PURETEC MAXIPLUS PLEATED SEDIMENT CARTRIDGE
Puretec PL05MP1 5 Micron Pleated Sediment Cartridge
The Puretec PL05MP1 is a genuine washable sediment replacement cartridge designed to reduce dirt, rust, sand, silt and suspended particulate material in compatible water filtration systems.
Puretec manufactures its PL Series from durable non-woven reusable polyester media pleated around a polypropylene support core. The pleated construction creates a large filtration surface area for sediment loading while maintaining high water-flow capability.
The PL05MP1 has a nominal 5 micron rating and uses Puretec's large 4.5" × 10" MaxiPlus format. It is used as a sediment stage in compatible whole-house, rainwater and Hybrid filtration systems.
Quick answer:
the Puretec PL05MP1 is a 5 micron, 4.5" × 10" MaxiPlus washable pleated sediment cartridge. It is made from reusable polyester filtration media rather than polypropylene filter media. Puretec technical documentation lists the cartridge at up to 90 L/min, while complete-system flow depends on the filtration system in which it is installed.
PRODUCT AT A GLANCE
Puretec PL05MP1 Key Details
5 Micron
Nominal Rating
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4.5" × 10"
MaxiPlus Size
90 L/min
Listed Cartridge Flow
Washable
Pleated Polyester
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IMPORTANT SIZE CHECK
PL05MP1 Is a 10-Inch MaxiPlus Cartridge
The PL05MP1 should not be described as a standard 10" × 2.5" replacement cartridge.
Puretec identifies it as a 4.5" diameter × 10" MaxiPlus cartridge, intended for compatible large-format filter housings and systems.
Check the complete cartridge code before ordering.
PL05MP1 and PL05MP2 both provide nominal 5 micron pleated sediment filtration, but PL05MP1 is the 10-inch version while PL05MP2 is the longer 20-inch MaxiPlus cartridge.
WHAT IT DOES
5 Micron Sediment Filtration
The PL05MP1 provides physical filtration of suspended particulate material through its pleated polyester media.
Dirt
The pleated filtration surface captures suspended dirt carried through the incoming water supply.
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Rust
Helps reduce particulate rust before water reaches downstream filtration or household plumbing.
Sand
Designed to capture suspended sand and similar particulate material.
Silt
The nominal 5 micron rating provides relatively fine sediment filtration within compatible systems.
High Sediment Loads
The large pleated surface area makes the PL Series suitable for sediment pre-filtration applications.
Physical Filtration
The cartridge filters suspended material mechanically rather than through activated-carbon adsorption.
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PLEATED POLYESTER MEDIA
Designed With a Large Filtration Surface Area
Puretec manufactures the PL Series from durable non-woven reusable polyester fabric.
The filtration media is pleated around a polypropylene core for additional structural support. Pleating increases the available media area inside the cartridge, helping provide substantial dirt-holding capacity without requiring a longer cartridge.
The cartridge is also designed to be washable, allowing accumulated surface sediment to be cleaned from the pleated media where appropriate.
WASHABLE CARTRIDGE
Can the PL05MP1 Be Washed & Reused?
Yes. Puretec specifically lists the PL05MP1 as a washable pleated sediment cartridge.
Surface sediment may be cleaned from the media where practical, which can help restore flow during the service period.
Washable does not mean permanent.
Cleaning does not replace normal cartridge maintenance. Follow the service schedule for the complete filtration system and replace the cartridge when its condition or system performance requires it.
MEDIA CONSTRUCTION
Polyester Filter Media, Polypropylene Support Core
The PL05MP1 is sometimes incorrectly described as a pleated polypropylene cartridge.
Puretec specifies the actual filtration media as non-woven polyester fabric. The pleated polyester is supported around a polypropylene core.
This differs from Puretec's PX Series, where polyspun polypropylene is used as the filtration media itself.
SEDIMENT ONLY
What the PL05MP1 Does Not Treat
The PL05MP1 does not contain activated carbon and should not be relied upon for dedicated chlorine, unwanted taste or odour treatment.
Compatible Puretec systems may pair the PL05MP1 with a separate carbon or dual-purpose cartridge when those additional treatment functions are required.
