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MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Water Temperature Range : 4°C to 37°C (39 to 100°F)
• Feed Water Pressure : 10 to 100 psi (68.9 to 689 kPa; 0.68 – 6.89 bar)
• Max Flow Rate @ 60 psi – 7.5 US GPM (28.3 LPM)

Water supplies often have high levels of sediment and particulates, such as rust , sand, silt, mud, loose scale etc. Sediment is aesthetically undesirable in drinking water and can also reduce the life of plumbing fixtures, appliances, pump seals and hot water tanks.

Rainfresh whole house sediment filters reduce sediment, giving you clean fresh water throughout the home. Whole house sediment filters can be used on any water source, well, lake, river or municipally treated, and are ideal for homes, cottage/cabins, farms, offices, boats or RV.

BENEFITS OF A WHOLE HOUSE SEDIMENT FILTER

• Protects your entire plumbing system from dirt, rust, sand, loose scale, grit, algae and other particulate matter.
• Provides clean, fresh water for home, cottage/cabin, farm, business, boat or RV
• Protects plumbing fixtures, appliances and hot water tank
• Flow up to 7.5 US GPM (28.3 lpm) @ 60 psi feed pressure, suitable for most homes with up to 3.5 bathrooms and up to 3/4″ pipe size

FEATURES

Easy filter cartridge replacement – No Wrench Required

Easy cartridge change
No Wrench required

• Pressure release valve – Just press and hold the button to release pressure for filter cartridge change. No need to open a separate faucet
• 3/4″ inlet outlet ports for great water flow !
• Transparent sumps – See your filter working !!
• BPA and lead-free materials

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 and mounting brackets also available
• To enhance filter cartridge life, two sediment filters can be installed in series (see image below). 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

• 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 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 Group to CSA B483.1, to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and Standard 42 for material safety and structural integrity, and to NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead

WARRANTY

• 5-year limited warranty

FC005 Brochure  English
FC005 Brochure  French

FC100 & FC300 Brochure English
FC100 & FC300 Brochure French

Rainfresh Whole House Filter Manual English and French

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 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 reducing. For example, a 30 micron cartridge will reduce particulates as small as 30 micron while a 5 micron filter cartridge will reduce 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 reduce.

Where are they installed?

On the main water pipe in the house

• • 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 carbon filters fit the same housing, they should not be used for main-line application since their performance is rated only at about 1 GPM. On main lines, where flow rates are much more than 1 GPM (typically 5 to 8 GPM), carbon filters will not perform well, can cause substantial drop in water pressure or can plug prematurely. If whole house taste and odour reduction is required, you can install a Rainfresh whole house carbon filter system.

My sediment filter plugs up very fast
You can install a coarser sediment filter before to take some dirt load off the filter. If the dirt in the water is excessively high, then you may consider backwashable sediment filters to reduce the dirt load on the filter. Contact us for details.

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Whole house sediment filter is an excellent way to remove sediment such as dirt, rust, sand, loose scale, algae and other particulate matter from your house water. Water supplies often have high levels of sediment and particulates, such as rust , sand, silt, mud, loose scale etc. Sediment is aesthetically undesirable in drinking water and can also reduce the life of plumbing fixtures, appliances, pump seals and hot water tanks.

Rainfresh whole house sediment filter reduces sediment, giving you clean fresh water throughout the home. It can be used on any water source, well, lake, river or municipally treated, and are ideal for homes, cottage/cabins, farms, offices, boats or RV.

A sediment filter is a must have for every home and made in CANADA !

It features a transparent sump with a 1/8 turn bayonet locking feature that does not require a wrench to open. Simply open the sump by grabbing and twisting. This unique feature in the whole house sediment filter makes cartridge changes very easy. Moreover, since the sump is transparent, you can see your filter working. The filter also features a pressure relief valve that vents the pressure off before cartridge change or bleeds the air off when allowing water into the unit.

Rainfresh whole house sediment filter is tested and certified to the highest industry standards. It is certified by CSA Group to NSF/ANSI 61 for material safety and structural integrity. It is also certified by CSA Group against NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead requirements and to CSA B483.1.

BENEFITS

• Protects your entire plumbing system from dirt, rust, sand, loose scale, grit, algae and other particulate matter.
• Provides clean, fresh water for home, cottage/cabin, farm, business, boat or RV
• Protects plumbing fixtures, appliances and hot water tank
• Flow up to 7.5 US GPM (28.3 lpm) @ 60 psi feed pressure, suitable for most homes with up to 3.5 bathrooms and up to 3/4″ pipe size