TL;DR
A sediment filter is a cartridge or spin-down unit on a well water line that strains out sand, silt, and rust particles before they reach the pressure tank, softener, or fixtures. Ratings run from coarse 50-micron screens to fine 5-micron cartridges, and installers often stage two in series so the fine element does not clog weekly.
What it means
A sediment filter is a cartridge or spin-down unit on a well water line that strains out sand, silt, and rust particles before they reach the pressure tank, softener, or fixtures. Ratings run from coarse 50-micron screens to fine 5-micron cartridges, and installers often stage two in series so the fine element does not clog weekly. A pressure gauge on each side of the housing shows when the element is loading up and due for change.
Where it sits in the glossary
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