Matrikx +1

(0.6-2 micron)
Chlorine, VOC's
$17.

Matrikx CR1

(0.5-1 micron)
Chlorine, CYSTS
$18.

Matrikx PB1

(0.5-1 micron)
Lead, CYSTS
$18.

Matrikx +5

(2-5 micron)
Chlorine, VOCs, Sediment $18

Matrikx CTO/2

(5-10 micron)

high flow

sediments, CTO
$10.50

Sediment Filters

-Disposable

Sediment Filters

-Reusable

Multi-Pure CB10S

(0.5-1.2 micron)

(19% more carbon) VOC / MTBE removal

$19.

Pentek CBR2-10R

Multi-Contaminant (0.5-1 micron)

Cysts, VOCs, Lead, Mercury, Chlorine

$20.

Pentek ChlorPlus10

CHLORAMINE

removal carbon block

(1 micron)

$22.

Purtrex Disposable

Depth Loading Sediment Filters

$3.25-$3.60

Washable/

Reusable

Pleated Sediment

$8-13.

Item: MTX1-2510   2.75" x 9.75"

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MATRIKX® +1   0.6 - 2 micron
Activated Carbon Block Water Filters

Matrikx® +1  0.6 – 2 micron activated carbon block water filters are excellent for all commercial and residential water purifier systems.

Highly recommended to improve water quality, these are the best Matrikx carbon block filters for VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Reduction.  VOCs are basically toxic chemical solvents, gasoline compounds, and chlorinated pesticides found in most water samples.

Excellent for removing chlorine, taste, odors, pesticides, herbicides, trihalomethanes, chlorine byproducts, organic chemicals, and submicron particulates.

Matrikx® +1  Performance:

• Removes  >99% Chlorine, Taste, and Odor for 6,000 gallons @ 0.5 GPMinute
• Removes  >95% VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) for 750 gallons.
• Efficiently filters out fine sediments, cloudiness, and rust particles to improve water clarity and reduce turbidity.     
• Filters >99.9% of particles and sediments 2 microns in size or larger.  (2 micron Absolute)
• Filters >85% of sub-micron particles and sediments 0.6 microns in size or larger.  (0.6 micron Nominal)
• Chloroform Reduction Rating: >95% for 750 gallons flowing at 0.5 GPM.
• Pressure Drop when "brand new": 3.5 PSI @ 1 GPM flowrate.

(+1)  Key Uses:

• Excellent to  improve water quality, taste, smell, and appearance for any water.
• Best choice for removing VOCs, chlorine, taste, and odors from city tap water. 
• Best choice for rural well water with possible pesticide or herbicide contamination.
• For high sediment well water you should always put a well sediment filter in front of this filter.
• Can be used for up to 1 year.  Replace after 750 or 6000 gallons.           
• Made by KX Industries, a world leader in extruded carbon technology.
• See pdf file of Matrikx +1 filter brochure from KX.

Item: MTXCR1-2510

2.75" x 9.75"

Only $18.00

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MATRIKX®  CR1   0.5 -1 micron
Activated Carbon Block Water Filters

 Matrikx® CR1  0.5 -1 micron activated carbon block water filters are excellent for all commercial and residential water purifier systems. 
   Highly recommended to improve water quality and improve water clarity, these are the best carbon block filters for LARGE volumes of Chlorine. 
   Excellent for removing CYSTS (chlorine resistance micro-organisms) and turbidity (cloudiness).  The CR1 carbon block filters will also significantly reduce  undesirable taste, odors, chlorine byproducts, organic chemicals, and submicron particulates. 
        
Matrikx® CR1 Performance:

• Removes >99% Chlorine, Taste, and Odors for 10,000 gals. @ 2.5 GPM.
• Removes greater than 99.99% of 3-4 micron Cyst particles including: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma organisms.
• Removes >99.9% of  Cysts, Particulates, Turbidity (cloudiness), and fine sediments  1 micron in size or larger   (1 micron Absolute)
• Removes >85% Cysts, Particulates, and Turbidity,  0.5 microns in size or larger.  (0.5 micron Nominal)
• Pressure Drop when "brand new": 8 PSI @ 1 GPM flowrate.

