Fleck 2510AIO 2.5 Cubic Foot Advanced Iron Filter (Katalox-Light™) (AIO™ Air Injection)

Iron filter for well water with up to 30 ppm iron, 15 ppm manganese, and 10 ppm hydrogen sulfide, Katalox Light catalytic media and Fleck 2510AIO air injection, no chemicals required, sized for 3 to 8 person households with 3 to 5 bathrooms. Fleck 2510AIO 2.5 Cubic Foot Iron Filter with Katalox Light, for Well Water An NSF/ANSI 61 certified whole-house iron filter built specifically for well water with up to 30 ppm iron, 15 ppm manganese, and 10 ppm hydrogen sulfide, using air injection oxidation and Katalox Light catalytic filtration media to remove contaminants without chemicals, salt, cartridges, or annual servicing. Made in the USA, NSF/ANSI 61 certified, backed by a 10 year tank warranty and a 5 year control valve warranty, and shipped pre-loaded and ready to install nationwide. Best for / Not for Best for: private well water with 5 to 30 ppm iron, up to 15 ppm manganese, up to 10 ppm hydrogen sulfide (sulfur smell, rotten egg odor), and a pH between 5.6 and 10.0. Sized for typical 3 to 5 bathroom homes serving 3 to 8 people, with a well pump able to deliver at least 10 GPM during backwash. The 2.5 cubic foot configuration is the most popular size we ship and handles the majority of problem well water in the United States. Step up to the 3.5 cubic foot system if iron exceeds 30 ppm, manganese exceeds 15 ppm, your home has 6 or more bathrooms, or you have a high simultaneous-flow lifestyle (multiple showers plus laundry plus irrigation at the same time). Step down to the 1.5 or 2.0 cubic foot system if you have a smaller home (1 to 3 bathrooms), iron under 10 ppm, and a well pump that cannot reliably deliver more than 7 to 8 GPM for backwash. Not for: municipal city water (no iron present at these levels), iron bacteria where slime is the primary problem (chlorination needed first), iron above 30 ppm (size up), or homes with well pumps that cannot deliver at least 10 GPM during the backwash cycle. If your pH is below 5.6, install an acid neutralizer upstream of this iron filter. Watch the complete walkthrough before buying Before you purchase, watch our 32-minute walkthrough on YouTube: "Iron Filters for Well Water: The Complete Guide" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsINyyzQSo8. The video covers exactly how air injection iron filters work, the four most common installation mistakes, how to interpret your water test results, when to choose the 1.5 versus 2.0 versus 2.5 versus 3.5 cubic foot size, and what to expect during the first 30 days of operation. It also walks through a real installation step by step. Most customers tell us this video answered every question they had before they spoke with us. Free pre-purchase consultation with a real expert Call Aidan directly at 800-460-5810, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Text your water test results to the same number and Aidan will personally review them and recommend the right size and configuration for your home. There is no upsell, no hard sell, no commission. Mid Atlantic Water is an online-only national ecommerce business: we ship to all 50 states, the consultation is delivered by phone, and you either install the system yourself or hire your own local plumber. The same expert who designed the system answers the phone after the sale, 7 days a week, for the life of the system. Key features Removes orange staining, metallic taste, and rotten egg odor from well water using air injection oxidation followed by Katalox Light catalytic filtration. No chemical injection, no potassium permanganate, no salt, no cartridges to change. Handles up to 30 ppm iron, 15 ppm manganese, and 10 ppm hydrogen sulfide in a single tank. Most competing residential iron filters cap out at 5 to 10 ppm iron and require a separate sulfur or manganese stage above those thresholds. 17 GPM service flow rate with no detectable pressure drop in normal household use, including simultaneous showers, laundry, and dishwasher operation in homes with up to 5 bathrooms. Self-cleaning automatic backwash driven by the Fleck 2510AIO digital control valve. The valve recharges the air pocket and rinses the media bed on a programmable schedule (typically every 2 to 4 days). Zero homeowner maintenance between media replacements. 