3M Aqua-Pure AP800 Series Whole House Replacement Water Filter for AP801 Systems

The 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP817 is a filter cartridge designed for whole-house water filter systems, manufactured by 3M Purification Inc., formerly CUNO Incorporated. This cartridge features soft neoprene gaskets on both the top and bottom, which assist in preventing the passage of unfiltered downstream water. It has a flow rate of 10 gallons per minute, making it suitable for providing great-tasting drinking water throughout the home.

The Aqua-Pure® AP817 Water Filter Cartridge helps reduce chlorine taste and odor, as well as particulate and rust, resulting in clearer and more appealing water across the entire house. The carbon filter cartridge provides a high flow rate for up to six months before replacement is necessary. The cartridge utilizes granular activated-carbon media to reduce chlorine taste and odor, and has a 25-micron filtration rating for particulate reduction. It is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from 40-100°F/4.4-37.8°C and is compatible with the following Aqua-Pure Systems: AP801, AP801-C, AP801T-C, and AP801-1.5-C.

Whole-house water treatment systems can vary in complexity, from simple canisters with disposable filter cartridges to more intricate systems involving tanks and filters for different contaminants. Some systems may even include a water softener, with a cold drinking water line bypassing the softener to provide salt-free drinking water. These whole-house systems are typically installed immediately after water meters and well pumps, and are often referred to as point-of-entry (POE) systems. Depending on the specific filtration and treatment processes, they can remove or reduce iron, particulate, chlorine odor and taste, as well as other chemical and biological contaminants. By doing so, they help protect plumbing and fixtures, reduce unpleasant tastes, colors and odors, and in some cases, provide healthier water.

Regular maintenance of a whole-house water filter system can be as simple as replacing the filtration cartridge every six months, or may require an annual service call. The initial expense of a whole-house water filter system often pays off in the long term, as it may protect pipes and fixtures from iron and/or hard water deposits and discoloration, and provide savings in bottled water costs.

3M, a company with a history spanning more than a century, has a reputation for applying innovation and technology to improve the lives of its customers and support their business goals. 3M Purification Inc. (formerly CUNO Incorporated) specializes in providing filtration and separation solutions for a variety of applications, including food service, science labs, residential, marine, and others. The 3M brand is known for its consistency, superior quality, and value across thousands of products.

The key features of the 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP817 include:

• Reduces sediment and chlorine taste and odor for cleaner, clearer, and better-tasting water
• Easy double open-ended design allows for filtration regardless of which way the cartridge is installed
• Gaskets on top and bottom provide exceptional sealing in the housing to prevent bypass of unfiltered water
• Lasts up to 6 months (varies depending on local water quality)
• Rigid construction outer shell helps capture sediment while retaining the granular activated carbon

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