Hoshizaki 4HC-H Water Softener
- Filter cartridge, not a softener, for ice machines and food service
- 21,000 gallons or 6-12 months between changes
- Up to 97.3% chlorine reduction
- 0.5 micron rating at 2 gpm
- Single, twin or triple filter system configurations
- NSF Standard 42 certified
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A replacement cartridge for filter systems feeding ice machines, aimed at chlorine taste and odor and fine sediment. Despite the softener label, the listing says nothing about removing hardness.
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ASIN: B07CQCXRSQCategory: Water Softeners
Overview
Commercial ice rooms and food service kitchens use this Hoshizaki cartridge to filter the water feeding their ice machines. It goes into a single, twin or triple filter system, trapping fine particles and reducing disinfectant chlorine so the ice tastes and smells clean.
Chlorine reduction and fine particulate filtration protect both ice flavor and the machine from sediment buildup. Replacement timing depends on gallons filtered and local water conditions, so busy sites change it more often. The cartridge does not soften water despite the listing title.
Who it's for
Food service operators running a compatible filter housing ahead of their ice machine. Households hunting for hard water treatment will find no softening function here.
Pros and cons
- Cuts disinfectant chlorine taste and odor
- Fine micron rating catches small sediment
- Works in single, twin or triple systems
- NSF Standard 42 certified
- Does not soften water despite the title
- Housing model compatibility not listed
- Flow limited to 2 gpm per cartridge
- Recurring replacement every 6-12 months
Performance notes
Water passes through fine polypropylene media rated to trap very small particles, while chlorine reduction removes taste and odor before the water becomes ice. Flow through a single cartridge is limited, and the listing supports twin and triple configurations. Usage and water condition decide how fast the media loads up.
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 3 × 3 × 14 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 21 gallons |
| Flow rate | 2 gpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Other details | |
| Filter type | Replacement water filter cartridge |
| Certification | NSF |
| Chlorine reduction | Up to 97.3% |
| Configuration | Single, twin or triple filter systems |
| Micron rating | 0.5 micron |
| Replacement interval | 6-12 months |
Frequently asked questions
What part number is the Hoshizaki 4HC-H listed under?
The description names it Hoshizaki H9655-11, and the model field lists 4HC-H KWH3200S.
What does NSF Standard 42 cover on the Hoshizaki 4HC-H?
The listing says it covers aesthetic effects, meaning chlorine reduction and taste and odor improvement in potable water.
How big is the Hoshizaki 4HC-H cartridge?
It measures 3 x 3 x 14 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds.