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Pentek (Ametek) Water Filters and Housings by Pentair Water   Pentek (Ametek) Water Filters and Housings by Pentair Water

Pentek (Ametek) S1 Series : Economically Priced Filters for Sediment Reduction Down to 20 Microns

Pentek (Ametek) ECP Series : Increased Strength and Capacity Offered in a Variety of Micron Ratings.

Pentair® Pentek® S1 Series Cartridges are manufactured from a pleated cellulose media and are designed for general water filtration purposes. Pentair Pentek S1 Series Cartridges are manufactured from a pleated cellulose media and are designed for general water filtration purposes.

Pentair Pentek ECP Series Cartridges are manufactured from a special formulation of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester fibers.  This unique blend of materials provides a higher wet strength than regular cellulose cartridges. It also provides high flow rates and dirt-holding capacity, while maintaining extremely low pressure drop. Pentek (Ametek) ECP Series Cartridges contain more media surface area than most competitive cartridges.

Benefits of Pentek Pleated Sediment Filters - S1 & ECP Series

  • Protect downstream equipment and appliances
  • Removes dirt, rust, sand, grit, and other suspended solids from water
  • Pleated design maximizes dirt-holding capacity for extended use between filter changes

Additional Benefits of Pentek S1 Series Pleated Filters

  • Designed for general water filtration purposes
  • Economically priced
  • Nominal 20 micron rating
  • Higher temperature range (up to 145°F)

Additional Benefits of Pentek ECP Series Pleated Filters

  • Special formulation of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester fibers provides higher wet strength than regular cellulose cartridges
  • Color-coded end caps for easy identification of micron ratings: tan (1 micron), white (5 micron), blue (20 micron), yellow (50 micron)
  • Minimal unloading and media migration
  • Nominal 1, 5, 20, 50 micron rating
  • High media surface area for maximum production:
    • Standard 10" cartridge: 6 ft2
    • Standard 20" cartridge: 12 ft2
    • BB 10" cartridge: 18 ft2
    • BB 20" cartridge:  36 ft2

Series S1 Pleated Polyester Cartridges by Pentair Water

Pentek (Ametek) Pleated design maximizes dirt-holding capacity. Designed for general water filtration purposes. Recommended for chlorinated water supplies. Economically priced.

Pentek Model No.

Pentek Name

Micron Rating

For Housing

Recommended Flow Rate

Initial ΔP @ Flow Rate

Case Qty.

155001-43

S1

20 µ

10” Standard

12 gpm

2.4psi @ 10gpm

24

155303-43

S1-20

20 µ

20” Standard

15 gpm

0.8psi @ 10gpm

14

155405-43

S1-BB

20 µ

10” Big Blue

20 gpm

1.2psi @ 10gpm

8

155305-43

S1-20BB

20 µ

20” Big Blue

35 gpm

1.2psi @ 10gpm

6

Series ECP Cellulose Polyester Cartridges by Pentair Water

Pentek (Ametek) ECP Series cartridges are manufactured from a special formulation of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester fibers, providing a higher wet strength than regular cellulose cartridges.

Model No.

Name

Micron Rating

End Cap Color

Max. Dims.

For Housing

Initial ΔP @ Flow Rate

Case Qty.

Dia.

Length

255481-43

ECP1-10

1 µ

Tan

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

24

255482-43

ECP5-10

5 µ

White

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

24

255483-43

ECP20-10

20 µ

Blue

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

24

255484-43

ECP50-10

50 µ

Yellow

2.63”

9.75”

10” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

24

255485-43

ECP1-20

1 µ

Tan

2.63”

20.0”

20” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

14

255486-43

ECP5-20

5 µ

White

2.63”

20.0”

20” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

14

255487-43

ECP20-20

20 µ

Blue

2.63”

20.0”

20” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

14

255488-43

ECP50-20

50 µ

Yellow

2.63”

20.0”

20” Standard

<1psi@10gpm

14

255489-43

ECP1-BB

1 µ

Tan

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

8

255490-43

ECP5-BB

5 µ

White

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

8

255491-43

ECP20-BB

20 µ

Blue

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

8

255492-43

ECP50-BB

50 µ

Yellow

4.50”

9.75”

10” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

8

255493-43

ECP1-20BB

1 µ

Tan

4.50”

20.0”

20” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

6

255494-43

ECP5-20BB

5 µ

White

4.50”

20.0”

20” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

6

255495-43

ECP20-20BB

20 µ

Blue

4.50”

20.0”

20” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

6

255496-43

ECP50-20BB

50 µ

Yellow

4.50”

20.0”

20” Big Blue

<1psi@20gpm

6

Pentek S1 Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek S1
155001-43

Pentek S1-20 Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek S1-20
155303-43

Pentek S1-BB Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek S1-BB
155405-43

Pentek S120-BB Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek S120-BB
155305-43

Pentek ECP Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek ECP
Standard

Pentek ECP Pleated Sediment Filter

Pentek ECP
Big Blue

Pentek Pleated Sediment Filters - S1 & ECP Series Features

  • Filter Media (S1 Series): Resin-Impregnated Cellulose
  • Filter Media (ECP Series): Cellulose Polyester
  • End Caps (Standard): Thermo-Setting Vinyl Plastisol
  • End Caps (Big Blue): Molded Polypropylene with Gaskets
  • Core:  Polyproyplene
  • Temperature Rating (S1 Series): 40-145°F (4.4-62.8°C)
  • Temperature Rating (ECP Series): 40-125°F (4.4-51.7°C)
  • Available in 10” and 20” Standard Lengths, as well as10” and 20” Big Blue

ECP Series Replaces Pentek CP and HFCP Series Cartridges

Applications for Pentek Pleated Sediment Filters - S1 & ECP Series

  • Home Drinking Water
  • Point of Use Filtration
  • Point of Use RO Systems
  • Whole-House Filtration
  • Point of Entry (POE) Filtration
  • RO Pretreatment
  • Commercial Applications
  • Industrial Applications
  • Municipal Water
  • Well Water
  • Sediment Removal
  • Dirt Removal
  • Sand Removal
  • Rust Removal