CR1 Key Benefits:

•  Excellent to  improve water quality, taste, smell, and appearance.
•  These carbon block filters deliver a tremendous volume of  high performance filtration at a very economical price.
• Can be used for up to 12 months. Replace after 10,000 gals.  (That's 27 Gal. Per Day!)       
• Excellent for removing chlorine in a reverse osmosis water system.
• Excellent for well water treatment systems.  (Cyst reduction). 
• MATRIKX filters flow in a radial direction (outside to inside) for increased dirt holding capacity and low pressure drop.
• Superior to granular activated carbon (GAC) filters, these carbon block water filters will not allow water to  “channel” or “bypass”.
• This filter does NOT support bacterial growth and does not release “carbon fines” (very small carbon particles). 
• Well water purification note:  For high sediment well water you should always put a 5 micron sediment filter or carbon and sediment filter in front of this filter.          
• These high performance carbon block water filters are made by KX Industries, a world leader in extruded carbon technology.
• See pdf file of CR1 filter brochure from KX.
• Per the manufacturer: Use this carbon filter only with microbiologically safe and adequately disinfected water.

Item: MTXPb1-2510

2.75" x 9.75"

Only $18.

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MATRIKX® Pb1   0.5 - 1 micron
Activated Carbon & Lead Water Filter

MATRIKX®  Pb1  0.5 – 1 micron activated carbon block water filters are excellent for any commercial or residential water purifier system where protecting growing children and pregnant women from LEAD and chlorine resistant CYSTS  is important. 

Will also greatly  improve water clarity, and reduce chlorine, taste, odors, chlorine byproducts, organic chemicals, and sediments.    

Matrikx® Pb1 Performance:

• Reduces dissolved LEAD for 2,500 gals. at a flow rate of  0.75 GPM in accordance with NSF Standard 53.
• Removes >95% Chlorine, Taste, and Odors for 6,000 gals.
• Removes  >99.9% of Particulates, Turbidity (cloudiness), and CYSTS (chlorine resistant microorganisms) 1 micron in size or larger such as: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma organisms.  (1 micron Absolute.)
• Removes >85% Particulates, Turbidity, Cysts, and fine sediments  0.5 microns in size or larger.  (0.5 microns Nominal)
• Reduces chlorine byproducts, organic chemicals, and sub-micron particulates to improve water clarity.
• Pressure Drop when "brand new": approx. 12-13 PSI @ 1 GPM flowrate.

Key Uses:

• Young children, infants, and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, even from a small dose.  Growing children will absorb any lead they consume more rapidly. A child’s physical and mental development can be irreversibly stunted by over-exposure to lead.  In infants, whose diet consists of liquids made with water, such as baby formula, lead in drinking water make up 40 – 60 % of total lead exposure.  For young children it is estimated that lead in drinking water contributes between 10 – 20 % of total lead exposure.
• Best Choice to protect against lead poisoning in children and pregnant women.
• Best Choice to protect against lead poisoning in households or cities with LEAD pipes (or lead solder in the pipes).
• Replace after 2,500 gallons (or sooner) for Lead reduction. Can be used for up to 12 months.
•  For medium - high sediment well water you should always add a 5 micron sediment filter in front of  this filter.
• See pdf file of Matrikx Pb1 filter brochure from KX.

Item:MTX5-2510 2.75" x 9.75"

Only $18.

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MATRIKX® +5   2 - 5 micron
Activated Carbon Block Water Filters

Matrikx® +5  2 - 5 micron activated carbon and sediment filters are an excellent balance between the high VOC adsorbing properties of the (+1) filter and the sediment filtering of the CTO2 filter, but provides much better protection for ½ micron carbon blocks by removing particulates as small as 2 microns.  Made from coconut shell carbon these carbon and sediment filters produce what many believe to be a sweeter tasting water.

Excellent to improve water quality and remove VOCs(Volatile Organic Compounds), chlorine,taste, odor, pesticides, herbicides, trihalomethanes, chlorine byproducts, and organic chemicals.   VOCs are basically toxic chemical solvents, gasoline compounds, and chlorinated pesticides that are present in most water samples.
 
