{"product_id":"omnipure-elf-1m-p-sb-1-micron-nsf-53-filter-small-bayonet","title":"Omnipure ELF-1M-P-SB 1 Micron NSF 53 Filter - Small Bayonet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOmnipure ELF-1M-P-SB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity 1 micron carbon block water filter with built-in scale inhibitor and a \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Bayonet (SB)\u003c\/strong\u003e connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SB connection makes this cartridge compatible with many \u003cstrong\u003eEverpure single-cartridge filter heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, including QL1, QL2 and QL3 heads, providing a high-quality Omnipure replacement option without having to change the existing filter head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour reduction, the 1 micron carbon block provides greater than \u003cstrong\u003e99.99% reduction of cysts including Cryptosporidium and Giardia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 micron activated carbon block filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;99.99% reduction of cysts, Cryptosporidium and Giardia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;95% chlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces unpleasant taste and odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in scale and corrosion inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall Bayonet (SB) connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with many Everpure QL1, QL2 and QL3 single-cartridge heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApprox. 6.3 LPM flow rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity quick-change design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo filter housing or housing spanner required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEverpure Head Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eELF-1M-P-SB\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Omnipure's \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Bayonet (SB)\u003c\/strong\u003e connection, designed to fit a range of Everpure-style filter heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverpure QL1\u003c\/strong\u003e single filter heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverpure QL2\u003c\/strong\u003e single filter heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverpure QL3\u003c\/strong\u003e single filter heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOther compatible filter heads using the same Small Bayonet connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatibility with an Everpure head does not mean that every Omnipure cartridge has exactly the same filtration performance as the original Everpure cartridge it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELF-1M-P-SB is also \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for all Everpure multi-cartridge manifolds\u003c\/strong\u003e. In particular, do not assume compatibility with systems such as the Everpure QL7I multi-head system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure which head you have, send us a photo of your existing cartridge and filter head and we can help confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall Bayonet vs Standard ELF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock the standard \u003cstrong\u003eOmnipure ELF-1M-P\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides similar filtration performance but uses a different cartridge connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELF-1M-P-SB\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small Bayonet (SB) – suitable for compatible Everpure QL-style heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELF-1M-P\u003c\/strong\u003e – Standard \/ Large ELF Bayonet – suitable for standard Omnipure ELF heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Small Bayonet and Large Bayonet connections are different and should not be assumed to be interchangeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e1 Micron Cyst Reduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELF-1M-P filtration block provides greater than \u003cstrong\u003e99% filtration at 1 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e and greater than \u003cstrong\u003e99.99% reduction of cysts, Cryptosporidium and Giardia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omnipure ELF-1M-P filtration block is tested and certified by NSF International to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 42\u003c\/strong\u003e for chlorine, taste and odour reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 53\u003c\/strong\u003e for cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it particularly suitable for drinking-water applications where high-capacity carbon filtration and certified cyst reduction are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eELF-1M-P-SB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eActivated Carbon Block with Scale Inhibitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;99% @ 1 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyst \/ Cryptosporidium \/ Giardia Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;99.99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 15,000 US gallons \/ approx. 56,700 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6.3 LPM \/ 1.67 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Pressure Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;4 PSI @ approx. 5.7 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Inhibitor Service Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Working Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e40 PSI \/ approx. 276 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Operating Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e125 PSI \/ 8.6 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–38°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e323mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmall Bayonet (SB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScale Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELF-1M-P-SB contains a scale inhibitor designed to help reduce limescale and corrosion within downstream appliances and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoffee and espresso machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater coolers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIce machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeverage dispensers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHot-water equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scale inhibition is not the same as water softening. The cartridge does not physically remove calcium and magnesium hardness minerals from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidential drinking water systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial drinking water systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoffee and espresso machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCafés and restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater coolers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIce machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeverage and food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre- and post-RO filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExisting compatible Everpure QL filter-head installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications requiring certified Cryptosporidium and Giardia cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCartridge Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor applications relying on the built-in scale inhibitor, Omnipure specifies a service life of up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the cartridge sooner if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe rated water capacity is reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater flow becomes noticeably restricted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChlorine taste or odour begins to return\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cartridge becomes restricted by sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eActual cartridge life will depend on incoming water quality, hardness and water consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Flushing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small Bayonet connection provides quick cartridge replacement without requiring a filter housing spanner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter installing a new cartridge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the cartridge is fully engaged and locked into the filter head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlowly restore the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck the head and connections carefully for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush the new cartridge for approximately 10 minutes before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELF-1M-P-SB provides certified cyst reduction, including Cryptosporidium and Giardia, but an activated carbon filter is \u003cstrong\u003enot designed to remove bacteria or viruses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor untreated rain, bore or surface water, appropriate disinfection such as a correctly sized UV water treatment system may also be required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Water Filters Online Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48329758474377,"sku":"ELF-1M-P-SB","price":95.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/7633\/1145\/files\/ELF-1M-P-SB.jpg?v=1789168655","url":"https:\/\/www.waterfiltersonline.co.nz\/products\/omnipure-elf-1m-p-sb-1-micron-nsf-53-filter-small-bayonet","provider":"Water Filters Online Aotearoa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}