Comparing the Filter
Cartridges
Each
Filter Cartridge Has Specific Qualities
See which one is right for you!
Whole House
| Undersink | Faucet
Mount/Countertop
Fridge/Icemaker | Water Pitcher Filters
Undersink Filters
GAC1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With SFM2, UC2
or OB3 Undersink Filters
Model |
GAC1 |
Filter type |
Activated Carbon |
Reduces: |
Rust
& Sediment |
Reduces: |
Odor
& Chlorine (93%) |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and
odors to provide great tasting water. |
Average
Cartridge Life 1 |
6 mos or 2,000
gal |
Flow Rate2 |
1.0 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
20 |
Buy a GAC1 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RO2000
Filter Cartridges Features
For Use With RO2000 Reverse Osmosis Filter
Model |
RO2000 |
Filter type |
Reverse Osmosis |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment - TDS
(total dissolved solids) |
Removes: |
Odor & Chlorine
(99.95%) |
Removes: |
Asbestos (99.19%) |
Removes: |
Lead (96%) |
Removes: |
Mercury (84.4%) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium &
Giardia Cysts (99.99%) |
Removes: |
Other Items such as
Sodium, Mercury, Copper, Barium
Chromium, Cadmium, Floride and Selenium |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water as well as removing harmful chemicals and metals |
Average Cartridge
Life 1 |
two-micron carbon pre-filter (change every 6 months),
one-micron carbon block filter (change every 6 months),
granular activated carbon post filter (change every 6 months) |
Maximum Water
Temperature |
35 degrees to 100 degress F |
Maximum Water
Pressure |
125 psi |
Maximum Daily
Flow Rate2 |
16 gpd |
Micron Rating 3 |
0.5 micron for carbon block filter
5 microns for carbon pre-filter |
Buy
the RO2000
Replacements |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
CB1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With CBF1, OB3
or SFM2 Undersink Filters
Model |
CB1 |
Filter type |
Carbon Block |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment (Class
I) & Asbestosis
99.99% |
Reduces: |
Odor & Chlorine
Taste (97.59%) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium
& Giardia Cysts (99.99%) |
Benefits |
Removes harmful Cryptosporidium
and Giardia
cysts in drinking water. Also removes chlorine and odors to give you great tasting water. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
6 mos or 1,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
1.0 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
0.5 |
Buy a CB1 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
CB3 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With CBF3, OT32
or OB3 Undersink Filters
Model |
CB3 |
Filter type |
Carbon Block |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment (Class
I)
& asbestos
99.99 |
Reduces: |
Odor & Chlorine
taste
– (97.59%)
Chloramine
taste – (96.5%)
|
Removes: |
Lead
(98.60%)
Mercury
(96.50%) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium
&
Giardia Cysts (99.99%) |
Removes: |
VOCs
(99.60%) -
Including Atrazine & Lindane |
Benefits |
Removes lead, Cryptosporidium and Giardia
cysts, and 34 VOCs at 97% or better. Also removes chlorine and odors to give you great
tasting water. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
4 mos or 550
gal |
Flow Rate2 |
.5
gpm |
Micron Rating 3
|
0.5 |
Buy a CB3 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
Whole House
Filters
TO1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With U25 ,
OB1, or OB5 Filters
Model |
TO1 |
Filter type |
Carbon Wrapped |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment (Class
I) |
|
Odor & Chlorine
(Class IV) |
Benefits |
Reduces chlorine and sediment that can damage clothing,
appliances, and cause itchy skin. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate 2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
5 |
Buy a TO1 |
1 Usage and the
quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
TO6 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With BF7 Whole House Filter
Model |
TO6 |
Filter type |
Carbon Wrapped & Pleated Polyester |
Reduces: |
Rust &
Sediment |
|
Odor &
Chlorine |
Benefits |
Reduces chlorine and sediment that can
damage clothing, appliances, and cause itchy skin. |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
1 |
Buy a TO6 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
CB6 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With BF7 Whole House Filter
Model |
CB6 |
Filter type |
Carbon Block |
Reduces: |
Rust &
Sediment |
Reduces: |
Odor &
Chlorine Taste (97.59%)
(Class I) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium
& Giardia Cysts (99.99%) |
Benefits |
Removes harmful
Cryptosporidium and
Giardia cysts in drinking water. Also removes chlorine and odors to give you great
tasting water. |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
1.0 (Finest) |
Buy a CB6 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RS1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With OB1 or OB5
Whole House Filters
Model |
RS1 |
Filter type |
Pleated Paper |
Reduces: |
Rust &
Sediment |
Benefits |
Our most affordable Whole House filter
cartridge. |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
20 |
Buy an RS1 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RS2 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With OB1, OB5
or U25 Whole House Filters
or OT32 Undersink Filter
Model |
RS2 |
Filter type |
String Wound |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Benefits |
The small micron size filters out very small rust
and sediment particles. |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
5 (Finer than RS1) |
