Pleated Filters
Pleated filters are made from spun-bond, polyester fabric. It has been pleated to maximize the surface area for filtering the water.
Pleated filters can filter large amounts of water at a high flow-rate without causing a drop in the water pressure.
Pleated filters are also available in a wide range of micron-sizes, from 10-micron to 0.2-micron. These filters are fine enough to remove even the smallest sediment particles.
To put this in perspective, look at the sizes of the following objects:
- Eye of a needle ……………………………………….1230 micron
- Dot (.)…………………………………………………………615 micron
- Table salt……………………………………………………100 micron
- Human Hair (average diameter)………………….60 micron
- White Blood Cell…………………………………………..25 micron
- Red Blood Cell………………………………………………..8 micron
- Spider Web………………………………………………...2 - 3 micron
- Bacteria (harmful)……………………………………0.3 - 2 micron
The pleated filters need to be replaced every 3 – 6 months, depending on the quality of the water.
Dimensions of Filter Cartridges
