{"product_id":"pentair-10-jumbo-polypleated-washable-sediment-water-filter-cartridge","title":"Pentair 10\" Jumbo Polypleated Washable Sediment Water Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewashable, reusable pleated sediment water filter cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e for 10\" Jumbo (Big Blue) housings — ideal for tank, bore and river water supplies.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 10\" Jumbo Polypleated Sediment Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from durable pleated polyester. Its pleated construction provides a large filtration surface area, allowing the cartridge to hold more sediment before restriction while maintaining good water flow as sediment builds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike disposable sediment cartridges, the filter can be \u003cstrong\u003eremoved, rinsed clean and reused\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent option for water supplies with regular sediment loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from \u003cstrong\u003e1, 5, 20 or 50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e filtration using the dropdown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Micron Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent micron ratings suit different stages of filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFiltration Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal-stage filtration, protecting UV lamps and sensitive downstream equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond or final-stage sediment filtration for fine silt and small particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst-stage prefiltration on bore, river or tank water with moderate sediment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst-stage prefiltration on high-sediment bore, river and surface water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Micron Rating Should I Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule, use \u003cstrong\u003ecoarser filtration upstream and finer filtration downstream\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a two-stage system, a common setup is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 Micron → 1 or 5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first cartridge captures larger sediment before the second cartridge provides finer filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a particularly high sediment load, starting with a \u003cstrong\u003e50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge can help prevent the finer downstream filter from loading too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Pleated Sediment Filter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pleated polyester media folds back and forth inside the cartridge, creating a much larger filtration surface area than a simple flat filter of the same overall dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis increased surface area provides more room to capture sediment before the cartridge becomes restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor tank, bore and river-water applications where sediment can vary considerably, this makes pleated filtration a practical first or second filtration stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashable \u0026amp; Reusable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the major advantages of this cartridge is that it can be \u003cstrong\u003ewashed and reused\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the cartridge becomes visibly dirty or water flow begins to reduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease pressure from the filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the housing sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse sediment from the pleated media using clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the housing and restore the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of times the cartridge can be successfully cleaned depends on your incoming water quality and the type of sediment being captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine silt can become embedded more deeply within the pleats than larger particles such as sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the cartridge when cleaning no longer restores adequate flow or when the polyester media becomes degraded or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo \/ Big Blue size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleated polyester sediment media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge filtration surface area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to capture suspended sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tank water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for bore water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for river and surface-water prefiltration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo \/ Big Blue filter housings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e1, 5, 20 and 50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for single and multi-stage filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent prefiltration option for downstream water treatment equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleated Sediment Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleated Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo \/ Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 \/ 5 \/ 20 \/ 50 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashable \u0026amp; Reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair 10\" Jumbo Polypleated Filter is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainwater tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment-heavy water supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-house prefiltration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-stage sediment filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-stage fine sediment filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV system prefiltration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting downstream water treatment equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing It Before a UV System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine sediment and suspended particles should be filtered before water reaches downstream treatment equipment such as a UV system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this application, the \u003cstrong\u003e1 or 5 micron options\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used as a finer final sediment stage before the UV treatment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor water with heavier sediment loading, use a coarser cartridge upstream first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Micron Pleated → 1 Micron Pleated → UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Micron Pleated → 5 Micron Pleated → UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best combination depends on the amount and type of sediment in the incoming water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Pentair 10\" Jumbo Polypleated Sediment Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicron rating supplied according to your selected option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this filter washable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pleated polyester cartridge is \u003cstrong\u003ewashable and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cartridge when dirty, rinse sediment from the pleated media and reinstall it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it when cleaning no longer restores adequate flow or when the media becomes degraded or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat micron ratings are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your required micron rating from the dropdown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich micron rating should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavier sediment and first-stage filtration, choose \u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor finer second or final-stage filtration, choose \u003cstrong\u003e1 or 5 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn multi-stage systems, install the \u003cstrong\u003ecoarser cartridge first and finer cartridge second\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for bore water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pleated polyester is well suited to bore-water sediment filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor higher sediment loads, \u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good starting point for first-stage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for tank water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is well suited to capturing suspended sediment from rainwater and tank-water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best micron rating depends on your water quality and whether the cartridge is being used as a first or final filtration stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for river water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be used for sediment prefiltration on river and surface-water supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater quality can vary significantly, so multi-stage filtration and additional treatment may be required depending on the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my Big Blue housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you have a standard \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo \/ Big Blue housing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250mm long and 4.5\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as a 10\" Standard cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo \/ Big Blue cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 4.5\" diameter. It is designed for Jumbo housings rather than slim 10\" Standard housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use two different micron ratings together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is an excellent way to configure a multi-stage sediment filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Micron → 5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Micron → 1 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing progressively finer filtration helps prevent the fine cartridge from becoming overloaded with larger sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"20 Micron","offer_id":46054032637996,"sku":"10BPF20","price":54.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Micron","offer_id":46054032670764,"sku":"10BPF01","price":55.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Micron","offer_id":46054032703532,"sku":"10BPF05","price":54.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Micron","offer_id":46054032736300,"sku":"10BPF50","price":54.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5966\/6732\/files\/PENTAIR10BPF01-2000x2000h.jpg?v=1787863159","url":"https:\/\/www.filtrationstation.co.nz\/products\/pentair-10-jumbo-polypleated-washable-sediment-water-filter-cartridge","provider":"Filtration Station NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}