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5 Micron Sediment Filter Cartridge. Removes dirt, silt, sand, rust & scale at whole-house flow rates. Big Blue 10″ × 4.5″

$9.95

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$7.95 each
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$6.95 each
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$5.95 each

Description

High-capacity Big Blue sediment pre-filter that captures dirt, silt, sand, rust, and scale at whole-house flow rates — the essential first stage that protects every filter after it.

Stage
Stage 1 · Pre-filter
Size
10″ × 4.5″ Big Blue
Micron
5 µm nominal
Life
3–6 months
Fits
Standard Big Blue housings

What it does

The 5-micron melt-blown polypropylene Big Blue sediment cartridge is the first stage of a whole-house filtration system. Installed on the main water line, it captures dirt, silt, sand, rust, and scale particles as water enters your home — before that grit can reach anything downstream.

The oversized 10″ × 4.5″ Big Blue format holds far more media than a slim 10″ × 2.5″ cartridge, which means higher flow with less pressure drop and much greater dirt-holding capacity — exactly what a whole-house line demands. Its graded melt-blown structure traps larger particles in the outer layers and finer ones toward the core, so the cartridge loads evenly instead of blinding off at the surface.

Trapping particulate up front does two jobs: it keeps your water clear, and it protects everything downstream — carbon cartridges, specialty media, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, and appliances all last longer when they aren’t clogged by sediment. Replacing an inexpensive sediment filter on schedule is the cheapest way to extend the life of pricier stages.

Key benefits

  • 5-micron nominal filtration for effective sediment reduction
  • Removes dirt, silt, sand, rust & scale particles
  • High-flow Big Blue design with low pressure drop
  • Excellent dirt-holding capacity — fewer changes than slim cartridges
  • Extends the life of carbon & specialty media stages
  • Protects plumbing fixtures, water heaters & appliances

Specifications

Cartridge type Melt-blown polypropylene sediment (Big Blue)
Nominal size 10″ × 4.5″
Micron rating (nominal) 5 micron
Recommended position Stage 1 (pre-filter)
Operating temperature 40 °F – 100 °F (cold water use)
Max flow rate Up to 15 GPM
Max pressure 90 PSI
Typical life 3–6 months (varies with water quality & usage)
Brand MyWaterClub (made for MyWaterClub)
SKU SED5-10BB

Helps reduce

What this cartridge targets — and what it isn’t built for.

Dirt & silt
Sand
Rust particles
Scale particles
Chlorine / taste
Iron / H₂S
Dissolved chemicals

Which 10″×4.5″ cartridge do I need?

The MyWaterClub Big Blue 10″×4.5″ range by stage. Your current filter is highlighted.

Cartridge Type Best for
Stage 1 — Sediment
SED5-10BB (this filter) Melt-blown sediment 5 µm Whole-house pre-filtration · municipal or moderate sediment
Carbon / polishing
CTO-10BB Carbon block (CTO) Chlorine, taste & odor at whole-house flow
Specialty media
Bone Char 10BB Bone char carbon Helps reduce fluoride (plus taste & odor)
IRON-10BB Iron-removal + softening resin Clear-water (dissolved) iron · light softening
SCALE-10BB Scale-inhibitor media Scale protection for heaters & appliances (does not remove hardness)

Good to know before you buy

Always the first stage. Sediment goes before carbon and specialty media. Capturing grit up front is what protects those pricier stages — install this ahead of any other Big Blue cartridge.

Big Blue vs. slim 10″×2.5″. Same job, much bigger body: more media surface means higher flow, less pressure drop, and longer intervals between changes. If your housing is a standard 10″ × 4.5″ Big Blue, this is your size — a slim cartridge will not seal in it.

When to change it. Replace every 3–6 months. Shorter if your water carries more sediment or you notice a pressure drop — a clogged sediment filter chokes flow to the whole house.

Building a full stack?

Classic whole-house pairing
SED5-10BB (Stage 1) + CTO-10BB carbon block (Stage 2)
Dissolved iron on well water
Add IRON-10BB after this sediment stage
Hard-water scale protection
Add SCALE-10BB to protect heaters & appliances
Fluoride concern
Add the Bone Char 10BB cartridge after sediment

Please note: Filter life and reduction performance depend on your water chemistry, pressure, and usage, so results vary from home to home. This product is not certified to treat water of unknown quality and is not a substitute for testing your water. Descriptions use general, qualified language and are not health claims. When in doubt, test your water or ask us and we’ll help you build the right stack.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 10 × 5 × 5 in

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