Radial-flow cartridges designed to **reduce up to 3 ppm of dissolved iron** in well and borewell water. Installed in 10" and 20" Big Blue housings, they help eliminate metallic taste and orange/brown staining without adding chemicals—making them safe for drinking-water applications.
Rust stains, metallic taste and frequent heater failures frustrate homeowners. RFFE cartridges target dissolved iron at the entry point so fixtures stay cleaner and plumbing is better protected.
Reduces dissolved iron that causes metallic taste and orange/brown staining in sinks, toilets, tubs and fixtures.
Helps reduce the possibility of damage to pipes and water heaters by keeping iron deposits under control.
Adds no chemicals to the water, making it suitable for drinking-water applications when used on microbiologically safe supplies.
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| Capacity | Approximate life (RFFE20-BB tested with RFC20-BB): 26,000 gal @ 3 ppm Fe; 40,000 gal @ 2 ppm; 80,000 gal @ 1 ppm; 160,000 gal @ 0.5 ppm (see iron level vs. total gallons table). |
| Rating | Not rated (NR) – specialty iron-reduction media, not specified as a particulate micron filter. |
| Flow Rate | Not specified; select housing and plumbing to meet whole-house flow requirements while respecting pressure-drop limits. |
| Dimensions | RFFE10-BB: approx. 4.5" × 10" (10" Big Blue). RFFE20-BB: approx. 4.5" × 20" (20" Big Blue) – for use in Pentek Big Blue housings. |
| Operating Pressure | Not specified; operate within the pressure rating of the installed Big Blue housing and system design. |
| Operating Temperature | Not specified; typical use within standard cold-water housing limits (consult housing datasheet). |
| Connections | Drop-in radial-flow cartridges for Pentek 10" and 20" Big Blue (4.5" diameter) filter housings. No direct threaded connection. |
| Certifications | Not specified on RFFE series datasheet; use in systems that meet local plumbing and drinking-water regulations. |
| Applications | Reduction of dissolved iron (up to 3 ppm) in residential and light-commercial cold-water systems using Pentek Big Blue housings. |
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