Watts Water, who also manufactures the Flowmax brand premium filters, introduces their economy pleated filters which are also made with pleated polyester that is cleanable and re-usable (5 micron and up). Watts pleated filter cartridges outperform wound, spun, melt blown, resin bonded and other "depth" type filter elements because our cartridges are pleated to provide increased surface area and longer life. Lower pressure drop is another significant advantage of using Watts pleated cartridges, which allows for increased flow rates. This product is designed especially for the residential market.
Further savings are provided because our 100% synthetic filter media is cleanable, five micron and up, to lower cartridge replacement costs. Watts filter cartridges outperform other pleated elements because our high performance filter media is systematically produced using 100% synthetic fibers, with no binders or additives to leave a residue, foam or contaminate.
The Watts Pleated filter media is not as thick as the Flow-Max filters, but it is an economical alternative in residential applications.