The Puretec EM2-80 is a high-flow dual-stage whole-house sediment filtration system designed primarily for rainwater applications. It uses two MaxiPlus sediment cartridges to progressively reduce dirt, rust, algae, silt and other suspended particles before water is distributed throughout the property.
The EM2-80 combines a washable PL20MP1 20 micron pleated sediment cartridge with a finer PX01MP1 1 micron polyspun sediment cartridge. Puretec publishes a maximum flow rate of 80 litres per minute with large 1½-inch BSP / 40mm connections.
The EM2-80 has now been discontinued by Puretec. Installed Today supply is therefore subject to remaining availability, with compatible current Puretec alternatives worth considering where new stock is no longer available.
The EM2-80 filters water at the point of entry before it moves through the property's plumbing network. Its first cartridge captures larger suspended particles while the second cartridge provides finer nominal 1 micron sediment filtration.
This progressive two-stage arrangement helps reduce sediment and sludge reaching tapware, plumbing and connected appliances while allowing higher flow rates suitable for whole-house use.
The actual replacement cartridges specified by Puretec for the EM2-80 are both sediment cartridges. Chlorine, chemical, taste or odour reduction should therefore not be assumed from the cartridge combination unless Puretec confirms otherwise for the specific installation.
Puretec's EM2 specification places the 10-inch EM2 models, including the EM2-80, in its small-to-medium property category.
The EM Series is designed primarily for whole-house rainwater filtration where sediment and suspended particles need to be reduced before household distribution.
The EM2-80 uses 1½-inch BSP connections, making it useful where larger pipework is required while retaining the compact 10-inch cartridge format.
The washable first-stage pleated cartridge is designed to capture larger sediment including dirt, rust and algae.
The second-stage PX01MP1 polyspun cartridge reduces finer suspended particles down to a nominal 1 micron.
Point-of-entry filtration helps reduce sediment and sludge entering downstream plumbing, tapware and appliances.
*Puretec specifies 10 years parts, with parts and labour covered during the first year. Consumable cartridges are excluded.
You need whole-house sediment filtration with an 80 L/min maximum flow rating, large 1½-inch connections and a compact 10-inch dual-housing arrangement.
You need chlorine reduction, taste and odour treatment, microbiological disinfection, more than 80 L/min flow or prefer a currently manufactured Puretec model.
Confirm remaining product availability, water source, required flow, pipe size, pump performance, water pressure and whether additional treatment such as UV is required.
Puretec currently identifies the EM2-80 as a discontinued product. Existing stock may still be available through individual suppliers, but ongoing new production should not be assumed.
Importantly, Puretec continues to list the PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 cartridges used by the EM2-80, allowing existing systems to continue being serviced with the specified replacement filters.
Puretec designed the EM2-80 primarily for rainwater. The manufacturer also lists the system for use with mains water, rivers, dams and bore water where its filtration performance suits the application.
Different untreated water sources can require additional treatment. Puretec warns against using whole-house filtration systems with microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection.
The EM2-80 can be used as pre-filtration ahead of a suitable UV system where microbiological treatment is required.
The EM2-80 passes water through two large-diameter 10-inch cartridges in sequence.
The PL20MP1 washable pleated cartridge captures larger suspended sediment and is designed with a large filtration surface area.
The PX01MP1 graded polyspun sediment cartridge provides finer nominal 1 micron filtration for sediment, sand, silt and algae.
Filtered water then continues through the property's plumbing system to downstream outlets and connected equipment.
Puretec's EM2-80 product summary refers to a “1 micron sediment & carbon filter”, but the manufacturer's detailed replacement-cartridge specification identifies the actual cartridges as PL20MP1 and PX01MP1.
The PL20MP1 is a washable pleated sediment cartridge and the PX01MP1 is a graded polyspun sediment cartridge. Puretec's replacement-cartridge documentation describes both as sediment filtration products.
For that reason, this page does not claim chlorine, pesticide, chemical, taste or odour reduction from the standard EM2-80 cartridge combination. If those treatment outcomes are required, select a system with a manufacturer-specified carbon stage.
Designed for whole-house filtration with a published maximum flow rate of 80 litres per minute.
The second-stage PX01MP1 cartridge provides nominal 1 micron sediment filtration.