Matrikx® +5  Performance:

• Removes  >99% Chlorine, Taste, and Odor for 6,000 gallons @ 1.0 GPMinute
• Removes  >95% VoCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) for 500 gallons.
• Efficiently filters out fine sediments, dirt, and rust particles.
• Filters >99.9% of particles and sediments 5 microns in size or larger. ( 5 microns  Absolute)
• Filters >85% of sub-micron particles and sediments 2 microns in size or larger.  (2 microns Nominal)
• Chloroform Reduction Rating: >95% for 500 gallons flowing at 0.5 GPM.
• Pressure Drop when "brand new": 2.5 PSI @ 1 GPM flowrate.

(+5)  Key Uses:

• Best choice as a carbon block water filter in a Single Stage water filter receiving larger amounts of sediment that would clog a ½ micron filter.
• Best choice as a light sediment filter for fine sediment in rural well water with possible pesticide or herbicide contamination.
• Combines high chemical adsorption capacity with fine sediment filtration.
• A major upgrade from the CTO2 carbon and sediment filters.
• Best choice for protecting ½ micron carbon blocks from light – medium amounts of finer sediments as small as 2 microns.
• Best choice as a 1st or 2nd Stage light sediment filter with a high chemical adsorption capacity in a reverse osmosis water system or 2-3 Stage filter system.
• For high sediment well water consider a well sediment filter.
• Can be used for up to 1 year.  Replace after 5000 or 6000 gallons.           
• Made by KX Industries, a world leader in extruded carbon technology.
• See pdf file of Matrikx +5  filter brochure from KX.

Item: MTXCTO-2510

2.75" x 9.75"

Only $10.50

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MATRIKX® CTO/2   5 - 10 micron
Activated Carbon and Sediment Filters

MATRIKX®  +CTO/2  5 – 10 micron activated carbon and sediment filters are for residential water treatment systems and well water treatment systems.
Unlike a simple sediment filter, these dual purpose carbon and sediment filters will also adsorb chemicals and chlorine.

Recommended as a pre-filter to protect the more expensive ½ micron carbon block filters in a 2  or 3 Stage filter system that receives light to medium amounts of larger sized sediment (> 5 microns in size).
 For finer sediment see the Matrikx +5  (2 – 5 micron) carbon block.

Matrikx® CTO/2 Performance:

• These carbon and sediment filters are optimized to perform as an efficient 5 micron sediment filter and as a 5 micron activated carbon block filter.
•  Removes  >99.9% of all particles 5 microns in size or larger      (5 microns Nominal)
• Removes  > 85% of all particles 10 microns in size or larger      (10 microns Absolute).
• Removes  >90% Chlorine, Taste, and Odors (CTO) for 3,750 gals. of water, and removes >80% CTO for 6,000 gallons.
• Pressure Drop when "brand new": 2 PSI @ 1 GPM flowrate.

CTO/2 Key Uses

• Use this as a sediment filter.
• Helps protect the other “finer” filters from clogging due to sediment particles larger than 5 microns in size when used as a pre-filter.
• Good Choice for a light- medium sediment filter that also reduces chlorine compounds and organic contaminants.   
• Good Choice as a light – medium sediment filter in a 2 or 3-stage water filter system.
• Highest sediment, rust and dirt-holding capacity of all the MATRIKX (10”) carbon block water filters.   
• For problems with very fine particulates (smaller than 5 microns), upgrade to a  Matrikx +5  carbon and sediment filter (2-5 microns).
• Made by KX Industries, a world leader in extruded carbon technology.
• See pdf file of Matrikx + CTO/2  filter brochure from KX.

Pleated Sediment Filters

2.75" wide x 9.75" tall (Washable / Reusable)

5 Micron reusable 2.75" x 9.75" FMP05N Only $8.00

1 Micron Nominal disposable 2.75" x 9.75" FMP01N Only $9.50

1 Micron ABSOLUTE for CYSTS disposable 2.75" x 9.75" FMP01A Only $13.

Pleated Sediment Filters (Poly)

Robust Washable / Reusable Sediment Filters:
                                  
The washable / reusable pleated sediment filter is an exceptional value for residential water treatment systems, reverse osmosis systems, and all applications where ultra-low pressure drop, efficient sediment removal, long life, high purity and frequent re-use are required.

