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High Flow Filter Housing
- For flow rates up to 40 GPM
- Full 1″ ports
- Double O-ring design for extra protection
- Pressure relief valve for easy venting
- Includes wrench
- Filter cartridge / bracket sold separately
- Ideal for large homes & light commercial use
- Certified to CSA and NSF standards
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MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Model For Cart (Dia x L) Connections Max Flow Rate* Pr Drop at Max Flow Max water Pressure psi Water Temp Range BH010 4.5″ x 10″ 1″ Female NPT 20 US GPM < 5 psi 100 (6.9 bar) 4ºC – 37ºC BH020 4.5″ x 20″ 1″ Female NPT 40 US GPM < 5 psi 90 (6.2 bar) 4ºC – 37ºC Rainfresh BH high flow filter housings are ideal for large homes (with up to 6 bathrooms) or light commercial applications such as motels, campgrounds, bed and breakfast, commercial kitchens etc. Featuring full 1″ threaded ports, Rainfresh BH housings deliver flow rates of up to 40 US GPM (75 lpm) with minimal pressure drop. BPA and lead -free materials and certified for material safety and structural integrity.
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS
- Protects entire plumbing system from dirt, rust, sand, loose scale, grit, algae and other particulate matter
- Ideal for large homes and light commercial applications
- High flow rates of 40 US GPM (150 LPM)with minimal pressure drop
FEATURES
- Double O-ring seal for maximum leak protection
- Pressure release valve – Just press the button the release pressure for filter cartridge change. No need to open a separate faucet
- 1″ female threaded inlet outlet ports for great water flow !
- BPA and lead-free materials
- Wrench included
- Mounting bracket sold separately
INSTALLATION
- Installs easily on the main water pipe in the house before pipe divides into hot and cold
- For municipally treated water, install AFTER the water meter
- For well or lake systems, install AFTER pressure tank
- Easily installs in 30-45 minutes average
- Can install on copper or PEX pipe
- Connector kit model CK4 (to attach to 3/4″ copper or PEX pipe) and mounting brackets also available
- To enhance filter cartridge life, two sediment filters can be installed in series. Typically a coarse filter first to take out larger chunks of dirt followed by a finer filter to polish off the water
REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES
Choice of sediment filter cartridges (sold separately)
BC series – String wound style
BP series – Melt blown style
Activated carbon filter cartridge for chlorine, taste and odour reduction. Note: Rated for 3 US GPM and 6 US GPM respectively
- Filter cartridges life depends on micron rating of the cartridge and the amount of dirt in the water. Typically, filter cartridge should be replaced approx every 4-6 months or when pressure drops by 10 psi, whichever is earlier
- Filter cartridges are available at most retail stores in Canada. Click on the “Where to buy” tab for list of retailers
TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
- Tested and certified by CSA International to CSA B483.1, to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for material safety and structural integrity, and to NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead
WARRANTY
- 1-year limited warranty
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Click to download (PDF)
BH Housings – Brochure English
BH Housing Installation Manual English & French
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What do sediment filters do?
Whole house sediment filters reduce sediment, dirt, rust, loose scale, sand, mud, and other particulate matter.
Do sediment filters remove iron?
Iron is dissolved in the water and as such cannot be removed by sediment filters. However, rust (oxidized iron) which is in a particle form, can be efficiently reduced by sediment filters.
Do they remove bacteria?
No. However, if you intend to disinfect your water by a UV system, a sediment filter is mandatory for proper functioning of the UV system.
What does “micron size” mean?
A micron, is a unit of measurement. 1 micron = 1/1000 mm, denoted as µ (Human hair is about 75 to 100 microns in diameter). Micron rating of a filter cartridge refers to the smallest particle size in microns that the filter cartridge is capable of removing. For example, a 30 micron cartridge will remove particulates as small as 30 micron while a 5 micron filter cartridge will remove particulates as small as 5 micron. The lower the micron rating of the filter cartridge, the tighter the filter and the smaller the particle size it can remove.
Where are they installed?
On the main water pipe in the house
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- After the pressure tank for well/lake water
- After the water meter for municipally treated water
Can sediment filters be put in series?
Yes, it is common to put sediment filters in series. Typically the coarser cartridge is installed first followed by the finer cartridge. You can install 3 or more in series with progressively finer cartridges.