- 5 micron suspended sediment filtration
- Dirt and particulate rust reduction
- Sand and silt reduction
- Washable pleated filtration media
SPECIFICATIONS
Puretec PL05MP1 Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Puretec PL05MP1 |
| Model |
PL05MP1 |
| Product Type |
Washable pleated sediment cartridge |
| Series |
Puretec PL Series |
| Nominal Micron Rating |
5 micron |
| Format |
MaxiPlus |
| Cartridge Size |
4.5" × 10" |
| Listed Cartridge Flow |
Up to 90 L/min |
| Filter Media |
Non-woven reusable polyester |
| Support Core |
Polypropylene |
| Primary Treatment |
Sediment and suspended particulate reduction |
| Washable |
Yes |
FLOW RATE
Understanding the 90 L/min Cartridge Rating
Puretec technical documentation lists the PL05MP1 at up to 90 litres per minute.
This is an individual cartridge specification. It does not mean every complete system using PL05MP1 will deliver 90 L/min.
Complete-system flow can be affected by other cartridges, filter housings, UV reactors, valves, pipework, pumps and available water pressure.
EM SERIES COMPATIBILITY
PL05MP1 in Puretec EM2-60 & EM2-65
Puretec specifies the PL05MP1 as the first filtration stage in compatible EM Series dual-stage rainwater filtration systems.
Puretec EM2-60
Uses PL05MP1 as stage one followed by DP10MP1 as the second dual-purpose sediment and carbon stage. Puretec lists the complete current EM2-60 at 60 L/min.
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Puretec EM2-65
Existing EM2-65 systems also use PL05MP1 followed by DP10MP1. Confirm the installed model before ordering service cartridges.
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HYBRID E6 COMPATIBILITY
First Filtration Stage in the Puretec Hybrid E6
Puretec specifies the PL05MP1 as the first cartridge in the current Hybrid E6 rainwater treatment system.
Stage 1 – PL05MP1
5 micron washable pleated sediment filtration.
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Stage 2 – DP10MP1
10 micron dual-purpose sediment, chlorine, taste and odour treatment.
UV Treatment
The complete Hybrid E6 adds a separate ultraviolet treatment stage after cartridge filtration.
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Puretec lists the complete Hybrid E6 at a maximum flow rate of 75 L/min. The PL05MP1 cartridge's individual flow capability should not be substituted for the complete-system specification.
OTHER HYBRID SYSTEMS
PL05MP1 in Compatible Puretec Hybrid Systems
Puretec also specifies the PL05MP1 in several other compatible 10-inch Hybrid configurations.
Hybrid G6
Uses PL05MP1 as the first filtration stage followed by DP10MP1 and UV treatment.
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Hybrid R1
Uses the same PL05MP1 and DP10MP1 cartridge combination in the compatible indoor Hybrid configuration.
Hybrid G12 / R10
Uses PL05MP1 as stage one ahead of CB05MP1 and PX01MP1 in the compatible three-cartridge filtration sequence.
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Always confirm the exact Hybrid model before ordering because Puretec uses different cartridge combinations across the Hybrid range.
SELECTED HOUSING APPLICATIONS
Compatible 10-Inch MaxiPlus Housing Applications
Puretec also lists PL05MP1 as a sediment cartridge option for selected large-format 10-inch filtration housings, including compatible TSI MaxiPlus applications.
Physical cartridge size should not be treated as universal compatibility. The filtration media and micron rating must still suit the intended application.
Confirm the specified replacement cartridge.
Other 4.5" × 10" cartridges can provide carbon treatment, different micron ratings or different filtration characteristics.
PL05MP1 VS PL20MP1
5 Micron vs 20 Micron Pleated Filtration
| Feature |
PL05MP1 |
PL20MP1 |
| Nominal Rating |
5 micron |
20 micron |
| Size |
4.5" × 10" |
4.5" × 10" |
| Media |
Pleated polyester |
Pleated polyester |
| Washable |
Yes |
Yes |
| Filtration Role |
Finer 5 micron sediment filtration |
Coarser 20 micron sediment filtration |
Use the cartridge model specified for the installed Puretec system rather than changing micron ratings based only on physical size.
