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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.

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

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

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