Section 3
3.1: Cation Exchange Resin Cartridges
Water softener cartridges are typically used to reduce Calcium and Magnesium hardness, along with other metals, by process of ion exchange. After filter life, these cartridges could be regenerated and reused again.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use water softener cartridges
- Available in 8% Cross Link, and 10% Cross Link resin
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Automatic washers and washing machines
- Water-using appliances
- Pre-treatment or post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and light industrial applications (laboratory)
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Polystyrene Gel crosslinked with DVB
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
Cation Exchange Resin Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-SOFT08 | 2.5” X 10” | ALL 8% CATION RESIN | 1.5 LBS. | 960 Grains Hardness | 20 |
| SP-10-SOFT10 | ALL 10% CATION RESIN | ||||
| SP-20-SOFT08 | 2.5” X 20” | ALL 8% CATION RESIN | 3.0 LBS. | 1,920 Grains Hardness | 12 |
| SP-20-SOFT10 | ALL 10% CATION RESIN | ||||
| SP-10BB-SOFT08 | 4.5” X 10” | ALL 8% CATION RESIN | 4.0 LBS. | 2,560 Grains Hardness | 6 |
| SP-10BB-SOFT10 | ALL 10% CATION RESIN | ||||
| SP-20BB-SOFT08 | 4.5” X 20” | ALL 8% CATION RESIN | 8.0 LBS. | 5,120 Grains Hardness | 6 |
| SP-20BB-SOFT10 | ALL 10% CATION RESIN |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.2: Mixed Bed (DI) Resin Cartridges
DI resin cartridges. A mixture of strong acid cation resin (Hydrogen form), and Strong Base Anion Resin (Hydroxide form). 50% Cation and 50% Anion, with a volumetric ratio of 1:1. Typically used to reduce TDS down to zero.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use water softener cartridges
- High purity DI resin 50% Cation and 50% Anion
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- High purity at low flow applications
- Pharmaceutical and laboratory grade water
- Fish tanks and horticulture applications
- Post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and light industrial applications (laboratory)
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Polystyrene Gel crosslinked with DVB
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
Mixed Bed Deionization (DI) Resin Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-MBDI | 2.5” X 10” | 50% CATION, 50% ANION | 1.5 LBS. | 1,200 ppm TDS | 20 |
| SP-20-MBDI | 2.5” X 20” | 3.0 LBS. | 2,400 ppm TDS | 12 | |
| SP-10BB-MBDI | 4.5” X 10” | 4.0 LBS. | 3,200 ppm TDS | 6 | |
| SP-20BB-MBDI | 4.5” X 20” | 8.0 LBS. | 6,400 ppm TDS | 6 |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.3: Slow Dissolve Polyphosphate Cartridges
Polyphosphate media helps prevent lime and scale deposits from water and is effective for treating corrosion and iron problems. The slow dissolving beads dissolve at a controlled concentration to inhibit scale formation and corrosion. A concentration level of 0.5 ppm to 5.0 ppm polyphosphate is typical for scale and corrosion treatment.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use polyphosphate cartridges
- Prevents scale build-up, inhibits corrosion, and controls iron
- Slow dissolving polyphosphate media in small glassy beads
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Potable drinking water systems
- Water coolers, coffee machines, and ice machines
- Cooling and refrigeration equipment
- Pre-treatment and post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Polyphosphate spheres
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
Mixed Bed Deionization (DI) Resin Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-PHOS | 2.5” X 10” | ALL POLYPHOSPHATE BEADS | 3.0 LBS. | 30,000 ppm Phosphate, at 1.0 GPM | 20 |
| SP-10-PHOS/GAC | 50% POLYPHOSHPATE BEADS (1.5 LBS.) |
50% GAC (0.5 LBS.) |
15,000 ppm Phosphate, at 1.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20-PHOS | 2.5” X 20” | ALL POLYPHOSPHATE BEADS | 6.0 LBS. | 60,000 ppm Phosphate, at 2.0 GPM | 12 |
| SP-20-PHOS/GAC | 50% POLYPHOSHPATE BEADS (3.0 LBS.) |
50% GAC (1.0 LBS.) |
30,000 ppm Phoshpate, at 2.0 GPM | ||
| SP-10BB-PHOS | 4.5” X 10” | ALL POLYPHOSPHATE BEADS | 8.0 LBS. | 80,000 ppm Phosphate, at 3.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-10BB-PHOS/GAC | 50% POLYPHOSHPATE BEADS (4.0 LBS.) |
50% GAC (1.5 LBS.) |
40,000 ppm Phoshpate, at 3.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20BB-PHOS | 4.5” X 20” | ALL POLYPHOSPHATE BEADS | 16.0 LBS. | 160,000 ppm Phoshpate, at 5.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-20BB-PHOS/GAC | 50% POLYPHOSHPATE BEADS (8.0 LBS.) |
50% GAC (3.0 LBS.) |
80,000 ppm Phosphate at 5.0 GPM |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.4: Calcite & Corosex Cartridges
Calcite media (Calcium Carbonate aka crushed white marble) slowly dissolves in acidic water as it passes through the media. This increases the pH and Alkalinity of the water; which helps prevent corrosion of pipes and fixtures.
