AQUAREX™ 20” Replacement Sediment Filter 50 Micron

When Sediment Seems Minor Until Fixtures Begin to Fail

Most homeowners do not think much about sand, dirt, or sediment until something breaks. A spigot stops flowing. A showerhead becomes clogged. A washing machine valve wears out. By then, sediment has already traveled through the entire plumbing system, grinding against pipe interiors, restricting flow, and shortening equipment life. While sediment rarely looks dramatic, it behaves like sandpaper inside your home's water infrastructure.

What appears as light discoloration or occasional cloudiness often hides years of microscopic damage. Over time, sediment acts on internal valves, faucet aerators, and appliance components, creating abrasion that accelerates failure. In well water systems, sand and silt can enter the supply during seasonal changes or after heavy rain. In municipal supplies, aging infrastructure or distribution pipe corrosion introduce particulates that reach the home unchecked.

Without early-stage filtration, sediment bypasses protective barriers and directly contacts downstream systems. It settles in water heater tanks, reducing thermal efficiency and creating uneven heating. It clogs the spray arms in dishwashers, reduces flow in irrigation systems, and fouls more advanced treatment equipment installed later. In many cases, sediment is the reason other water treatment systems fail prematurely. To better understand how sediment impacts comprehensive water treatment, explore sediment and sand water filtration solutions for insight into whole-house protection strategies.

Engineered for Heavy-Duty Performance and Long Service Life

The AQUAREX™ 20" Replacement Sediment Filter uses graded density polypropylene media certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 42, 61, and 372 for structural integrity and material safety. This 50-micron filter is designed to remove visible particulates, including sand, silt, rust, dirt, and suspended solids, before they enter household plumbing or interact with any downstream filtration or softening equipment.

Built at 4.5" in diameter and 20" in height, this replacement cartridge is compatible with standard whole-house filter housings and supports flow rates up to 20 gallons per minute. Because it is designed to capture debris before it reaches other treatment stages, this sediment filter directly influences the performance and lifespan of secondary systems such as carbon filtration, UV disinfection, and water softening equipment.

Every AQUALIVIA™ system is built in the USA, using materials engineered for consistent performance under fluctuating water conditions. The 50-micron rating balances sediment capture with flow preservation, making it suitable for both city water systems with corroded distribution lines and private wells with variable sediment loads. When the correct micron rating is matched to the water source, sediment is removed without creating unnecessary backpressure or restricting daily water use. Pure Water. Pure Trust.

What Protection Feels Like Every Day

First-stage sediment filtration creates conditions for everything downstream to function correctly. Water heaters heat more efficiently. Appliances last longer. Faucet aerators remain clear. Shower pressure stays consistent. The impact is gradual but compounding. Over months and years, reducing sediment accumulation prevents the types of failures that lead to emergency repairs, equipment replacement, and unplanned system downtime.

For households using well water, sediment filtration is not optional. Sand, silt, and iron particles enter the supply seasonally and can overwhelm systems not designed for high particulate loads. For city water users, sediment may appear only occasionally but still causes measurable wear over time. In either case, the AQUAREX™ 50-micron filter offers a simple, reliable solution that requires minimal maintenance while supporting the overall integrity of household water systems. Pure Water. Pure Trust.

Completing Your Water Strategy

While sediment filtration removes visible particles and protects plumbing, it does not address dissolved contaminants, hardness minerals, chlorine, or microbial risks. Households seeking comprehensive water treatment should consider coordinated solutions that treat multiple issues at the source.

If your home experiences hard water damage, mineral buildup, or scale-related inefficiencies, explore the Whole House Water Softeners for Homes collection to extend appliance life and improve daily water use. For those managing iron staining, sulfur odors, or bacteria in private well supplies, the Well Water Treatment Systems for Homes collection provides engineered systems designed to address the unique challenges of untreated groundwater.

Performance

• Ideal For: N/A
• Media Type: Graded density polypropylene

Technical Specifications

• Max Flow Rate: 20 gpm
• Micron Rating: 50 Micron
• Product Dimensions: 4.5"D x 4.5"W x 20"H
• Material: N/A

Installation Time & Requirements

• Estimated Installation Time: ### Installation Time **AQUAREX™ 20” Whole House Sediment Filter Kit (50 Micron)** Typical installation time is **45 to 90 minutes** under standard residential conditions. This assumes: - Existing accessible main line - No major replumbing required - Standard 3/4” to 1” connections - Installer has basic tools and shutoff access More complex installs (tight spaces, copper sweating, adding a bypass loop) can extend time to **1.5 to 2.5 hours**. ### Filter Replacement Time Replacing the sediment filter cartridge typically takes **10 to 20 minutes**. This includes: - Shutting off water and relieving pressure - Opening the housing - Swapping the cartridge - Reinstalling and checking for leaks

Most AQUALIVIA™ systems are built or assembled to order at our Florida facility.

• Standard orders ship in 2 to 4 business days

• Custom or special systems may require 7 to 10 business days

• Orders placed after 12:00 PM ET process the next business day

Estimated Transit Times (after shipment)

• Ground: 5 to 10 business days

• Freight systems: 5 to 10 business days

Free Shipping

Free standard shipping on orders over $99 within the continental U.S.

Freight Delivery

Large systems ship via pallet freight. An adult must be present to inspect and sign.

Inspection

Please inspect your order upon delivery and report any damage within 3 business days.

International Orders

International shipping is available. Duties and taxes are the customer’s responsibility. All international sales are final unless covered by warranty.

Warranty:

At AQUALIVIA™, we stand behind the quality of our water treatment systems. Every product is carefully built to last, and we’re proud to offer strong warranty coverage to give you peace of mind.

What’s Covered

• Mineral Tanks: 10 years (up to 13" × 54"), 5 years for larger tanks.
• Control Valves: 5 years.
• Brine Tanks: 5 years.
• Accessories & Components: 1 year.
• AQUAREX™ Whole House Filter: 5 years.
• OZONEX™ Ozone Systems: 1 year.
• AquaVRay™ UV Systems: 1 year.
• HydroClear™: 1 year(system only)
• AquaRevive™ RO Systems: 1 year(system only)

What’s Not Covered

• Regular-use consumables (filters, resins, membranes, UV lamps, cartridges).
• Damage caused by misuse, freezing, flooding, power surges, or improper installation.
• Products used with non-AQUALIVIA™ parts or outside normal water conditions.

Our Promise

We’ll repair, replace, or provide a comparable solution if your system has a covered defect. Our goal is to make sure your AQUALIVIA™ system works the way it should, so you can enjoy clean, pure water with confidence.

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