What it does for your water
The iSpring WCFM550K Iron Filter is a media iron filter. Its listing gives a flow of 12 GPM. It states iron reduction up to 12.
Media filters oxidize and trap iron on the media bed. Most media have pH and dissolved-oxygen limits; check them against your water test.
A well-water test (iron, manganese, pH, hydrogen sulfide) tells you whether it fits; install it upstream of any softener.
The listing also gives features listed Reduces Iron, Manganese, and Hydrogen Sulfide; mounting Whole House; connections 1" npt; capacity stated as 1000000 gallons; model WCFM550K; material Catalyst Filter Media.
The listing gives dimensions of 12 in (L) x 14 in (W) x 62 in (H), a shipping weight of 143 lb and whole house water system in the box.
Is it the right unit for your house?
Choose it when
- Well water with iron or sulfur
- Protecting a softener from iron
Pass on it when
- City water without iron
Where it wins and where it loses
Wins
- Media iron filter
- 12 GPM flow
Loses
- Check pH and iron limits
- Needs a drain for backwash
Limits to know about
- Figures are the maker's or seller's own; check fit and capacity against your water test and your equipment's manual.
Maker's figures
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | WCFM550K | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Features (seller) | Reduces Iron, Manganese, and Hydrogen Sulfide | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 12"L x 14"W x 62"H | Retailer |
| Material | Catalyst Filter Media | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Whole House | Retailer |
| Method | Advanced Filtration | Retailer |
| Product weight | 143 lb | Retailer |
| Service flow (maker) | 12 GPM | Retailer |
| Model name | WCFM550K | Retailer |
| Max iron (maker) | 12 | Retailer |
| Pipe connection | 1" npt | Retailer |
Units to weigh against it
Other iron and sulfur filters in the catalog
- H&G lifestyles IWF004-NEW Iron Filter Cartridge
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- H&G lifestyles IWF009 Iron Filter Cartridge
- Home Master Cfrffe-20BB Iron Filter Cartridge
Every iron and sulfur filters on one grid · All iSpring units we cover
Final verdict
A sensible media iron filter for well water with iron or sulfur.
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