Omnipure ELF Carbon Block Filter with Scale Inhibitor – 5 or 10 Micron

Omnipure ELF high-capacity carbon block water filter cartridges designed to reduce chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour while providing added scale inhibition to help protect downstream appliances and equipment from limescale build-up. Available in two filtration ratings: ELF-5M-P – 5 Micron ELF-10M-P – 10 Micron Both cartridges use the standard Omnipure ELF Large Bayonet connection. The ELF Series is particularly suited to coffee machines, water coolers, ice machines, food-service equipment and underbench drinking water systems where high-capacity filtration and simple cartridge replacement are required. Choose Your Micron Rating ELF-5M-P – 5 Micron The 5 micron version provides finer particulate filtration while still maintaining good water flow. Recommended where finer filtration is preferred and certified cyst reduction is not required. >98% filtration at 5 micron >95% chlorine reduction Reduces unpleasant taste and odour Built-in scale inhibitor NSF/ANSI 42 certified Approx. 37,850 litre chlorine capacity ELF-10M-P – 10 Micron The 10 micron version provides lower resistance to water flow and is ideal where maintaining good flow is particularly important. Recommended for coffee machines, water coolers and commercial food-service equipment where the main requirements are chlorine, taste, odour and scale control. >98% filtration at 10 micron Approx. 97% chlorine reduction Reduces unpleasant taste and odour Built-in scale inhibitor Lower initial pressure drop Approx. 37,850 litre chlorine capacity Key Features High-capacity activated carbon block filtration Reduces chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour Helps reduce sediment and particulate matter Built-in scale inhibitor Helps protect downstream equipment from limescale build-up Choice of 5 or 10 micron filtration Quick-change cartridge design No filter housing spanner required Suitable for residential and commercial applications Ideal for cafés, coffee machines and food-service equipment Specifications Specification ELF-5M-P ELF-10M-P Micron Rating >98% @ 5 micron >98% @ 10 micron Filter Type Carbon Block + Scale Inhibitor Carbon Block + Scale Inhibitor Chlorine Reduction >95% Approx. 97% Chlorine Capacity Approx. 37,850 litres Approx. 37,850 litres Flow Approx. 5.7 LPM test flow Approx. 6.3 LPM rated flow Initial Pressure Drop Less than 6 PSI @ 5.7 LPM Less than 4 PSI @ 5.7 LPM Scale Inhibitor Service Life Up to 6 months Up to 6 months Maximum Pressure 125 PSI / 8.6 bar 125 PSI / 8.6 bar Operating Temperature Approx. 4–38°C Approx. 4–38°C Connection Standard ELF Large Bayonet Standard ELF Large Bayonet Which One Should I Choose? Choose the ELF-5M-P if: You want finer particulate filtration You want a balance between filtration and water flow The system is being used for general drinking water or food-service filtration Choose the ELF-10M-P if: Maintaining water flow is the priority The incoming water is already relatively free of fine sediment The filter is being used primarily for coffee, beverage or food-service equipment Your main requirements are chlorine, taste, odour and scale control Scale Protection Both cartridges incorporate a scale inhibitor to help reduce the formation of limescale deposits within downstream appliances and equipment. This can help protect: Coffee and espresso machines Hot-water equipment Water coolers Ice machines Beverage dispensers Commercial food-service equipment Please note: A scale inhibitor does not soften the water or physically remove calcium and magnesium hardness minerals. If actual hardness removal is required, an ion-exchange water softener should be used. Filter Head Compatibility The ELF-5M-P and ELF-10M-P cartridges on this page use the standard Omnipure ELF Large Bayonet connection. They are designed for compatible Omnipure ELF Large Bayonet filter heads. These cartridges are not the Small Bayonet (SB) version. If you currently use an SB cartridge, please check compatibility before ordering. If you are unsure which connection your existing system uses, send us a photo of your existing filter cartridge and head and we can help identify the correct version. Applications Coffee and espresso machines Cafés and restaurants Commercial food-service equipment Underbench drinking water systems Water coolers Ice machines Beverage dispensers Commercial drinking water systems Pre- and post-RO filtration Cartridge Replacement For applications relying on scale protection, replacement at approximately 6 months is recommended. Replace sooner if: The rated filtration capacity is reached Water flow noticeably reduces Chlorine taste or odour begins to return The cartridge becomes restricted by sediment Actual cartridge life will depend on incoming water quality and water consumption. Important Activated carbon filtration does not remove bacteria or viruses. Do not use with microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the filtration system.