A water filter component containing carbonaceous material that traps contaminants during the water filtration process. The material is derived from charcoal and produced by pyrolysis of organic materials of materials, which may include coal, coconut shells, wood, sugarcane bagasse, soybean …

A powdered block carbon material that most carbon water filters are made with.

The measurement used to express the actual flow rate of a point-of-use water filtration system.

A naturally occurring compound found in soil that has a strong, earthy taste and odour, even when found in our drinking water.

A mechanical seal that fills the space between two or more connecting surfaces within your plumbing system to prevent water leaks while under compression.

A ball within your toilet tank, typically found in older toilets for the purpose of controlling the water moving from the tank to the bowl.

The plug in a toilet that falls against the drain hole (flush valve drain seat) on the bottom of the tank and holds water in until the next time you flush.

A device that operates in pairs to allow full flow, partial flow or shut off of a faucet with less wear on the entire plumbing system.

Chemicals that can destroy and corrode metal. For example, Chlorine is a corrosive acid and oxidizer that can destroy parts of your plumbing system over time.