Watts 7100686 Automatic Carbon Backwash Filter 1 Cu Ft 4 Gpm

Product Description

The WATTS 7100686 is an automatic carbon backwash filter designed for residential and light commercial water treatment applications. This unit uses granular activated carbon media to reduce chlorine, chloramines, tastes, odors, and other organic compounds from potable water supplies. With a 1 cubic foot media capacity, a 1-inch female pipe thread (FPT) connection, and a rated service flow of 4 gallons per minute (GPM), it is sized for point-of-entry whole-home installations. Licensed plumbers and water treatment professionals handle installation and commissioning of this type of system.

This filter is suited for whole-home or building entry-point installations where municipal or well water contains elevated chlorine levels or objectionable tastes and odors. The automatic backwash control valve cycles the media bed on a timed or metered basis, flushing accumulated contaminants to drain and restoring media performance without manual intervention. This makes it appropriate for occupied residential properties or light commercial settings where consistent, low-maintenance filtration is required.

Key Features

• Automatic backwash control eliminates need for manual media regeneration
• Granular activated carbon media targets chlorine, chloramines, tastes, and odors
• 1 cubic foot media capacity supports whole-home point-of-entry flow rates
• 1-inch FPT inlet and outlet connections suit standard residential plumbing
• 4 GPM service flow rate rated for typical single-family residential demand

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style point-of-entry carbon backwash filter for residential and light commercial water treatment systems with 1-inch FPT plumbing connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and IPC guidelines. Shut off the main water supply and relieve system pressure before making any connections. Ensure a drain line is properly routed and sized to handle backwash discharge flow. Verify electrical supply requirements for the automatic control valve timer prior to startup.

Technical Specifications

• Media Capacity: 1 cubic foot
• Connection Size: 1 inch FPT
• Service Flow Rate: 4 GPM
• Control Type: Automatic backwash

Standard Information

• Brand: WATTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100686