Pentair Pentek DGD-5005 Big Blue Water Filter, 10-Inch Whole House Sediment Filter Cartridge Replacement, Dual-Gradient Density Spun Polypropylene, 10" x 4.5", 5 Micron, Pack of 2

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This is a drop in replacement for the shell water system water softener filter. The flow rate was not impacted and it’s easy to install with the filter tool. Just make sure to put silicone on the new o ring which is not included

Very easy to install in our whole house water filter! We had a considerable improvement in water flow and have signed up for 6 month shipments so we never forget to change it!

The price is right. Shipping was a little longer than I expected but luckily, I did not need them right away.

The only filter I have ever used, will ever use, to filter out the minerals, elements, metals, etc. from my well water.

I’ve been using these “dual gradient” whole house water filters for more than 15 years to remove any sediment from our well water. The benefit of a dual gradient filter is they act like two separate filters – the first layers remove larger sediment (e.g. silt, sand) down to 25 microns and the inner layer removes tiny particles –down to 5 microns. These filters do not remove chemicals or improve taste – they simply remove particles/sediment from the water. When our well was first dug, I had to change filters every 2~3 months. Within a year, that slowed to 4~6 months, now after 20 years – I typically change the filter annually, or sooner if I notice a pressure drop. I also have a 3-stage filter system under the kitchen sink for drinking/cooking/ice-cube water which filters to 1 micron and removes bacteria and viruses.Note: The more sediment that is in your water, the more often you will need to change your filter. Some reviewers complained that their filters clogged after only a few months… gee, that is what a filter is supposed to do.Pentair does make another model (DGD-2501) dual gradient filter with a 25 micron prefilter and 1 micron final filter. If I didn’t have separate drinking water filtration system, I would use the DGD-2501 filter – knowing that I would need to change it more often. I highly recommend the Pentair Pentek family of water filters!

This Pentair 5 micron filter really does the job to remove sediment from my 325 ft deep well. It's installed just prior to my Pentair water treatment system. I change it every 6 months and I'm just amazed at what is filtered-out.

Great quality by Pentair as always. There were zero fitment issues, and at the 3 month inspection there were no concerns with any water bypassing around the filter. This was used in a 10" APEC water filter housing and the fitment was flawless.