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"It was easy to install and the instructions were easy to use."
Omnipure Q5615 Carbon Block Filter with Lead Reduction 1 Mic 2.5"x12"
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Omnipure Q5615 Carbon Block Filter with Lead Reduction 1 Mic 2.5"x12"
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Part Number:
Q5615
Twist in Q Series replacement filter cartridge provides fast installation and reliable filtration performance.
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Description
The Q-Series filter, manufactured by Omnipure, is an easy-to-install replacement cartridge that twists right into a permanent head. Q5615 carbon blocks are specially made to reduce lead in addition to reducing chlorine, taste, odor and sediment particles as small as 1 micron.
Specs
- Micron Rating: 1 micron
- Dimensions: 12.375" X 2.875"
Features
This Item Fits These Select Systems
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.
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water filter
"It was easy to install and the instructions were easy to use."
My experience with esp
"Had some online ordering difficulty and called esp. The fellow I spoke with was friendly, and very helpful, and he found the problem. I completed the order to ship regular mail. It arrived in two days! I haven’t installed the filter yet, but have used them for many years. They do the trick."
Tastes much better than old
"Tastes much better than old filter"
Nice water
"I think it really improves the quality of the water and I have no problem with drinking our water."
Such a difference!
"Improves water taste by 10x. 100% recommendation from me!"
Carbon Filter
"Works and taste great"
Q&A
Q:
What does the Omnipure Q5615 reduce?
A:
The Q5615 is a 1-micron carbon block cartridge designed to reduce chlorine taste and odor, lead and cysts while also capturing fine particulate. It is a polishing and contaminant-reduction cartridge, not an RO membrane.
Q:
Which systems accept the Q5615 filter?
A:
It fits compatible Omnipure Q-Series heads and approved X12 applications that call for part Q5615. Because Q-Series cartridges can look alike, confirm the exact cartridge number and 12-inch format before ordering.
Q:
How is the Q5615 installed?
A:
The Q5615 uses Omnipure's twist-in quick-change connection. Shut off the feed water, relieve pressure, rotate the old cartridge out, install the new cartridge fully and check for leaks after restoring water.
Q:
What are the Q5615 flow and capacity ratings?
A:
Typical published ratings are approximately 0.5 gallon per minute and up to 1,500 gallons under rated conditions. Actual capacity varies with incoming water quality, pressure and usage.
Q:
How often should I replace an Omnipure Q5615?
A:
Replace it about every 6 to 12 months, at rated capacity, or sooner if flow decreases or taste and odor return. High sediment or chlorine levels can shorten cartridge life.
Q:
Is the Q5615 the same as a standard drop-in 2.5-by-12-inch filter?
A:
No. Although its body is roughly 12 inches long, the Q5615 has a proprietary Q-Series twist-in connection and requires a compatible head. It will not fit a conventional sump-style filter housing.
