The Pentek ECP50-BB Sediment Filter is designed to provide higher flow rates while removing dirt and sediment from your water. Made from cellulose and polyester this filter is recommended for use with chlorinated water only. Part number 255492-43.
The media is pleated around a polypropylene core for added strength and the ends are immersed in a thermo-setting vinyl plastisol. Embedding and sealing each end of the pleat block in this fashion fuses the components together forming a unified end cap and gasket.
ECP Series cartridge end caps feature a color-coding system for easy identification of micron ratings: Tan (1-micron), White (5-micron), Blue (20-micron), Yellow (50-micron). The new ECP cartridges contain more media surface area than most competitive cartridges. The standard 10" ECP cartridges contain six square feet of media, where most cartridges contain only 4.5 square feet. Additional ECP cartridges contain the following amount of media:
- Standard 20" cartridge /12 ft
- 10"BB cartridge / 18 ft
- 20"BB cartridge / 36 ft
The ECP-50 BB specifications:
- Micron Rating 50
- Flow Rate 20 gpm @ < 1 psi
- Dimensions: 9 3/4" x 4 1/2"
- Temp Range: 40 - 125 F
The ECP50BB should be changed every 6 months based on water quality and usage.