Pleated Sediment Filter 5 Micron

The Watts WPC5FF975 is a 5 micron pleated sediment water filter cartridge at a very competitive price.

Watts pleated filter cartridges are superior to wound, spun, melt blown, resin bonded and other 'depth' style filter elements because they have a larger surface area, lower pressure drop and last longer.

The 100% synthetic media is washable which means it lasts longer.

Pleated sediment filters are ideal for use as a UV or RO pre-filter.

Filter Type - Full-Flow (B-B)

Length - 9.75"

Diameter - 4.5"

Micron rating - 5

Cartridge features:

• Pleated filter media.
• Reduces sediment, dirt, scale and rust. Also gives excellent resistance to chemicals and bacteria.
• Cellulose free, 100% synthetic media.
• Maximum temperature - 140°F (60°C)
• Minimum temperature - 40°F (4.4°C)
• Maximum pressure - 40 psid
• Minimum pressure - 25 psid
• Filter media - polypropylene
• Material (centre tube) - polypropylene
• Material (end caps) - Moulded polypropylene
• Individually wrapped.
• Washable and reusable.
• Economically priced.

or on some occasions a Neo Pure PH-45097-05 cartridge may be sent. This does the same job as the Watts WPC5FF975. They're just different brands. 

• Neo Pure PH-45097-05 
• Made of synthetic polypropylene for improved reduction of sediment, dirt and rust
• Suitable for filtration of liquids and edible oils
• Extended surface area to give a longer filter life, high flow rates and increased dirt holding capacity
• Washable and resuable
• Individually wrapped
• Tested and certified by the WQA against NSF/ANSI 61 Standard
• The filter media meets FDA/CFR Title 21 regulations for food and water contact

Cartridge benefits:

• More surface area for greater dirt holding capacity; lower initial pressure drop; higher flow rates; longer life; reduced filtration costs.
• The large surface area makes this pleated filter cartridge perfect for drinking water filtration in residential, commercial and industrial units.
• Superior performance with no additives or binders to break down which may cause foaming and filter degradation.

We send out an email every 6 months to remind you to check your filter performance.

Why do I need to change the o-ring?

You can tell if the seals start leaking, which is obvious, I know.

Even if there are no leaks you may find that the profile of the O ring becomes flattened because of prolonged time under compression. The cross section should be round and if it's not it may not seal easily.

However, I recommend that you replace the O rings every two or three years as a precautionary measure.

One of the main reasons for changing O rings periodically is that as they age and compress, the housing bowl needs to be tightened excessively. That leads to difficulty loosening the bowl from the cap next time the cartridge needs to be replaced.