Tradewinds Water
PFAS DEFENDER — Metered Whole-House Lead & PFAS Filtration System
PFAS DEFENDER — Metered Whole-House Lead & PFAS Filtration System
Product Details
Product Details
Metered whole-house lead & PFAS filtration — sold direct at a published price.
The PFAS DEFENDER pairs the PIONEER ONE E3-M metered tank with the PIONEER CT-05-CB-AMCYL 0.5-micron carbon-block cartridge — a single-tank, zero-backwash whole-house system built around one of the most independently certified filtration cartridges available.
What makes it different: direct pricing. Whole-house filtration of this class is normally sold only through plumbing contractors at unpublished prices. We publish ours: $1,510 wholesale price ($2,010 Halo distributor price), shipped free.
The cartridge
The 0.5-micron radial-flow carbon block is IAPMO R&T tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI P473, and CSA B483.1 for the reduction of Lead (99.62%), PFAS/PFOA/PFOS "Forever Chemicals" (97.9%), and Giardia/Cryptosporidium Cysts (99.95%) for 100,000 gallons. In homes with 3/4-inch or 1-inch flow lines, the system delivers up to 20 GPM with minimal pressure loss at 60 PSI or greater.
The tank
The ONE E3-M metered delivery tank tracks actual gallons used and shows green/yellow/red status at a glance — so you replace the cartridge on real usage, not guesswork. Built-in bypass makes cartridge changes a no-tools, shut-off-free swap.
Zero backwash. No drain. No salt. Install it on the main line where water enters the home and change one cartridge when the meter says so.
What's included
- PIONEER ONE E3-M metered tank kit — assembled and certified: bypass connection kit, umbrella cover, meter
- PIONEER CT-05-CB-AMCYL cartridge — 0.5-micron carbon block, installed and ready
Not included: installation (a licensed plumber is recommended; typical install is a few hours) and any service contract. Sediment protection is optional — add the $199 Big Blue prefilter configuration, or see our two-stage system if your water is silty.
Specifications
| Filtration level | 0.5 micron nominal carbon block |
|---|---|
| Certifications | IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI P473, and CSA B483.1 |
| Lead reduction | 99.62% (particulate + soluble) for 100,000 gallons |
| PFAS/PFOA/PFOS reduction | 97.9% ("Forever Chemicals") for 100,000 gallons |
| Cyst reduction | 99.95% (Giardia & Cryptosporidium) for 100,000 gallons |
| Household flow rate | Up to 20 GPM on 3/4" or 1" flow lines with minimal pressure loss at 60+ PSI |
| Tank | 8" × 40" cartridge tank, 1" NPT connections |
| Backwash / drain / electricity | None / none / none (meter uses 3× AAA batteries) |
| Optional sediment prefilter | 20-inch Big Blue housing with 0.35-micron pleated cartridge — choose the +$199 configuration |
| Warranty | Covered by the manufacturer's warranty — contact us for full terms |
The replacement cartridge
When the meter shows yellow, order the PFAS Defender Replacement Filter Cartridge — $423.90 ($529) with free shipping. When it shows red, swap it: a one-minute, no-tools change through the built-in bypass.
Questions
Why is this less expensive than plumber-sold systems? We sell direct. No distributor margin, no contractor markup, no quote required — the price is on the page.
Do I need a sediment prefilter? If your water carries visible sediment or silt, a prefilter keeps it off the carbon block — choose the $199 Big Blue configuration above, or see our two-stage system for the full-size prefilter configuration.
I'm a plumber — how do I partner with Tradewinds? At $1,510, the PFAS DEFENDER is already published at direct wholesale pricing with free shipping to your shop or job site. Licensed plumbers and contractors can join our Authorized Installer Program for trade discounts on other Tradewinds systems and homeowner installation referrals.
