{"product_id":"pfas-defender","title":"PFAS DEFENDER — Metered Whole-House Lead \u0026 PFAS Filtration System","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eMetered whole-house lead \u0026amp; PFAS filtration — sold direct at a published price.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different: direct pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-house filtration of this class is normally sold only through plumbing contractors at unpublished prices. We publish ours: $1,489, shipped free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CT-05-CB-AMCYL carbon block is engineered at a 0.5-micron nominal level to reduce both particulate and soluble lead, plus PFOA\/PFOS and cysts — with high dirt-holding capacity and exceptionally low pressure drop. IAPMO R\u0026amp;T tested and certified to NSF\/ANSI 53 (lead, cyst) and NSF\/ANSI P473 (PFOA\/PFOS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero backwash. No drain. No electricity. No salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install it on the main line where water enters the home and change one cartridge when the meter says so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePIONEER ONE E3-M metered tank kit — assembled and certified: bypass connection kit, umbrella cover, meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePIONEER CT-05-CB-AMCYL cartridge — 0.5-micron carbon block, installed and ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 micron nominal carbon block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIAPMO R\u0026amp;T to NSF\/ANSI 53 (lead, cyst) and NSF\/ANSI P473 (PFOA\/PFOS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLead reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99% (particulate + soluble)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePFOA\/PFOS reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCyst reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" × 40\" cartridge tank, 1\" NPT connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBackwash \/ drain \/ electricity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone \/ none \/ none (meter uses 3× AAA batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional sediment prefilter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-inch Big Blue housing with 0.35-micron pleated cartridge — choose the +$199 configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's warranty — contact us for full terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe replacement cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the meter shows yellow, order the same cartridge we sell every day — $450 with free shipping. When it shows red, swap it: a one-minute, no-tools change through the built-in bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this less expensive than plumber-sold systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e We sell direct. No distributor margin, no contractor markup, no quote required — the price is on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a sediment prefilter?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm a plumber — do I get trade pricing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Request an installer code from the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pfas-defender\"\u003ePFAS DEFENDER page\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll verify your business. Buy direct at trade pricing, shipped to your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tradewinds Water","offers":[{"title":"System only","offer_id":67861783216413,"sku":"TW-PFAS-DEFENDER","price":1489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 20-inch Big Blue sediment prefilter","offer_id":67861783249181,"sku":"TW-PFAS-DEFENDER-BB","price":1688.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/3596\/0861\/files\/pfas-defender-metered-whole-house-lead-pfas-filtration-system-1103061.jpg?v=1792898891","url":"https:\/\/tradewindswater.com\/products\/pfas-defender","provider":"Tradewinds Water Filtration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}