When the 5 micron cartridge gets loaded with dirt, rust, sediment or slime, simply wash it clean with a garden hose spray nozzle and reuse it over and over again!

Pleated Sediment Filters Key Uses:

• Available in 5 micron, 1 micron Nominal, and 1 micron Absolute models, these are both effective and economical sediment filtration cartridges for all systems.
• Excellent as a sediment filter in all under sink and double countertop filters
• Use a 5 micron model as an effective re-usable pre-filter for reverse osmosis water systems. 
• 5 microns is the “industry standard” for protecting reverse osmosis systems, carbon blocks, and also the NanoCeram® nanofilter.
• Lowest Pressure Drop of any sediment cartridge!!!

• 5 micron Nominal will remove >85% of all particles greater than 5 microns in size.  (Cocoa powder is about 15 microns)

• 1 micron Nominal will remove >85% of all particles greater than 1 micron in size.  This will greatly reduce turbidity.

• 1 micron ABSOLUTE will remove 100% of all particles and microorganisms greater than 1 micron in size, such as CYSTS, as well as turbidity.  Does NOT remove most bacteria or any virus.

• Use a 5 micron for protecting all carbon block water filters from rust and sediment. 
• You should always use a 5 (or 1) micron Nominal model to protect a NanoCeram nanofilter from sediment loading and clogging from gross solids.
• The 1 micron ABSOLUTE model contains 5 layers of filter media and will remove 100% of all microorganisms and chlorine-resistant cysts 1 micron in size or larger. Excellent for Cyst, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia protection.

• Pleated Filters are the Stage 1 Filter of the SuperNano® Particle Filter.
• 100% synthetic filter media for long life, not cellulose.
• Only the 5 micron Flow-Max is washable and reusable.

• The 1 micron models are NOT washable or reusable.

• 5 micron model - Pressure Drop when "brand new" : approx. 0.15 PSI at 2 GPM flowrate.
• 1 micron model - Pressure Drop when "brand new" : approx. 0.25 PSI at 2 GPM flowrate.
• 1 micron Absolute model - Pressure Drop when "brand new" : approx. 0.4 PSI at 2 GPM flowrate.  Slower flowrate than the others.
• Temperature Range: 40 - 140 degrees F.
• Supplied as either Flow-Max® or Filtercor® brands. Made in USA.
• Call Us if you need a different size. 
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PURTREX Depth Filters by GE Osmonics 2.75" wide x 9.75" tall 1 Micron disposable 2.75" x 9.75" # PX01 Only $3.60 3 Micron disposable 2.75" x 9.75" # PX03 Only $3.60   5 Micron disposable 2.75" x 9.75" # PX05 Only $3.25

Purtrex Meltblown Depth Filters - Disposable     Available in 5 micron, 3 micron , and 1 micron Nominal models, these are both effective and economical sediment filtration cartridges for all systems.  These are all disposable. No need to wash. A GE Osmonics melt blown microfiber technology, the Purtrex graded density (depth loading) filter matrix captures particles throughout the entire filter depth. Synthetic food grade 100% polypropylene filter media for long life and high purity.  Very chemically resistant for many industrial uses. Excellent as a sediment filter in all under sink and double countertop filters 5 micron Nominal will remove >85% of all particles greater than 5 microns in size.  Initial Pressure drop: 0.1 PSI @ 1 GPM 3 micron Nominal will remove >85% of all particles greater than 3 microns in size.  Initial Pressure drop: 0.1 PSI @ 1 GPM 1 micron Nominal will remove >85% of all particles greater than 1 micron in size.  Initial Pressure drop: 0.23 PSI @ 1 GPM CONSUMER TIP: For the BEST protection of carbon filters, the micron rating of this Purtrex sediment filter should be less than or equal to the Absolute Rating of your carbon filters downstream. If your carbon filters are clogging too quickly, switch to a smaller micron rating Purtrex cartridge. Typically, the smaller the micron rating of this cartridge, the more frequent you will have to change the cartridge because it is capturing and retaining more particulates. See pdf file of Purtrex Melt Blown Depth Filters

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Item: P2.5-10  2.75" x 9.75"

NanoCeram Filter

Only $39.45

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NanoCeram®Pleated NanoFilter

Technology Lives Here! A Janerotech Exclusive!

