20" x 4.5" Pleated Washable Sediment Water Filter Cartridge – 5 Micron

ABPL2045-5M Big Blue Whole House Filter

The ABPL2045-5M Pleated Washable Sediment Filter is designed for 20" x 4.5" Big Blue filter housings and provides effective removal of sediment, rust, sand, dirt and other particles from your water supply.

Ideal for whole house filtration systems, rainwater tanks, bore water and pre-filtration applications, this reusable pleated polyester cartridge provides excellent flow rate and large dirt-holding capacity.

Key Features

• Washable & Reusable Design – Simply rinse with a garden hose to restore flow and reuse multiple times
• Large Pleated Surface Area – Increased filtration capacity compared to standard sediment filters
• High Flow Rate – Maintains strong water pressure across the system
• 5 Micron Filtration – Effectively removes sediment, rust, sand and fine particles
• Long Service Life – Filters up to 13,000 gallons (approx. 49,000 litres) depending on water quality
• NSF/ANSI 50 Material Certified – Safe filtration materials

Applications

Suitable for:

• Whole House Water Filtration Systems
• Rainwater Tank Filtration
• Bore Water Filtration
• Pre-filtration before carbon or RO systems
• High sediment water supplies

Compatibility

Fits standard 20" x 4.5" Big Blue / Big White filter housings, including systems from:

• Puretec
• Aqua Blue
• Hydronix
• Pentek style housings
• Most standard Big Blue systems

Also compatible with Puretec Hybrid Systems

• G7 System – 5 Micron Filter (PL05MP2)
• G9 System – 20 Micron Filter (PL20MP2)

Technical Specifications

Model Number: ABPL2045-5M
Micron Rating: 5 Micron
Filter Type: Pleated Washable Polyester Sediment Filter
Size: 20" x 4.5" (510 mm x 115 mm)
Maximum Flow Rate: 154 LPM
Working Temperature: 38 – 100°F (3 – 38°C)
Maximum Pressure: 100 – 800 kPa
Filter Life: 6 – 12 months depending on water quality

Alternative Micron Options Available

• 1 Micron – Extra fine filtration
• 5 Micron – Standard sediment filtration
• 10 Micron – Heavy duty general filtration
• 20 Micron – High sediment water
 

Replacement Compatibility

Replaces many common sediment filter models including:

IT002661
IT002662
PP 20LD2
PP 05LD2
R30-20BB
PPP-R30-BW20
PL20MP2
PL05MP2
GT2-24GA
K-40530
K-40430
K-40630
K-40730

Maintenance

When water flow begins to reduce, simply:

1. Remove the filter cartridge

2. Rinse using a garden hose

3. Reinstall once clean

Pleated polyester filters can be washed and reused multiple times, extending filter life and reducing replacement costs.