Waterdrop 5 Micron 10x4.5 Whole House Filter
- 10 x 4.5 inch cartridges for Pentek 10 x 4.5 housings
- 3 pack, user's manual included
- 3 to 6 months or 30,000 gallons per cartridge
- 4 gpm flow without obvious pressure drop
- Materials meet NSF/ANSI 42, 61 and 372, RoHS, REACH
- Replaces GE FXHSC, Culligan R50-BBSA, DuPont WFHDC3001
- Polypropylene filter media
- 1 year warranty
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A broadly compatible sediment cartridge three-pack for whole house housings, with a long gallon rating and steady flow. It targets sediment, and no chemical reduction is claimed.
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ASIN: B089W6NZ3ZModel: WD-W80
Overview
A basement or utility room whole house housing is where these Waterdrop cartridges go, catching sediment before it reaches pipes, fixtures and water equipment. Each polypropylene cartridge drops into a large diameter housing in place of the spent one.
Wide cross-compatibility with GE, Pentek, Culligan, DuPont and American Plumber systems is the reason to stock it. Flow holds at a whole house rate. Service life shortens with poor water, and the micron rating appears only in the title.
Who it's for
Homeowners with GE, Pentek or similar whole house housings get a three-pack for protecting pipes and water equipment from sediment. Owners of slim standard housings need a narrower cartridge.
Pros and cons
- Cross-references many GE, Pentek and Culligan filters
- Three cartridges per pack
- High gallon rating per cartridge
- Steady whole house flow rate
- Micron rating appears only in the title
- Life shortens with poor water
- Sediment only, no chemical claims
- Third-party replacement, not the original brand
Performance notes
Polypropylene media traps sediment as water flows through the cartridge, protecting pipes and equipment downstream. The wide diameter gives more media area, so whole house flow continues without an obvious pressure drop. Dirty supply water fills the media faster and cuts service life.
Specifications
| Brand | Waterdrop |
|---|---|
| Model | WD-W80 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Waterdrop WD-W80 a genuine GE filter?
No. Waterdrop is an independent brand. The cartridge is a compatible replacement for GE FXHSC and the other listed models.
Will the Waterdrop FXHSC replacement work in place of a 9.75 x 4.5 inch filter?
The listing says it is interchangeable with 10 x 4.5 inch and 9.75 x 4.5 inch pre-filtration filters.
What micron rating is the Waterdrop WD-W80?
The title states 5 micron. The bullets and specs do not repeat it.
Why might the Waterdrop whole house filter need changing early?
Poor water quality shortens the service life, so replace it in time to keep the filtering effective.