Pentek 158002 3/8 in. #5 Water Filter Housing with Pressure Release – Blue/Black

This Pentek 158002 3/8 in. #5 Slim Line blue filter housing with pressure relief is suitable for low flow rate applications that have space restrictions. The sump and cap are made of reinforced polypropylene for strength and resistance to chemicals. The cap has 1/4 in. female National Pipe Thread Taper (NPT) threaded input and output connections and a nitrile butadiene rubber (Buna-N) O-ring to ensure a watertight seal. A pressure relief button on the inlet side of the cap releases pressure in the housing for changing filter cartridges. The housing can be used with a 5 in. x 2-1/2 in. sediment or carbon filter cartridge (sold separately). It has an initial pressure drop of 2 psi at a flow rate of 3 GPM, a maximum operating pressure of 125 psi, and a maximum operating temperature of 125°F (51.7°C). This filter housing meets Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards, and is for use in various applications, including residential drinking water filtration, food service, and humidifying systems, among others.

• Slim filter housing for low-flow applications with space restrictions
• Reinforced polypropylene for strength and chemical resistance
• Holds any 5 in. x 2-1/2 in. sediment or carbon filter cartridge (sold separately)
• Pressure relief button for easier cartridge replacement
• Initial pressure drop of 2 psi at a flow rate of 3 GPM