20" x 4.5" Pleated Submicron Water Filter Cartridge - Removes Bacteria, Viruses, and Fine Particulates

The Premiere BG-20BIVRC replacement water filter is a drop-in style cartridge designed for easy installation in any standard large diameter 20″ water filter housing. Utilizing advanced absolute “charged” nanofiber technology, this submicron filter effectively reduces or removes viruses, bacteria, cysts, ultrafine particulates, and other biological hazards. The pleated design of the filter media provides an extensive surface area, significantly outperforming other depth-style filters such as wound or spun filters. This increased surface area results in a higher contaminant holding capacity, longer filtration life, and reduced filtration costs.

• Pleated water filter that reduces and/or removes bacteria, cryptosporidium, cysts, Escherichia coli (E. coli), giardia, iron, legionella, manganese, norovirus, parasites, polio, pseudomonas, rotavirus, sediment, ultrafine particulates, viruses, and other biological hazards
• 5-log reduction of pathogenic bacteria and cysts. (In other words, bacteria and cysts have been reduced 100,000-fold)
• Pathogenic reduction rates: more than 99.99% of viruses and bacteria, and more than 99.95% of cysts
• High Zeta potential for effective removal of ultrafine contaminants
• The pleated design gives the BG-10BIVRC a very high dirt holding capacity
• Inhibits the bacteria that causes biofouling in reverse osmosis membranes
• Very low pressure loss (approximately 2 psi) means outstanding flow rates of 20 gallons per minute

• Size: 20″ L x 4.5″ D
• Flow rate: 20 gallons per minute

Please refer to your unit’s manual for specific instructions. General guidance for replacing a water filter cartridge is as follows:

1. Turn off the water supply: Locate the main water valve. Turn it clockwise to shut off the water supply.

2. Release pressure: Depress the red button on the top of the unit to release pressure.

3. Remove the old cartridge: Place a bucket under the filter housing to catch any water spills. Slide the filter wrench up towards the head and turn it to the left to unscrew the housing. Carefully remove the housing and take out the old filter cartridge.

4. Clean the housing: Wipe the inside of the housing clean.

5. Insert the new cartridge: Place the new filter cartridge into the housing.

6. Lubricate the O-ring: Apply a small amount of lubricant to the O-ring to ensure a good seal.

7. Reassemble the housing: Screw the housing back onto the head by turning it to the right.

8. Turn on the water supply: Turn the main water valve counterclockwise to restore the water supply.

9. Check for leaks: Open a faucet to let the water run and check for any leaks around the housing.