{"product_id":"pentair-hf-series-pleated-sediment-filter-washable-10-or-20-x-2-5-1-50-micron-nz","title":"Pentair HF Series Pleated Sediment Filter - Washable, 10\" or 20\" x 2.5\", 1-50 Micron NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA washable, reusable pleated sediment filter for standard 2.5\" housings — suits under-sink, whole-house, and general water filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentair HF Series is a pleated sediment cartridge available in 10\" and 20\" lengths and four micron ratings. The pleated design increases surface area compared to a standard wound or spun cartridge, holding more sediment before restriction and keeping pressure drop low as the filter loads. When dirty, rinse clean and refit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: the 1 micron rating uses polypropylene media. The 5, 20, and 50 micron ratings use polyester media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your size and micron rating using the dropdowns above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich micron rating do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMicron\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFiltration level\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinal stage filtration, protecting UV lamps and sensitive downstream equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFine-medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSecond or final stage sediment filtration — fine silt and small particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst stage pre-filtration on bore, tank, or mains with moderate sediment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst stage pre-filtration where sediment load is high\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral guidance: run coarser ratings upstream and finer ratings downstream. A common two-stage setup uses a 20 or 50 micron cartridge in the first housing and a 1 or 5 micron in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10\" (250mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits standard 10\" x 2.5\" filter housings. Suited to under-sink systems and single-tap filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20\" (500mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits standard 20\" x 2.5\" filter housings. Higher dirt capacity and longer service life between cleanings. Suited to main water lines and whole-house filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the length to your existing housing. Both are 2.5\" in diameter — standard slim housing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: polypropylene (1 micron) | polyester (5, 20, 50 micron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 2.5\" (standard slim housing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLengths: 10\" (250mm) or 20\" (500mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron ratings: 1, 5, 20, 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMax temperature: 37.8°C | Max pressure: 4.0 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnd caps: PU | Centre pole: polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits all standard 10\" x 2.5\" and 20\" x 2.5\" filter housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleated sediment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial — 1 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial — 5\/20\/50 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\" (standard slim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" (250mm) | 20\" (500mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 | 5 | 20 | 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.8°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Pentair HF Series pleated sediment cartridge (size and micron as selected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a pleated filter different from a standard sediment cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pleated filter folds the media back and forth, creating a larger surface area than a flat or wound cartridge of the same size. More surface area means more dirt-holding capacity before flow restriction — and a lower pressure drop as the filter loads, which helps maintain water pressure through the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wash and reuse it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When flow drops or the cartridge is visibly dirty, remove it from the housing, rinse under a hose or tap, and refit. The number of wash cycles depends on water quality — fine silts embed more readily than coarser sand. Replace the cartridge when rinsing no longer restores adequate flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the 1 micron rating use a different material?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 micron rating uses polypropylene media, which holds its shape and filtration performance at very fine ratings. The 5, 20, and 50 micron ratings use polyester, which is well suited to medium and coarse sediment removal and handles repeated washing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich micron rating is right for my supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarser ratings (20 or 50 micron) suit first stage pre-filtration where sediment load is visible. Finer ratings (1 or 5 micron) suit second stage or final stage filtration, or where you need to protect downstream equipment such as a UV lamp. If you run two housings in series, use the coarser rating in the first housing and the finer rating in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my existing housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your housing is a standard 10\" x 2.5\" or 20\" x 2.5\" size. This is the most common slim housing format used in under-sink and whole-house filtration systems. Check your housing length before ordering — 10\" and 20\" cartridges are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#856404;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer – Collective \/ Dropship Product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#856404;\"\u003eThis product is supplied \u0026amp; shipped directly by the brand via Shopify Collective. Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days NZ-wide. 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