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    PENTEK-FLOPLUS-20BB

    Pentek FLOPLUS-20BB High Flow Carbon Water Filter

    Fits most stand housings built for 20-inch x 4.5-inch filter cartridges
    • High quality, great value replacement filter

    • Filters contaminants down to .5 microns in size

    • Drop-in cartridge makes filter change fast and easy

    • Delivers filtered water throughout your entire home

    format_list_bulleted Features & Specs
    Package Qty: 1
    Manufacturer: Pentair Water
    Manufacturer's Id: FLOPLUS-20BB
    UPC: 051678014622
    Actual Size (in): 20 inches (length) x 4 5/8 inches (outside diameter)
    Media: Bonded Powder-Activated Carbon
    Primary Filter Media: Activated Carbon Block
    Operating Temperature (°F): 40 - 180
    Operating Temperature (°C): 4.4 - 82.2
    Brand: Pentek
    Advertised Size: 20 x 4-1/2
    Length (in): 20 in
    Outside Diameter (in): 4.63 in
    Width (cm): 11.75 in
    Width (in): 4.63 in
    Materials of Construction: End Caps: Polypropylene, Netting: Polyethylene, Gasket: Santoprene
    Media Type: Carbon Filter
    Micron Rating Nominal: 0⋅5
    Netsuite Item Type: Whole House Filters
    description Instructions
    1. Turn off water supply. Press red pressure-relief button (if present).
    2. Unscrew housing. Remove large o-ring, wipe clean and set aside.
    3. Discard used filter cartridge. Wash housing with dish soap and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
    4. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
    5. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
    6. NOTE: This step is important to ensure a proper housing seal. Make certain the o-ring is seated level in the groove.
    7. Insert new filter cartridge.
    8. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
    9. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.
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  • NSF/ANSI Standard 53
  • warning_amber Contaminants
  • Chlorine
  • Cysts
  • filter_alt Filter Life
    Filter Life (gallons): 6 months
    warning

    WARNING: Prop65 warning applies to products that contain carbon media. Click here for more details

    WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov


    Pentek FloPlus20BB Filter Advantages

    The Pentek FloPlus20BB cartridges utilize a revolutionary new technology that significantly enhances the traditional Fibredyne product. The Pentek FLOPLUS-20BB water filter is ideal for users looking for a product that offers high flow, low pressure drop, infrequent cartridge changes and cyst-free water. This filter maximum dirt-holding ability of a 10 micron carbon block with the particulate efficiency of a 0.5 micron cartridge. 99.95% reduction of cryptosporidium and giardia cysts. Pentek FloPlus-20BB water filter cartridge 455906-43 has outstanding chlorine taste & odor reduction. High flow rates and low pressure drop similar to a nominal 10 micron cartridge. The Pentek FloPlus-20BB water filter is Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Cysts.

    Carbon Filter Media

    Carbon media, whether as granular activated carbon or as a carbon block functions as a fantastic water filtration media due to its incredibly high porosity. This high porosity maximizes the surface area contaminants are exposed to and ensures that contaminants have a great chance of being captured and reduced from your drinking water. Carbon filters are known for being effective at reducing the unpleasant taste and odors associated with city water chlorine treatment. If you are looking for better tasting water with excellent contaminant reduction try out a carbon filter today!

    Universal Filter Sizing

    The Pentek FLOPLUS-20BB high flow carbon water filter is perfectly sized for filter housings requiring a 20 x 4.5 inch filter. Due to this standardized sizing this filter is compatible with many brand filter housings and is easy to exchange with existing filters. For more specific compatible information please check out the comparables tab featured above.

    NOTE: The Pentek FLOPLUS-20BB cartridges will contain a very small amount of fines (very fine powder) and new cartridges, after installation, should be flushed with sufficient water to remove all traces of fines from your water system before use.

    NOTE:Product cannot ship to California, Iowa, or Wisconsin

    For more information please read the Pentek FloPlus20BB User Guide


    PENTEK-FLOPLUS-20BB   is comparable with the following part number(s)

    • 455906-43
    • FLOPLUS-20BB
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