--- product_id: 7415674 title: "3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Sump Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP420, 5560907" brand: "aqua-pure" price: "1042.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Aqua Pure" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7415674-3m-aqua-pure-whole-house-standard-sump-replacement-water-filter store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 6 months cartridge life Grooved surface for longer durability 5 micron sediment reduction 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Sump Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP420, 5560907 **Brand:** aqua-pure **Price:** 1042.91 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’§ Elevate your home water game β€” because clean water is the new luxury. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Sump Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP420, 5560907 by aqua-pure - **How much does it cost?** 1042.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7415674-3m-aqua-pure-whole-house-standard-sump-replacement-water-filter) ## Best For - aqua-pure enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aqua-pure brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Extended Life Design:** Grooved surface boosts filter lifespan beyond standard cartridges - β€’ **Pressure-Resistant Build:** Rigid construction stops sediment unloading during pressure changes - β€’ **Reliable Sediment Defense:** Captures particles down to 5 microns for crystal-clear water - β€’ **Certified Safety & Quality:** Made with FDA CFR-21 compliant materials and NSF tested - β€’ **Scale-Defying Polyphosphates:** Prevents mineral buildup to protect your pipes and appliances ## Overview The 3M Aqua-Pure AP420 is a high-performance whole house water filter cartridge designed to reduce sediment, rust, and scale buildup with a 5-micron filtration rating. Featuring polyphosphates to inhibit mineral scale, a grooved surface for extended life, and rigid construction to maintain filtration integrity under pressure, this FDA-compliant, NSF-tested cartridge offers up to 6 months of reliable water protection for your entire home. ## Description Product Description The 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Diameter Water Filter Drop-in Replacement Cartridge AP420 for the AP100 & standard and large diameter Stainless Steel Housing Series, is a good choice in water filtration. This standard 2.75” diameter by 9.8” length drop-in cartridge is manufacturer tested and verified to reduce sediment down to 5 micron nominal. From the Manufacturer The Aqua-Pure AP420 filter cartridge 2 pack includes two 10-Inch long hot and cold water filter cartridges. The AP420 filter cartridge reduces dirt, rust, sediment, and scale buildup with a micron rating of 5 and a flow rate of 8 gpm. Protect your hot water heater from scale buildup while getting the clean and clear drinking water you want with a Aqua-Pure AP420 filter cartridge 2 pack. Review: good filter but pricey - pricey but good Review: Great value and it works - Lasts a while and seems to be working great filtering the water ## Features - Helps Inhibit Scale: Polyphosphates included in this cartridge bind calcium and magnesium hardness minerals, preventing them from becoming a solid to help reduce the build-up of mineral scale in pipes and water using appliances - Average cartridge life: 6 months (incoming water quality may affect cartridge life) - Grooved surface increases total surface area for longer cartridge life compared than non-grooved filter cartridges - Rigid construction helps to eliminate sediment β€œunloading” due to variances in water pressure - Materials are FDA CFR-21 compliant ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003VT7F0A | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,885 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #125 in Replacement Under-Sink Water Filters | | Brand | Aqua-Pure | | Date First Available | March 2, 2007 | | External Testing Certification | NSF | | Global Trade Identification Number | 50051128888419 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2 pounds | | Item model number | 5527407 | | Manufacturer | 3M | | Material | Polypropylene (PP) | | Number of Items | 2 | | Product Benefits | Inhibits Lime-Scale Growth, Reduces Sediment | | Product Dimensions | 2.98"D x 2.98"W x 9.8"H | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | ## Product Details - **External Testing Certification:** NSF - **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds - **Material:** Polypropylene (PP) - **Product Benefits:** Inhibits Lime-Scale Growth, Reduces Sediment - **Product Dimensions:** 2.98"D x 2.98"W x 9.8"H ## Images ![3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Sump Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP420, 5560907 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bmuS3fpHL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will it work with pentek pentek-150072#10 standard blue/clear filter housing, 3/4"?** A: I use the AquaPure AP420 cartridge which measures 9-7/8" by 2-3/4" Part No. 5560907. It works well for scale and iron (rust). I recommend contacting the filter housing manufacturer to check with them. **Q: I am using this filter but just in a few days I see the color turning reddish due to iron filtration. Will this affect the performance ?** A: First, I love these filters and they work very well. Yes they start working immediately and catch a lot of iron and manganese. I change mine every three months or so or after I begin to see iron start to 'show up' in a toilet. Water flow is never impacted but if your iron / manganese content (i am assuming you are on a well) then you need to seek a whole house filter as a solution. **Q: Number of cartridges in box? This is usually sold as a pack of two cartridges for the price they have posted.** A: This should be a package of 2 of the AP420 cartridges. **Q: how does ap420 filter out the scale** A: Honestly, I have no idea how it works, but I have been using it for more than 5 years and the flecks of scale are clearly visible on the outside of the filter after several months of use, or sometimes sooner. We had major problems with our hot water heater and plumbing fixtures due to scale, and this filter seems to have solved the problem. Hope this helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good filter but pricey *by I***A on January 13, 2026* pricey but good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value and it works *by A***R on September 27, 2025* Lasts a while and seems to be working great filtering the water ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well *by M***L on October 4, 2025* We live in a rural area and we have a well and the filter for our house needs changed about every six months because of our iron deposit and this filter works really well for the house filter quality is great nice size last long time ## Frequently Bought Together - 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Standard Sump Replacement Water Filter Drop-in Cartridge AP420, 5560907 - Aqua-Pure ap117 Model AP117NP 5541705 Whole House Standard Diameter Replacement Filter (Pack of 2) - 3M Aqua-Pure Whole House Std. Dia. Stainless Steel Filter Housing SST1HA. 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