EP

Summary

Product identification

Pentek® EP Series Carbon Block Cartridges are manufactured using a process that yields a cartridge with a nominal 5-micron filtration rating and high dirt-holding capacity. They feature a high porosity design to prevent premature plugging and include a uniquely formulated polyolefin bilaminate pre-filter to increase useful life by trapping sediment.

These cartridges are suitable for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial, and industrial applications.

Features / Benefits

• High dirt-holding capacity maximizes utilization of the carbon block*
• Highly effective bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction*
• Nominal 5-micron rating

* Based on manufacturer’s internal testing.

Operating limits

• Temperature Rating: 40-180°F (4.4-82.2°C)

Feed water

WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

Materials of construction

• Filter Media – Bonded PAC
• Endcaps – Polypropylene
• Outer Wrap – Polyolefin
• Netting – Polyethylene
• Gaskets – Buna-N

Mechanical / hydraulic

• General:

  • Micron ratings based on 85% or greater removal of given particle size, data obtained from actual particle counts using AC Fine Test Dust and Latex spheres.
  • Estimated capacity for chlorine taste & odor reduction uses 2 ppm free available chlorine (FAC) at continuous flow with greater than 90% reduction.
  • Cartridges may contain a very small amount of carbon fines (very fine black powder). After installation, follow instructions for flushing to remove 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.

• Specifications and Performance:

  • Part # 155531-43 (Model EP-10)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 2.88" x 9.75" (73 mm x 248 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 3.4 psi @ 1 gpm (0.23 bar @ 3.8 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >6,000 gallons @ 1 gpm (22,700L @ 3.8 Lpm)
  • Part # 155529-43 (Model EP-20)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 2.88" x 20" (73 mm x 508 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 3.4 psi @ 2 gpm (0.23 bar @ 7.6 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >12,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (45,400L @ 7.6 Lpm)
  • Part # 155698-43 (Model EP-30)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 2.88" x 30" (73 mm x 762 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 3.4 psi @ 2 gpm (0.23 bar @ 7.6 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >18,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (68,137L @ 7.6 Lpm)
  • Part # 155815-03 (Model EP5-40)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 2.88" x 40" (73 mm x 1,016 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 3.4 psi @ 2 gpm (0.23 bar @ 7.6 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >24,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (90,849L @ 7.6 Lpm)
  • Part # 155548-43 (Model EP-BB)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 4.63" x 9.75" (118 mm x 248 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 4.3 psi @ 2 gpm (0.30 bar @ 7.6 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >22,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (83,300L @ 7.6 Lpm)
  • Part # 155583-43 (Model EP-20BB)
    • Maximum Dimensions: 4.63" x 20" (118 mm x 508 mm)
    • Rating (Nominal): 5 micron
    • Initial ∆P: 5.5 psi @ 5 gpm (0.38 bar @ 19 Lpm)
    • Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: >40,000 gallons @ 4 gpm (151,400L @ 15.1 Lpm)

Certifications

The EP-10, EP-20, EP-BB, and EP-20BB models are Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.

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Official datasheet (PDF)

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