Exact model sizing

SpringWell CF1 vs CF4: Which Whole-House Filter Size Do You Need?

CF1 and CF4 use the same basic treatment concept but are sized for different household demand.

Quick take

Choose CF1 for 1–3 bathrooms and modest demand; choose CF4 for 4–6 bathrooms or when 12 GPM service flow provides useful margin over CF1’s 9 GPM.

CF1 specifications

SpringWell currently lists CF1 for 1–3 bathrooms, 9 GPM service flow, a 9-inch tank and 1-inch connection.

CF4 specifications

CF4 is listed for 4–6 bathrooms, 12 GPM service flow, a 10-inch tank and 1-inch connection.

When a 3-bath home may still prefer CF4

High-flow showers, frequent simultaneous use or a desire for more flow margin can justify CF4 even before the home reaches four bathrooms.

Media capacity is not the differentiator

Both current models are marketed around 1 million gallons / 10 years of media life, so the practical sizing difference is primarily flow and tank size.

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