The HALO Hybrid’s unique mid-plate design performs the function of two units, filtration and softening in one tank. In addition to protecting the household, the carbon also protects the resin from chlorinated water.

HALO HAC removes contaminants through a process called adsorption. Activated carbon has a large surface area with pores that attract and trap dissolved molecules from water passing through the filter. This process effectively removes impurities, improving taste, odor, and water quality.  Additionally, HAC can be used for filtering waters having a wide range of pH levels and will impart a high “polish” to the filtered water. HALO HAC meets the requirements of the  NSF/ANSI  Standard 61 and all food chemical codex, AWWA ASTM and USP Standards.

Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are removed from water through a process called ion exchange. These minerals cause hard water, which can lead to scale buildup and reduced soap lather. This process uses resin beads to attract and trap these minerals, replacing them with sodium or potassium ions. When the resin beads are full, the softener regenerates, flushing out the minerals and replenishing the resin with sodium or potassium