Defender™ iGen® B

Intelligent Whole-Home Water Refinement System

Advanced Bacteriostatic Water Conditioning for Modern Homes

The Puronics® Defender™ iGen® B is a premium whole-house water refinement and conditioning system designed to provide families with advanced intelligent water technology in a durable and cost-effective package.

Powered by sophisticated iGen® digital control technology and advanced SilverShield® HYgene® bacteriostatic filtration media, the Defender™ iGen® B helps address common water quality concerns while delivering cleaner, softer, and more refined water throughout the home.

Designed to intelligently monitor system operation automatically, the Defender™ iGen® B continuously tracks household water usage and optimizes performance to help ensure efficient operation and consistent water quality.

The integrated SilverShield® HYgene® monitoring system even alerts homeowners when filtration media replacement is needed based on actual water usage—helping maintain superior water quality with minimal guesswork.

Everyday Benefits

✔ Softer, silkier skin and hair
✔ Better tasting water and beverages
✔ Cleaner dishes and glassware
✔ Enhanced cooking quality and flavor
✔ Reduced spotting and scale buildup
✔ Improved appliance and plumbing protection
✔ Cleaner, fresher water throughout the home

Intelligent iGen® Digital Control Technology

At the core of the Defender™ iGen® B is the patented iGen® computerized control valve engineered to intelligently optimize system performance automatically.

Intelligent Features Include:

  • Advanced digital microprocessor control

  • SilverShield® HYgene® media life monitoring

  • Automatically alerts homeowner when media replacement is needed

  • Maintains up to 60 days of water usage history

  • Double backwash technology for cleaner filter media performance

  • Built-in diagnostics for consistent water quality

  • Automatic reserve capacity management

  • Efficient downflow brining technology to help minimize water and salt usage

  • Durable corrosion-resistant 1" control valve construction

The result is intelligent water refinement with dependable long-term efficiency and performance.

Advanced SilverShield® Protection Technology

The Defender™ iGen® B utilizes exclusive SilverShield® HYgene® filtration media featuring advanced MicroSilver Bacteriostasis™ Technology.

Inspired by silver ion purification technologies originally developed for aerospace water purification applications, microscopic silver particles are integrated directly into the activated carbon media to help inhibit bacteria growth within the media bed itself.

SilverShield® HYgene® Benefits:

  • Helps reduce objectionable chlorine taste and odor

  • Helps reduce chloramine taste and odor

  • Helps maintain cleaner filtration media conditions

  • Advanced bacteriostatic filtration performance

  • Long-lasting media efficiency

Durable Multi-Layer System Design

The Defender™ iGen® B is engineered for years of reliable water refinement performance using high-quality durable system components designed to provide long-term protection and efficiency.

System Components Include:

  • Intelligent iGen® digital control valve

  • SilverShield® HYgene® filtration media

  • High-capacity premium conditioning resin

  • Clarifying media for enhanced water clarity

  • Durable fiberglass media tank construction

  • Precision internal flow distribution components

  • Efficient backflush and regeneration system

Intelligent Water Protection for Everyday Living

The Defender™ iGen® B is more than a traditional water softener.

It is a complete intelligent water refinement system designed to provide cleaner, healthier, and more luxurious water throughout the home while helping protect your family, plumbing, appliances, and everyday quality of life.

See What’s Inside

1. iGen® Digital Control Valve with SilverShield® HYgene® Monitor

Advanced intelligent microprocessor technology automatically monitors and optimizes system performance while tracking water usage and filtration efficiency.

2. Multi-Layered Tank

Durable premium tank construction engineered for long-term reliability:

  • Polyethylene inner liner

  • Reinforced fiberglass outer layer

Designed for strength, durability, and dependable whole-home water refinement.

3. MicroSilver Bacteriostasis™ Technology

Microscopic silver particles are embedded directly into the SilverShield® HYgene® media to help inhibit bacteria growth within the filter media bed itself.

4. SilverShield® HYgene® Refiner

Advanced filtration media designed to help reduce objectionable chlorine and chloramine taste and odor while helping maintain cleaner filter media conditions.

5. Softener & Conditioner

High-capacity S-759 premium monospheric resin technology engineered for superior flow rates and efficient water conditioning performance.

Helps reduce:

  • hardness minerals

  • iron

  • turbidity

6. Clarifier

Silica gravel polishing media helps produce sparkling water clarity throughout the home.

7. PushSeal™ Fitting

Precision-engineered sealing technology designed to provide superior leak protection and long-term reliability.

8. Float & Distributor Assembly

Advanced internal flow distribution components engineered for balanced water flow, efficient regeneration, and optimized system performance.

9. Backflush Tank

Supports proper cleaning cycles and helps maintain peak filtration and conditioning efficiency.

10. Potassium or Salt

Compatible with either potassium chloride or salt-based regeneration for flexible water conditioning operation.

11. Potassium or Salt Solution

The regeneration solution utilized during recharge cycles to maintain efficient conditioning performance and consistent whole-home water quality.