WellFusion™ Max 90K - Well Iron Removal

The Invisible Problem

Most well water issues begin quietly. Iron enters your home as clear, invisible water, only oxidizing when it meets air inside your plumbing. By then, the damage is already underway. Fixtures collect rust-colored stains that resist every scrubbing effort. Laundry emerges discolored. Water heaters accumulate sediment that reduces efficiency and shortens lifespan. What begins as a minor nuisance gradually becomes a permanent presence, embedded into every surface iron-rich water touches.

When iron concentrations exceed two parts per million, standard softeners and filters fail. The mineral load overwhelms resin beds, clogs media, and fouls equipment designed for lighter contamination. Without intervention, every shower, dishwasher cycle, and appliance draws iron deeper into the home's infrastructure. Stains harden. Plumbing narrows. Equipment wears faster. For households dealing with well water from iron-rich aquifers, specialized treatment is not optional, it is essential. To better understand the broader context of iron removal systems, consider how targeted media addresses contamination at the source before it oxidizes and damages fixtures.

The Certified Solution

The WellFusion™ Max 90K employs Katalox Light, a next-generation catalytic filtration media engineered specifically for oxidizing and removing dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. This manganese dioxide-coated zeolite accelerates the oxidation process, converting invisible ferrous iron into filterable ferric particles before they reach your taps. With a 90,000-grain capacity and 2.5 cubic feet of media housed in a 16" × 53" mineral tank, this system supports households of four to six occupants across approximately 3,600 square feet.

Built in the USA with NSF/ANSI 44 certified components, the system integrates a Clack WS1 control valve calibrated for high-efficiency backwash cycles. Every tank, valve, and fitting is inspected at our Florida facility before shipment. The catalytic media operates without chemical injection or air pumps, relying instead on continuous oxidation to capture contaminants during normal water flow. Backwash cycles regenerate the media bed automatically, flushing captured iron and maintaining treatment capacity without manual intervention.

The high-flow valve system maintains consistent pressure distribution during service and ensures complete media regeneration during backwash. Chemical-free operation eliminates the need for permanganate dosing, reducing both maintenance complexity and ongoing costs. The system is designed for ten to fifteen years of service life when operated within recommended parameters. For well water systems where iron contamination appears alongside sulfur odor, explore how sulfur removal systems provide coordinated treatment when odor and staining occur together.

Pure Water Living

After installation, water clarity improves within the first treatment cycle. Fixtures that once required weekly scrubbing stay cleaner longer. Laundry emerges without orange discoloration. Drinking water loses its metallic edge. Water heaters operate more efficiently without iron sediment accumulating at tank bottoms. The difference is measurable in every use. Equipment operates as engineered. Confidence in household water returns. This is whole-house protection designed for real-world well water conditions. Families discover that showers feel cleaner, coffee tastes better, and appliances last longer when iron no longer infiltrates daily water use. Fixtures maintain their original finish, whites stay white, and household maintenance intervals extend naturally. Pure Water. Pure Trust.

Completing Your Water Strategy

While the WellFusion™ Max 90K removes iron and sulfur from your water supply, well water safety extends beyond staining and odor. Bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms often coexist with iron contamination in private well systems. These pathogens remain invisible even after iron treatment, requiring additional disinfection technology to ensure complete protection.

That's where UV water purification systems complete the strategy. Chemical-free ultraviolet disinfection provides a final barrier against biological contamination, deactivating microorganisms before treated water reaches your taps. When iron removal and microbial protection work together, well water becomes truly dependable across every use.

Performance

• Ideal For: Three-story homes (with standard water pressure 50–70 PSI)
• System Capacity: 90,000 Grains
• Occupants: 4-6
• Household Size: Up to ~3,600 sq ft
• Number of Bathrooms: 4-5
• Media Volume: 2.5 Cu.Ft
• Media Type: Carbon - Katalox Light® Advanced Filtration Media for Iron, Manganese and Hydrogen Sulfide Removal
• Service Life: ~ 10-15 years
• Max Flow Rate: 27 gpm at 15 psi drop
• Backwash: 5.3 gpm

Technical Specifications

• Valve: Clack WS1
• Input & Output Line Size: ¾” or 1” NPT
• Tank Dimensions: 16"x53"
• Product Dimensions: 13"L × 13"W × 61"H
• Product Weight: 241 lb, 110 kg
• Material: N/A
• Power Requirement: 110V Standard (Plug-In Transformer Included)
• Bypass Valve Included: Yes
• Operating Pressures: Requires 20–80 psi supply pressure
• Operating Temperatures: 40° - 110° F
• Drain Line: ¾” or 1” NPT

Additional Components

• 1/2" Dia drain line tube 10' in length

Installation Time & Requirements

• Installation Type: Whole-House Point of Entry
• Estimated Installation Time: A professional WellFusion™ system installation typically takes 2 to 4 hours, but this can vary depending on the complexity of the job and the type of system. Replacing an existing unit might take less time, sometimes as little as an hour, while a new installation with additional plumbing will take longer.