{"product_id":"tannin-removal-system-10-gpm","title":"Whole House Tannin Removal System (10 GPM)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole House Tannin Removal System (10 GPM)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis whole-house \u003cstrong\u003etannin removal system\u003c\/strong\u003e clears yellow, tea-colored well water at \u003cstrong\u003eevery tap in the house\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003eResinTech SBACR-HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acrylic gel strong base anion resin designed specifically for organics and color removal from potable water. Tannins are natural organic matter from decaying vegetation that tint water anywhere from faint yellow to tea brown, stain fixtures and laundry, and give water an earthy or bitter taste. They are an aesthetic problem rather than a health hazard (the EPA's secondary guideline for color is 15 color units), but nobody wants to fill a glass with yellow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on a \u003cstrong\u003e13\" x 54\" mineral tank\u003c\/strong\u003e loaded with \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cubic feet of WQA Gold Seal certified tannin-selective resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003e1-inch digital metered control valve\u003c\/strong\u003e that counts your gallons and regenerates with ordinary \u003cstrong\u003ewater softener salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rated for \u003cstrong\u003e10 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e tannin-duty service flow. See all options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tannin-filters\"\u003etannin filter collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cubic feet of ResinTech SBACR-HP\u003c\/strong\u003e - tannin-selective acrylic gel strong base anion resin, chloride form, WQA Gold Seal certified to NSF\/ANSI-61 for potable water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13\" x 54\" mineral tank\u003c\/strong\u003e - corrosion-proof fiberglass-wrapped polyethylene, WQA certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-inch digital metered control valve\u003c\/strong\u003e - regenerates by actual gallons used, fiber-reinforced composite body, bypass included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound brine tank, 18\" diameter x 40\"H, with safety float\u003c\/strong\u003e - holds the water softener salt used for regeneration, safety float included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e to all lower 48 states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Acrylic Resin Matters for Tannins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTannins carry a slight negative charge, so a strong base anion resin captures them by ion exchange and adsorption, then releases them to the drain during a salt brine regeneration. The catch is the resin chemistry: traditional styrene-based anion resins grab organics but do not let go of them well, so the bed fouls and performance fades. SBACR-HP is an \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e gel resin with an open aliphatic structure that takes organics up AND releases them efficiently every regeneration. That is the difference between a tannin system that works for years and one that quits in a season. The HP designation means the resin carries the \u003cstrong\u003eWQA Gold Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e certification to NSF\/ANSI-61 for potable water use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTannins or Iron? Check Before You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow water has two common causes, and they need different equipment. Fill a clear glass and let it sit overnight: if the color settles to the bottom, it is likely iron or sediment; if the water stays uniformly tinted, it is dissolved organics (tannins). Labs report the parameter as \"Tannin-Lignin.\" If your test shows meaningful iron alongside low tannins, treat the iron first - read our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faqs\/types-of-iron-in-well-water\"\u003etypes of iron in well water\u003c\/a\u003e, or confirm with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tannins-water-test-kit\"\u003ecertified lab tannin test\u003c\/a\u003e before spending on equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRuns Like a Water Softener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system meters your water use and regenerates the resin with a sodium chloride brine, exactly like a water softener. Your only routine job is keeping \u003cstrong\u003ewater softener salt\u003c\/strong\u003e in the brine tank. One tannin-specific rule: regenerate frequently. Organics that sit on the bed too long migrate into the resin matrix and become hard to strip, so we program tannin systems to regenerate every few days rather than stretching capacity. When the resin eventually wears out after years of service, the tank rebeds with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tannin-resin\"\u003ereplacement tannin resin\u003c\/a\u003e rather than replacing the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Installation Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTannin resin works best on clean, softened water. The proven residential order is: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/20-inch-big-blue-sediment-filter-kit\"\u003esediment pre-filter\u003c\/a\u003e → iron filter (if iron is present) → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/residential-water-softeners\"\u003ewater softener\u003c\/a\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003etannin system\u003c\/strong\u003e → house. Hardness fouls anion resin, so a softener upstream extends resin life and improves tannin removal. One honest heads-up most sellers skip: anion exchange also removes some alkaline ions, so treated water typically drops about a point of pH. If your well is already near neutral, plan for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/acid-neutralizers\"\u003eacid neutralizer\u003c\/a\u003e after the tannin unit to bring pH back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTest First, Buy Right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tannins-water-test-kit\"\u003etannins water test kit\u003c\/a\u003e ($99, certified lab) or a full \u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-water-test-kit\"\u003ewell water test kit\u003c\/a\u003e if you have not tested recently, or send us the lab report you already have. Call or text Aidan at \u003cstrong\u003e800-460-5810\u003c\/strong\u003e with your tannin, iron, hardness, and pH numbers and he will confirm the right size, or tell you honestly if a different system (or no system) is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping on every system. 7-day-a-week support. Real water treatment specialists with 30+ years of experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mid Atlantic Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54192299639068,"sku":"NWS-TANNIN-10","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9523\/4605\/files\/whole-house-tannin-removal-system-10-gpm-13x54.jpg?v=1781118951","url":"https:\/\/midatlanticwater.net\/products\/tannin-removal-system-10-gpm","provider":"Mid Atlantic Water","version":"1.0","type":"link"}