shut off your main water supply, connect the system inline at the point of entry, install bypass valves on both sides (so the system can be isolated for service without cutting your water), program the Fleck controller, run the initial backwash cycle, and restore your water. We perform before-and-after testing at the end of the installation so you can see the results. Your water is back on the same day — usually within the installation window.
A properly sized whole house filtration system has minimal impact on water pressure under normal residential flow rates. The Premium System is rated at 15 GPM continuous — sufficient for even large 5-6 bedroom homes running multiple fixtures simultaneously. The 1" inlet/outlet connections prevent the bottlenecking that occurs with undersized systems. The pressure drop across a clean CAC media bed is typically 3–7 PSI at 10 GPM — not perceptible at normal household use. The most common cause of pressure problems is undersizing; we size correctly from the start.
The Premium System includes a lifetime warranty on the fiberglass-wound polyethylene vessel — the tank that holds the media. The Fleck 5810 SXT control valve carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Media is not under warranty but is expected to last 5–7 years under normal conditions. Convenient Water's labor warranty covers our installation workmanship for 1 year. Most importantly: we never charge a service call fee — if your system has an issue, we come to assess it at no cost to you.
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