Can sediment filters be installed in parallel configuration?
Yes, to achieve lower pressure drop and higher flow, sediment filters can be installed in a parallel configuration. However, both filter cartridges must be the same rating.
In pump/pressure tank systems, can the sediment filter be installed between the pump and the pressure tank?
Installing a sediment filter between the pump and the pressure tank can cause damage to the filter and the pump.When the filter gets plugged up and the pressure switch calls for the well pump to come on, the pump will be pushing water against a plugged filter which can destroy the filter or the pump. Therefore, sediment filters should always be installed AFTER the pressure tank.
Can a carbon filter be used on the main line to reduce sediment, taste, odour and chlorine
Although BC2 and BC202 carbon filters fit the high flow housings, they are only rated for 3 GPM and 6 GPM respectively. This makes them usable for small cottages or homes with max 2 bathrooms. However, a sediment pre-filter must be installed before the carbon filter to protect it against premature plugging.
Also you may notice a slightly greater pressure drop compared to sediment filters.
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High flow filter housing from Rainfresh is ideal for large homes (with up to 6 bathrooms) or light commercial applications such as motels, campgrounds, bed and breakfast, commercial kitchens etc. Featuring full 1″ threaded ports, Rainfresh high flow water filter housing delivers flow rates of up to 40 US GPM (75 lpm) with minimal pressure drop. BPA and lead-free materials and certified for material safety and structural integrity. Rainfresh high flow filter housing is made with food grade polypropylene making it ideal for use in potable water applications. The housing has fill 1 inch female threaded ports for high water flow and low pressure drop and includes a wrench. Mounting bracket sold separately. Choice of filter cartridges available.
PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS
- High flow filter housing protects entire plumbing system from dirt, rust, sand, loose scale, grit, algae and other particulate matter
- Ideal for large homes and light commercial applications
- High flow rates of 40 US GPM (150 LPM)with minimal pressure drop
FEATURES
- Double O-ring seal for maximum leak protection
- Pressure release valve – Just press the button the release pressure for filter cartridge change. No need to open a separate faucet
- 1″ female threaded inlet outlet ports for great water flow !
- BPA and lead-free materials
- Wrench included
- Mounting bracket sold separately
INSTALLATION
- high flow filter housing Installs easily on the main water pipe in the house before pipe divides into hot and cold
- For municipally treated water, install AFTER the water meter
- For well or lake systems, install AFTER pressure tank
- Easily installs in 30-45 minutes average
- Can install on copper or PEX pipe
- Connector kit model CK4 (to attach to 3/4″ copper or PEX pipe) and mounting brackets also available
- To enhance filter cartridge life, two sediment filters can be installed in series. Typically a coarse filter first to take out larger chunks of dirt followed by a finer filter to polish off the water
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I installed this as an upgrade to the smaller filter housing because the smaller one would restrict flow once the filter started to get clogged. My water has high iron and manganese, but I don’t have any other filter/water softener hooked up. I am on a well at 40-60 psi pressure. This larger capacity version worked, and did not restrict flow as the filter got dirty. Filters in the smaller version would last about 4 weeks; while this one lasts about 8-10 weeks for my application.
Oct 21, 2011
I’m on a municipal water system which has a lot of colour and particulate in it so a installed this until on my water line and it has made a big difference. I also installed a Twist single cartridge unit with a QLV filter in it and have managed to remove all the colour from my water! Working in the water treatment industry for the last 15+ years I’ve seen multiple systems ranging from a cottage to a 10 mega gallon per day system. For the dollar this is one on the best values I’ve seen. I highly recommend this unit!
I installed this high flow unit using 3/4 super pex last week and it works very well. The only thing that burns me about this unit is that the bracket is sold separately. Because of this business practice some stores don’t stock the bracket. This is absurd practice, if you install this without a proper mounting bracket, operating, opening and closing this unit is unsafe and high likelihood of snapping inlet and outlet fittings.
I Installed 2 of these filter systems in my home about 11-12 years ago. Everything was going fine until it wasn’t. One of the housing cracked open and completely flooded by crawl space. Now I have a big clean up on my hands and these units are going in the garbage. Thanks rainfresh!!!!! .