{"product_id":"pentair-20-jumbo-polypleated-washable-sediment-water-filter-cartridge","title":"Pentair 20\" 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 20\" Jumbo (Big Blue) housings — ideal for higher-capacity tank, bore and river water filtration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 20\" Jumbo Polypleated Sediment Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from durable pleated polyester and provides a large filtration surface area for capturing suspended sediment while maintaining good water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts larger \u003cstrong\u003e20\" Jumbo format\u003c\/strong\u003e provides greater sediment-holding capacity and longer intervals between cleaning than the 10\" version, making it particularly well suited to higher-flow systems and water supplies with heavier sediment loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dirty, simply \u003cstrong\u003eremove, rinse and reuse\u003c\/strong\u003e the cartridge.\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\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\u003eFor multi-stage filtration, use \u003cstrong\u003ecoarser cartridges before finer cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common two-stage configuration is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 Micron → 1 or 5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the first cartridge to capture larger sediment before the water reaches the finer second-stage filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor particularly sediment-heavy supplies, the \u003cstrong\u003e50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e option can make an excellent first-stage prefilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a 20\" Jumbo Pleated Filter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e20\" cartridge length, 4.5\" Jumbo diameter and pleated media\u003c\/strong\u003e provides substantial filtration surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore filtration area means more space to capture sediment before flow becomes restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the 10\" version, the 20\" cartridge provides \u003cstrong\u003ehigher dirt capacity and longer service intervals between cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent option for larger whole-house systems and demanding water supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashable \u0026amp; Reusable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pleated polyester media is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003ewashed and reused\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sediment builds up 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 housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the housing sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse accumulated 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\u003eCleaning frequency depends on the quality of your incoming water and the micron rating selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarser particles such as sand are generally easier to rinse away, while very fine silt can become embedded within the pleats over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the cartridge once cleaning no longer restores adequate flow or if the polyester media becomes damaged or degraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20\" 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\u003eHigh-capacity pleated polyester 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\u003eHigher dirt capacity than the 10\" version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger intervals between cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for suspended sediment filtration\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\u003e20\" 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 whole-house and multi-stage filtration systems\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\u003e20\" Jumbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500mm\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 20\" Jumbo Polypleated Filter is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-house water filtration\u003c\/li\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\u003eHigher-flow filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-sediment water supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-stage sediment filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine second-stage sediment filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV system prefiltration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting downstream equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage water treatment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing It Before a UV System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood sediment filtration helps prepare water before it reaches downstream treatment equipment such as a UV system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor finer final-stage sediment filtration, choose a \u003cstrong\u003e1 or 5 micron cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere incoming water contains heavier sediment, install a coarser cartridge upstream.\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\u003eThis progressive approach allows the first cartridge to capture larger particles before the finer cartridge provides final sediment filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Pentair 20\" 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 cartridge washable and reusable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the cartridge when dirty, rinse accumulated sediment from the pleated polyester media and reinstall it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue cleaning and reusing the cartridge until washing no longer restores adequate flow or the media becomes degraded or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat micron ratings can I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available options are:\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 is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor first-stage filtration of heavier sediment, \u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally the better choice.\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\u003eIf using multiple housings, install the \u003cstrong\u003ecoarser filter first and progressively move to finer filtration downstream\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of the 20\" cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\" Jumbo cartridge provides more filtration area and sediment-holding capacity than the 10\" version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003ehigher-flow systems, whole-house filtration and water supplies with heavier sediment loading\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also extending the interval between cleanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for bore water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bore water containing substantial sediment, consider starting with a \u003cstrong\u003e20 or 50 micron cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e before moving to finer filtration downstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for rainwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cartridge is well suited to sediment filtration on rainwater and tank-water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used with river water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as a sediment filtration stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver and surface-water quality varies considerably and may require multiple filtration and treatment stages depending on the intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 20\" Big Blue housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided your housing accepts standard \u003cstrong\u003e20\" Jumbo \/ Big Blue cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e500mm long and 4.5\" diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit a 10\" Jumbo housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003e20\" Jumbo\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 10\" Jumbo housing, select the corresponding \u003cstrong\u003ePentair 10\" Jumbo Polypleated Sediment Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use two of these in a multi-stage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Micron → 5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Micron → 1 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the first cartridge to handle larger sediment while the second provides finer filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentair","offers":[{"title":"20 Micron","offer_id":46054036471852,"sku":"20BPF20","price":83.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Micron","offer_id":46054036406316,"sku":"20BPF01","price":104.65,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Micron","offer_id":46054036439084,"sku":"20BPF05","price":83.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Micron","offer_id":46054036504620,"sku":"20BPF50","price":83.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5966\/6732\/files\/PENTAIR20BPF01-2000x2000h.png?v=1787863497","url":"https:\/\/www.filtrationstation.co.nz\/products\/pentair-20-jumbo-polypleated-washable-sediment-water-filter-cartridge","provider":"Filtration Station NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}