Premium 5 Micron 20 Inch x 4.5 Inch Sediment Water Filter Replacement Cartridge

Whole house water filter systems are designed to remove rust, sediment, chlorine, and other chemical contaminants from all water entering your home, and are placed on the main water line entering your residence. This means that no matter where you are in your house - whether it's the guest bedroom shower, the outdoor hose, the kitchen sink, or the bathroom - you and your family can enjoy clean, healthy, and great-tasting water.

Not only does a whole house water filter provide the luxury of clean, great-tasting water from every faucet in the house, it can also help extend the life of appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and washing machines. This is because the filter removes the sediment, chlorine, and other contaminants that would otherwise be entering those appliances.

The Tier1 Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge compatible with Pentek DGD-5005-20, 155358-43 is an affordably priced option that ensures you serve only high-quality water from every faucet throughout your home. Built to capture and filter virtually all types of sediment particles 5 microns or larger out of the water in your home, these filters help to ensure your water tastes great while reducing the risk of sediment corrosion in your fixtures and appliances.

Specifications and features of this filter include: - Actual Size: 20 inches (length) x 4 1/4 inches (outside diameter) - Media: Spun Wound Polypropylene - Filter Life: 6 months - Micron: 5 Nominal - Flow Rate: 20 GPM

The filter is designed to fit filtration system housings that accept 20 x 4.5 inch cartridges and is capable of removing contaminants such as dirt, rust, corrosion, sand, sediment, and silt.

The installation process is straightforward and easy: 1. Turn off the water supply. 2. Press the red pressure-relief button (if present). 3. Unscrew the housing and remove the large o-ring, wiping it clean and setting it aside. 4. Discard the used filter cartridge. 5. Wash the housing with dish soap and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth, then rinse thoroughly. 6. Fill the housing 1/3 with water, add about 1 tablespoon of bleach, and scrub to disinfect, then rinse thoroughly. 7. Lubricate the o-ring with clean silicone grease and replace it, ensuring it is seated level in the groove. 8. Insert the new filter cartridge. 9. Screw the housing onto the cap and hand-tighten (do not over-tighten). 10. Turn on the water supply, press the pressure-relief button (if present), and check for leaks before leaving the installation.

Investing in a sediment-reducing filter is essential for several reasons. Sediment in drinking water, while not particularly harmful to humans or pets, 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 and spots on clothes, sinks, toilets, and more, as well as wear and deterioration on pipes and appliances. If other filtration media are already in place in your home, sediment filters as a first layer of defense can increase the lifetime of your other filters by reducing the number of particles and contaminants that would otherwise wear on those filters.

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