Watts FM 1A 975 Micron Filter Cartridge Review

As a result of using this filter cartridge, I found that my RV's water tasted much better and had no unwanted smells. The installation was hassle-free and the cartridge seems to last for a long time. However, the price could be a little steep for some RV enthusiasts. Overall, this filter is a great investment as it ensures our water is clean and safe for all our needs during our camping trips.

There is always a balance between flow rate/gpm and porosity (0.5/1/5/10 microns). So when I saw a flow rate of 3 GPM at a porosity of 1 micron I bought it. At 0.5 microns or less at 1 micron you start to get some protection. And you do with this filter, but not quite enough. According to the manufacturer, the filter works against Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts. However, this filter does NOT filter out cysts in general; according to the information on the packaging. This may very well be an…

2nd stage sediment filter behind ribbed flushed sediment filter nominal size 5 micron. This is the second folded cartridge I have purchased with similar results. This particular cartridge lasted about a year with minimal buildup on the curled fibers. This $40 filter was advertised as a permanent replacement that can be cleaned regularly. None of the filters lasted more than a year with similar results. Due to the plastic mesh that acid cleaning leaves behind, there is no way to directly clean…