Datasheet summary
CRE-1 Ceramic Cartridge
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for CRE-1 Ceramic Cartridge. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
- Product Name: CRE-1 Ceramic Cartridge
- Description: Specially designed for cyst reduction and fine sediment filtration applications.
- Nominal Rating: 1-micron
Operating limits
- Temperature Rating: 40–125ºF (4.4–51.7ºC)
Mechanical / hydraulic
- Maximum Dimensions: 1⁷⁄₈" x 9³⁄₄" (48 mm x 248 mm)
- Micron Rating (nominal): 1 (3-4 @ 99.95% efficiency for particle sizes between 0.2 and 4.0 microns, see official PDF for exact tabulated values)
- Initial Pressure Drop (∆P): 19 psi @ 1 gpm (1.3 bar @ 3.8 Lpm)
Materials of Construction
- Filter Media: Sintered Ceramic
- End Caps: Thermoset Polymeric
- Gasket: Buna-N
Additional Information
- Key Features:
- 1/2" thick ceramic wall allows for many cleanings, extending cartridge life.
- Designed and tested for the reduction of Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts.
- Effectively traps dirt, sediment, and cysts down to 1-micron in diameter.
- Bypass is prevented through the use of a knife-edge seal.
- Cleaning: Cartridges are easily cleaned with water and a damp cloth, sponge, or stiff nylon brush. They can be cleaned several times until the diameter at the smallest point is 1¹⁄₂" or the circumference is 4³⁄₄". It is not necessary to clean until the original color is restored as staining/discoloration may occur. Good hygiene and housekeeping practices should be used.
- Handling: Handle with care; sharp blows, dropping, or freezing can cause cracks. Discard damaged (cracked or frozen) cartridges.
- Safety Warning: Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. This cartridge is specifically designed for sediment filtration and the reduction of Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts, not to kill or filter bacteria.
- Note on Sales: Not for residential sale in the state of California.
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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