Control Head valve: Why do some systems have a control head valve and others don't?Updated 3 months ago

Most of our heavy-duty whole house systems use electronic control head valves. These programmable valves provide automatic backwashing for our media systems allowing them to periodically clean themselves for longer lasting more efficient filtration. Regular backwashing cycles remove dirt and sediment and redistributes media to reduce the effects of compacting and channeling. This process eliminates the need for pre-filtration and also protects the system from premature fouling and clogging. In water softening systems, the control valve also manages the salt regeneration and acts like a meter to effectively monitoring water and salt usage to reduce waste.

On some whole house models, we do not include the control valve because the need for backwashing is not as critical. These filters typically use lighter media which can be redistributed effectively just by the natural water flow. Without the need to backwash, these systems do not require electricity and are slightly more energy and water efficient.