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product_id: 260073490
title: "Pentek DGD-2501 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5\" X 10\", 1 micron"
brand: "pentek"
price: "$45.94"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pentek"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/260073490-pentek-dgd-2501-big-blue-sediment-water-filter-10-inch
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Fits all 10" Big Blue housings 1 micron ultra-fine filtration 3X dirt holding capacity Pentek DGD-2501 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5" X 10", 1 micron

**Brand:** pentek
**Price:** $45.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your home’s water game with ultra-fine, long-lasting filtration!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentek DGD-2501 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5" X 10", 1 micron by pentek
- **How much does it cost?** $45.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/260073490-pentek-dgd-2501-big-blue-sediment-water-filter-10-inch)

## Best For

- pentek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentek brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Maintenance:** Replace every 6 months or when water pressure drops to keep your system optimized
- • **Pure Water, Pure Power:** Removes dirt, sand, silt & particulates for crystal-clear water
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits all standard 10" Big Blue housings for easy upgrade or replacement
- • **Certified Peace of Mind:** NSF certified to ensure safe, reliable filtration you can trust
- • **Triple Capacity, Triple Confidence:** Up to 3X the dirt holding capacity extends filter life and reduces replacements

## Overview

The Pentek DGD-2501 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter is a 10-inch, 1-micron polypropylene cartridge designed for whole-house filtration. It offers up to 3 times the dirt holding capacity of similar filters, fits all standard 10" Big Blue housings, and is NSF certified for reliable sediment removal. Ideal for millennial homeowners seeking clean water and appliance protection with minimal maintenance.

## Description

Pentair DGD-2501 Dual-Gradient Sediment Filter Cartridge is designed to reduce fine sediment in residential drinking water. In addition to sediment reduction the Dual Gradient technology provides true depth filtration with high dirt loading capacity resulting in extended cartridge life. Performance includes optimal flow at low pressure drop suitable for applications requiring high flow such as Point of Use or Point of Entry (whole home) that supply multiple water using appliances. This cartridge also includes a 1 micron rating of which provides fine sediment reduction. This cartridge meets National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) standard 42 for material requirements only. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.Designed for most residential drinking water applications. Pentair water filters are manufactured in the form of replaceable cartridges that fit inside housings designed to perform as a filtration system. Filtration systems can consist of a single stage or multiple stages, using one, two or more types of filter cartridges to reduce multiple contaminants. The performance of filter cartridge is measured by the minimum particle size that is blocked and the type of unwanted contaminants it is designed to reduce. Additional performance factors include the maximum flow rate, and the capacity or amount of water that can be filtered before the filter must be replaced. Water cartridge filters are used in a wide range of drinking water applications including Point of Entry (whole home) installations and Point of Use (undersink applications). Pentair manufactures residential, industrial, and commercial water filtration components and systems. The company, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN

Review: Works just like any other water filter and is cheaper than in a retail store.
Review: Excelente filtro para el agua de mi sistema hidroneumático

## Features

- KEEP YOUR WATER CLEAN and protect your appliances by removing dirt, sand, silt and particulates
- FITS ALL 10" Big Blue Housing and can replace any 4.5"x10" sediment filter
- ACHIEVES UP TO 3X the dirt holding capacity of similar size sediment cartridges
- NSF CERTIFIED for your peace of mind.
- REPLACE EVERY 6 MONTHS or when you notice a drop in water pressure or quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0014C09XG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,955 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #113 in Water Filter Cartridges |
| Brand | Pentek |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Models | 155359-43, DGD-2501, FPMB-BB1-10, PENTEK-DGD-2501 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,133) |
| Date First Available | 10 December 2012 |
| Diameter | 4.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 399 g |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Model Number | 155359-43 |

## Product Details

- **External testing certification:** NSF, ANSI
- **Item weight:** 399 g
- **Material:** Polypropylene (PP)
- **Product benefits:** Removal of impurities and protection of devices against sediment
- **Product dimensions:** 11.4D x 11.4W x 11.4H centimeters

## Images

![Pentek DGD-2501 Big Blue Sediment Water Filter, 10-Inch, Whole House, 100% Pure Polypropylene Gradient Density Cartridge, 4.5" X 10", 1 micron - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EZ31FAazL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the projected longevity in months?**
A: Thank you for your inquiry! The average projected longevity is about 3-months.

**Q: silly question but is spun the same as woven? I know I need to get woven and not paper filter.... the spun polypropelene is throwing me**
A: spun is smooth outside, woven is like a continues string, pleat is paper with wire over sometimes, but not always. the 5005is good all around for most use, carbon or black is for strong smell, woven for sediment sand or fine silt. hope it helps somegene

**Q: I notice this filter does not have seals on the two ends to prevent unfiltered water bypassing. Do you have to add seals when installing?**
A: The filter element fits into the filter body and there is a circular raised area about 3/4" high in the bottom. After you clean any sediment out of the bottom of the filter, place one end of the filter element over this. Very important, lubricate the "O" with Vaseline, seat it in the groove at the top of the filter body, screw together with the wrench (sold by Amazon), turn on the water and check for leaks.

**Q: Made in? USA? China? Korea? Mexico?**
A: These are manufactured by Pentair who has multiple manufacturing facilities both in the USA and in other countries throughout the world.  These filters at this date (January 2020) are manufactured in house in our Pentair facility in China.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***B on 3 August 2023*

Works just like any other water filter and is cheaper than in a retail store.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***V on 18 August 2020*

Excelente filtro para el agua de mi sistema hidroneumático

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***. on 31 July 2024*

This is the exact product I wanted for my home water filtration system. It is more than 50% less than the stores that sell these products near me - a huge difference. I love that the filters are available in bulk so that I can stock up and never run out. Great filter for your money.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-17*