DuPlex 4.5" OD Big Blue 20" Water Filter Housing | Twin Chamber System for Efficient Sediment & Odor Removal, Compatible with Multiple Cartridge Types

DuPlex 4.5" OD Big Blue Water Filter Housing | 20"

Enhance Your Water Quality with Versatile Filtration

Enhance the quality of your water with the DuPlex 4.5" OD Big Blue Water Filter Housing, a versatile and efficient solution for homes, campgrounds, and various water treatment processes. This 20-inch water filter housing kit is designed to efficiently remove sediment and odors, ensuring a clean and fresh water supply. Compatible with a wide range of filter types, the DuPlex Water Filter Housing adapts to your specific water source and filtration needs, offering customizable water treatment options.

Key Features of the 20" Big Blue DuPlex Filter Housing

• Universal Compatibility: Fits all 20" long, 4.5" diameter Big Blue water filter cartridges, including popular brands like Waterite, Harmsco, GE Osmonics, Flomatic, Pentair, Clack, and Watts.
• Versatile Filtration Options: Suitable for various filter types, including melt blown polypropylene, pleated polyester, pleated cellulose, string wound sediment cartridges, and carbon block filters.
• Customizable Filtration: Tailor your water treatment by combining different filter types based on your water source and desired water quality.
• DIY Friendly: Easy installation process for a hassle-free setup.
• Efficient Design: Minimal pressure drop, maintaining consistent water flow.
• Complete Kit: Includes two Big Blue filter housings, powder-coated steel bracket, twin pressure gauges, set of O-rings, and 1" NPT female threaded connections.
• Added Safety: Equipped with twin pressure relief valves for secure operation.

Improve Your Water Quality with a DuPlex Filter Housing System

Choose the DuPlex 4.5" OD Big Blue Water Filter Housing for a dependable and adaptable water filtration solution. Whether you're seeking to improve water quality in your home or need an effective filtration system for smaller-scale water treatment, this kit offers everything you need for a pure, safe, and pleasant water experience. With its easy installation and wide compatibility with various filter types, the DuPlex Filter Housing is an excellent investment in your water quality.

Kit Purpose and Contents of our DuPlex Filter Housing Packages:

1. Bare Filter Housing Kit:

   • Purpose: Ideal for those who already have specific filters in mind or are looking to replace existing filter housings.
   • Contents: Includes the 20" Duplex Filter Housing, providing a robust and reliable base for your custom filtration setup.

2. Melt Blown Filter Housing Kit:

   • Purpose: Perfect for efficiently removing fine sediment and particles from water.
   • Contents: Features the 20" Duplex Filter Housing plus one each 5 and 1 Micron Melt Blown Filters, ensuring thorough filtration of smaller particulates.

3. Pleated Filter Housing Kit (Washable & Reusable Filters):

   • Purpose: Designed for those seeking a longer runs between filter servicing.  Unlike melt blown filters, pleated filters can be rinsed off and reused several times.
     
   • Contents: Includes the 20" Duplex Filter Housing with a 5 Micron Pleated Filter and a 1 Micron Absolute Pleated Filter, offering durability and reusability.

4. Sediment & Taste/Odor Filter Housing Kit:

   • Purpose: An excellent choice for comprehensive water treatment, targeting both sediment and unpleasant tastes or odors.
   • Contents: Comes with a 20" Duplex Filter Housing, a 1 Micron Absolute Pleated Filter for fine sediment removal, and a 5 Micron Carbon Block Filter for enhancing water taste and odor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do the DuPlex™ Water Filter Systems differ from an ordinary water system?

• A: Ordinary water filters generally use one cartridge to filter contaminants or particles from the water. DuPlex™ systems use multiple cartridges in series to filter different types of contaminants at the same time, allowing users to select cartridge types to match the application requirement.

Q: Will DuPlex™ systems remove hardness, sodium, and salts from the water?

• A: No. Unlike reverse osmosis systems, inline filter systems do not filter out contaminants in solution. They are designed to filter particulate, color, oxidized iron, algae, cysts, taste, and odor. Some specialized cartridges are available to soften water but generally have low capacity and are best used in conjunction with a regenerating water softener.

Q: Does cartridge filtration remove bacteria, Cryptosporidium, or viruses?

• A: Where known microbiological contamination exists, specialized pre-treatment is recommended to ensure a safe water supply to the water filter system. An added UV system can act as an effective secondary barrier when properly installed and maintained.

Q: Where is the system installed?

• A: Typically, the system is installed where the water enters the building, often in the basement or crawlspace for easier maintenance access. It must be installed in a heated area not subject to freezing temperatures.

Q: How much water does DuPlex™ systems produce?

• A: FS-YT series filter systems with 20” housings produce approximately 12 USGPM (45 liters/min) with new sediment and carbon block cartridges. Full-flow (Big Blue) FS-BB series systems with 10” or 20” housings can produce about 20 USGPM (76 liters/min).

Q: What is the standard warranty with DuPlex™ systems?

• A: Every water filter system comes with a standard one-year limited warranty on all parts and repair labor. Normal filter cartridge replacement is excluded from the warranty.

Q: What is the maintenance schedule for the system?

• A: Replace all filter cartridges every three months, or more often depending on local water conditions and total water usage. Severe water conditions may shorten cartridge life significantly.

Q: When should the cartridges be changed?

• A: Cartridges should be changed if you notice gradually decreasing water pressure, taste, or odor. If the differential pressure between cartridges reaches 10 PSI, they should be changed.