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DGD-5005-20 Pentek Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge

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PENTEK-DGD-5005-20
Price $37.99 List Price Price $53.99 Save 29%
Availability: In Stock
Fits Pentek 20-inch Big Blue and other heavy-duty filter housings
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  • 6filters$34.19each
  • Dual-Gradient Density (DGD) offers a 50 micron pre-filter and 5 micron post-filter in one cartridge
  • Effective filter depth is increased to a full 233% of standard spun-polypropylene or string-wound filters
  • Spun fibers form a true gradient density from outer to inner surfaces
  • Manufactured from pure 100% polypropylene
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  • Dual-Gradient Density (DGD) offers a 50 micron pre-filter and 5 micron post-filter in one cartridge
  • Effective filter depth is increased to a full 233% of standard spun-polypropylene or string-wound filters
  • Spun fibers form a true gradient density from outer to inner surfaces
  • Manufactured from pure 100% polypropylene
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The PENTEK-DGD-5005-20 heavy duty filter cartridge is manufactured from 100% pure polypropylene and is sized for use in 20-inch Big Blue and other heavy-duty filter housings. The DGD-5005-20 cartridge uses a performance enhancing dual-gradient density filtration to achieve up to three times the dirt-holding capacity of similar size sediment cartridges. The increased depth of the filter media provides for very high particulate reduction efficiencies and makes it an excellent choice for all residential, rural, municipal and commercial applications.
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Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Pentek
Manufacturer's Id DGD-5005-20
UPC 051678358436
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 19.75 inches (length) x 4.25 inches (outside diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.43
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.5
Media Type Sediment Filter
Media Spun Wound Polypropylene
Primary Filter Media Polypropylene
Materials of Construction Spun Wound Polypropylene
Filter Life (months) Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x 6 months
Micron Rating (Nominal) The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x 5
Operating Temperature (°F) 40 - 145
Operating Temperature (°C) 4.4 - 62.8
Flow Rate (gpm) Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x 20
Flow Rate (lpm) 75.708
Country of Manufacture China
Includes One Dual Gradient Density Pentek DGD-5005-20 Sediment Water Filter
Additional Information Pre-Filter Rating: 50 Microns, Post-Filter Rating: 5 Micron
Certifications Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x NSF/ANSI Standard 42

Reduced Contaminants

The PENTEK-DGD-5005-20 reduces the following contaminants:

  • Dirt
  • Particles
  • Rust and Corrosion
  • Sand
  • Sediment
  • Silt

The PENTEK-DGD-5005-20 is comparable with the following part numbers

155358-43 C155358-43
DGD-5005-20 FPMB-BB5-20
P5-20BB PENTEK-DGD-5005-20
SDC-45-2005 SDF-45-2005

User Guide

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.