The PL20MP1 pleated first-stage cartridge is washable and designed to handle larger sediment loads.
Large 40mm connections allow the EM2-80 to integrate with compatible higher-flow pipework.
Puretec specifies an integrated rust-proof, anti-flex aluminium wall-mount bracket.
The filter operates using available water pressure and contains no powered filtration components.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Puretec |
| Product | EM2-80 Dual Stage Whole House Rainwater Filter |
| Model | EM2-80 |
| Manufacturer Status | Discontinued |
| Application | Whole-house / point-of-entry filtration |
| Primary Water Source | Rainwater |
| Other Listed Water Sources | Mains, rivers, dams and bore water |
| Filtration Stages | 2 |
| Final Micron Rating | 1 micron nominal |
| Stage 1 Cartridge | PL20MP1 – washable pleated sediment cartridge |
| Stage 1 Rating | 20 micron |
| Stage 2 Cartridge | PX01MP1 – graded polyspun sediment cartridge |
| Stage 2 Rating | 1 micron nominal |
| Cartridge Size | 4.5" × 10" MaxiPlus format |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 80 litres per minute |
| Connection Size | 1½" BSP / 40mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0–52°C, protect from freezing |
| Model-Specific Pressure Range | 200–520 kPa |
| Electrical Power | Not required |
| Gravity Feed | Puretec lists EM Series systems as gravity-feed compatible |
| UV Pre-Filtration | Suitable |
| Approx. Dimensions | 379mm wide × 337mm high × 209mm deep |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 10 years parts; first year includes parts and labour; cartridges excluded |
A 4.5-inch × 10-inch, 20 micron washable pleated sediment cartridge with a large surface area for reduction of sediment and suspended particles.
A 4.5-inch × 10-inch, 1 micron graded polyspun sediment cartridge designed to reduce sediment, sand, silt and algae.
Puretec specifies genuine replacement cartridges to maintain system performance, applicable standards and manufacturer warranty conditions.
Puretec specifies replacement of the EM2-80 cartridges every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage.
The PL20MP1 first-stage cartridge is washable, which can help manage sediment loading between replacement intervals. The PX01MP1 second-stage cartridge is replaced rather than washed for continued fine filtration performance.
Puretec also recommends checking the filter-housing O-rings during maintenance and replacing them approximately every 3–5 years to help maintain a watertight seal.
Yes. Puretec lists the EM2-80 as suitable for UV system pre-filtration.
Its 20 micron and 1 micron sediment stages help reduce suspended material before water reaches a compatible ultraviolet treatment system.
The EM2-80 itself does not disinfect water and should not be treated as a replacement for UV or another suitable disinfection process where microbiological treatment is required.
The EM2-80 is installed at the property's point of entry and should be securely mounted in a location that provides suitable access for cartridge servicing.
Puretec's whole-house installation guide states that installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and be completed by a licensed plumber.
Yes. Puretec lists the EM Series as suitable for operation on gravity-feed pressure, and the filtration system itself requires no electrical power.
Actual available flow from a gravity-fed installation depends on tank elevation, static pressure, pipe size, pipe length, fittings and downstream demand. The published 80 L/min figure is the filter's maximum flow rating and does not guarantee 80 L/min from every gravity-fed installation.
Two heavy-duty whole-house filter housings mounted to the integrated Puretec aluminium wall bracket.
Puretec lists the PL20MP1 20 micron pleated cartridge and PX01MP1 1 micron polyspun cartridge as the EM2-80 filtration stages.
Connecting pipework, isolation valves, pressure controls, backflow protection and other site-specific plumbing requirements should be confirmed for the installation.
Where remaining stock is available, choose supply only if you need the EM2-80 supplied and already have a licensed plumber or suitable installation arrangements in place.
Eligible Brisbane customers can check remaining EM2-80 availability and applicable whole-house filtration installation options.
Eligible Gold Coast customers can also check stock and installation availability, including pipework, pressure, pump and water-source requirements.
The Puretec EM2-80 is now discontinued by the manufacturer, so supply-only availability depends on remaining stock. Where stock is available, Installed Today can offer delivery across supported Australian locations.
