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EPM-20BB Pentek Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge

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PENTEK-EPM-20BB
Price $72.70 List Price Price $103.99 Save 30%
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Fits Pentek 20-inch Big Blue and other heavy-duty filter housings
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  • 1filter$72.70 
  • 6filters$65.43each
  • Economically priced drop-in cartridge provides quick and easy filter change
  • Enhanced dirt holding capacity for extended cartridge life
  • Endurawrap design traps sediment to prevent plugging of carbon block media
  • Manufactured entirely from FDA-compliant materials
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  • Economically priced drop-in cartridge provides quick and easy filter change
  • Enhanced dirt holding capacity for extended cartridge life
  • Endurawrap design traps sediment to prevent plugging of carbon block media
  • Manufactured entirely from FDA-compliant materials
Save $27.98 with a Tier1 Brand
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The PENTEK-EPM-20BB filter is an economically priced cartridge that effectively reduces sediment and chlorine taste and odor while maintaining low pressure drop. The high porosity design helps prevent the cartridge from plugging before its adsorption capability is exhausted, maximizing filter life. The EPM-20BB is an ideal choice for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications.
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Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Pentek
Manufacturer's Id EPM-20BB
UPC 051678783436
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 20 inches (length) x 4 5/8 inches (outside diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.7475
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.625
Media Type Carbon Filter
Media Bonded Powder-Activated Carbon
Primary Filter Media Activated Carbon Block
Materials of Construction Outer Wrap: Polyolefin, End Caps: Polypropylene, Netting: Polyethylene, Gaskets: Buna-N
Filter Life (gallons) 30,000
Filter Life (liters) 113,562.30
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 10
Operating Temperature (°F) 40 - 180
Operating Temperature (°C) 4.4 - 82.2
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 4.00
Flow Rate (lpm) 15.14
Color Blue / White
Country of Manufacture United States
Includes One Pentek EPM-20BB 20 x 4.5 inch Carbon Block Water Filter

Reduced Contaminants

The PENTEK-EPM-20BB reduces the following contaminants:

  • Bad Taste and Odor
  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
  • Sediment

The PENTEK-EPM-20BB is comparable with the following part numbers

155783-43
EPM-20BB
PENTEK-EPM-20BB
EPM20-BB
TIER1-EPM4-20BB

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.