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Culligan - Superior Under Sink Replacement Filter - White

Model: D-40A-CON
SKU: 6459679
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  • General
    • Brand: Culligan
    • Model Number: D-40A-CON
    • Product Name: Culligan Superior Under Sink Replacement Filter
    • Color: White
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 9.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 9.75 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Length: 2.5 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Weight: 0.8 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Material
    • Material: Plastic, Charcoal, Nylon
  • Features
    • Filter Type: Sediment
    • Filter Life: 600 gallons
    • Number of Filters Included: 1
    • Installation Hardware Included: true
  • Other
    • UPC: 033663005242

The Culligan® D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge reduces bad taste & odor, aesthetic chlorine taste & odor, sediment, lead, asbestos, cysts such as cryptosporidium & giardia, mercury, turbidity, atrazine, lindane, and particulate class 1. The replacement cartridge fits model US-600A. The cartridge is for point-of-use under-sink applications. The filter is not for point-of-entry whole-house applications. The cartridge life is up to 6 months or 600 gallons.

  • Filtration: Reduces lead, giardia, cryptosporidium cysts, lindane, atrazine, asbestos, mercury, sediment, chlorine taste/odor, and chloramines.
  • Certification: Tested by IAPMO according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the listed substances.
  • Longevity: Lasts up to 6 months or 600 gallons depending on usage and water conditions. Flow rate .6 GPM.
  • Design Feature: The cartridge is for point-of-use under-sink applications. The filter is not for point-of-entry whole house applications. The D-40A requires installation of separate dedicated faucet due to limited flow rate of .6 GPM.
  • Design Feature: 0.5 Micron carbon block cartridge
  • Filtration: Reduces lead, giardia, cryptosporidium cysts, lindane, atrazine, asbestos, mercury, sediment, chlorine taste/odor, and chloramines.
  • Certification: Tested by IAPMO according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the listed substances.
  • Longevity: Lasts up to 6 months or 600 gallons depending on usage and water conditions. Flow rate .6 GPM.
  • Design Feature: The cartridge is for point-of-use under-sink applications. The filter is not for point-of-entry whole house applications. The D-40A requires installation of separate dedicated faucet due to limited flow rate of .6 GPM.
  • Design Feature: 0.5 Micron carbon block cartridge

Q: What is the recommended replacement schedule for the D-40A cartridge, and what factors determine when it needs to be replaced?

A: The recommended replacement schedule for the Culligan D-40A cartridge is every 6 months or after 600 gallons of usage, whichever comes first. Factors that determine when the cartridge needs to be replaced include a noticeable decrease in water flow rate, a change in taste or odor of the filtered water, or the presence of visible sediment in the filtered water.

Q: What certifications or standards does the D-40A cartridge meet or exceed in terms of water filtration performance and safety?

A: The Culligan® D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge meets or exceeds the following standards: NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of specific contaminants, including lead, asbestos, cysts, mercury, turbidity, atrazine, lindane, and particulate class 1. It also complies with California Proposition 65 and meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for materials used in food contact applications.

Q: Does the D-40A cartridge come with a warranty, and if so, what are the terms and coverage details?

A: The Culligan D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge does not come with a manufacturer's warranty for parts or labor.

Q: Which specific contaminants does the D-40A cartridge effectively reduce or remove from drinking water?

A: The Culligan® D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge effectively reduces or removes bad taste, odor, aesthetic chlorine taste, odor, sediment, lead, asbestos, cysts (such as cryptosporidium and giardia), mercury, turbidity, atrazine, lindane, and particulate class 1 from drinking water.

Q: Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to using the D-40A cartridge that I should be aware of?

A: The D-40A cartridge has a limited lifespan of up to 6 months or 600 gallons, whichever comes first. It is not suitable for point-of-entry whole house applications and is designed specifically for point-of-use under-sink applications.

Q: Can the D-40A cartridge be used in whole house water filtration systems, or is it strictly for under-sink applications?

A: The Culligan® D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge is strictly for point-of-use under-sink applications and not for point-of-entry whole house applications. The product description explicitly states this limitation.

Q: How does the D-40A cartridge compare to other carbon block filters in terms of efficiency, longevity, and overall value for money?

A: The D-40A cartridge stands out for its extended lifespan of up to 6 months or 600 gallons, ensuring long-lasting performance. Compared to other carbon block filters, it offers exceptional efficiency in reducing a wide range of contaminants, including bad taste, odor, sediment, lead, asbestos, cysts, mercury, and more. Considering its longevity and effectiveness, the D-40A cartridge provides excellent value for money.

Q: What are the primary functions of the Culligan D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge?

A: The Culligan D-40A Premium Filtration cartridge primarily reduces bad taste and odor, aesthetic chlorine taste and odor, and sediment. It also effectively removes lead, asbestos, cysts like giardia and cryptosporidium, mercury, turbidity, atrazine, and lindane.