Corosex media (Magnesium Oxide) dissolves in acidic water as it passes through the media. This increases the pH and Alkalinity of water; which helps prevent corrosion of pipes and fixtures.
To cover a wider range of acidic water, and to cater to varying flow rates, it is recommended to mix Calcite media and Corosex media.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use Calcite and Corosex cartridges
- Increase pH and Alkalinity of the water
- Prevent corrosion of pipes and fixtures
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Make aggressive acidic water more balanced
- Post filter on RO or DI systems to increase mineral content
- Pre-treatment and post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media Calcite: Calcium Carbonate granules
- Filter Media Corosex: Magnesium Oxide granules
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene - Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
PH Increasing Mineral Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-CAL | 2.5” X 10” | ALL CALCITE | 3.0 LBS. | 6 Months at 2.0 GPM | 20 |
| SP-10-CAL/COR | 50% CALCITE (1.5 LBS.) | 50% COROSEX (1.0 LBS.) | |||
| SP-20-CAL | 2.5” X 20” | ALL CALCITE | 6.0 LBS | 6 Months at 4.0 GPM | 20 |
| SP-20-CAL/COR | 50% CALCITE (3.0 LBS.) | 50% COROSEX (2.0 LBS.) | |||
| SP-10BB-CAL | 4.5” X 10” | ALL CALCITE | 8.0 LBS. | 6 Months at 5.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-10BB-CAL/COR | 50% CALCITE (4.0 LBS.) | 50% COROSEX (2.6 LBS.) | |||
| SP-20BB-CAL | 4.5” X 20” | ALL CALCITE | 16.0 LBS. | 6 Months at 10.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-20BB-CAL/COR | 550% CALCITE (8.0 LBS.) | 50% COROSEX |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.5: KDF-55 and KDF-85 Cartridges
KDF-55 Media is typically used to reduce chlorine and heavy metals from water supply by the Reduction Oxidation process (Redox). KDF-55 media prevents bacteria and algae growth, and controls scale; and maybe used with carbon media prolonging carbon media’s life.
KDF-85 Media is typically used to reduce hydrogen sulfide and iron from water supply by the Reduction Oxidation process (Redox). KDF-85 media prevents bacteria and algae growth, and controls scale; and maybe used with carbon media prolonging carbon media’s life.
Features
- Compact, easy to use cartridges
- Chlorine and heavy metals reduction (KDF-55)
Hydrogen Sulfide and Iron reduction (KDF-85 - Prevents bacterial and algae growth
- Extends life of carbon media
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications
- Pre-filter on drinking water systems
- City water or well water supply
- Pre-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: KDF-55 or KDF-85 high purity copper-zinc granules
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
KDF-55 Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-KDF55 | 2.5” X 10” | ALL KDF-55 | 5.0 LBS. | 75,000 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | 20 |
| SSP-10-KDF55-01/GAC | 1.0 LB. KDF-55 | 0.8 LBS. GAC | 15,000 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20-KDF55 | 2.5” X 20” | ALL KDF-55 | 10.0 LBS. | 112,500 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | 12 |
| SP-20-KDF55-02/GAC | 2.0 LB. KDF-55 | 1.6 LBS. GAC | 22,500 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | ||
| SP-10BB-KDF55 | 4.5” X 10” | ALL KDF-55 | 13.0 LBS. | 210,000 Gallons at 2.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-10BB-KDF55-02/GAC | 2.0 LB. KDF-55 | 2.5 LBS. GAC | 34,000 Gallons at 2.0 GPM | ||
| SSP-20BB-KDF55 | 4.5” X 20” | ALL KDF-55 | 26.0 LBS. | 500,000 Gallons at 3.0 GPM | |
| SP-20BB-KDF55-04/GAC | 4.0 LB. KDF-55 | 5.0 LBS. GAC | 80,000 Gallons at 3.0 GPM |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
KDF-85 Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-KDF85 | 2.5” X 10” | ALL KDF-85 | 5.0 LBS. | 75,000 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | 20 |
| SSP-10-KDF85-01/GAC | 1.0 LB. KDF-85 | 0.8 LBS. GAC | 15,000 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20-KDF85 | 2.5” X 20” | ALL KDF-85 | 10.0 LBS. | 112,500 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | 12 |
| SP-20-KDF85-02/GAC | 2.0 LB. KDF-85 | 1.6 LBS. GAC | 22,500 Gallons at 1.0 GPM | ||
| SP-10BB-KDF85 | 4.5” X 10” | ALL KDF-85 | 13.0 LBS. | 210,000 Gallons at 2.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-10BB-KDF85-02/GAC | 2.0 LB. KDF-85 | 2.5 LBS. GAC | 34,000 Gallons at 2.0 GPM | ||
| SSP-20BB-KDF85 | 4.5” X 20” | ALL KDF-85 | 26.0 LBS. | 500,000 Gallons at 3.0 GPM | |
| SP-20BB-KDF85-04/GAC | 4.0 LB. KDF-85 | 5.0 LBS. GAC | 80,000 Gallons at 3.0 GPM |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.6: Activated Alumina (AAL) Cartridges
Activated Alumina is a synthetic aluminum oxide typically used to treat Fluoride from a water supply. Through a chemical reaction, AAL cartridges reduce Fluoride from a water supply.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use Activated Alumina cartridges
- Filter out Fluoride from water supply
- Minimum pressure drop
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Private Wells, with tolerance to a wide range of pH
- Pre-treatment and or post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Aluminum Oxide Beads, synthetic
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
Activated Alumina (AAL) Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-AAL | 2.5” X 10” | ALL ACTIVATED ALUMINA | 1.5 LBS. | 500 Gallons | 20 |
| SP-20-AAL | 2.5” X 20” | 3.0 LBS. | 1,000 Gallons | 12 | |
| SP-10BB-AAL | 4.5” X 10” | 4.5 LBS. | 1,500 Gallons | 6 | |
| SP-20BB-AAL | 4.5” X 20” | 9.0 LBS. | 3,000 Gallons |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.7: Catalytic Carbon Cartridges
Catalytic Carbon is carbon with a unique surface structure that enhances its catalytic properties. Besides the typical uses of traditional activated carbon, Catalytic carbon is typically used to treat and reduce Hydrogen Sulfide and Chloramines from water supply.
