Water filter housings are casings around your filter cartridge that directs the flow of water. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about our water filter housings.
What Are Different Types Of Water Filter Housings?
They come in a wide range of types. Mainly water filter housings are of two types: Point Of Use (POU) housing and Point Of Entry (POE) housing. However, there can be subcategories based on size, material, and purpose.
Based On Materials, The Type Of Water Filter Housings Can Be:
- PVC Cartridge Filter Housing
- PVC Bag Filter Housing
- Polypropylene Filter Housings
Based on purpose, the type of filter housings are:
- Cartridge Filter Housing
- Fabricated Strainers
- Casted Basket Strainers
- Self-Cleaning Filter
- Y & T Strainer
- Vent Filter
What Is The Difference Between POU And POE Filter Housings?
POU water filter housings will filter your water right where you use it. For example, an individual tap or faucet. So POU systems cover filters under the sink, filters attached to your faucets, or filtration pitchers. The housings for POU water systems serve this purpose.
On the other hand, POE housings are for the entire house. They’re also called whole-house systems and are attached to the mainline. They filter all the water that comes to your residential or commercial house. The POE housings are usually large-capacity ones to serve this purpose.