DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 3M Aqua-Pure 800 Series Whole House Water Filter Housings as well as most competitive 4. 5? diameter drop-in whole house water filter housings. | REDUCES SEDIMENT: Provides fine sediment filtration down to 5 micronss nominal for cleaner drinking water. | LONGER CARTRIDGE LIFE: Grooved surface increases total surface area for longer cartridge life as compared to 3M non-grooved surface cartridges. | HELPS REDUCE SEDIMENT UNLOADING: Rigid construction helps prevent sediment release back into the water due to sudden changes in flow rate. | FLOW RATE: Up to 20 gallons per minute (gpm). | OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 40-100F (4. 4-37. 8C). | IDEAL FOR larger (2. 5 baths) homes.