Pentek DGD-2501-20 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5" X 20", 1 micron
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I'm not sure what the exact change intervals are, but it will be determined by the amount of sediment or particles in your water. I'm estimating 5 to 6 months as the average. Because of the magnesium in my well, mine only last 2 to 3 months. They are one of the better filters for city or well water that you can buy.
If you scroll down to the product description and pass specifications, you'll find information on the company's founding date and location.
The sediment filter is compatible with the 20-inch canister. In a three-canister setup, that is a standard size that should be placed first.
The DGD- 2501- The 20 is made up of denser filter media than the DGD- and is designed to remove smaller particles. 5005- If the feed water quality contains a higher volume of larger sized particulates, it may need to be replaced more frequently.
Selected User Reviews For Pentek DGD-2501-20 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5" X 20", 1 micron
On my well water treatment system, I change this filter once a year. When I replaced it, it was brownish but not clogged, and the taste and appearance of my house water was fine. Based on these unscientific observations, I must assume that the filter is functioning properly, removing the last traces of sediment after the main treatment (acid neutralization and softening). br>br>The most recent shipment I received was a counterfeit Pentek filter masquerading as an original. There was no Pentek label on it, and it wasn't even the right diameter (4-inch). Rather than 4, use 1/4 1/2 inch in diameter). I assumed that choosing an Amazon Marketplace Merchant would be safe, but COMPLETE FILTRATION SERVICES INC. proved to be a risky proposition. There are plenty of third-party options available on Amazon for half the price of the Pentek original if I wanted something different. Although the filter has been returned to Amazon, the merchant is to blame and should be held responsible. A real Pentek and a fake Pentek are shown in the photo. Be careful who you buy from.
is a great filter. 65 Word of Caution Why does it have a California Prop if Pentair / Pentek claims this product is 100% polypropylene (PP) then why does it have a California Prop if it% Is there a 65-day notice? Polypropylene isn't on the list of cancer-causing substances. I'm deducting a star because of this. My guess is that the product is 100% PP, but the plastic wrap in which the product comes in is not. However, who knows if 100% the product is 100% PP.
This is something I do to save money and remind myself that it's time to change the filter. If you're having difficulty removing the canister, Get a metal wrench made for your canister as soon as possible. It'll help you relax and keep your blood pressure down while you scream at the canister that's stuck.
I recently completed the installation of a whole-house water filtration system. Pentek filters and housings were the only ones I used. I'm very pleased with my system's performance and the way everything came together. The components I used in my system are listed below. I spent a lot of time researching what works and discovered that going over each pentek filter and its function wasn't easy. The goal was to remove any chemical taste while also reducing sediment and iron deposits from old iron pipes. The water now tastes great and is crystal clear. Components: br>br>
- Filter Housings for the Pentek Big Blue 20" Filterbr>- Big blue 10" and 20" filter housing bracketbr>br>Filters IN ORDER:
1- DGD - Pentek 2501- 20 micron dual stage to 1 micron spun polypropylene filter
2- RFFE20-Pentek 155263, RFFE20-Pentek 155263, RFFE20- BB Iron Removing Filter with Radial Flowbr>3- RFCC- Pentek BB Carbon Filterbr>br>If you want, you can add another filter after the Carbon for media. Running two sediment filters at the start of the system is not required, but it is an option.
- The system is made up of a variety of copper and PVC pipes. I strongly advise installing a bypass valve and a method to turn off the water to your filters without losing water pressure in the house if you need to replace them.
- There was almost no PSI drop and no noticeable change in flow rate as I passed through the three filters.
It's a perfect fit for the 20-inch Big Blue. Maintain a supply of replacement o- Rings on the hand should not be worn for long periods of time because they will lose their shape and leak. Between the well and the pressure tank, I put this in the water line that comes into the house from my well. I was specifically standing in front of a water treatment system that was supposed to reduce the amount of lime scale in my water. In addition, I was fed up with cleaning the aerators on my faucets. I can tell the filter is working because there are no particles in my water anymore. Brown or blackish streaks appear in my toilet bowls where water flows down from the tank at the rim of the bowls, which is an odd side effect. When I installed a filter system on an existing water system at a previous property, this happened. This cleared up after a few months, and I expect it to do so again this tie. Is it because the water has become cleaner and the lines have cleared? I'm not sure, but this happened on another property, so I'm guessing this filter is working.
Pentek's dual gradient filter is one of my favorites. Because my current whole-house filter system only has two housings, I need to get rid of as much as possible in the pre-filter. In my second stage, which is a carbon block, I use a filter to keep it from clogging. This Pentek appears to be around 80% 25 micron filter media, with just a smaill amount of 1 micron near the center, which works just about perfectly for me. br>br>Because of the high iron and sediment levels in the area I live, and the age of the supply pipes, one of these 20-inch filters usually lasts me about 60 days before turning completely orange and dripping dingy water when removed from the housing. I've experimented with a variety of different approaches. I've tried gradient filters before, but they only last about 30 days before I start losing pressure, and if I use a single grade 1 micron filter, it just accumulates a lot of garbage on the surface and I lose pressure within a week or so.
One of these pre-installed pre-installed pre-installed pre-install I was installing a water softener when I discovered it. Given that we are on city water, I didn't expect it to pick up much. I was sorely mistaken. This filter had a six-month life span. Is it possible to tell which one is the newest? Yikes.
Drinking water from a tank without it is not a good idea. Most viruses can be filtered at half a micron, and it's great to know that I can be far away from the nearest hospital or emergency facility and not have to worry about being harmed if the water is contaminated in some way. That is invaluable, especially if you are in remote areas for extended periods of time, so I purchased a second pair when these run out of gas. They have so far produced over 5,000 gallons and are still going strong.
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