{"product_id":"omnipure-elf-water-filter-scale-inhibitor","title":"Omnipure ELF Carbon Block Filter with Scale Inhibitor – 5 or 10 Micron","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmnipure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two filtration ratings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELF-5M-P – 5 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELF-10M-P – 10 Micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cartridges use the standard \u003cstrong\u003eOmnipure ELF Large Bayonet connection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Micron Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eELF-5M-P – 5 Micron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 micron version provides finer particulate filtration while still maintaining good water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended where finer filtration is preferred and certified cyst reduction is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;98% filtration at 5 micron\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 inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNSF\/ANSI 42 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApprox. 37,850 litre chlorine capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eELF-10M-P – 10 Micron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10 micron version provides lower resistance to water flow and is ideal where maintaining good flow is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for coffee machines, water coolers and commercial food-service equipment where the main requirements are chlorine, taste, odour and scale control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u0026gt;98% filtration at 10 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApprox. 97% chlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces unpleasant taste and odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in scale inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLower initial pressure drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApprox. 37,850 litre chlorine capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity activated carbon block filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps reduce sediment and particulate matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in scale inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps protect downstream equipment from limescale build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoice of 5 or 10 micron filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-change cartridge design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo filter housing spanner required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for residential and commercial applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for cafés, coffee machines and food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eELF-5M-P\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eELF-10M-P\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;98% @ 5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;98% @ 10 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarbon Block + Scale Inhibitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCarbon Block + Scale Inhibitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChlorine Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 97%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChlorine Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 37,850 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 37,850 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.7 LPM test flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6.3 LPM rated flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInitial Pressure Drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than 6 PSI @ 5.7 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than 4 PSI @ 5.7 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eScale Inhibitor Service Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e125 PSI \/ 8.6 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e125 PSI \/ 8.6 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4–38°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4–38°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard ELF Large Bayonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard ELF Large Bayonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich One Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the ELF-5M-P if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou want finer particulate filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou want a balance between filtration and water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe system is being used for general drinking water or food-service filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the ELF-10M-P if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintaining water flow is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe incoming water is already relatively free of fine sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe filter is being used primarily for coffee, beverage or food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour main requirements are chlorine, taste, odour and scale control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScale Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cartridges incorporate a scale inhibitor to help reduce the formation of limescale deposits within downstream appliances and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis can help protect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoffee and espresso machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHot-water equipment\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\u003eCommercial food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scale inhibitor does not soften the water or physically remove calcium and magnesium hardness minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf actual hardness removal is required, an ion-exchange water softener should be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFilter Head Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eELF-5M-P and ELF-10M-P\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridges on this page use the standard \u003cstrong\u003eOmnipure ELF Large Bayonet connection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed for compatible Omnipure ELF Large Bayonet filter heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese cartridges are not the Small Bayonet (SB) version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you currently use an SB cartridge, please check compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoffee and espresso machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCafés and restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial food-service equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderbench drinking water systems\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\u003eCommercial drinking water systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre- and post-RO filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCartridge Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor applications relying on scale protection, replacement at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplace sooner if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe rated filtration capacity is reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater flow noticeably reduces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChlorine taste or odour begins to return\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe cartridge becomes restricted by 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