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๐Ÿšฐ Pentair Pentek EP-20 Carbon Water Filter: 20-Inch Whole House Replacement Cartridge with Bonded PAC Filter - 5 Micron Review

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Details

MaterialExtruded Carbon Block
Item Dimensions LxWxH2.88 x 2.88 x 20 inches
Item Weight1.98 Pounds
Duration3
External Testing CertificationANSI, NSF

Description of ๐Ÿšฐ Pentair Pentek EP-20 Carbon Water Filter: 20-Inch Whole House Replacement Cartridge with Bonded PAC Filter - 5 Micron

GREATER CHLORINE TASTE & ODOR REDUCTION than competitive 10 Micron carbon blocks. FITS ALL 20" standard housings and can replace any 20" x 2.5" carbon filter cartridge. HIGH POROSITY DESIGN helps prevent the cartridge from plugging before its adsorption capacity is exhausted. NSF INTERNATIONAL tested and certified for your peace of mind. 12,000 GALLON CAPACITY. Replace every 3 months or when you notice a drop in water pressure or water quality.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Pretty heavy for my water pressure

I built my water filter with pressure gauges between each big blue. I have no experience with other carbon filters but I can say the pressure has gone from 65psi inlet to 25psi outlet. You can still get a good shower at 25psi, but I'll experiment with a different charcoal filter if I replace this one. I didn't send samples because I get "clean" water from the water company. The quality and taste of the water has definitely improved so I know it's doing the job. I will let you know if anythingโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great for a small house
Cons
  • Frequency

Revainrating 5 out of 5

only worked one (1) month

We used to buy Pentek filters with great results. Not so with this filter. After two (2) weeks of use, we smelled "chlorine" again. But we thought we'd keep using it to see if it could be a bad regeneration with a water softener. Unfortunately it isn't. This filter worked hard for about two (2) weeks and that was it. We missed the return date by one (1) day and I can't find a way to contact Pentek directly anywhere on their website. Seems a shame to spend more than $50 plus no customer serviceโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Everything great!
Cons
  • Don't remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does the job - kitchen and bathroom plumbing

I get city drinking water with 1-2 ppm chlorine (like a public pool) and 22 grain hardness (more than double what is considered "extremely hard" is applicable). "). When a water softener was installed in my house, I also installed a Pentek Big Blue 20" cabinet in front of the softener. I wanted a carbon filter for several reasons: 1) keep chlorine out of the shower and bath, keep away from my family 2 ) keep chlorine out of the washing machine as it bleaches our clothes 3) protect the resin inโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • High Price