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Pre-Filter required by UV systems (5 micron sediment filter). Safewelltech recommends the Pentek ECP5-BB

 

Pentek ECP5-BB Pleated Sediment Water Filter (9-3/4-inch x 4-1/2-inch)

 

Fits most stand housings built for 10-inch x 4.5 inch filter cartridges

 

Features & Specs

Package Qty: 1

Manufacturer: Pentair Water

Manufacturer's Id: ECP5-BB

UPC: 051678490433

Actual Size (in): 9 3/4 inches (length) x 4 1/2 inches (outside diameter)

Media: Pleated Cellulose/Polyester

Primary Filter Media: Pleated Cellulose Polyester

Operating Temperature (°F): 40 - 125

Operating Temperature (°C): 4.4 - 51.7

Warranty Guarantee: Manufacturer 30 Day Limited Warranty

Brand: Pentek

Advertised Size: 10 x 4-1/2

Length (in): 9.75 in

Outside Diameter (in): 4.5 in

Width (in): 4.5 in

Materials of Construction: Core: Polypropylene, End Caps: Vinyl Plastisol

Media Type: Sediment Filter

Thickness (in): 4.5 in

UPC's For Search: 10051678490430 | 051678490433

Country of Origin: Mexico

Micron Rating Nominal: 5

Flow Rate (gpm): 20.0

Includes: One 9.75 x 4.5 Inch Pentek ECP5-BB Pleated Sediment Water Filter

 

Instructions

  1. Turn off water supply. Press red pressure-relief button (if present)
  2. Unscrew housing. Remove large o-ring, wipe clean and set aside
  3. Discard used filter cartridge. Wash housing with dish soap and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
  5. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
  6. NOTE: This step is important to ensure a proper housing seal. Make certain the o-ring is seated level in the groove.
  7. Insert new filter cartridge.
  8. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
  9. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.
     

Pentek ECP5-BB Filter Advantages


The Pentek ECP5-BB water filter cartridge has a special formulation of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester fibers. The Pentek ECP5-BB water filters provide higher wet strength than regular cellulose cartridges. This water filter also provides high flow rates and dirt-holding capacity, while maintaining extremely low pressure drop. The Pentek ECP5-BB replacement filter cartridge has minimal unloading and media migration. The Pentek ECP5-BB water filter media is pleated around a polypropylene core for added strength and the ends are immersed in a thermosetting vinyl plastisol. Embedding and sealing each end of the pleat block in this fashion fuses the components together, forming a united end cap and gasket. The ECP water filter cartridges contain more media surface area than most competitive cartridges. The 10-inch Big Blue ECP cartridges contain 18 square feet of media. Nominal 5 micron Pentek ECP5-BB pleated cellulose polyester water filter cartridge.
 

 

Pleated Filter Media


The Pentek ECP5-BB uses pleated filter design to maximize contaminant exposure to filter media. More time along the media allows for higher capture and retention of unwanted contaminants. This also allows for greater amounts of larger particles of sediment and sand to collect within the pleats of the filter. This pleated design enhances structural stability and helps increase the performance of the filter.
 

 

Universal Filter Sizing


The 10 X 4.5 Pentek ECP5-BB pleated cellulose and polyester replacement filter is built to fit 10-inch x 4.5-inch filter housings. This standard sizing allows this filter to easily replace existing styles of whole house filters for housings requiring 10 x 4.5 inch filters. The ECP5-BB goes to work immediately providing cleaner, fresher water for up to six months. Enjoy cleaner better water with your whole house replacement filter today.

The Pentek ECP Series cartridges have end caps that are color-coded for micron rating:
Tan = 1 micron
White = 5 micron
Blue = 20 micron
Yellow = 50 micron

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

NOTE: The Pentek ECP5-BB replacement filter cartridge is recommended for chlorinated water supplies. It is not recommended for non-chlorinated water supplies. Cellulose may start to break down if there is bacteria present in well water or other non-chlorinated water supplies.

 

Filter Life (months): 6 months

 

PENTEK-ECP5-BB   is comparable with the following part number(s):

  • 155184
  • 4021341
  • 155184-27
  • 255490-43
  • CP5-BB
  • CP5-BBS
  • CP5-BBS-D
  • ECP5-BB
  • FM-BB-10-5
  • GPC5
  • PC05-BB-S
  • PENTEK-ECP5-BB
  • RS15
  • RS15-2-01
  • RS15-2-02
  • RS15-2-05
  • SPC-45-1005
  • SPF-45-1005
  • W5CPHD
  • WB-HB-10-5W

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