Pentair Pentek ECP5-BB Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House Heavy Duty Pleated Cellulose Polyester Replacement Cartridge, 10" x 4.5", White End-Cap, 5 Micron, Pack of 8

Such a great price! So glad I came to Amazon to buy these. We previously bought in bulk from another filter site and were paying nearly double! These work great!

What's the benefit of pleated vs the wound string? The pleated offers MUCH more surface area and lasts much longer. I gave up on the wound string filters years ago because of the superior water flow and longevity of the pleated filters. I really like them. But now, the experts are recommending spun polypropylene filters. These new polypropylene filters don't have a rating the same way that pleated filters do because they have a range of filtrations --- the outer layer may be rated for 20 micron, while the inner may be rated for 5 micron. This means that the bigger particles are trapped on the surface and smaller and smaller particles are trapped as the water moves toward the interior of the filter. The experts say that this method is superior to the pleated cellulose filter design, but I'm not sure. I'm testing both kinds in my house now, and they seem to be performing equally well for longevity. I don't think you can go wrong with these pleated filters. Of particular note is that the pressure drop in these filters is so low that it's very well suited to low water pressure situations. We have a gravity feed spring supplying water at 20 pounds of pressure in the basement. After the filter, there is 19 pounds of pressure, still enough to take a shower.

They are the best in my opinion. And they are well worth the money.

Works great in my GE whole house sediment filter. Coming from 5 micron to 1 micron I see no drop in water pressure. I am using it on municipal water and mainly filter iron sludge that comes from older cast iron pipes. Changing filters every 4 month or so, by the end of the period filter is all yellow and a bit slimy, so you can see what you avoid in shower and such. Filter will not do anything to chlorine or any other impurities but a great one on the entrance to the house for all the sediments. I keep on buying them from Amazon where they are reasonably priced and delivered to you door. Can I find them locally, probably, but that gas spent driving and time not really worst a dollar or two of savings. By the way, picture is from an older one, new ones got a bit redesigned with thicker ends and black rubber washer in the center, still fits great and work fine.

exact replacement of what I had

Better water quality

I’m a repeat customer buying these filters on Amazon. When they need to be replaced, it’s easy to get a new one with prime shipping.

Cartridge works well, should be half the cost.

Made by a reputable company. These are Made in Mexico. it beats those who advertise theirs with a Canadian on their label deceiving consumers to think that they are made in Canada when in fact they are selling cheap made in China filters.

Works just as expected

works as advertised

This pleated filters traps a lot when used as a pre sediment filter. We have one big blue before the pressure pump and 4 more after - scale remover, iron filter, charcoal and post sediment.

Good price for the product