5 Micron Sediment Filter Rust Sand Dirt Removal

Stop Sediment Before It Damages Your Ionizer

Rust. Sand. Dirt. Silt. Pipe debris. These particles are flowing through your water lines right now – and every one of them is a potential threat to your Life Ionizer's platinum-titanium plates. The 5 Micron Sediment Filter catches these contaminants BEFORE they enter your system, protecting your investment and extending equipment life.

🔬 5 Micron Mechanical Filtration

This sediment filter uses mechanical filtration to physically trap particles down to 5 microns in size (that's 1/15th the width of a human hair). The result:

• Excellent Particle Capture: Traps rust, sand, dirt, silt, and debris
• High Dirt-Holding Capacity: Extended service life before replacement
• Low Pressure Drop: Maintains good water flow even as filter loads
• No Chemical Treatment: Pure mechanical filtration

What This Filter Removes

⚠️ Rust: Orange/brown particles from corroding pipes
⚠️ Sand: Fine grit from well water or damaged water mains
⚠️ Dirt & Silt: Soil particles that enter water systems
⚠️ Pipe Debris: Scale, biofilm fragments, and degrading pipe material
⚠️ Particulates: Any suspended solid matter 5 microns or larger

Why Sediment Filtration Matters

Sediment doesn't just make water look dirty – it causes real damage:

🔧 Scratches Ionizer Plates: Abrasive particles damage platinum-titanium electrodes
⚡ Clogs Internal Filters: Sediment fills filter media, reducing effectiveness
💧 Reduces Water Flow: Buildup restricts water pathways
💰 Increases Maintenance Costs: More frequent filter changes and potential repairs

Universal Compatibility

Works with ALL Life Ionizer models when installed in a standard 10" filter housing (sold separately):

• Life MXL Series (MXL-5 through MXL-15)
• Life Next Generation (M5, M7, M9, M11, M13)
• Life M-Series (M7, M9)
• Life 7500/7600/8000/8100/7700/9000 Series
• All other Life Ionizer models

Features

• Filtration Rating: 5 micron sediment removal
• Removes: Rust, sand, dirt, silt, pipe debris, particles
• Protection: Guards internal filters and ionizer plates
• Compatible: All Life Ionizer models
• Housing: Fits standard 10" filter housings
• High Capacity: Excellent dirt-holding capacity
• Replacement: Every 3-6 months based on water quality

Replacement Schedule

📅 City Water: Every 4-6 months
🏠 Well Water: Every 2-3 months (higher sediment levels)
🔧 Visual Check: Replace when filter appears discolored or flow decreases

💡 Build Your Complete Pre-Filtration System

For maximum protection, install BEFORE a carbon block prefilter. The sediment filter catches particles first, allowing the carbon filter to focus on chlorine and chemicals without clogging.