3M Purification SGP165BN-T Espresso Machine Water Filter, Hardness Reduction, 1 GPM, 719-Gallon Capacity, Valve-in-Head
The 3M™ Water Filtration Products ScaleGard™ Pro SGP165BN-T is a single-cartridge system for espresso and espresso-based drinks. It helps reduce hardness and hard-scale formation, sediment, and chlorine taste and odor at flow rates up to 1.0 gpm.
Its valve-in-head design includes an internal automatic quarter-turn shut-off valve, while the Sanitary Quick Change cartridge uses a quarter-turn changeout. The system includes a head assembly with integral mounting bracket and a single cartridge filter.
- Capacity: 719 gallons at 9 gpg, or 2,722 liters at 150 ppm.
- Connections: 3/8-inch FNPT horizontal inlet and outlet ports.
- Operating limits: Maximum operating pressure of 125 psi and maximum operating temperature of 100°F.
Overall Dimensions:
4.5"W x 5.5"D x 16.5"HProduct Weight:
6.1 lbHardness and scale reduction
Weak acid ion-exchange resin reduces calcium and magnesium ions to help prevent hard-scale formation.
Chlorine taste and odor reduction
Premium activated carbon reduces chlorine taste and odor and bitterness associated with poor water quality.
Built-in bypass
The bypass directs 75% of inlet water through the media and allows 25% to pass through untreated.
Valve-in-head design
The design simultaneously shuts off and vents water for cartridge changeouts without shutting off the upstream feed water.
Sanitary Quick Change cartridge
The encapsulated cartridge design supports fast changeouts with a quarter-turn and requires no contact with the filter media.
Espresso application
Designed for espresso and espresso-based drinks.
Plumbing connections
Horizontal 3/8-inch FNPT inlet and outlet ports allow direct or adaptable connections to existing plumbing lines.
Material compliance
System materials are stated as NSF and/or FDA CFR-21 compliant.
Warranty & Protection
The system is covered by a limited five-year warranty from the date of purchase, excluding the disposable filter cartridge. The disposable filter cartridge is covered for one year from the date of purchase.
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