20 X 4.5 Granular Activated Carbon Replacement Filter by Tier1 (10 micron)

Tier1 KDF85-20BB Filter Advantages
The Aries F-20-2215 Comparable Whole House Water Filter by Tier1 contains KDF-85. This filter reduces chlorine taste and odor, water-soluble heavy metals, and controls scale, bacteria, and algae in your water. KDF is a patented medium that consists of high purity copper-zinc granules that use redox (exchange of electrons) to effectively reduce chlorine and heavy metals as well as controlling microorganisms in potable water. The Tier1 KDF85-20BB-WF Water Filter is 20-inch L x 4.5-inch W. The filter can be used in all number 20 Big Blue or number 20 Big Boy housings.

Scale Reduction Importance
Scale build up is caused by minerals in your water bonding to one another and creating clusters which can negatively affect water flow, water using appliances, and the effectiveness of soaps and detergents. By exchanging electrons with some of these minerals your cartridge will help reduce this build up and help improve your water quality. If you are in need of heavy scale reduction and have high levels calcium and magnesium in your water you may want to check out a whole home water softening system such as the Tier1 48,000 Grain Water Softener

Standardized Filter Sizing
The 20 X 4.5 inch KDF and granular activated carbon filter by Tier1 is built to fit 20-inch x 4.5-inch filter housings. This standard sizing allows this filter to easily replace existing styles of whole house filters for housings requiring 20 x 4.5 inch filters. The ECP5-20 goes to work immediately providing cleaner, fresher water for up to six months. Enjoy cleaner better water with your whole house replacement filter today.