Full Flow Max 4.5" x 10" Pleated Cartridge outperform wound, spun, melt blown, resin bonded and other "depth" type filter elements. This is due to the chemically resistant pleated polyester media which provides increased surface area and longer life.The Pleated cartridge is cleanable and filters to 5 microns.
The length of filter life depending on the level of sediment in the water. The advantage of this pleated surface filtration is that the filter can be removed and washed down with a hose and reused. Therefore it is common for the filter life to be anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
