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Your cart is empty.Pentair Pentek EP Series Carbon Block Cartridges are manufactured using a process that yields a cartridge with a nominal 5- filtration rating and high dirt-holding capacity. A high porosity design helps the cartridge from plugging before its adsorption capacity is exhausted, maximizing the utilization of the carbon while maintaining low pressure drop. These cartridges are protected by a uniquely formulated polyolefin bilaminate pre-filter, designed to significantly increase the useful life of the cartridge by trapping sediment that typically plugs carbon block cartridges. EP Series Cartridges make an ideal choice for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications.
George
2025-09-03 16:47:38
Great filters but not packaged for mailing!!! Arrived broken and unable to use filter! Blue plastic rings at the top of the filter broken. Ordered replacement adding a note about wrong packaging, came damaged again using same type of thin paper, not padded envelope, not a box as Amazon was shipping previous order a year ago.
DIYer
2025-08-21 14:19:42
I get municipal drinking water with 1-2ppm of of chlorine (as much as a public pool) and 22 grains of hardness (more than 2x what's considered "extremely hard"). When I had a water softener installed in my house, I also had a installed before softener. I wanted the carbon filter for a few reasons: 1) Keep chlorine out of the shower and bath, out of my family's lungs and off of our skin 2) Keep chlorine out of the washing machine where it bleaches our clothing 3) Protect the resin in the water softener, which should double it's life 4) Protect the plumbing (PEX pipes, rubber in fixtures, etc...) from chlorine 5) Remove the small amount of sediment that is in the city water which collects in valves and fixturesI previously used the . In comparison, this filter is less expensive, has a finer sediment filter (5 micron vs. 25 micron) and it's rated for up to 180F. Also, carbon block filters don't have the same channeling issues as GAC filters, which become less effective at higher flow rates.However, compared to the RFC20-BB this filter can't handle as much water (only 40,000 Gal. vs. 70,000 Gal.) and has a bigger pressure drop (5.5 psi @ 5 gpm vs. 0.9 psi @ 4 gpm). Neither of those were a big concern for me. We use less than 1,000 gal/week so the capacity easily exceeds the 6 month replacement cycle. As for water pressure, I get a solid 60+ psi coming into my house and even a 10 psi drop is not noticeable. If you already have pressure issues, get RFC20 instead.
V. Luke Paireepinart
2025-07-01 12:15:28
Used this product in a Culligan HF-150A whole house housing - but used it undersink. The whole house filter cartridges are cheaper and filter much faster than the "under sink" marketed products. This filter worked great, fit in the housing, and makes the water taste almost as good as our rainwater system with a 4 stage + UV filtration system at a different house but for a lot less. We don't do a separate sediment step, just this one. I'll update review if filter doesn't do well in the future.Update 1/10/2013 - still have it installed under our sink, hasn't leaked since the day we installed it, and the water has tasted perfectly filtered since then. We have it hooked to the cold side of the kitchen sink so ALL cold water passes through the filter. You can imagine how many gallons have been filtered through it by now and it still is like new. No way an undersink one would've lasted this long. Also, the undersink ones can't pass water very quickly. Since this is a whole-house filter, it easily keeps up with the pressure. You can't even tell a difference from before and after it was installed, and if someone didn't tell you it was there you wouldn't even know.I will probably watch and buy several of these as replacements when they drop in price.
TW
2025-06-25 11:39:39
Great filter cartridges.
UpNorthGal
2025-05-18 10:50:04
See We have used this filter in the past, and it is very good quality. However, the durability leaves something to be desired as far as being shipped by UPS. It does not survive being thrown around in a UPS truck. The seller of the product is very good about replacing a broken filter however they do expect you to return the damaged one. (Which, in our case, is soaking wet and broken! I don’t understand why the company would want it returned, but whatever! )
Karen Walker
2025-05-01 11:21:21
Bought for my niece ty
Earl R. Olsen
2025-04-16 18:34:56
THESE ARE GOOD FILTERS AT A GOOD PRICE. I BOUGHT MINE AT AMAZON.COM FOR ABOUT $20.00 EACH. MY WATER IS CLEAR AND ODOR FREE. WHEN THEY SAY CARBON BLOCK THEY MEAN CARBON BLOCK - THE FILTER IS ONE SOLID PIECE OF CARBON. ONE BORKE IN SHIPMENT. I STILL USED IT. I PUT THE 2 PIECES BACK TOGHETER. WHEN THE FILTER HOUSING SCREWS ON IT TIGHTENED UP ON THE 2 PIECES AND HELD THEN IN PLACE QUITE WELL. [ABOUT 3." BROKE OFF ONE END.] THERE IS A FINE MESH ARROUND THE OUTSIDE WHICH TAKES OUT THE PARTICALE AND MAKES THE CARBON LAST LONGER. THE CARBON TAKES OUT THE TASTE AND ODORS. I HAVE WELL WATER WHICH IS PRETTY CLEAN TO START WITH BUT I WANTED THE ADDED INSURANCE OF THE CARBON FILTER. I HAVE IT IN A WHOLE HOUSE FILTER HOUSING IN THE BASEMENT. I PLAN ON CHANGING IT ONCE A YEAR OR WHEN THE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS THE FILTER INCREASES ABOUT 6 TO 8 PSI. I HAVE A PRESSURE GAGE BEFORE AND AFTER THE FILTER SO I CAN SEE WHEN THE PRESSURE DROP STARTS TO INCREASE. I CHECK THE PRESURE WITH ONE FAUCET [THE KITCHEN FAUCET] WIDE OPEN.
Raul Aragon
2025-04-02 17:05:08
good filter
Walter Kneip
2025-03-17 18:31:14
I recently replaced my old water filter with the Pentair EP-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, and I couldn't be happier with the results! This filter effectively reduces chlorine taste and odor, providing clean and great-tasting water for my entire household. The 5-micron filtration rating ensures that fine sediment is also removed, making it perfect for our drinking water needs.The cartridge is made of high-quality materials, including bonded powdered activated carbon (PAC) and polyolefin pre-filter, which significantly extends its lifespan. It fits perfectly into my standard 10-inch housing and has maintained a consistent flow rate without any noticeable drop in water pressure.
Chrissy
2025-02-23 10:24:59
Great filter takes out all the chemicals and particles from the water and makes it taste amazing
Lynn
2025-02-15 15:33:19
Bought these because our usual filters were not available. If you’re on a well, don’t waste your money. They’re like having nothing. No difference whatsoever.
Michel francoeur
2025-02-06 17:48:25
tel que commande tres bonne qualite
W C Fields
2025-02-03 14:11:33
it's actually good to see a product that has technical data available. would buy again . looking for a wholesaler as price is on the high side.
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