Single whole house water filters are commonly used for sediment filtration purposes, as they are designed to capture larger particles such as sand, silt, and sediment from the incoming water supply. These filters typically use a single cartridge or filter element with larger pores that can effectively trap these larger particles.

On the other hand, using a single whole house water filter with only a carbon filter may not be a long-term solution. Carbon filters are typically designed to remove smaller particles, including chlorine, taste, and odour-causing compounds, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), among others. However, carbon filters typically have finer pores to capture these smaller particles, which can potentially lead to premature clogging and reduced flow rate if used as the sole filtration stage in a whole house system.

This is why sediment filters are commonly used as the initial stage in a whole house water filtration system, followed by carbon filters as secondary or additional stages. The sediment filter acts as a pre-filter, capturing larger particles and preventing them from reaching the carbon filter, which helps to extend the lifespan of the carbon filter and maintain optimal flow rate.

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