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Water Filter Selection Guide

Filter Size :

Type S

REMOVES DIRT, RUST & SEDIMENT
ALL CARTRIDGES FIT STANDARD OR SLIMLINE 10" FILTER HOUSINGS WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE "JUMBO BLUE" CARTRIDGE WHICH IS 4-1/2" x 9-7/8" AND
FITS LARGE HEAVY DUTY HOUSINGS.• Whole House • Point of Use • RO Pre-Filter

SEDIMENT MICRON RATES
RATES FILTER
1 MICRON VERY FINE
5 MICRON FINE
20 MICRON MEDIUM
30 MICRON MEDIUM/COARSE
50 MICRON COARSE

Type T

REMOVES FOUL TASTE, ODORS, & CHLORINE
ALL CARTRIDGES FIT STANDARD OR SLIMLINE 10" FILTER HOUSINGS WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE "JUMBO BLUE" CARTRIDGE WHICH IS 4-1/2" x 9-7/8" AND
FITS LARGE HEAVY DUTY HOUSINGS. Use for Water Dispensers • RO Post or Pro-Filters • Whole House
MEDIA
Bituminous Carbon 12 x 40 Carbon • Reduces Bad Taste, Odors, & Chlorine • RO Pre-Filter
Bituminous Carbon 20 x 50 Carbon • Reduces Bad Taste, Odors, & Chlorine • RO Post-Filter
Coconut Shell Carbon • 20 x 50 Water Washed • Reduces Bad Taste, Odors & Chlorine • RO Pre-Filter
KDF-55 • Generally used with other Carbon Media • Excellent Chlorine Reduction

Type C

REDUCES LEAD, HEAVY METALS, & CYST (Giardia Cryptosporidium)
Standard Size • Fits all Standard 10" Housings • 2-5/8" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
CARBON BLOCK - ACTIVATED CARBON
Enhanced Absorption Characteristics • Will not Channel or Bypass
• 99.98 Reduction of CYST

Type D

REDUCES LIME SCALE & HARD WATER DEPOSITS
GRANULAR FILLED CARTRIDGE WITH VARIOUS MEDIA
• Phosphate - A Sequestrant used to Reduce Calcium & Hardness Deposits
• Carbon - Can be Mixed with Phosphate for Reduction of Bad Taste / Odor / Chlorine

Type E

EverPure Replacement Cartridges for EverPure
Carbon Block-With Phosphate & Lead Remover
For Permanent EverPure Head Systems these filter are generic replacement’s not genuine

Filter Type :

Material PAP

PAPER PLEATED CELLULOSE RESIN IMPREGNATED MEDIA
• Point of Use or Whole House Filter
• Most Economical & Common Household Filter
• Standard Size • Fits all Standard 10" Housings • 2-5/8" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
• PAP20 20 Micron Medium Rust and Sedimaent
Rating Good for Sediment

Material POS

POLY SPUN POLYPROPYLENE SPUN WOUND FILTER MEDIA
• Carefully Spun Together for True Gradient Depth Filtration
• RO Pre-Filter, Point of Use or Whole House Filter
• Standard Size • Fits all Standard 10" Housings • 2-5/8" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
• 1/5/20/50 Micron Rated
POS1 1 Micron For Extra fine Rust and Sediment
POS5 5 Micron for fine Rust and Sediment
POS20 20 Micron Medium Rust and Sediment
POS50 50 Micron for Corse Rust and Sediment
Rating Better for Sediment

Material POW

POLY WOUND FILTER MEDIA
• Polypropylene Wound String
• Point of Use or Whole House Filter
• Standard Size • Fits all Standard 10" Housings • 2-5/8" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
• 30 Micron Rated for Medium Corse Rust and Sediment
Rated Best for Sediment

Material POP

POLYESTER PLEATED MEDIA
• Commercial Grade • Washable and Reusable
• RO Pre-Filter, Point of Use or Whole House Filter
• Standard Size • Fits all Standard 10" Housings • 2-5/8" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
• "JUMBO BLUE" • Fits Heavy Duty size Housings • 4-1/2" O.D. x 9-7/8" Length
• 5/20/50 Micron Rated
POP5 Fine Rust and Sediment
POP20 Medium Rust and Sediment
POP50 Course Rust and Sediment
Rated Best for Sediment

Material CAP

CARBON IMPREGNATED PAPER
Plastic End Caps
Poly Outer Sheath
Most Economical
• Most Common Household Filter
CAP1 5 Micron OK for Taste Odor and Chlorine

Material GAC

GRANULAR CARTRIDGES FILLED WITH ASSORTED MEDIAS
Bituminous Carbon or Coconut Shell Carbon or KDF-55
RO Pre-Filter or Post-Filter
• Water Dispensers
GAC1 Good for Taste Odor and Chlorine
GAC2 Better for Taste Odor and Chlorine
GAC3 Good for Taste Odor and Chlorine
GAC4 Best for Taste Odor and Chlorine

Material CAB

CARBON BLOCK - ACID WASHED & FUSED
RO Pre-Filter
Water Dispenser
• 5 Micron Sediment Filter
CAB1 5 Micron Best for Taste Odor and Chlorine

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