3M Purification B165-CLS Scale-Reducing Water Filter Replacement Cartridge, 1 Micron, 0.5 GPM, Chlorine/Chloramine Reduction

SKU: B165-CLS GTIN: 04046719898312
$220.97
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The 3M™ ScaleGard™ Blend B165-CLS is a replacement cartridge for commercial foodservice water filtration. It has a 1.0 micron rating and a 0.5 gpm flow rate.

Designed for coffee, espresso, vending and steamer applications, it reduces hard scale, chlorine taste and odor, and chloramines. Its 749-gallon hardness capacity is specified at 11 gpg using the standard blend for coffee machines without steam operation.

  • Sanitary Quick Change design: Encapsulated cartridge design supports fast and easy change-outs without contact with the filter media.
  • Media: Contains WAC resin and carbon block media wrap.
  • Certification: NSF certified.

Overall Dimensions:

4.5"W x 1.5"D x 15.0"H

Product Weight:

5.7 lb

Hard scale reduction

Buffered ion exchange resin reduces calcium and magnesium ions that can cause hard scale buildup on equipment.

Chlorine and chloramine reduction

Reduces chlorine taste and odor and chloramines.

1 micron rating

The cartridge is rated at 1.0 micron.

0.5 gpm flow rate

The specified flow rate is 0.5 gpm.

749-gallon hardness capacity

Capacity is 749 gallons at 11 gpg hardness, based on the standard blend for coffee machines without steam operation.

Sanitary Quick Change cartridge

The encapsulated design allows fast and easy cartridge change-outs without contact with the filter media.

Cartridge media

Contains WAC resin in hydrogen and non-hydrogen forms and carbon block media wrap.

Operating range

Operating pressure is 25–125 psi and operating temperature is 40–100°F.

Part Number 5630401
Filter Type Chlorine, taste & odor, scaling
Micron Rating 1 micron
Flow Rate 0.5 gpm
Hardness Capacity 749 gallons at 11 gpg
Capacity Basis Standard blend for coffee machines without steam operation
Reduction Claims Hard scale; chlorine taste and odor; chloramines
Application Coffee, espresso, vending and steamers
Cartridge Design Sanitary Quick Change (SQC) encapsulated cartridge
Media WAC resin and carbon block media wrap
Seal Type O-ring
Operating Pressure 25–125 psi
Operating Temperature 40–100°F (4.4–37.8°C)

Frequently Asked Questions

It reduces hard scale, chlorine taste and odor, and chloramines.
The specified flow rate is 0.5 gpm.
The hardness capacity is 749 gallons at 11 gpg, based on the standard blend for coffee machines without steam operation.
The cartridge has a 1 micron rating.
The documented applications are coffee, espresso, vending and steamers.
No. The product literature states that the cartridges do not require pre-activation.
Yes. The B165-CLS is identified as NSF certified.
The listed dimensions are 4.5 inches wide, 1.5 inches deep and 15.0 inches high, with a listed weight of 5.7 pounds.

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