Ensure your household or commercial water is free from sediment, dirt, rust, sands. 5 Micron 20" x 4.5" Big Blue Whole House Sediment Water Filter Cartridges. These filters are compatible with a variety of brands such as Pentek, SimPure, and Watts, and are suitable for use with the 2045 Big Blue Filter Housings. With a flow rate of 12 GPM and a capacity of up to 20,000-30,000 gallons of water, these 100% pure polypropylene filters. Replace every 6-12 months or earlier to ensure optimal performance.

Higher Dirt-Holding Capacity: Three separate gradient density layers enhance cartridge performance. It can remove more contaminants, large and fine particles from well/city/municipal water, such as sand, dirt, silt, iron and rust particles. Does a better job and more capacity than the 10" filter.

Longer Service Lifetime: For better water quality, recommended replace once a year, depending on the quality of the original water source and application type. Recommended change out differential pressure is 30psi(2.1bar).

Protect Process Equipment: Designed to prevent dirt and sediment particles from entering and clogging the main filter unit. Be sure to install these before your water softener, well water filtration system, hot water heater, etc. Maximum operating temperature is 176˚F(80˚C).

Multi-Layer Structure: Three separate gradient density layers enhance cartridge performance, higher dirt-holding capacity than the similar sized sediment water filter.