Watts 7100358 Sediment Filter Cartridge 20 Micron 10 Inches

Product Description

The WATTS 7100358 is a 10-inch, 20-micron sediment wound filter cartridge designed for residential and light commercial water filtration systems. Constructed from melt-blown polypropylene, it delivers strong chemical resistance and produces no media migration during service. The cartridge carries a food-grade rating for potable water applications and contains no leachables that could contaminate downstream flow. It handles operating temperatures up to 140 degrees F and is rated for water pressure up to 40 psi. Licensed plumbers and water treatment technicians install this cartridge as a primary sediment barrier in whole-house or point-of-entry filter housings.

This cartridge is suited for residential potable water systems where sediment, dirt, and sand must be removed before water reaches fixtures, appliances, or secondary filtration stages. It is a standard 10-inch format, making it a common fit in single-stage and multi-stage filter housings used in residential plumbing and light commercial water conditioning systems. The 20-micron rating targets coarse to medium particulate, making it appropriate as a first-stage pre-filter protecting downstream equipment from sediment loading.

Key Features

• Melt-blown polypropylene construction provides excellent chemical resistance with no media migration
• 20-micron filtration rating captures dirt, sand, and coarse sediment particles
• Food-grade rated for potable water with no leachables that could affect downstream water quality
• Rated for temperatures up to 140 degrees F and pressures up to 40 psi
• Standard 10-inch cartridge format for broad housing compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement cartridge for standard 10-inch sediment filter housings used in residential and light commercial potable water filtration systems.

Installation Notes

This cartridge is installed by licensed plumbers or water treatment professionals. Shut off the water supply and relieve system pressure before opening the filter housing. Inspect the housing O-ring for wear and replace it if needed before seating the new cartridge. Follow local plumbing code requirements, including IPC guidelines, for potable water system service and cartridge replacement intervals.

Technical Specifications

• Filtration Rating: 20 microns
• Cartridge Length: 10 inches
• Maximum Temperature: 140 degrees F
• Maximum Pressure: 40 psi
• Media Material: Melt-blown polypropylene
• Water Type: Potable water (food-grade rated)

Standard Information

• Brand: WATTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100358