HydroLogic smallBoy Dechlorinator & Sediment System with KDF85 Catalytic Carbon Filter - 1 GPM - 6,000 Gal Carbon Filter Capacity

Chlorine-Free, Sediment-Free Feed Water - 1 GPM Flow

Chlorine in tap water harms the beneficial microbes in your root zone and growing medium, and sediment can clog fittings and emitters. The smallBoy pairs a sediment filter with a KDF85 catalytic carbon filter to treat hose water before it reaches your plants. The unit is rated at up to 99% chlorine removal at 1 GPM and removes up to 99% of sediment particles above 5 microns.

This compact unit suits hobbyists and regular indoor growers who need clean water for a reservoir, a hydroponic system or a small to mid-size garden. It measures 14 x 12 x 6 in and mounts on the wall, so it fits in a tight grow space.

Key Features & Benefits

• Chlorine removal — the KDF85 catalytic carbon filter protects beneficial root-zone microbes.
• Sediment filtration — removes up to 99% of particles above 5 microns to keep water cleaner.
• 1 GPM flow rate — fills reservoirs at a steady pace.
• Included hardware — 5 ft of 1/4 in feed tubing with a female garden hose connector and an in-line shut off valve.
• Metal construction — built for repeated use and wall mounting.

Who Should Use HydroLogic smallBoy

Growers who feed plants from a garden hose or tap and want to remove chlorine and sediment without a complex install. It suits compost tea brewers and organic growers who need chlorine-free water. It is not designed to lower PPM, so growers who need that should consider reverse osmosis.

About HydroLogic smallBoy

The smallBoy is a HydroLogic two-stage filter system with a sediment filter and a KDF85 catalytic carbon filter containing 0.25 lb of copper/zinc media. The carbon filter is rated for 6,000 Gal. It handles a maximum inlet pressure of 80 psi and carries a one-year warranty against manufacturer's defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the smallBoy lower PPM?
A: No. It is not designed to significantly lower the PPM of your water. Most PPM in tap water comes from minerals, which only reverse osmosis removes.

Q: How do I start up the unit?
A: Turn the feed water on slowly so both filter housings fill completely. When filtered water flows from the outlet tubing, open the feed water fully.

Q: What inlet pressure can it handle?
A: The maximum inlet pressure is 80 psi. Do not install it where pressure may exceed that or where water hammer is a problem.

Q: Why does chlorine matter for plants?
A: Beneficial microbes, bacteria and fungi in the root zone and growing medium cannot survive in the presence of chlorine. Removing it helps keep them healthy.

Q: Any care tips when changing the carbon filter?
A: Hand-tighten the housings only, and use the filter wrench just to loosen them. Discard the first five minutes of water after changing the carbon filter to flush carbon fines.

Q: Can I leave it outdoors?
A: Protect it from freezing, which can crack the housings, and keep it out of direct sunlight or intense lights, which degrade the housings and fittings.