Tier1 5 Micron 10 x 2.5 Water Filter | Granular Activated Carbon Block Whole House Cartridge | Replacement for Aqua-Pure AP117, Whirlpool WHKF-GAC | 2.5 x 10 Water Filter

Q. What is this filter used for?A. This whole house carbon cartridge is designed to help reduce chlorine taste and odor while also capturing fine particulate before water reaches plumbing fixtures and appliances. Q. What does 5 micron filtration provide?A. A 5 micron rating helps capture fine sediment such as rust particles, sand, and silt while maintaining balanced water flow for residential systems. Q. How does granular activated carbon filtration work?A. Granular activated carbon uses a porous carbon media that adsorbs chlorine compounds responsible for taste and odor while water passes through the cartridge. Q. Where is this filter typically installed?A. This 10 x 2.5 inch cartridge is typically installed in slimline whole house filter housings located at the main water line in basements, garages, or utility rooms. Q. Is this suitable for municipal or well water?A. This cartridge is primarily designed for municipal water systems where chlorine taste and odor reduction is desired. Well water may require upstream sediment filtration depending on conditions. Q. Does this remove sediment?A. The cartridge helps capture fine sediment particles, though its primary function is chlorine taste and odor reduction through carbon filtration. Q. Will this affect water pressure?A. When installed in a properly sized housing and replaced regularly, the cartridge is designed to support steady residential water flow. Q. How do I know when to replace it?A. Replacement timing depends on chlorine levels and household usage. Return of chlorine taste or noticeable pressure drop are common indicators.

• COMPATIBLE REPLACEMENT MODELS – This 5 micron 10” x 2.5” granular activated carbon cartridge replaces Aqua-Pure AP117 and Whirlpool WHKF-GAC and similar 2.5” x 10” whole house water filter housings.
• 5 MICRON SEDIMENT SCREENING – The outer layer helps capture fine particulate such as rust, sand, and sediment before water flows through the carbon media.
• GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON FILTRATION – Designed to help reduce chlorine taste and odor commonly present in municipal water supplies, supporting improved water quality throughout the home.
• WHOLE HOUSE TASTE & ODOR CONTROL – Commonly installed at the point of entry or before drinking water systems to help improve water used for showers, sinks, cooking, and laundry.
• SERVICE LIFE VARIES BY WATER CONDITIONS – Replacement timing depends on chlorine levels and water usage. Changes in taste, odor, or flow may indicate the cartridge should be replaced.