Description

Inline specialty water treatment

Reduce hardness minerals and scale before they reach sensitive RO components

The Omnipure K5654-BB is an inline ion-exchange softening cartridge designed to reduce calcium and magnesium hardness. Used as pretreatment, it can help limit scale buildup on RO membrane surfaces and in small point-of-use filtration components.

K5654-BBMyAquaFilter SKU
Cold waterPoint-of-use filtration
Key benefits

What this media is designed to do

CaMg

Hardness ReductionIon-exchange media helps reduce calcium and magnesium hardness.

SCALE

Scale ControlHelps limit mineral scale on membrane surfaces and downstream equipment.

500

Approx. 500 GrainsSource lists approximately 500 grains of hardness capacity.

USA

Made in USAManufactured by Omnipure.

Water profile & wellness context

Useful information

Softening changes mineral composition rather than making water “healthier.” It can improve scale control and system performance. Because ion-exchange softening typically exchanges hardness ions for sodium or another counter-ion, customers on sodium-restricted diets should evaluate their overall water source and system design if this is a concern.

Specifications

Product details

Manufacturer Omnipure
Filter type Inline softening ion-exchange cartridge
Media Water-softening ion-exchange resin
Size Current detailed specs: 2.5″ × 10″
Connection 1/4″ FPT
Included 2 × 1/4″ QC elbows
Capacity Approx. 500 grains of hardness
Flow rate 0.50 GPM
Maximum pressure 125 PSI
Operating temperature 36–100°F
Typical replacement 6–12 months; depends strongly on hardness and usage
SKU K5654-BB

Installation & maintenance

  • Confirm tubing, fitting size, and filtration position before ordering
  • Use cold water only and stay within listed pressure limits
  • Flush a new cartridge before drinking-water use when appropriate for the media
  • Replace based on measured performance, water quality, and usage
Compatibility

Match the filter to the water-quality goal

For compatible countertop, under-sink, aquarium, lab, and specialty water systems needing hardness pretreatment.

Not sure which specialty filter fits?Send your system model, tubing size, current TDS/pH, and desired finished-water profile.

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Additional information

Weight 30 oz
Dimensions 11 × 2.5 × 2.5 in

1 review for Omnipure Inline Water Softener Filter — 2.5″ × 10″, 1/4″ FPT with QC Elbows — SKU K5654-BB

  1. 5 out of 5

    David M

    This filter definitely improved the softness of our water. Soap lathers better, and no more chalky taste. I noticed a slight drop in flow rate after 6 months, but that’s expected. Just replaced it and back to normal. Solid product.


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