Buy an RS2 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RS3 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use with OB1, OB3
or U25 Whole House Filters
Model |
RS3 |
Filter type |
String Wound |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Benefits |
String wound cartridges are good at filtering small rust
and sediment particles. |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
20 |
Buy an RS3 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RS4 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use with RO2000
Reverse Osmosis System
Model |
RS4 |
Filter type |
Polyspun |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Benefits |
Resistant to chemicals and corrosion |
Average Cartridge
Life1 |
3 mos or 15,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
5 gpm |
Micron Rating3 |
5 |
Buy an
RS4 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
RS6 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use with BF7
Whole House Filters
Model |
RS6 |
Filter type |
Pleated Polyester |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Benefits |
The high micron rating allows for a higher flow rate
while still removing rust and sediment from incoming water. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
6 mos or 30,000 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
10 gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
30 |
Buy an RS6 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
Faucet
Mount/Countertop
FRC1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With F1 Faucet Mount Filter
Model |
FRC1 |
Filter type |
Activated Carbon |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
|
Odor & Chlorine |
Benefits |
Reduces chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water. Installs in seconds. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
3 mos or 200 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
.75
gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
50 |
Buy an FRC1 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
Water
Pitcher Filter
TOL1 Filter
Cartridge Features
For Use With WP1 Pitcher
Model |
TOL1 |
Filter type |
Activated Carbon and Alumina |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Removes: |
Chlorine & Odors -
Improves Taste (99%) |
Removes: |
Lead (99%) |
Benefits |
Removes lead, chlorine, and odors to provide safe, great
tasting water. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
60 days or 35 gal |
Buy a TOL1 |
Usage
and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should be
changed. |
Refrigerator/Icemaker Water Filter
R200
Filter Cartridge Features
For Use With R200 Refrigerator/Icemaker
Filter
Model |
R200 |
Filter type |
Activated Carbon |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Removes: |
Odor & Chlorine
(92.5%) |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water and ice. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
1 mos or
3,900 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
.50
gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
15 |
Buy an R200 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
R400
Filter Cartridge Features
For Use With R400 Refrigerator/Icemaker
Filter
Model |
R400 |
Filter type |
Carbon Block |
Reduces: |
Rust,
Sediment & asbestos
(99.99%) |
Reduces: |
Odor & Chlorine
Taste
(97.59%) |
Removes: |
Lead
(98.60%)
Mercury
(96.50%) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium
& Giardia Cysts (99.99%) |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water and ice. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
6 mos or 750 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
0.5 gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
1.0 |
Buy an R400 |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. For Use On Municipal Water
Only. |
800R
Filter Features
For Use With R800 Refrigerator/Icemaker
Filter
For Use with SFM3 Undersink
Filter
Model |
800R |
Filter type |
Enhanced Carbon
Block
|
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Reduces: |
Odor & Chlorine |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water and ice. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
2,500 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
0.75 gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
20 |
Buy an
800R |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
1100R
Filter Cartridge Features
For Use With R1100 Refrigerator/Icemaker
Filter
For Use with CBF2 Undersink Filter
Model |
1100R |
Filter type |
Enhanced Carbon Block |
Reduces: |
Rust,
Sediment & asbestos
(99.99%) |
Reduces: |
Odor & Chlorine
Taste
(97.59%) |
Removes: |
Lead
(98.60%)
Mercury
(96.50%) |
Removes: |
Cryptosporidium
& Giardia Cysts |
Removes: |
Lindane
& Atrazine |
Benefits |
Removes chlorine and odors to provide great tasting
water and ice. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
6 mos or 500 gal |
Flow Rate2 |
0.5 gpm |
Micron Rating 3 |
.5 |
Buy an
1100R |
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2 Gallons per minute.
3 The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. For Use On Municipal Water
Only. |
Office
Water Cooler Filter
WCF1 Filter
Cartridge Features
Model |
WCF1 |
Filter type |
Activated Carbon and Alumina |
Reduces: |
Rust & Sediment |
Removes: |
Chlorine & Odors
(99%) - Improves Taste |
Removes: |
Lead (99%) |
Benefits |
Removes lead, chlorine, and odors at a fraction of the
cost of bottled water. |
Average Cartridge Life 1 |
3 mos or 300 gals |
Micron Rating2 |
30 |
|
1
Usage and the quality of water in your incoming line determine when your cartridge should
be changed.
2The smaller the micron, the finer the filtration. |
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