A popular depth filter for normal sediment applications. Works as a great pre-filter for catching debris before a tight block cartridge.
Depth filters are best when a variety of particle sizes are being filtered. Compared with pleated filters, they have a limited surface area, but the advantage of depth.
| manufacturer: | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. |
| manufacturer's part# | FPMB5-978 |
| micron rating: | 5 micron nominal |
| flow direction: | radial |
| pressure drop: | ~0.4psi @ 1 gpm |
(whole house & well units)