NanoCeram® filters by Argonide are special electropositively charged pleated nanofilters used to filter out extremely fine particulates, turbidity, bacteria, virus, cysts, and colloids from water. When installed and functioning properly, a NanoCeram removes typically 99.99% of bacteria and 99% of virus.

RO membranes are highly sensitive to fouling by sub-micron particles, and a NanoCeram filter can help protect your reverse osmosis water system membrane from ultra-fine sediment loading and biofouling from virus, bacteria, and cysts.

The efficiency of UV sterilization of water is greatly improved when the level of water Turbidity (suspended microscopic particulates) is reduced. Proper UV performance is only achieved when the Turbidity Level is <1 NTU, and the UV Transmittance is >75%.   NanoCeram will reduce 1.2 NTUs of Turbidity in water down to undetectable (near zero) levels for 14,000 gallons!"

The NanoCeram® filter will drastically improve these numbers and clarify high turbidity water better than any other 10” filter cartridge.  

Performance:

• NanoCeram® filters have a Nominal pore size of 2 microns which give them a high flow rate at minimal pressure drop, but are capable of removing 99.999% (5 LRV) of cysts and bacteria 1 - 4.3 microns in size.
• NanoCeram® filters are capable of filtering particulate in water down to 0.2 microns (200 nanometers) Absolute due to the filter's highly electropositive charge.
• When functioning properly, this electropositive charge is capable of attracting all negatively charged particles such as viruses, bacteria, cysts, protozoa and other particles in water down to 30 nanometers.
• When installed and functioning properly, a NanoCeram removes typically 99.99% of bacteria and 99% of virus.

• NanoCeram® will also filter out inorganic (silica) particles, natural organic matter (i.e.,humic acid) not typically removed by carbon, endotoxins, DNA, RNA, 25 nanometer viruses, etc.
• Each 10” cartridge has a dirt-holding capacity of 261 grams, or just over a half pound.
• You should always use a 5 (or 1) micron Nominal sediment filter to protect a NanoCeram nanofilter from sediment loading and clogging from gross solids and dirt that would eventually foul this filter's electrostatic surface and reduce it's performance and effectiveness.  Ask us how.

NanoCeram® Key Uses:

• Best choice for the ultimate performance in Turbidity Reduction to clarify water prior to contacting UV sterilization chambers. Highly recommended.
• Best Choice to help protect a reverse osmosis membrane from fouling due to ultra-fine sediment loading.
• Best Choice to help protect a reverse osmosis membrane from biofouling due to bacteria and virus loading on the membrane surfaces.
• When installed and functioning properly, a NanoCeram removes typically 99.99% of bacteria and 99% of virus.
• The critical element of the SuperNano© Particle Filter.
• NanoCeram filters produce very little Pressure Drop. (< 2 PSI)
• Always place a 5 or 1 micron sediment filter in front of a NanoCeram to protect it against gross solids and premature sediment loading.  Greatly extends the service life!

For much more info, please see our section on NanoCeram.

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Item: CBR2-10R Multi-Contaminant Carbon Block

Only $20.

2.75" x 9.75"

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Highly Recommended For:

• double countertop water filters
• double or triple under sink water filters
• pregnant women
• developing children

Pentek CBR2-10R  0.5 micron
Multi-Contaminant

Activated Carbon Block

Multi-Contaminant Filtration!

Pentek CBR2-10R   0.5 micron   are advanced multimedia activated carbon block water filters that do the work of several other specialty filters combined into one.

The CBR2-10R is highly recommended to improve water quality and these filters even contain a built-in flow-rate controller to insure the critical flow-rate of 0.5 GPM needed by most carbon blocks in order to work at maximum chemical adsorption efficiency.

Insider Tip:

We highly recommend this filter cartridge as a stage 2 cartridge for your double countertop water filter - and as the final cartridge for any 2 or 3 stage under sink water filter system. 

Use one of our more robust Matrikx cartridges to precede this cartridge for best performance.

