A pleated sediment filter is a type of sediment filter that is made of a series of folds, or pleats, that creates an increased surface area for trapping particles and organic matter. They are made from polypropylene. These pleats are fitted together to form an accordion-like structure.
Comparisons
| Name | Image | Features | Where to buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaboon 5 Micron 20″ Big Blue |  | Micron: 5 Filter life: 4 – 6 months / 20000 – 30000 gallons Size: 20″ x 4.5″ filters. Type: pleated | Buy from Amazon |
| 2 | Ronaqua Pleated Sediment Water Filter Cartridge |  | Micron: 5 Filter life: 3 to 6 months Size: 10″ x 2.5 “filters. Type: pleated poly | Buy from Amazon |
| 3 | Pureplus 10″ x 4.5″ Whole House Big Blue |  | Micron: 5 Filter life: 30,000 gallons (3-6 months). Meets European EC1935-2004 Regulations, Australia WaterMark, TUV, ROHS, REACH, BPA FREE Certified Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters. Type: Pleated | Buy from Amazon |
| 4 | Pentek – 255490-43 ECP5-BB |  | Micron: 5 Filter life: 6 months Size: 10″ x 4.5 “filters. Type: pleated poly | Buy from Amazon |
| 5 | American Plumber W20CLA |  | Micron: 20 Filter life: 16,000/4 months Size: 9.75″ tall x 2.5″ in diameter filters. type: pleated | Buy from Amazon |
| 6 | DuPont WFPFC3002 |  | Micron: 20 Filter life: 15,000/3 months Size: 10″ x “filters Type: Pleated | Buy from Amazon |
| 7 | APEC Water Systems(FI-SED20-BB) |  | Micron: 30 Filter life: 100,000 gallons Size: 20″ x 4.5″filters. Type: pleated poly | Buy from Amazon |
| 8 | Filtrete 3WH-STDPL-F02 |  | Micron: 30 Filter life: 3 months Size: 10″ x 2.5″filters. Type: pleated poly | Buy from Amazon |
| 9 | EcoPure EPW4P |  | Filtration Size: 30 Micron Life Cycle: 3 months Contaminants reduced: sediments Pleated filter | Buy from Amazon |
| 10 | GE FXWPC |  | Micron: 30 Filter life: 16000/3 months Tested and certified by the IAPMO against NSF. Size: 10″ x 2.5″ filters. Type: pleated paper | Buy from Amazon |
| 11 | A.O. Smith AO-WH-PREL-RPP |  | Micron: 40 Filter life: 6 months Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters. type: pleated | Buy from Amazon |
| 12 | Culligan R50-BBSA |  | Micron: 50 Filter life: 24,000/6 months Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters. Type: Pleated Ideal for well water applications. | Buy from Amazon |
Pleated sediment filters are used to remove particulates from water. They work by trapping particles on their surface and then removing them. The pleats in the filter allow for a large surface area, which enables the filter to trap more particles than other types of filters.
Difference between the pleated filters and a regular sediment filter
This type of filter has many advantages over other types of filters, such as:
- Pleated has a larger surface area of the filter than regular sediment. The pleated design provides a wider surface area, which allows for more dirt-holding capacity and a longer lifespan.
- It can be cleaned easily and reused. To continue using this filter, wipe it down and clean it of any dirt that has accumulated.
Read the article on how to clean a pleated sediment filter.
5-micron pleated sediment filter
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 4–6 months/20000–30000 gallons
- Size: 20″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: pleated
It includes 1 pack of Aquaboon 5 Micron 20″ Big Blue Pleated Sediment Water Filter Replacement Cartridge.
This cartridge is made from pure POLYPROPYLENE microfibers and fits 20-inch Big Blue Water Filter housings.
It is compatible with ECP5-BB, AP810-2, HDC3001, CP5-BB, SPC-45-1005, and ECP1-20BB.
The Aquabon 5 micron 20″ big blue pleated sediment water filter is available in different packs
Aquaboon 5 Micron 10″ Big Blue Pleated Sediment Water Filter Replacement Cartridge 4-Pack
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 4 – 6 months / 20000 – 30000 gallons
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: pleated
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 3 to 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 2.5 “filters.
