The Carbon High Flow

If you’re referring to “The Carbon High Flow” as a product style or category, it typically denotes a whole-house carbon filtration system engineered for high flow rates and long filter life. While there's no specific mainstream brand with that exact name, similar systems are widely used.

Specifications of High Flow Carbon Filters

  • High Flow Carbon Filter System (Aquatell US)

    • Housing & Cartridge: 10″ Pentek® Big Blue housing with Matrikx Greenblock® carbon block

    • Filtration Rating: 5‑micron carbon block

    • Function: Reduces chlorine and other organic contaminants while maintaining high flow even with moderate sediment levels

  • 0″ x 4.5″ High Flow Coconut Carbon Block Filter (Premiere Sales)

    • Micron Rating: 5 microns

    • Flow Rate: ~10 GPM

    • Capacity: Up to 40,000 gallons (~1 year)

    • Targets: Chlorine, THMs, VOCs, pesticides, PFAS, taste and odor

  • High‑Flow Whole House Carbon Filter (H2O Harmony Elite)

    • Cartridge Size: 20″ large cartridges

    • Flow Rate: Up to 8 GPM

    • Lifespan: Up to 75,000 gallons

    • Connection: 1″ ports

  • Other High‑Flow Carbon Solutions (Global & Industrial)

    These include larger, more robust systems:

    • Commercial/industrial GAC filters capable of servicing flow rates between 15–47 GPM

    • Often equipped with automatic backwashing control valves, such as Fleck 2850SXT, to extend media life and reduce maintenance

Features of High Flow Carbon Systems

  • High Flow Design:

    Large cartridges or media bed to support flow rates ranging from ~8 to 47 GPM

  • Carbon Media:

    Activated carbon—block or granular—targeting chlorine, VOCs, odors, tastes

  • Filter Lifespan:

    Ranges from 40,000 to 75,000+ gallons depending on design and usage

  • Housing Size:

    Typically 10″ Big Blue or 20″ large-format housings for extended service life

  • Backwash Options:

    Some systems offer manual or automatic backwashing to maintain performance

Summary

  • Name (generic): High‑Flow Whole‑House Carbon Filter System

  • Media: 5‑micron carbon block (or GAC) for chlorine, taste, odor reduction—and possibly VOCs

  • Flow Capability: Ranges from 8 GPM (residential) to 40+ GPM (larger setups)

  • Capacity: Up to 75,000 gallons or more, depending on cartridge size

  • Housing: Oversized (10″–20″) for extended filter life

  • Optional Features: Backwash capability (automatic/manually) for maintenance ease