If the EM2-80 is no longer available, a current Puretec whole-house filtration model should be selected according to the required flow, connection size, micron rating and water source rather than relying on model number alone.
Where remaining product stock is available, Brisbane customers can check supplied-and-installed options for the Puretec EM2-80. Installation typically involves integration into the property's main water line, secure wall mounting and suitable isolation, pressure and backflow controls.
For rainwater installations, the existing pump, available pressure and pipework should be checked to ensure the complete system can provide the required household flow.
Eligible Gold Coast customers can also check remaining EM2-80 stock and installation options. The large 1½-inch connections and 80 L/min maximum flow rating should be matched to the existing plumbing and required household duty.
Adequate service clearance should be retained beneath the filter housings so the cartridges can be removed and replaced without unnecessary plumbing alterations.
The primary maintenance requirement is replacement of the PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 cartridges every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage.
During servicing, the filter bowls should be cleaned and the O-rings checked for damage and correct lubrication. Puretec recommends O-ring replacement approximately every 3–5 years.
After cartridge replacement, trapped air should be purged and the system flushed before checking the housings and plumbing connections for leakage.
Yes. Puretec currently identifies the EM2-80 as a discontinued product.
The standard cartridge combination provides two stages of sediment filtration for dirt, rust, algae, sand, silt and other suspended particles.
The EM2-80 has two filtration stages.
Stage 1 uses the PL20MP1, a 4.5-inch × 10-inch washable pleated sediment cartridge rated at 20 micron.
Stage 2 uses the PX01MP1, a 4.5-inch × 10-inch graded polyspun sediment cartridge rated at a nominal 1 micron.
The detailed Puretec replacement specification identifies PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 as the two cartridges. Both are sediment cartridges, so this page does not claim carbon treatment from the standard cartridge combination.
Chlorine reduction should not be assumed from the standard PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 cartridge combination. If chlorine reduction is required, select a Puretec system with a manufacturer-specified carbon stage.
Puretec publishes a maximum flow rate of 80 litres per minute.
The final filtration stage has a nominal rating of 1 micron.
The system uses 1½-inch BSP / 40mm connections.
Yes. Puretec designed the EM2 Series primarily for whole-house rainwater filtration.
Yes. Puretec also lists the model for use with mains, river, dam and bore water where its filtration capability is appropriate.
Yes. Puretec lists the EM2-80 as suitable for UV-system pre-filtration.
No. The EM2-80 is a sediment filtration system and does not provide standalone microbiological disinfection.
No. The filter itself requires no electrical power.
Yes. Puretec lists its EM Series as able to operate on gravity-feed pressure, although actual flow depends on the hydraulic conditions of the installation.
Puretec specifies an operating-water range of 0–52°C and requires the system to be protected from freezing.
The model-specific Puretec product specification lists an operating range of 200–520 kPa.
Puretec specifies cartridge replacement every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage.
Puretec continues to list the PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 replacement cartridges used by the EM2-80.
Puretec's whole-house installation instructions state that installation must comply with local plumbing regulations and be carried out by a licensed plumber.
Supply-only ordering depends on remaining stock because the model has been discontinued by Puretec.
Where remaining stock and suitable installation options are available, eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast customers can check whole-house filtration installation options. Final requirements depend on the water source, pipework, pressure, pump setup and site conditions.
Puretec specifies a 10-year parts warranty for the EM2-80, with parts and labour covered during the first year.
Consumable cartridges are excluded from the product warranty. Warranty eligibility remains subject to Puretec's applicable conditions, including correct installation and operation in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Installed Today gives you a straightforward way to check remaining EM2-80 availability, source the genuine replacement cartridges used by existing systems and compare suitable current Puretec alternatives where the discontinued EM2-80 is no longer available.
The Puretec EM2-80 is a discontinued whole-house rainwater filter designed around an 80 L/min maximum flow, large 1½-inch connections and progressive 20 micron plus 1 micron sediment filtration. It remains relevant for existing installations requiring genuine PL20MP1 and PX01MP1 replacement cartridges.
For a new installation, remaining stock should be confirmed before ordering. Where the EM2-80 is unavailable, choose a current Puretec model according to the required flow, pipe connection, water source and treatment requirement rather than selecting a replacement solely by model size.
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