{"product_id":"alb-filter-protect-pre-filter-aluminum","title":"ALB Filter Protect Pre-Filter – Aluminum","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd an extra layer of protection to your ALB Filter system with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALB Filter Protect Pre-Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALB Filter Element aluminum housings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Protect uses a replaceable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-micron PP filter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to capture sand, sediment, rust and other larger particles before they reach your main filter cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy removing larger particles before they reach the primary cartridge, the Protect helps reduce premature clogging and can extend the service life of your main filter cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecampervans, RVs, overland vehicles and mobile water systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where water quality can vary from one fill-up to the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-micron pre-filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures larger particles before they reach the main cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHelps protect your primary ALB Filter cartridge from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esand, rust and sediment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps extend the service life of your main filter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaceable filter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for easy maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalls between the ALB Filter housing and lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalls in seconds with no special tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact and lightweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for ALB Filter Aluminum Housings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version is specifically for ALB Filter Element aluminum housings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour ALB Filter housing is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealuminum version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if it has a silver, titanium or blue finish and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite ALB logo with internal threads on the filter body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Compatibility Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ALB Filter Protect is available in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo versions\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – for ALB Filter Element aluminum housings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/expeditionupfitter.com\/products\/alb-filter-protect-pre-filter-stainless-steel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/expeditionupfitter.com\/products\/alb-filter-protect-pre-filter-stainless-steel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e– for ALB Filter Element stainless-steel housings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe two versions use different connection threads and \u003cstrong\u003eare not interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your ALB housing has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack ALB logo and external threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you need the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.expeditionupfitter.ca\/products\/alb-filter-protect-pre-filter-stainless-steel?_pos=13\u0026amp;_sid=80297f1d1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estainless-steel Protect instead.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Protect is installed as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst stage in the direction of water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before your main ALB Filter cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater passes through the 40-micron PP filter pad first. Larger particles such as sand, rust and sediment are captured by the pad before they reach your primary filtration cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on your water source, the pad will gradually collect sediment. For heavier contamination, the pad can be removed and brushed clean. If water flow remains restricted after cleaning, replace the filter pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation takes only a few seconds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the top lid from your ALB Filter Element housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrew the Protect module between the housing and lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the filter pad between the Protect module and sealing ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinstall the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnect your water system with the Protect positioned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst in the direction of water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × ALB Filter Protect aluminum pre-filter module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 40-micron replaceable filter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSealing components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 micron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSintered PP filter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 × 69 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 190 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALB Filter Element aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst stage \/ pre-filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaceable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ALB Filter Protect is not a standalone water filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is an accessory designed to be used with an existing ALB Filter Element housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement filter pads are available separately in convenient 3-packs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALB FILTER®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48352368427060,"sku":null,"price":109.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7797\/1764\/files\/alb-filter-protect-aluminum.webp?v=1789576329","url":"https:\/\/www.expeditionupfitter.ca\/products\/alb-filter-protect-pre-filter-aluminum","provider":"Expedition Upfitter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}