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

SKU
TIER1-EPM4-20BB
Price $44.72 List Price Price $63.99 Save 30%
Availability: In Stock
Fits most stand housings built for 20-inch x 4.5 inch filter cartridges
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  • 1filter$44.72 
  • 3filters$34.90each
  • 6filters$32.46each
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American Plumber, Culligan, Pentek OR-100 O-Ring for Big Blue Housings

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Tier1 Replacement O-Ring and Lubricant Kit For Whole House Systems Using a 4.5 Inch Replacement Filter

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  • Powder Activated Carbon filter media
  • Reduces contaminants down to 10 microns
  • Provides better tasting water throughout your home
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  • Ships fast!
  • Powder Activated Carbon filter media
  • Reduces contaminants down to 10 microns
  • Provides better tasting water throughout your home

Tier1 EPM4-20BB Filter Advantages

The Pentek EPM-20BB comparable water filter by Tier1 is a 20 x 4.5 inch whole house powder activated carbon water filter. This filter is ideal for city and suburban water applications, the EPM4-20BB by Tier1 reduces contaminants ranging from dirt and sediment to chlorine taste and odor. The powerful EPM4-20BB even reduces impurities down to 10 microns, rejecting contaminants larger than this size from making it into your drinking water. As a whole house cartridge you will receive filtered water throughout your home. Receive better quality filtered water from every faucet and order your replacement filter today!

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 20 X 4.5 Tier1 EPM4-20BB carbon block replacement filter 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 this size filter. The EPM4-20BB goes to work immediately providing cleaner, fresher water for up to six months or 30,000 gallons, depending on water quality and use. Enjoy cleaner better water with your whole house replacement filter today.

More Information
Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Pentek, Tier1
Manufacturer's Id EPM4-20BB
UPC 700355940999
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 20-inches (length) x 4-1/2 inches (outside diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.43
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.5
Media Type Carbon Filter
Media Powder Activated Carbon
Primary Filter Media Activated Carbon Block
Materials of Construction Gaskets made from Buna-N and Polyethylene outer netting
Filter Life (gallons) 30,000
Filter Life (liters) 113,562.30
Filter Life (months) Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x 6 months
Micron Rating (Nominal) The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x 10
Operating Temperature (°F) 40 - 180
Operating Temperature (°C) 4.4 - 82.2
Flow Rate (gpm) Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x 4
Flow Rate (lpm) 15.142
Color White
Country of Manufacture China
Warranty Guarantee Unconditional Product Guarantee for Life of the Product
Includes One 20 X 4-1/2 Inch Carbon Block Replacement Filter by Tier1

Reduced Contaminants

The TIER1-EPM4-20BB reduces the following contaminants:

  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
  • Dirt
  • Sand
  • Sediment

The TIER1-EPM4-20BB is comparable with the following part numbers

EPM4-20BB
PENTEK-EPM-20BB
CULLIGAN-EPM-20BB
AMETEK-155783
EPM-20BB

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. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
  5. Insert new filter cartridge.
  6. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
  7. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.