Superior alternative to the 3M Aqua Pure AP117 filter. Fits just like the Aqua Pure original and performs better too! Coconut shell carbon block water filter for chlorine taste and odor, sediment, and more. Extra long filter life (12,000 gallons), plus it reduces more contaminants than GAC filters.

The Premiere PS117 carbon block water filter provides safe drinking water by removing and reducing harmful contaminants such as chlorine, sediment, dirt, and more. 12,000 gallon filter life with which saves you the time, effort, and money of changing water filters as often. This is nearly twice the filter life of the Aqua Pure AP117 replacement cartridge, with no drop in water quality. Solid coconut shell carbon block filter has more contaminant reduction than granular activated carbon (GAC) filters (such as the AP117) because it allows for the water to be in contact with the carbon for longer. This means better tasting water too.The Premiere PS117 fits standard size housings calling for a 2.5″ x 9.75″ cartridge (also commonly called 2.5″ x 10″ or just 10″).

This drop-in style water filter cartridge is quick and easy to install. Just like the Aqua Pure AP117, the PS117 water filter removes particles 5 micron and larger in size. It reduces chlorine taste and odor, dirt, sand, sediment, rust and more from your water. This water filter cartridge delivers unparalleled filtration for home, office, and commercial applications.

PS117 Water Filter Cartridge Features and Benefits:

• Upgraded performance with the 12,000 gallon capacity. The Aqua Pure AP117 replacement cartridge has a lower capacity and needs to be changed every 6 months
• Up to 1 year filter life – that’s twice the average life of the AP117
• No drop in water quality
• Saves time, effort, and money of changing filters as often as the Aqua Pure AP117
• More contaminant removal than a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter) which means better tasting water too
• Proudly made in USA
• Taste the difference with our coconut shell carbon block filter, whereas the Aqua Pure AP117 filter is petroleum-based carbon
• Reduces chlorine, taste and odor, dirt, sand, sediment, and rust particles from your water
• Absorbs offensive tastes and odors including common earthy, mouldy, or fishy ones
• No activation required (compared to granular activated carbon)
• Fits just like the Aqua Pure AP117 filter – fully compatible water filter with higher capacity at the best price!
• Provides healthy, fresh water on demand
• Gaskets on both ends help provide sealing within housings, which helps to prevent bypass of unfiltered water
• High flow rate of up to 3 gallons per minute

What is a coconut shell carbon block filter?

Coconut shell carbon filters absorb harmful contaminants and improve the appearance and taste of drinking water. Coconut shell is microporous with minimal dust, and therefore is very efficient at organic chemical adsorption. Coconut shell carbon block filters have high hardness which makes them ideal for water purification.

Coconut shells are also an eco-friendly and renewable resource for water purification. Coconuts are harvested three times per year and their harvest has no negative impact on coconut trees. That is, a coconut tree will continue to grow and produce coconuts throughout the year even after its coconuts are harvested.

What is the difference between solid carbon block filters and a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter)?

Solid carbon block filters have compressed carbon whereas a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter) contains loose granules of carbon. A major advantage of carbon block filters is that they allow for water to be in contact with carbon for a longer period, which leads to a better contaminant removal. The PS117 is a solid carbon block filter.

The PS-117 Water Filter Cartridge Specifications:

• Filter capacity: 12,000 gallons (incoming water quality may affect cartridge life)
• Micron rating:  5 micron
• Size:  9.75″ L X 2.78″ D
• Flow rate: up to 3 gallons per minute

The PS-117 is a compatible replacement for the Aqua Pure AP117 water filter and the following:

3M Aqua Pure: Aqua Pure AP11, Aqua Pure AP11S, Aqua Pure AP11T, Aqua Pure AP101, Aqua Pure AP101S, Aqua Pure AP101T, Aqua Pure AP102S, Aqua Pure AP102T, Aqua Pure AP12, Aqua Pure AP12S, Aqua Pure AP12T, AquaPure AP117 filter, Aqua Pure AP1610, Aqua Pure AP2610, Aqua Pure AP51T, Aqua Pure AP1610SS, Aqua AP2610SS, Aqua Pure SS1-SS12, Aqua Pure SST1, Aqua Pure SST1HA, Aqua Pure SST2HB, Aqua Pure 5541705, Aqua Pure 5541706, Aqua Pure 5541714, Aqua Pure 5577801, and Aqua Pure 5552807.
3M Cuno Food Service: CFS117 and 55593-04.

In addition to these water filters including:

Whirlpool: WHCF-GAC and WHKF-GAC.
WW Grainger: 1P754.
And any other filter system that calls for a standard size (9.75″ L X 2.78″ D) such as Ametek, American Plumber, GE, Sears, and WaterPik (not K-50 or K50 system).