8 to 10 year media life on Katalox Light before replacement is needed, depending on iron load and water usage. Replacement media costs roughly $400 to $600 and the tank itself stays in service for the life of the system. NSF/ANSI 61 certified components and Made in the USA assembly. Pre-loaded with media before shipping so the system arrives ready to plumb in. Includes the fill funnel for the rare case where on-site loading is preferred. Free expert phone support, 7 days a week, for the life of the system. The phone number 800-460-5810 reaches the same person who designed your system. We provide programming settings, troubleshooting, water test interpretation, and replacement media when the time comes. Specifications System Type: whole-house iron filter, single-tank air injection oxidation with catalytic filtration System Capacity: 2.5 cubic feet of Katalox Light catalytic media Service Flow Rate: 17 GPM maximum Backwash Flow Rate Required: 10 GPM minimum from well pump Iron Removal Capacity: up to 30 ppm (ferrous and ferric) Manganese Removal Capacity: up to 15 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Capacity: up to 10 ppm Sediment Filtration Level: down to 3 microns Operating pH Range: 5.6 to 10.0 Tank Diameter: 13 inches Tank Height: 54 inches Total System Height with Control Valve Installed: 62 inches Connection Size: 1 inch female threaded inlet and outlet Bypass Valve: 1 inch stainless steel, included Drain Line Connection: 1/2 inch on the control valve Power: standard 110 to 120 volt grounded outlet Control Valve: Fleck 2510AIO digital with built-in air injection Media: Katalox Light advanced filtration media manufactured by Watch Water GmbH in Germany Tank: USA-made composite structural tank with Vortech internal distributor system Media Life: 8 to 10 years before replacement Annual Maintenance: none Salt or Chemicals Required: none Recommended Household Size: 3 to 8 people, 3 to 5 bathrooms Warranty Control Valve: 5 years (Fleck/Pentair manufacturer warranty) Warranty Tank: 10 years (USA structural tank warranty) Certification: NSF/ANSI 61 certified components Country of Assembly: United States Shipping: free freight to all 48 contiguous states, palletized liftgate delivery, 2 to 4 business day handling, 1 to 5 business days in transit Approximate Shipping Weight: 400 pounds palletized Includes: 2.5 cubic foot Vortech media tank, Fleck 2510AIO control valve with air injection, 2.5 cubic feet of Katalox Light media (loaded), 1 inch stainless steel bypass valve, fill funnel, programming instructions, and access to free phone support at 800-460-5810 Common contaminants treated Ferrous iron (clear water iron, dissolved), ferric iron (red water iron, oxidized particulate), iron staining (orange and rust-colored stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, fixtures, and laundry), manganese (black staining and bitter taste), hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell, sulfur odor in hot water), sediment and suspended solids down to 3 microns, color in water, and partial reduction of arsenic, radium, lead, copper, and zinc. The Katalox Light media also contributes a small upward correction in pH for mildly acidic water. How it works The Fleck 2510AIO control valve maintains a pocket of compressed air in the upper portion of the tank. As well water enters the tank, it passes through this air chamber and dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized into solid particles. The water then flows down through 2.5 cubic feet of Katalox Light catalytic media, which traps the oxidized particles and filters sediment down to 3 microns. On a programmed schedule (typically every 2 to 4 days), the valve runs an automatic backwash cycle that lifts the media bed, flushes captured contaminants to drain, and recharges the air pocket. No chemicals are injected, no media regeneration salts are required, and no cartridges are changed. Installation overview This system installs at the point where the main water line enters the home, after the well pressure tank, and before any softener, RO drinking water system, or downstream filtration. The plumbing connection is 1 inch female threaded with the included stainless steel bypass valve. You will need a nearby drain (floor drain, utility sink, sump, or condensate pump), a standard 110 to 120 volt grounded outlet within reach of the valve, and basic copper, PEX, CPVC, or SharkBite plumbing supplies. Most experienced DIYers complete the installation in 2 to 3 hours; a licensed local plumber typically charges $500 to $1,000. The tank ships pre-loaded with media so there is nothing to fill on site in the standard install. Recommended treatment order for multi-stage well water systems: sediment pre-filter (if