{"product_id":"pleated-sediment-removal-filter-also-known-as-washable-filters","title":"Pleated Sediment Filter","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePleated Sediment Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSediment filters, as the name suggests, are used to remove excess sediment from water that passes through them. Sediment filters \u003cstrong\u003edo not\u003c\/strong\u003e remove any chemicals or heavy metals dissolved in the water. They also do not affect the taste or smell of the water, so make sure you have a sediment problem before choosing to use one of these filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen deciding on what rating to go with, there are two factors to keep in mind for sediment filters: the micron number and whether the filter is nominal or absolute. The micron number shows the smallest sediment particle the filter can trap. 1-micron filters can catch the smallest of particles, while 20- or 50-micron filters only catch the largest sediment particles. Nominal filters catch about 85% of particles that are the size of their micron rating or larger, while absolute filters catch 99.9% of those particles. The rating you choose to use is up to personal preference; it all depends on what kind of particles are present in the water. Filters that are excessively tight can lower water pressure, so it's best to experiment a little to see which type is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolypropyllene Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolypropylene filters have more dirt holding capacity, and they are usually more effective if a variety of particle sediment sizes are being filtered at the same time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePleated Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleated filters have a much larger surface area and therefore it has more capacity for filtering particles of the same size. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePleated Sediment Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePleated Sediment removal filters can make up for the lack of depth by providing a much larger filter surface area. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHICH IS THE BEST SEDIMENT REMOVAL FILTER TO USE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe longest-lasting most effective \u003cstrong\u003esediment removal filters\u003c\/strong\u003e use pleated polypropylene or cellulose and polyester, while inexpensive sediment filters use a wound or spun mesh nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their larger surface area and low water resistance, \u003cstrong\u003ePleated Sediment Removal Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e result in a low water pressure drop while providing higher flow rates and much greater filtration capacity than spun or string wound filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Quality \u003cstrong\u003ePleated Sediment Removal Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e can often be cleaned and re-used. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePleated Sediment \u003ca style=\"font-weight: 600; background-color: transparent;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puritech.co.za\/product-category\/filter-cartridges\/\"\u003eFilter Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePleated filters, also called surface filters, are thin filters that catch sediment particles on their surface. These filters are made with a wide surface area that can hold a large number of sediment particles. Pleated filters are typically used until their outer surface is completely covered in particles and then disposed of, but some high-end pleated filters can be reused. These filters work best when dealing with uniform-size particles. If all the particles are roughly 5 microns in size, an absolute, 5-micron pleated filter will work effectively and last a long time due to its wide surface area. If the particles vary in size, smaller particles will slip through the filter and larger particles will quickly eat up surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Filters (Pleated Sediment Removal Filters)\u003c\/strong\u003e are made in a thin sheet so that only the surface captures sediment particles. These are known in the market place as “pleated filters” because of their accordion-shaped pleated structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way the pleats are arranged gives the filter a lot more surface area than normal polypropylene filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of their great advantages of a good \u003cstrong\u003epleated sediment removal filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is that they are washable and reusable, more often in larger than smaller micron sizes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Drop Technicals","offers":[{"title":"10\" Standard","offer_id":52213817344305,"sku":"PL10","price":96.6,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" Standard","offer_id":52213817377073,"sku":"PL20","price":193.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" Big Blue","offer_id":52213817409841,"sku":"PL10BB","price":227.7,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" Big Blue","offer_id":52213817442609,"sku":"PL20BB","price":455.4,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/5689\/1953\/files\/10-inch-big-blue-5-micron-pleated-sediment-whole-house-water-filter-ra-124-10-pl-10bb-7_1400x_a7dd34df-bb94-4e90-833a-69c73377c772.jpg?v=1765987368","url":"https:\/\/plantsprozim.com\/products\/pleated-sediment-removal-filter-also-known-as-washable-filters","provider":"Plants Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}