PL05MP1 VS PL05MP2
10-Inch vs 20-Inch MaxiPlus
| Feature |
PL05MP1 |
PL05MP2 |
| Nominal Rating |
5 micron |
5 micron |
| Diameter |
4.5" |
4.5" |
| Length |
10" |
20" |
| Media |
Pleated polyester |
Pleated polyester |
| Listed Flow |
Up to 90 L/min |
Up to 180 L/min |
PL05MP1 and PL05MP2 are not interchangeable.
They share the same nominal filtration rating and diameter but have different cartridge lengths and system applications.
PL05MP1 VS PX05MP1
Pleated Filtration vs Polyspun Depth Filtration
Both models provide nominal 5 micron sediment filtration in Puretec's 10-inch MaxiPlus format, but their media construction is different.
PL05MP1
Washable pleated polyester media with a large surface area for sediment collection.
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PX05MP1
Graded polyspun polypropylene media designed to capture sediment throughout the depth of the cartridge.
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Do not substitute between PL and PX cartridges unless the complete Puretec system specifies the alternative.
WHEN TO SERVICE
How Often Should the PL05MP1 Be Replaced?
The correct maintenance interval depends on the complete system, incoming water quality and total water use.
Puretec's WH and EM maintenance guidance commonly specifies cartridge replacement approximately every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage.
Some compatible Hybrid maintenance schedules specify cartridge replacement approximately every 6 months, so the maintenance instructions for the exact installed system should take priority.
- Applicable system maintenance interval has been reached
- Water flow has noticeably decreased
- Pleated media is heavily loaded
- Incoming sediment levels have increased
- Cleaning no longer restores suitable flow
- Previous replacement date is unknown
WHY SERVICE LIFE VARIES
What Affects PL05MP1 Cartridge Life?
Sediment Loading
Water containing more dirt, rust, sand or silt can load the pleated media more quickly.
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Total Water Use
Whole-house systems can pass substantial volumes of water through the cartridge over the maintenance period.
Cleaning & Condition
Washable media may be cleaned where appropriate, but damaged or persistently restricted cartridges should be replaced.
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CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
What Is Involved in Replacing a PL05MP1?
The PL05MP1 is a conventional drop-in cartridge installed inside a compatible reusable 10-inch MaxiPlus housing.
- Confirm the installed system specifies PL05MP1
- Isolate the incoming water supply
- Relieve pressure from the filtration system
- Open the applicable filter housing
- Remove the existing cartridge
- Clean the filter bowl with soap and warm water where instructed
- Rinse the filter bowl thoroughly
- Inspect the housing O-ring and sealing surfaces
- Apply suitable food-grade silicone lubricant where required
- Install the PL05MP1 in the correct filtration stage
- Ensure the cartridge is correctly seated
- Reassemble the housing without overtightening
- Restore water pressure gradually
- Check the housing and connections for leaks
- Recommission the complete system according to its instructions
O-RING MAINTENANCE
Inspect the Housing Seal During Servicing
Puretec's whole-house maintenance guidance recommends checking reusable filter-housing O-rings whenever cartridges are serviced or replaced.
Damaged, kinked or deteriorated O-rings should be replaced. Puretec generally recommends replacing applicable housing O-rings approximately every 3–5 years, subject to condition.
Use only suitable food-grade silicone lubricant where lubrication is required.
BEFORE ORDERING
Check These Details First
- Existing cartridge code is PL05MP1
- Required nominal rating is 5 micron
- Required size is 4.5" × 10"
- Installed housing accepts MaxiPlus 10-inch cartridges
- You require washable pleated sediment filtration
- Correct position in the filtration system has been confirmed
- Filter housing and O-ring are serviceable
- Incoming water can be safely isolated
DIY OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Can the PL05MP1 Be Replaced Yourself?
Routine cartridge replacement may be practical where the complete filtration system is intended for owner servicing and can be safely isolated, depressurised and resealed.
Hybrid systems may also contain UV lamps, quartz sleeves and electrical components that have separate maintenance requirements from the PL05MP1 cartridge.
