CLEARANCE: 20" x 4.5" 5 Micron Sediment Filter for Jumbo 20" Filter Housings - No Grooves

CLEARANCE: 5 Micron Sediment Filter (Ungrooved) for Jumbo 20″ Filter Housings

This ungrooved 5 micron sediment filter is a budget-friendly option for removing dirt, rust, and sediment from your water. NSF standard 42 certified. While it doesn’t have the same dirt-holding capacity as the grooved version, it's still a great short-term or lower-demand solution.

• Fits all standard big blue 20″ filter housings (4.5" diameter)
• Compatible with residential, commercial, municipal, and well water setups
• Removes sediment, sand, silt, and rust

⚠️ We're discontinuing the ungrooved version — grab them at a discount while supplies last!

• Economical sediment filtration – Removes dirt, rust, and particles down to 5 microns
• Ungrooved design – Lower dirt-holding capacity than the grooved version, but ideal for lighter sediment loads or short-term use
• Compatible with all 20″ big blue housings – Fits Aqua Pure AP802 and similar large-diameter (4.5″) filter housings
• Durable, rigid construction – Helps prevent sediment from dislodging due to water pressure changes
• Great for low to moderate sediment levels – A solid choice for pre-filtration or where water demands aren’t as high
• 40 GPM flow rate – Supplies plenty of water for most residential and light commercial needs
  

🛠 Need more filtration power or higher dirt-holding capacity? Check out the grooved version or our BG-20SC with added scale and corrosion inhibitor.

• Micron rating: 5 Micron
• Flow Rate: 40 gallons per minute
• Size 4.5″ D X 20″ L
• Maximum temperature: 113° F
• Maximum operating pressure: 125 PSI

Please refer to your units’ manual for replacement cartridge installation instructions, but as a general guideline, the installation instructions below are applicable for most whole house units including the Aqua Pure AP802

1. Turn off incoming water by isolating unit with existing valves on water distribution system.
2. Bleed pressure from the unit by depressing the red button on the top of the unit.
3. Remove housing by sliding wrench up towards head then turn left to unscrew.
4. Wipe housing clean and insert BG-20SED-NG.
5. Lubricate o-ring and screw housing head.
6. Turn water back on.