- Type: pleated poly
This filter is suitable for use with a standard Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Unit or any other Water Filtration Unit with a 10-inch housing.
It is wrapped and sealed and meets NSF (National Science Foundation) Standards and Regulations.
The filter dimensions are 2.5 x 10″ and 5-micron rating.
Replace the filter every 3 to 6 months depending on your water quality.
It is available in different packs such as one, two, four, six, twenty-five, and fifty.
Ronaqua Big Blue Pleated Washable and Reusable Sediment Filter
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 10,000 gallons
- Size: 20″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: pleated
Ronaqubig blue pleated sediment filter accepts most standard big blue water filter cartridges.
The cartridge measures 4.5 x 20″ and has a rating of 5 microns.
This filter is wrapped and sealed and meets NSF Standards and Regulations.
It has a filter life of 10,000 gallons.
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 30,000 gallons (3-6 months).
- Meets European EC1935-2004 Regulations, Australia WaterMark, TUV, ROHS, REACH, BPA FREE Certified
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: Pleated
This sediment water filter can filter up to 30000 gallons or replace it every 3-6 months depending on water quality.
It is compatible with any standard 10″x 4.5″ filter housing and a sediment filter.
This filter has a 5-micron rating and is ideal for wells or rainwater.
- Micron: 5
- Filter life: 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5 “filters.
- Type: pleated poly
Pentair Pentek ECP5-BB Big Blue Sediment Water Filter has dimensions of 10″ x 4.5″ and a 5-micron rating.
This filter is made with a unique blend of resin-impregnated cellulose and polyester.
Replace the filter every 6 months or when you notice a drop in water pressure or quality.
It features a color-coded cap for easy replacement.
- OmniFilter TO6-SS2-S06 TO6 T06 Heavy Duty Pleated Water Filter Cartridge
- OMNIFilter RS15-R-05 Heavy-Duty Cartridge
20-micron pleated sediment filter
- Micron: 20
- Filter life: 16,000/4 months
- Size: 9.75″ tall x 2.5″ in diameter filters.
- type: pleated
The American Plumber W20CLA Whole House Sediment Filter is a pleated cellulose cartridge.
It is recommended for chlorinated water supplies.
This cartridge has a filter life of 4 months or 16,000 gallons.
It reduces sand dirt silt down to 20-micron nominal.
This filter measures 9.75″ tall x 2.5″ in diameter and fits American Plumber W34-PR, WC34-PR, and WVC34. It works with other brands like Ace, Aqua-Pure, Culligan, Cuno, Filtrete, Keystone, OmniFilter, Pentek, Sears, and Watts.
- Micron: 20
- Filter life: 15,000/3 months
- Size: 10″ x “filters
- Type: Pleated
The pack includes two10-inch cartridges that fit all DuPont Whole House Water Filter Systems and most other brands of standard-size systems.
This filter has a dimension of 10 x 2.5 inches and a 20-micron rating.
It lasts up to 3 months or 15,000 gallons.
More DuPont pleated cartridge
DuPont WFHDC3001 Universal Heavy-Duty Whole House Pleated Poly Cartridge
- Micron: 20
- Filter life: 30,000/6 months
- Size: 10″ x “filters.
- Type: pleated poly
- Micron: 20
- Filter life: 3 to 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 2.5 “filters.
- Type: pleated poly
The Pentair Pentek ECP20-10 Sediment Water Filter fits 10″ standard housings and can replace any 10″ x 2.5″ standard sediment filter cartridge.
REPLACE the filter EVERY 3-6 MONTHS or when you notice a drop in water pressure or quality.
It features a color-coded cap for easy replacement.
- Micron: 20
- Filter life:
- Size: 10″ x “filters.
- Type: pleated poly
American Plumber W20CLHD is designed for municipal/chlorinated water not recommended for well water.
The filter has a 20-micron rating and measures 10 inches long.
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- OMNIFilter RS1-DS3-05 Standard Cartridge RS1 Twin Pack
- OMNIFilter RS6-20-SC-S06 Heavy Duty 20″ Replacement Pleated Sediment Cartridge for Use in The BF55-S-S06 Water Filter Housing, White
30-micron pleated sediment filter
- Micron: 30
- Filter life: 100,000 gallons
- Size: 20″ x 4.5″filters.
