5-Micron
Sediment Prefilter System
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Why Pelican includes a sediment pre-filter system |
The sediment pre-filter system reduces particulates in the
supplied water down to 5 micron (20 times smaller than a human
hair) in size. Routine replacement of this 5-micron sediment
filter will increase the effectiveness and protect plumbing and
appliances from excess sediment. With average use, each filter
is effective for approximately 6-9 months.
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Importance of a sediment pre-filter system |
Pelican believes that preventing dirt and debris from entering
the water system or your home is a good thing. It’s like the A/C
filter in your home or the fuel filter in your car. The
pre-filter system removes all of the little particles in your
water that can clog aerators, shower heads, and build up in your
hot water heaters, dishwasher’s sprayers, etc.
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Why the sediment pre-filter housing is blue and not transparent. |
The sediment pre-filter housing is non-transparent blue for a
good reason. Having a clear housing allows light to penetrate
the housing which can cause algae to grow in the pre-filter
housing. A blue non-transparent housing prevents the light from
coming in contact with the water, thus eliminating the
possibility of algae forming from light exposure.
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Where does the sediment pre-filter system mount? |
The sediment pre-filter system is mounted to a secure wall prior
to the Pelican Water System being installed. The sediment
pre-filter system includes your first cartridge, spanner wrench,
rust-free aluminum mounting bracket and screws for mounting. The
entire pre-filter system is approximately 7 x 13H, very compact.
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Where does the sediment come from? |
Sand, sediment, and debris can come from the water lines that
supply your water from the city. The underground water lines in
some cities or towns can be up to 50 years old. It has been said
that in some cases because of defective or aging pipes as much
as 15-40% of the water that leaves the water plant never makes
it to the homeowner. Water leaking out of the pipes also lets
untreated water or debris (seep, contaminate, drain, or flow)
into the water supply.
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