KMKHAMITRA PRO Sediment Cartridge/Filter/Candle/Spun Filter 10 Inch 5 Micron Set of 3 Piece Solid Filter Cartridge(0.5, Pack of 1)

Description

This sediment filter is often the first filter installed in the Reverse Osmosis circuit and acts as a net as it catches unwanted particles, including sand, dirt, silt, rust, and other fine particles. Sediment filters are made of fine melted polypropylene, which is then blown and spun into a cylinder-like form. Propylene is a substance that is resistant to chemical solvents, bases, and acids. Removal of these particles allows filters, such as Carbon Block or GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) filters, to perform better and for longer periods of time.These particles and pollutants come from water sources, old and dirty pipes, as well as contaminants that are used to treat the water.A Sediment Water Filter removes the physical debris and impurities from your water. The sediment filter has tiny holes through which water is able to pass, however the unwanted particles are not. As these particles come in different sizes, so do the filters. The filter sizes are measured in microns, the smaller the micron measurement, the smaller the holes in the filter, allowing to hold back the smallest of particles. Generally, for water that is more visibly polluted, containing larger particles, a sediment filter of a larger size (such as 5 micron ) is recommended in the first stage of installation to prevent the clogging of the next stage(s) of filters.