Features:
- Compact, easy to use Catalytic Carbon cartridges
- Treat Hydrogen Sulfide without using additional chemicals
- Treat Chloramines from water supply
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Well water or municipal water supplies
- Replacement of traditional activated carbon cartridges
- Pre-treatment and or post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Catalytic Granular Activated Carbon
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
CATCARB Catalytic Carbon Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Media Weight | Filter Life* | Box Qty |
| SP-10-CATCARB | 2.5” X 10” | ALL COAL BASED CATALYTIC CARBON GRANULES |
1.0 LBS. | 2,000 Gallons at 1.0 GPM |
20 |
| SP-20-CATCARB | 2.5” X 20” | 2.0 LBS. | 4,000 Gallons at 2.0 GPM |
12 | |
| SP-10BB-CATCARB | 4.5” X 10” | 3.0 LBS. | 5,000 Gallons at 3.0 GPM |
6 | |
| SP-20BB-CATCARB | 4.5” X 20” | 6.0 LBS. | 10,000 Gallons at 4.0 GPM |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
3.8: Crystal Flow Media Cartridges
Crystal Flow® is a new scale-prevention technology, it utilizes the media’s special atomic structure as a template, with nucleation sites on the surface, to achieve Molecular Nanotechnology Transformation (MNT); basically transforming dissolved hardness to microscopic crystals. These crystals are then released preventing hardness from forming (scale buildup).
Features:
- Compact, easy to use Crystal Flow cartridges
- Treat hardness from water supply by converting Ca and Mg into harmless micro crystals
- No salt needed and no sodium added to water
- Efficient with minimum contact time required
- Fits standard size and large diameter size housings
Applications:
- Well water or municipal water supplies
- Food service, coffee makers, espresso machines, ice makers.
- Water using appliances, dish washer, water heater, boilers
- Pre-treatment and or post-treatment filter on a multi-stage configuration
- Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Materials of Construction:
- Filter Media: Crystal Flow Media beads
- Outer Shell and End Caps: Polypropylene
- Post-Filter & Expansion Pads: Polypropylene
- Gaskets: Nitrile
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F
Crystal Flow Media Cartridges
| Item | Filter Size* | Media | Onces | Pounds | Filter Life* | Box Qty. |
| SP-10-CF0210 | 2.5″ X 10″ | 210 ML | 7.0 Ounces | .4375 LB | 24 Months at 1.0 GPM | 20 |
| SP-10-CF0300 | 300 ML | 10.0 Ounces | .0625 LB | 24 Months at 2.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20-CF0420 | 2.5″ X 20″ | 420 ML | 14.0 Ounces | .875 LB | 24 Months at 3.0 GPM | 12 |
| SP-20-CF0600 | 600 ML | 20.0 Ounces | 1.25 LB | 24 Months at 4.0 GPM | ||
| SP-10BB-CF0420 | 4.5″ X 10″ | 420 ML | 14.0 Ounces | .875 LB | 24 Months at 4.0 GPM | 6 |
| SP-10BB-CF0600 | 600 ML | 20.0 Ounces | 1.25 LB | 24 Months at 5.0 GPM | ||
| SP-10BB-CF0800 | 800 ML | 27.0 Ounces | 1.6875 LB | 24 Months at 6.0 GPM | ||
| SP-20BB-CF0800 | 4.5″ X 20″ | 800 ML | 27.0 Ounces | 1.6875 LB | 24 Months at 8.0 GPM | |
| SP-20BB-CF1000 | 1000 ML | 34.0 Ounces | 2.25 LB | 24 Months at 10.0 GPM |
* Specifications are nominal, intended for reference only. Filter life depends on operating conditions.
^ Suggested list price FOB Houston, Texas. Actual cost may vary. Subject to change without notice. Call for items not listed.
Warning: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and/or after the system.