Professional servicing may be appropriate where the filtration system has existing faults or difficult access.
Damaged housings, worn O-rings, leaking valves, seized bowls, UV components or associated plumbing issues can require work beyond a routine cartridge replacement.
ORDERING OPTIONS
Choose How You Want to Order
Supply Only
Order the genuine Puretec PL05MP1 for delivery to supported Australian locations where you have already confirmed the correct replacement cartridge.
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System Maintenance
Use the PL05MP1 as the manufacturer-specified sediment stage in compatible Puretec EM, Hybrid and MaxiPlus filtration systems.
Professional Service Option
Professional cartridge replacement may be available in eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast service areas.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions About the Puretec PL05MP1
What Is the Puretec PL05MP1?
It is a genuine Puretec washable pleated sediment cartridge in the 10-inch MaxiPlus format.
What Is the Micron Rating?
The PL05MP1 has a nominal filtration rating of 5 micron.
What Size Is It?
Puretec specifies the PL05MP1 as 4.5" × 10".
Is It a Standard 2.5-Inch Cartridge?
No. It is a larger MaxiPlus cartridge approximately 4.5 inches in diameter.
What Is the Flow Rate?
Puretec technical documentation lists the individual PL05MP1 at up to 90 L/min. Complete-system flow can be lower.
Is the PL05MP1 Washable?
Yes. Puretec specifically identifies it as a washable pleated sediment cartridge.
What Is the Filter Media Made From?
The filtration media is reusable non-woven polyester supported around a polypropylene core.
What Does the PL05MP1 Reduce?
It is designed for sediment and suspended particulate material including dirt, rust, sand and silt.
Does It Reduce Chlorine?
No. The PL05MP1 does not contain activated carbon for dedicated chlorine reduction.
Does It Reduce Taste & Odour?
Not as a dedicated treatment function. Compatible systems use a separate carbon or dual-purpose stage where taste and odour treatment is required.
Does It Suit the EM2-60?
Yes. Puretec specifies PL05MP1 as stage one in the current EM2-60.
Does It Suit the EM2-65?
Yes. Existing EM2-65 systems use PL05MP1 as the first filtration stage.
Does It Suit the Hybrid E6?
Yes. Puretec specifies PL05MP1 as the first filtration cartridge in the current Hybrid E6.
Does It Suit Hybrid G6 & R1 Systems?
Yes. Puretec specifies PL05MP1 as stage one in compatible Hybrid G6 and R1 configurations.
How Often Should It Be Replaced?
Follow the maintenance schedule for the complete installed system. Puretec whole-house guidance commonly specifies approximately 6–12 months, while some Hybrid maintenance schedules use a six-month interval.
Can Installed Today Replace the PL05MP1?
Professional cartridge replacement may be available in eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast service areas where the filtration system is accessible and in serviceable condition.
WHY INSTALLED TODAY
Order the Correct Puretec PL05MP1 Cartridge
Supply First
Purchase the genuine Puretec cartridge without adding installation where you already have your own servicing arrangement.
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Correct Specification
The PL05MP1 is correctly identified as a 5 micron, 4.5" × 10" washable pleated polyester cartridge rather than a standard 2.5-inch filter.
Installation Capability
If you prefer professional servicing, Installed Today may also be able to replace the cartridge in selected local service areas.
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FINAL CHECK
Is the Puretec PL05MP1 the Right Cartridge for Your System?
The Puretec PL05MP1 is a genuine 5 micron washable pleated sediment cartridge manufactured from reusable non-woven polyester filtration media supported around a polypropylene core.
It measures 4.5" × 10" in Puretec's MaxiPlus format and manufacturer technical documentation lists the individual cartridge at up to 90 L/min. Puretec specifies it in compatible systems including EM2-60, existing EM2-65, Hybrid E6, G6, R1 and selected three-stage Hybrid configurations.
Before ordering, confirm that your installed system specifically requires PL05MP1. Do not substitute a standard 2.5-inch cartridge or the longer PL05MP2 because the micron rating is the same. Follow the maintenance schedule for the complete system, inspect the housing O-ring during servicing and check for leaks after repressurisation.
