Pentek - WP5BB97P - 10" x 4.5" Big Blue Polypropylene String Water Filter - 5 Micron
Technical Details
| Model Number | WP5BB97P |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (9-7/8" x 4-1/2" actual) |
| Micron Rating | 5 micron |
| Material | Polypropylene string-wound |
| Flow Rate | 7-10 GPM |
| Temperature Rating | Up to 165°F (73.9°C) |
| Applications | Whole house, well water, commercial |
| Filtration Type | Sediment (sand, silt, rust, scale) |
Filter Replacement Process
- Shut off water supply and relieve system pressure using the housing's pressure release button
- Unscrew the Big Blue filter housing using a standard housing wrench, then remove and discard the old cartridge
- Clean the housing interior and o-ring, apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, and insert the new WP5BB97P cartridge
- Hand-tighten the housing, restore water pressure slowly, and check for leaks around the housing seal
Housing Requirements
The Pentek WP5BB97P fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes Pentek, Pentair, Culligan, and most third-party housings designed for 10" x 4.5" cartridges. The filter is suitable for municipal water, well water, and commercial sediment filtration where fine particle removal is required before downstream equipment or point-of-use filters.
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Pentek - WP5BB97P - 10" x 4.5" Big Blue Polypropylene String Water Filter - 5 Micron
Pentek - WP5BB97P - 10" x 4.5" Big Blue Polypropylene String Water Filter - 5 Micron
Technical Details
| Model Number | WP5BB97P |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (9-7/8" x 4-1/2" actual) |
| Micron Rating | 5 micron |
| Material | Polypropylene string-wound |
| Flow Rate | 7-10 GPM |
| Temperature Rating | Up to 165°F (73.9°C) |
| Applications | Whole house, well water, commercial |
| Filtration Type | Sediment (sand, silt, rust, scale) |
Filter Replacement Process
- Shut off water supply and relieve system pressure using the housing's pressure release button
- Unscrew the Big Blue filter housing using a standard housing wrench, then remove and discard the old cartridge
- Clean the housing interior and o-ring, apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, and insert the new WP5BB97P cartridge
- Hand-tighten the housing, restore water pressure slowly, and check for leaks around the housing seal
Housing Requirements
The Pentek WP5BB97P fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes Pentek, Pentair, Culligan, and most third-party housings designed for 10" x 4.5" cartridges. The filter is suitable for municipal water, well water, and commercial sediment filtration where fine particle removal is required before downstream equipment or point-of-use filters.
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Technical Details
| Model Number | WP5BB97P |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (9-7/8" x 4-1/2" actual) |
| Micron Rating | 5 micron |
| Material | Polypropylene string-wound |
| Flow Rate | 7-10 GPM |
| Temperature Rating | Up to 165°F (73.9°C) |
| Applications | Whole house, well water, commercial |
| Filtration Type | Sediment (sand, silt, rust, scale) |
Filter Replacement Process
- Shut off water supply and relieve system pressure using the housing's pressure release button
- Unscrew the Big Blue filter housing using a standard housing wrench, then remove and discard the old cartridge
- Clean the housing interior and o-ring, apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, and insert the new WP5BB97P cartridge
- Hand-tighten the housing, restore water pressure slowly, and check for leaks around the housing seal
Housing Requirements
The Pentek WP5BB97P fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes Pentek, Pentair, Culligan, and most third-party housings designed for 10" x 4.5" cartridges. The filter is suitable for municipal water, well water, and commercial sediment filtration where fine particle removal is required before downstream equipment or point-of-use filters.
