Datasheet summary
EPM
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for EPM. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
Pentair® Pentek® EPM Series Cartridges are a modified version of the EP Series Cartridge, offering an economical price. These carbon block cartridges are suitable for taste, odor, and chlorine taste & odor reduction, as well as sediment filtration.
Features/Benefits
- Nominal 10 micron rating*
- Enhanced dirt holding capacity for extended cartridge life*
- Lowest pressure drop
- Bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor reduction*
- Economically priced
Materials of Construction
- Filter Media: Bonded PAC
- Endcaps: Polypropylene
- Outer Wrap: Polyolefin
- Netting: Polyethylene
- Gaskets: Buna-N
Operating limits
- Temperature Rating: 40-180°F (4.4-82.2°C)
Certifications
- Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
Performance
| Model # | Part # | Maximum Dimensions | Rating (Nominal)* | Initial ∆P @ Flow Rate* | Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction @ Flow Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPM-10 | 155634-43 | 2.88" x 9.75" (73 mm x 248 mm) | 10 micron | 1.5 psi @ 1 gpm (0.10 bar @ 3.8 Lpm) | >3,000 gallons @ 1 gpm (11,400 L @ 3.8 Lpm) |
| EPM-20 | 155635-43 | 2.88" x 20" (73 mm x 508 mm) | 10 micron | 1.0 psi @ 2 gpm (0.07 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >6,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (22,700 L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| EPM-BB | 155782-43 | 4.63" x 9.75" (118 mm x 248 mm) | 10 micron | 5.0 psi @ 2 gpm (0.35 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >15,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (56,750 L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| EPM-20BB | 155783-43 | 4.63" x 20" (118 mm x 508 mm) | 10 micron | 4.0 psi @ 4 gpm (0.28 bar @ 15.1 Lpm) | >30,000 gallons @ 4 gpm (113,500 L @ 15.1 Lpm) |
*Based on manufacturer's internal testing.
Notes and Warnings
- 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. Flush the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking, especially 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.
Disclaimer: This summary is based on extracted text and may not include all figures, footnotes, or the latest revisions. Contractual data should always match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.
Official datasheet (PDF)
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