Excellent as a stage 2 or 3 cartridge for reducing:

• Mercury
• Lead
• MTBE (common gasoline additive)
• Cysts (chlorine resistant microorganisms)
• Flowrate of a system to 0.5 GPM

Good for reducing:

• Chlorine, Taste, and Odors (CTO)
• VOCs (organic solvents/petrochemicals)
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Chlorine byproducts, trihalomethanes
• organic chemicals,
• Turbidity (cloudiness)

Not good for reducing:

• nitrates
• metals (except for Lead and Mercury)
• inorganics

Pentek CBR2-10R  Performance:

• Reduces Lead for 2,000 gallons
• Reduces Mercury for 2,000 gallons

• built in flow-rate controller device eliminates the need to install an optional flow-rate valve.

• Reduces Chlorine, Taste, and Odor for > 5000 gallons.
• Reduces VoCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) for 600 gallons.

• Removes >99.95 % of CYSTS such as: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma.

• Efficiently filters out fine sediments, cloudiness, and rust particles to improve water clarity and reduce turbidity.     
• Filters >85% of sub-micron particles and sediments 0.5 microns in size or larger.  (0.5 micron Nominal)

• Pressure Drop when "brand new": approx. 8 PSI

• Replace after 600 gallons of use or sooner for proper VOC reduction - otherwise every 2,000 gallons or sooner for all the other listed contaminants.
• Installation Notice: Be sure to install the end marked "This end next to vessel threads" next to the vessel threads of the filter.  On a countertop system that means next to the base of the unit near the water spout.

• For high sediment well water we recommend a 5 micron well sediment filter in front of this filter.
• Made by Pentek, a top quality USA manufacturer.

Item: Pentek ChlorPlus10 Carbon Block (1 micron) ChlorPlus10 Only $22.

Pentek ChlorPlus10 Carbon Block for Chloramines   Utilizes a special activated carbon technology that is highly optimized for the efficient removal of Chloramines, which are actually quite difficult to remove. Reduces Chloramine (at 3 ppm level) for 2,500 Gallons at a flowrate of 1/2 GPM (not shown on chart, but confirmed).  Reduces Chloramine (at 3 ppm level) for 1,000 Gallons at a flowrate of 1 GPM.   (as shown on chart) Reduces Chlorine (at 2 ppm), Taste, and Odors for 100,000 Gallons @ 1 GPM.   Pressure Drop when new: approx. 4 PSI @ 1/2 GPM or 6 PSI @ 1 GPM. Porosity: 1 micron Nominal.  Our Suggested Use: Precede this cartridge with a Multi-Pure CB10S carbon block for super carbon filtration.  Our Suggested Sediment pre-filter: use a 1 micron pre-filter. Our Suggested flowrate: 1/2 GPM for best results Changeout: change cartridge at least every 1 year, or sooner if taste breakthrough becomes apparent. We also carry the CGAC-10 model shown below. See PDF file of Product Technical Sheet

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When it's time to change your filter cartridges...

1. Turn off the water supply. Press red pressure relief button if you have one.
2. Unscrew housing, remove o-ring, wipe clean, and set on a clean napkin.
3. Discard the used filter cartridge.
4. Fill each housing 1/3 full with warm soapy water and add 1 Tablespoon of bleach.
5. Gently wash the filter housing with a soft cloth and warm soapy water with bleach.
6. Rinse thoroughly several times.
7. Lubricate the o-ring with clean food-grade silicone grease and reinsert it properly into the groove.  Make certain the o-ring is properly seated in the groove or the unit will leak.
8. Insert new filter cartridge only with clean washed hands.  For the best seal you may very lightly lubricate the 2 gaskets on the cartridge ends with food-grade silicone grease also.
9. Please note that the Pentek CBR2-10R cartridge must be inserted a certain way, according to the instructions that come with it.
10. Screw housing back onto the cap and hand tighten.  Do not over-tighten.  Make sure the "cap standpipe" (at the bottom) slips into the cartridge.
11. Turn on water supply.  Press red pressure relief button if present.
12. Check for leaks before leaving the installation unattended! Check again in 5 minutes.
13. If leaks occur, check that gasket is properly seated and then hand tighten the housing again as described in #9, but just a little tighter.   Damaged o-rings must be replaced.
14. All carbon filters require a 5 minute flush with cold water before drinking the water.
15. For NanoCeram cartridges, Argonide recommends a 20 minute flush.