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Pentair Everpure EF-6000 Replacement Filter Cartridge: Commercial-Grade Filtration for Your Home
The Pentair Everpure EV985550 is a high-performance replacement filter cartridge for the EF-6000 drinking water system. Featuring Everpure's signature metal canister design and advanced filtration technology, this cartridge provides commercial-grade water purification for your home. Reduce contaminants while retaining beneficial minerals for great-tasting water directly from your existing faucet.
Performance & Certifications
This NSF-certified filter is designed to reduce a variety of contaminants that may be present in your drinking water, helping to provide cleaner, better-tasting water throughout your home.
| Feature | Specification | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 gallons (22,713 liters) | ✓ Long-lasting performance |
| Filter Life | Up to 1 year | ✓ Extended maintenance intervals |
| NSF Certifications | NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 401 | ✓ Verified contaminant reduction |
| Filtration Level | 0.5 micron | ✓ Removes tiny particles and contaminants |
| Flow Rate | 2.2 GPM (8.3 LPM) | ✓ Maintains strong water pressure |
How It Works: Advanced Filtration
Stage 1: Mechanical Filtration
Function: Filters particles as small as 0.5 micron through a unique pleated design
Benefit: Effectively reduces cysts like Cryptosporidium and Giardia, which can cause serious illness
Stage 2: Carbon Block Technology
Function: Adsorbs contaminants while retaining beneficial minerals naturally found in water
Benefit: Provides cleaner, better-tasting water without removing minerals that contribute to taste
Key Features
- Commercial-Grade Construction: Pentair's signature metal canister delivers exceptional durability and reliability
- Triple Certification: Meets NSF/ANSI Standards 42, 53, and 401 for comprehensive contaminant reduction
- Lead Reduction: Effectively reduces lead that can leach from plumbing into drinking water
- Cyst Reduction: Certified to reduce microscopic cysts through mechanical filtration
- Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction: Improves the taste and smell of municipal water
- Microplastics Reduction: Helps remove increasingly common microplastic particles
- Mineral Retention: Preserves beneficial minerals for better-tasting water
Comparison to Unfiltered Water
| Feature | With Everpure EF-6000 | Unfiltered Water |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Content | Significantly Reduced | Potentially Higher Levels |
| Chlorine Taste & Odor | Reduced or Eliminated | Often Noticeable |
| Cyst Protection | 0.5-Micron Filtration Protection | No Protection |
| Water Quality | Cleaner, Better Tasting | Variable Quality |
| Microplastics | Reduced | Increasingly Present |
System Compatibility
The EV985550 replacement cartridge is designed specifically for use with the Everpure EF-6000 Full Flow Drinking Water System. This high-capacity filter provides up to one year of clean, fresh-tasting water directly from your existing kitchen faucet without requiring a separate dispensing faucet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often should I replace my EF-6000 filter cartridge?
A: The EV985550 filter cartridge should be replaced after filtering 6,000 gallons of water or at least once per year, whichever comes first. In households with high water usage or particularly challenging water conditions, more frequent replacement may be necessary.
Q: How do I know when it's time to replace my filter?
A: Replace your filter when you notice a significant decrease in water flow or after one year of use. For more precise timing, consider using a water usage tracking device or calendar reminder system.
Q: What contaminants does this filter reduce?
A: The EF-6000 is certified to reduce chlorine taste and odor, lead, microplastics, and cysts like Cryptosporidium and Giardia. It also meets NSF/ANSI 401 standards for reduction of select emerging contaminants.
This product is designed for use with potable water only. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. For best results and optimal performance, replace filters as recommended.