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Can I remove the carbon block filter from my RODI if I am on a well? If it's job is to remove chlorine it seems like it would work better without it. Or does it also remove other chemicals?
 

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I would think the carbon removes a lot of stuff . May I ask why you want to not use it?
 
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I would think the carbon removes a lot of stuff . May I ask why you want to not use it?
I was just reading the manual again. It stated that the carbon block was for removal of chlorine. I don't have chlorine so if I can gain some efficiency that would be a win. I just don't know enough to say that the filter is designed to remove only chlorine and has a minimal impact on anything else. Or if it is works to remove organics (possibly metals, silicia?). I am not an expert on water. Just seeing if anyone else happens to have some knowledge on the subject.
 

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The carbon block will absorb other chemicals besides chlorine. What are you hoping to accomplish by removing it ??
 
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high quality carbon filters, like the ones from spectrapure remove more than just chlorine.
That was what I thought. Just wanted to eliminate it if it wasn't helping. They stated it was for chlorine in the manual.
 

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