Premium 1 Micron 20 Inch x 4.5 Inch | 3-Pack Spun Wound Polypropylene Whole House Sediment Water Filter Replacement Cartridge | Compatible with Pentek

Whole house water filter systems are designed to remove rust, sediment, chlorine, and other chemical contaminants from all water entering your home, regardless of where you are using it, whether it's the guest bedroom shower, outside hose, kitchen, or bathroom sink. These filters are placed on the main water line entering your home, ensuring that you and your family can enjoy clean, healthy, and great-tasting water throughout your house.

Not only do whole house water filters provide the luxury of clean, great-tasting water from every faucet, but they can also help extend the life of appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and washing machines. This is because the filters remove the sediment, chlorine, and other contaminants that would otherwise enter those appliances, causing wear and deterioration.

The Tier1 20-inch by 4.5-inch sediment water filter is a high-quality replacement option that is compatible with a variety of standard 20-inch water filter housings. It features the following specifications and features:

Actual Size: 20 inches (length) x 4 1/2 inches (outside diameter) Media: Spun Wound Polypropylene Filter Life: 8,000 gallons Micron: 1 Flow Rate: 20 GPM

This sediment filter is designed to remove contaminants such as coarse sand, hard scale, limescale, oxidized iron, particles, and sand, improving the overall water quality in your home.

The installation process is straightforward and easy:

1. Turn off the water supply and press the red pressure-relief button (if present).
2. Unscrew the housing, remove the large o-ring, and discard the used filter cartridge.
3. Wash the housing with dish soap and warm water, using a non-abrasive sponge or cloth, and rinse thoroughly.
4. Fill the housing one-third with water, add about 1 tablespoon of bleach, and scrub to disinfect, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Lubricate the o-ring with clean silicone grease and ensure it is seated level in the groove.
6. Insert the new filter cartridge and screw the housing back onto the cap, hand-tightening it.
7. Turn on the water supply, press the pressure-relief button (if present), and check for leaks.

Investing in a sediment-reducing filter like the Tier1 20-inch by 4.5-inch model offers several benefits. Sediment in drinking water can be an indication of lead or iron contamination, which can cause serious health issues. Sediment filters also help protect other appliances and possessions from the harmful effects of particles, which can cause staining, spots, and wear and deterioration on pipes and appliances.

If you already have other filtration media in place in your home, a sediment filter can serve as a first line of defense, increasing the lifetime of your other filters by reducing the number of particles and contaminants that would otherwise wear them down.

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