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Add-On
Pre-Sediment Filter
First line of defense for your plumbing.
Our pre-sediment filter captures sand, silt, and rust before they reach the rest of your water system. Installed at the point of entry, it protects your softener, RO unit, and appliances — and extends the life of the media downstream.
$199
Unit price only. Installation is arranged separately between you and a licensed professional of your choice.
Overview
Even city water carries fine particles — sand, silt, and flecks of rust from aging mains and pipes. Left unfiltered, that sediment wears on valves, clogs fixtures, and shortens the life of any treatment system downstream.
A pre-sediment filter is the simplest, most cost-effective protection you can add. It installs where the main line enters your home and captures particles down to 5 microns before they reach your softener, RO system, or appliances.
It's the ideal first stage in a treatment setup: by keeping sediment out, it lets your softening resin, carbon, and RO membrane do their job longer between replacements.
Best for
Homeowners on city or well water who want to protect their plumbing, appliances, and other water systems from sediment.
What's included
- 4.5" x 20" Big Blue filter housing
- 5-micron sediment filter cartridge
- Mounting bracket
- All plumbing connections and fittings
- System walkthrough guidance so you understand operation
Installation is a separate job between you and a licensed professional of your choice and is not included in the system price.
Features
What the Pre-Sediment Filter does
5-micron filtration captures sediment, sand, and rust
4.5" x 20" Big Blue housing for high capacity
Protects downstream equipment and extends media life
Works with city and well water
Specifications
Technical details
- Housing
- 4.5" x 20" Big Blue
- Filtration
- 5-micron sediment cartridge
- Placement
- Point of entry (whole-home)
- Installation Time
- Typically 1 hour (by the professional you choose)
- Water Supply
- City or well water
Installation
- The installer installs the housing on the main line at the point of entry
- Clearance is needed below the housing for cartridge changes
- Installation typically takes about an hour from arrival to walkthrough
- Installation is a separate job between you and a licensed professional of your choice
Ongoing care
- Sediment cartridge — replaced on a usage-based schedule, typically every 3–6 months depending on water conditions
- Heavier sediment or well water may require more frequent changes
- We'll help you gauge the right replacement interval for your home
Warranty
Coverage details
- Installation Labor
- Warranted by the professional you hire
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