- Type: pleated poly
The APEC Water Systems 20″ Whole House reusable and pleated sediment replacement filter helps remove sand, dust, and rust.
It measures 4.5″ X 20″ and the filter is replaced about once a year or every 100,000 gallons of water.
More APEC Water Systems reusable and a pleated sediment filter
APEC Water Systems FI-SED10-BB Whole House Sediment Replacement Filter Reusable and Pleated
- Micron: 30
- Filter life:
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″filters.
- Type: pleated poly
- Micron: 30
- Filter life: 3 months
- Size: 10″ x 2.5″filters.
- Type: pleated poly
These filters help reduce sand, sediment, rust, and silt to 30 microns.
Use the filters for up to 3 months.
It has been tested and certified to meet NSF Standard 42.
- Filtration Size: 30 Micron
- Life Cycle: 3 months
- Contaminants reduced: sediments
- Pleated filter
EcoPure EPW2P Pleated Whole Home Replacement Water Filter is certified to reduce sediment, sand, dirt, and rust down to 30 microns.
Replace your whole-house filters every three months for the optimum filtration effects.
Whirlpool, Omni, Culligan, Filtrete, 3M, GE, DuPont, and most other major brand filter housings are all compatible.
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EcoPure EPW2P Pleated Whole Home Replacement Water Filter.
- Filtration Size: 30 Micron
- Life Cycle: 3 months
- Contaminants reduced: sediments
- 2 pack pleated filter
- Micron: 30
- Filter life: 16000/3 months
- Tested and certified by the IAPMO against NSF.
- Size: 10″ x 2.5″ filters.
- Type: pleated paper
Most 10″ whole house drop-in style filter systems from major companies such as GE, Culligan, Dupont, Brita, Whirlpool, and others fit the GE FXWPC water filter.
Filters should be replaced every three months or 30,000 gallons for the greatest filtration effects.
It filters contaminants down to 30 microns in size.
It is certified by IAPMO to meet NSF/ANSI 42 standards.
American Plumber W30PEHD Filter- pleated
- Micron: 30
- Filter life: 24,000 gallons / 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″filters.
- Type: pleated poly
- Ideal for well water application
Whirlpool WHKF-WHPLBB Large Capacity 30 Micron Pleated Whole House Filter Cartridge
- Micron: 30
- Filter life: 3 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″filters.
- Type: pleated poly
40-micron pleated sediment filter
- Micron: 40
- Filter life: 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters.
- type: pleated
A.O. Smith AO-WH-PREL-RPP fits most 10-in x 4.5-in high flow whole house drop-in style filter systems from major brands such as GE, Culligan, Dupont, Brita, OMNIFilter, Whirlpool, and others.
It filters sediment and particulate down to 40 microns.
Replace the filter every 6 months for the best filtration results.
The filter is NSF Certified to Standards 42.
50-micron pleated sediment filter
- Micron: 50
- Filter life: 24,000 / 6 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: Pleated
- Ideal for well water applications.
Culligan R50-BBSA fits HD-950 and is certified by IAMPO R & T against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for Material Requirements only.
It has a filter life of up to 6 months or 24,000 gallons.
These filters reduce sand, rust, and scale down to 50 micron
It is ideal for high flow and well water applications.
Culligan CP5-BBS Whole-House Heavy Duty Premium Water Filter Replacement Cartridge
- Micron: N/a
- Filter life: 12,000/3 months
- Size: 10″ x 4.5″ filters.
- Type: Pleated
- Not for well water
Pentek R50-BB Pleated Filter (9-3/4″ x 4-1/2″), 50 Micron
- Micron: 50
- Filter life: 6 months
- Size- 4.5 x 10 inches
- Type-pleated
American Plumber W50PEHD Sediment filter, Single Unit
- Micron: 50
- Filter life: 16,000 / 4 months
- Size: 4.5 x 9.8 x 4.5 inches
- type: pleated
- Well and municipal water filter
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