The Harmsco HB-20-5W Hurricane BetterBlend filter cartridge has a 5-micron nominal rating, making it ideal for reducing fine sediment, silt, rust, sand, and scale particles from your water supply. This pleated polyester media offers high dirt-holding capacity while maintaining excellent flow rates, making it a reliable choice for whole-house and commercial filtration applications using Harmsco Hurricane housings.

The Harmsco HB-20-5W is specifically designed to fit Harmsco Hurricane and Waterbetter filter housings, including the HUR-20, HUR-40, HUR-90, WB-20, and BTT-20 series. Its 20-inch length and unique BetterBlend pleated construction are engineered to seat precisely within these Harmsco-branded housings, ensuring a proper seal and optimal filtration performance. Always verify your housing model before installation for the best fit.

The typical service life of the Harmsco HB-20-5W cartridge ranges from 3 to 6 months, depending on water quality, sediment load, and flow demand. In heavy sediment conditions, replacement may be needed sooner, while in lighter-use residential applications, it can last up to 6 months. Monitor pressure differential—when it rises by 15 PSI above the initial clean reading, it's time to replace your HB-20-5W cartridge.

Yes, one of the key advantages of the Harmsco HB-20-5W is that it features a cleanable, pleated polyester construction. The cartridge can be rinsed and reused multiple times before final replacement, offering significant cost savings over disposable cartridges. Simply remove the cartridge, rinse thoroughly with clean water to dislodge trapped sediment, and reinstall. This washability makes the HB-20-5W an environmentally friendly and economical filtration solution.

The Harmsco HB-20-5W supports a maximum flow rate of up to 40 GPM when installed in a compatible Harmsco Hurricane housing, thanks to its large pleated surface area of approximately 40 square feet. This high flow capacity combined with 5-micron filtration makes it well-suited for demanding applications like whole-house water filtration, irrigation, commercial pre-filtration, and light industrial processes where both throughput and particle removal matter.