needed) -- acid neutralizer (if pH below 5.6) -- iron filter (this system) -- water softener (for hardness) -- UV disinfection (for bacteria) -- drinking water RO at the kitchen sink. Iron filter always goes before the softener so that iron particles do not foul the softener resin. Warranty and ongoing support The Fleck 2510AIO control valve is covered by a 5 year manufacturer warranty (Pentair). The Vortech composite tank is covered by a 10 year structural warranty. Mid Atlantic Water provides free lifetime phone and text support at 800-460-5810 and 443-277-2204, 7 days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Support is delivered remotely to all 50 states; we are an online-only ecommerce business and do not provide on-site installation, but we walk customers (and their plumbers) through programming, sizing, and troubleshooting by phone for as long as they own the system. Risk-free 1-year guarantee If this system does not bring iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide within EPA secondary drinking water standards on your specific well, we will refund you. No return shipping required. We have shipped 500+ of these systems to homeowners across the United States with a 99 percent success rate, and the very small number of cases where it has not solved the problem are usually iron bacteria (which requires an upstream chlorination step) or pH issues that need an acid neutralizer ahead of the iron filter. Aidan will troubleshoot directly with you to confirm the cause before any return is processed. Frequently asked questions Will this system handle my iron level? If your water test shows iron between 5 and 30 ppm, manganese up to 15 ppm, hydrogen sulfide up to 10 ppm, and pH between 5.6 and 10.0, yes. Outside those ranges, call 800-460-5810 with your test results and we will tell you whether you need a different size, an acid neutralizer ahead of the iron filter, or a chlorination injection system for iron bacteria. How is this different from a water softener? A water softener removes hardness (calcium and magnesium) using salt-regenerated ion exchange resin. It does not effectively remove iron above 1 to 2 ppm and is not designed for sulfur or manganese. This iron filter does the opposite: it removes iron, manganese, and sulfur, but does not remove hardness. Most well water homes need both, in this order: iron filter first, softener second. Do I need to add chemicals like potassium permanganate or chlorine? No. The air injection oxidation built into the Fleck 2510AIO eliminates the need for chemical injection in the vast majority of well water installations. The only exception is iron bacteria (slimy biofilm), which sometimes requires a separate chlorine pellet feeder upstream. How often does the media need to be replaced? Katalox Light typically lasts 8 to 10 years before replacement, depending on iron load and water usage. When the time comes, replacement media is roughly $400 to $600 and the tank stays in service. Can I install this myself? Yes, if you have basic plumbing experience (sweating copper, working with PEX or SharkBite fittings, running a 1/2 inch drain line). Most DIY installs take 2 to 3 hours. If you would rather hire a local plumber, expect $500 to $1,000 for the install. How long is the wait time after I order? In stock systems ship from our Ohio facility within 2 to 4 business days via heavy freight carrier. Transit is 1 to 2 business days for the East Coast and Midwest, and 4 to 5 business days for the West Coast. Free shipping is included to all 48 contiguous states. What is your phone number? 800-460-5810 for sales, sizing, and pre-purchase consultation, 7 days a week 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. 443-277-2204 for tech support and post-purchase questions, same hours. Email support@midatlanticwater.net. Do you sell this on Amazon? No. We sell direct from midatlanticwater.net only. Look-alike systems on Amazon and discount retailers may use the same stock photos but typically ship under-loaded media, generic non-Fleck valves, thinner-walled tanks, and no expert support. Manufacturers will void warranty on third-party resale. Where are you located? Mid Atlantic Water is headquartered on the East Coast, ships from our Ohio warehouse, and serves customers in all 50 states. We are an online-only national ecommerce business; we do not install in any geography. Every consultation is delivered by phone or text, and every system is shipped to your home for self-install or for installation by your chosen local plumber.