Confused About Micron Ratings For Iron? Here's What Actually Matters

Written by Craig "The Water Guy" Phillips

Iron Removal Systems Overview

Talking about getting rid of iron in your well water, the right tool is your best buddy. We’re here to chat about three pretty nifty systems from SoftPro: SoftPro AIO Iron Master, SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter, and SoftPro Whole House Catalytic Carbon Filter.

SoftPro AIO Iron Master

Meet the SoftPro AIO Iron Master, known for kicking iron problems to the curb. This guy uses Air Injection Oxidation (AIO) tech, and it’s the big cheese for clearing up to 30 ppm of iron, 7 ppm of manganese, and 5 ppm of hydrogen sulfide from well water. Never worry about that funky metal taste or yucky rust stains in your toilets, sinks, and appliances again!

Iron Be Gone	Manganese Magic	Hydrogen Sulfide Slayed
Up to 30 ppm	Up to 7 ppm	Up to 5 ppm

If you're tired of that unmistakable rotten-egg smell (thanks, H2S), this system’s your go-to. Want the nitty-gritty on how iron filters do their thing and the sweet wizardry of AIO tech? Click here.

SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter

City dwellers, listen up! The SoftPro Whole House Fluoride & Carbon Filter has your back if you’re sweating over fluoride's dark side. Besides shooing away fluoride, this hero also tackles chlorine and other unwanted extras in your tap water. Pack it all in one tank and voilà — your home is covered!

Bye Bye Bodies	Awesome Extras
Fluoride, Chlorine, & pals	All-in-one protection sparkle

Curious about sorting out city water? Here’s a slick guide on making city water better.

SoftPro Whole House Catalytic Carbon Filter

Craving something powerful? Enter the SoftPro Whole House Catalytic Carbon Filter. It’s a powerhouse for cutting down on nasty chemicals, using catalytic carbon tech to crush chlorine, chloramine, and those pesky volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It’s the golden ticket for city or well water, cleaning things up for tastier, safer water.

Bad Stuff Buster	Handy for:
Chlorine, Chloramine, VOCs	City & Well H2O

If you’re hungry for more about how catalytic carbon kicks contaminants to the curb, check out this cool info.

Choosing what fits your water type from SoftPro ensures top-tier water quality at home. Need more help? Peruse guides about installing iron filtration for smooth sailing installation.

Iron Filtration Options Comparison

Alright folks, here we go—we're about to dive into the world of iron filtration systems and help you figure out which one fits just right for your home. We're here to chat about how these systems perform and what makes them tick, so grab a drink (of clean water, of course!) and let's get started.

Performance and Efficiency

When you're sussing out iron filtration systems, checking out how they perform and how efficient they are is key. We've rounded up some data on a few popular choices.

System Name	Iron Removal Capacity (ppm)	Manganese Removal Capacity (ppm)	Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Capacity (ppm)
SoftPro Iron Master AIO	30	7	5
APEC FI-KDF85-20BB	N/A	N/A	Removes chlorine, odor, taste
iSpring Whole House	3	N/A	N/A
US Water Systems Flexx Oxi-Gen	8	0.5	6
Home Master 3-Stage	3	N/A	N/A

Sources: Drinking Water, Yahoo Shopping

Suitable Applications

Each iron filter system has its sweet spot, making certain systems a better pick depending on what kind of water situation you're dealing with.

System Name	Ideal Usage
SoftPro Iron Master AIO	Great for folks with high iron and hydrogen sulfide levels in their well water.
APEC FI-KDF85-20BB	Perfect for those wanting to tackle iron, chlorine, and funky smells all in one go.
iSpring Whole House	Solid choice for anyone looking for affordable iron cutting.
US Water Systems Flexx Oxi-Gen	Works wonders for homes wrestling with moderate amounts of iron and sulfur.
Home Master 3-Stage	Best for dealing with lots of sediment and keeping iron levels low.

Need more scoop on what iron filters can do? Check out our guide on what are iron filters.

Key Features and Benefits

Let's dig into what makes each system shine with their standout features and plus points.

SoftPro Iron Master AIO

• Performance: Packs a punch, kicks out 30 ppm of iron.
• Technology: Uses Air Injection Oxidation (AIO).
• Benefit: Fights off multiple water villains at once.
• Ideal For: Folks with a nasty iron and H2S combo.

APEC FI-KDF85-20BB

• Performance: A multitasker with KDF and activated carbon.
• Technology: Merges KDF with carbon filtering.
• Benefit: Sweeps away chlorine, odors, and other annoyances.
• Ideal For: All-around filtration fans (Yahoo Shopping).

iSpring Whole House Water Filter System

• Performance: Whittles down iron from 3.0 ppm to a teeny tiny 0.01 ppm.
• Technology: Tag teams with multi-stage filters.
• Benefit: Wallet-friendly iron removal.
• Ideal For: Households looking to save a buck.

US Water Systems Flexx Oxi-Gen

• Performance: Ditches up to 8 ppm of iron.
• Technology: Relies on air injection oxidation.
• Benefit: Tackles both iron and sulfur at once.
• Ideal For: Homes battling iron and sulfur shenanigans.

Home Master 3-Stage

• Performance: 4-layer filter powerhouse for tackling junky sediment and iron.
• Technology: Rows of sediment filters working together.
• Benefit: Handles sediment and pesky iron like a boss.
• Ideal For: Those constantly cleaning sediment from their water (Drinking Water).

For the nitty-gritty on how these features work, take a peek at our articles about how iron filters work and what does iron filter do.

With all these options lined up, you can pick the iron filtration system that matches your needs, promising your home nothing but clean, iron-free water. Cheers to that!