PENTAIR
PENTEK EPM SERIES
MODIFIED EPSILON CARBON BLOCK CARTRIDGES
ECONOMICALLY PRICED ODOR AND TASTE REDUCING FILTRATION
[Image: Four cylindrical water filter cartridges are shown. Two are taller and thinner, and two are shorter and wider. They have a blue outer wrap and grey/white filter media visible at the top.]
Pentair Pentek EPM Series Cartridges are a modified version of the EP Series Cartridge, offering an economical solution for taste, odor, and chlorine taste & odor reduction, as well as sediment filtration. These cartridges are manufactured using a process that yields a nominal 10-micron filtration rating with high porosity, which helps maximize carbon utilization and maintain a low pressure drop. An outer wrap is incorporated to trap sediment, significantly increasing the cartridge's useful life by preventing premature plugging.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
- Nominal 10 micron rating*
- Enhanced dirt holding capacity for extended cartridge life*
- Lowest pressure drop
- Reduces bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor*
- Economically priced
SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Filter Media | Bonded PAC |
| Endcaps | Polypropylene |
| Outer wrap | Polyolefin |
| Netting | Polyethylene |
| Gaskets | Buna-N |
| Temperature Rating | 40-180°F (4.4-82.2°C) |
*Based on manufacturer's internal testing.
NSF CERTIFICATION
[NSF Certified Component] Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
| MODEL # | PART # | MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS | RATING (NOMINAL)* | INITIAL AP (PSI) @ FLOW RATE (GPM) | CHLORINE TASTE & ODOR REDUCTION @ FLOW RATE (GPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPM-10 | 155634-43 | 2.89" x 9.840" (73.41 mm x 249.936 mm) | 10 micron | 0.4 psi @ 1.0 gpm (0.03 bar @ 3.8 Lpm) | >3,000 gallons @ 1 gpm (11,400L @ 3.8 Lpm) |
| EPM-20 | 155635-43 | 2.89" x 20.065" (73.41 mm x 509.651 mm) | 10 micron | 0.4 psi @ 2.0 gpm (0.03 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >6,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (22,700L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| EPM-BB | 155782-43 | 4.63" x 9.840" (117.60 mm x 249.936 mm) | 10 micron | 1.0 psi @ 2.0 gpm (0.07 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >15,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (56,750L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| EPM-20BB | 155783-43 | 4.63" x 20.065" (117.60 mm x 509.651 mm) | 10 micron | 1.0 psi @ 4.0 gpm (0.07 bar @ 15.1 Lpm) | >30,000 gallons @ 4 gpm (113,500L @ 15.1 Lpm) |
*Based on manufacturer's internal testing.
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS
Notes: Performance capacity depends on system design, flow rate, and certain other application conditions. Cartridges may contain a very small amount of carbon fines (very fine black powder). After installation, follow the instructions for flushing the cartridge to remove the fines before using the water. You should flush the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking purposes. This is particularly important if the tap has not been used daily.
WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
