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EPM-20BB Pentek Comparable Whole House Water Filter by Tier1

SKU
TIER1-EPM4-20BB
Price $44.72 List Price Price $63.99 Save 30%
Availability: In Stock
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Fits most standard 20 x 4.5-inch housings
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  • 1filter$44.72 
  • 2filters$44.85each
  • 3filters$34.90each
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Fits into 10 and 20 inch Big Blue water filtration system housings

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Fits into most big blue style whole house water filtration system housings

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Replacement O-Ring and Lubricant Kit For Whole House Systems Using a 4.5 Inch Replacement Filter By Tier1

Fits into most big blue style whole house water filtration system housings
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  • Ships fast!
  • Filters microns down to 10 microns
  • Reduces chlorine taste and odor, dirt, sand and sediment
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  • Ships fast!
  • Filters microns down to 10 microns
  • Reduces chlorine taste and odor, dirt, sand and sediment
The EPM-20BB Pentek Comparable Whole House Water Filter by Tier1 is ideal for 20 x 4.5 inch municipal or well water applications that require reductions of dirt, sand, sediment, chlorine taste and odor. Powder Activated Carbon Block filter media provides contaminant reduction with a nominal micron rating of 10. The highest carbon block dirt holding capacity at maximum cartridge life; Order today!

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Tier1 manufactures high-quality filtration and household products. We take creating and maintaining a healthy home seriously. Products must undergo rigorous testing and meet demanding quality expectations in order to earn the Tier1 badge. Every purchase is backed by the Tier1® Guarantee:

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More Information
Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Pentek, Tier1
Manufacturer's Id EPM4-20BB
UPC 700355940999
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 20-inches (length) x 4-1/2 inches (outside diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.43
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.5
Media Type Carbon Filter
Media Powder Activated Carbon
Primary Filter Media Activated Carbon Block
Materials of Construction Gaskets made from Buna-N and Polyethylene outer netting
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
Flow Rate (lpm) 15.142
Color White
Country of Manufacture China
Warranty Guarantee Unconditional Product Guarantee for Life of the Product
Includes One 20 X 4-1/2 Inch Carbon Block Replacement Filter by Tier1

Reduced Contaminants

The TIER1-EPM4-20BB reduces the following contaminants:

  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
  • Dirt
  • Sand
  • Sediment

The TIER1-EPM4-20BB is comparable with the following part numbers

EPM4-20BB
PENTEK-EPM-20BB
CULLIGAN-EPM-20BB
AMETEK-155783
EPM-20BB

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. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
  5. Insert new filter cartridge.
  6. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
  7. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.