What is the difference between a commercial water filter and a reverse osmosis system?
Commercial water filters (sediment, carbon, multimedia) remove particles, chlorine, taste, and odor from water but do not reduce dissolved solids (TDS). Reverse osmosis systems go further, removing up to 99% of dissolved salts, heavy metals, nitrates, and other dissolved contaminants. Filters are often used as pre-treatment before an RO system.
How do I select the right commercial water filter for my business?
Selection depends on your source water quality (municipal vs. well), flow rate requirements, space constraints, and target contaminants. A water quality test report helps narrow the choice. AMPAC USA offers free consultation to match the right filtration technology to your application.
What flow rates are available for commercial water filters?
AMPAC commercial filter systems are available from 1 GPM for small food-service applications up to 500+ GPM for large industrial facilities. Multi-vessel filter skids can be paralleled for virtually unlimited flow capacity.
How often do commercial water filters need to be replaced or serviced?
Cartridge-style filters typically require replacement every 3–6 months. Backwashable multimedia and carbon filters can run for years with periodic backwash cycles. Service intervals depend heavily on feed water turbidity and flow volume. AMPAC systems can be fitted with differential pressure gauges to indicate when media is exhausted.
Can commercial filters remove bacteria and viruses?
Standard depth and carbon filters do not reliably remove bacteria or viruses. For microbiological protection, UV disinfection or ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are added downstream. AMPAC offers integrated systems combining filtration with UV or UF for complete protection.