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Puretec WH2-55 AMC | Supply+Install | LIFETIME WARRANTY

Quick Specs & Benefits See what this filter targets and how it helps

Quality Category: Premium
Warranty: Comprehensive 10 Year
NSF/ANSI Certified: Yes

What This Filter Helps With

Sediment & Visible Particles The product data lists particles such as dirt, sand, silt, rust or sediment. The particulate stage helps capture these suspended solids before they travel through taps and appliances.

Chlorine, Taste & Odour This model is listed to help reduce chlorine and/or related taste and odour concerns, helping improve the everyday taste and smell of water throughout the home.

VOCs, Pesticides & Other Organic Chemicals The product data lists reduction of one or more organic chemical groups such as VOCs, pesticides, herbicides, solvents or pharmaceuticals. Exact performance depends on the filter media and the individual contaminant.

Listed Metals One or more metals such as lead, mercury, copper, arsenic or chromium are included in this model's contaminant data. Refer to the product certification or specification for the exact reduction claim for each metal.

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Dirt, Sand, Silt, Rust, Sediment, Microplastics, Chlorine, Chloramine (partial reduction), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Industrial Solvents, Some Pharmaceuticals, Chlorine taste & odor, Organic smells, Sulfur compounds (reducing rotten egg smell), Lead (significant reduction), Mercury (significant reduction), Copper (significant reduction), Some arsenic compounds (partial reduction), Chromium 6 (partial reduction), Trihalomethanes (THMs), and Haloacetic acids (HAAs)

"Helps reduce" or "removes" should be read according to the manufacturer's tested specification for the selected model and cartridge. Reduction does not necessarily mean 100% removal.

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PURETEC WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION INSTALLATION

Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec WH2-55AMC across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas for homes wanting whole-house mains water filtration with a neat protective aluminium cover.

The WH2-55AMC is a dual-stage mains water filtration system using a sediment cartridge followed by a carbon block cartridge. Puretec designed it to reduce fine particles, chlorine, chemicals including PFAS, taste, odour and other contaminants before the water is distributed throughout the home.

Unlike a drinking-water filter installed beneath one sink, the WH2-55AMC treats the incoming mains supply so filtered water can be delivered to taps, showers, baths and connected appliances throughout the property. JR's installation approach also considers pressure, flow, wall position, existing pipework, isolation, backflow requirements and future cartridge access.

Puretec WH2-55AMC at a glance: a covered two-stage whole-house mains water filter rated to 55 L/min through a 1-inch BSP connection. It uses a 5-micron nominal PX05MP2 sediment cartridge and CB10MP2 carbon block cartridge, requires no electricity and includes an architecturally mounted aluminium cover. JR Gas & Water can supply and install the system across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast areas.

Puretec WH2-55AMC Supply & Installation at a Glance

2 Stage

Filtration Type

Sediment filtration followed by carbon block filtration for whole-house mains water treatment.

55 L/min

Maximum Flow Rate

Published maximum flow of 55 litres per minute, subject to installation conditions, pressure and cartridge condition.

1" BSP

Connection

Uses a lead-free brass 1-inch BSP connection for integration into a suitable household mains water supply.

No Power

Electrical Requirement

The WH2-55AMC is a passive filtration system and does not require an electrical supply to operate.

Who Is the Puretec WH2-55AMC Best For?

Mains Water Homes Wanting Whole-House Filtration

The WH2-55AMC is designed specifically for mains water and suits homeowners wanting filtration before water is distributed throughout the property rather than at only one drinking-water outlet.

Homes Wanting Chlorine & Sediment Reduction

Its sediment and carbon stages are designed to reduce fine particles, chlorine, chemicals, taste and odour across the household water supply.

Properties Wanting a Covered Installation

The aluminium AMC cover helps protect the filter assembly from weather and interference while providing a cleaner finished appearance than an exposed twin-housing system.

PRODUCT SUITABILITY

Is the Puretec WH2-55AMC Right for My Home?

A Good Choice If...

You have mains water, want filtration throughout the home, need up to 55 L/min of rated flow and prefer a covered wall-mounted filtration system rather than exposed filter housings.

Consider Another Option If...

You use rainwater that needs disinfection, require a flow rate above this system's rating, only want one kitchen drinking outlet filtered, or specifically need treatment outside the WH2-55AMC's filtration capability.

JR Should Check First If...

Your mains pressure is high, wall space is limited, the incoming water line is difficult to access, there is significant water hammer, or the proposed position does not allow practical cartridge servicing.

What Does the Puretec WH2-55AMC Reduce?

The WH2-55AMC uses two different cartridge stages because each stage has a different job. Puretec specifies the system for general-purpose whole-house mains water filtration rather than microbiological disinfection.

Stage 1: Sediment Filtration

The PX05MP2 sediment cartridge provides a nominal 5-micron filtration stage designed to reduce suspended particulate matter before the water reaches the carbon stage.

Stage 2: Carbon Block Filtration

The CB10MP2 carbon block cartridge is used for reduction of chlorine, chemicals, taste and odour. Puretec also identifies PFAS reduction among the WH2-55AMC's treatment claims.

Important: Puretec warns not to use this system on microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the filtration system. The WH2-55AMC is a mains-water filtration system, not a substitute for UV or another appropriate disinfection process where microbiological treatment is required.

How Does the Puretec WH2-55AMC Work?

The system is installed on the household mains water line. Incoming water first passes through the sediment cartridge, which reduces particulate material. It then passes through the carbon block cartridge, which treats chlorine, taste, odour and other targeted chemicals before the filtered water continues into the household plumbing.

In simple terms: mains water → 5-micron nominal sediment stage → carbon block stage → filtered water distributed throughout the home. There are no pumps, motors or electronic controls in the WH2-55AMC itself, so the system requires no power to operate.

Key Features of the Puretec WH2-55AMC

55 L/min Maximum Flow

Designed for whole-house mains water filtration with a published maximum flow rate of 55 litres per minute.

20-Inch Dual Cartridge System

Uses large 20-inch filtration cartridges to provide sediment treatment followed by carbon filtration.

Architecturally Mounted Cover

The aluminium AMC cover helps protect the filter housings from weather and interference while creating a cleaner exterior finish.

PFAS & Chemical Reduction

Puretec identifies the WH2-55AMC as reducing chemicals including PFAS as part of its whole-house mains water filtration performance.

No Power Required

The system operates from mains water pressure without an electrical connection, motor or powered filtration process.

Genuine Replacement Cartridge Support

Puretec specifies PX05MP2 and CB10MP2 replacement cartridges, with a matching GR-WH255 maintenance kit available for ongoing servicing.

Puretec WH2-55AMC Specifications

Brand	Puretec
Model	WH2-55AMC-LF
Product Type	Dual-stage whole-house mains water filtration system with aluminium cover
Water Source	Mains / town water
Maximum Flow Rate	55 L/min
Connection	1" BSP / 25 mm lead-free brass
Cartridge Size	20 inch
Nominal Micron Rating	5 micron
Sediment Cartridge	PX05MP2
Carbon Cartridge	CB10MP2
Cover	Architecturally mounted aluminium cover included
Published Maximum Pressure	520 kPa on Puretec's current product page
Pressure Control	Puretec maintenance guidance requires an approved pressure limiting device where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa
Water Temperature	0–52°C; protect from freezing
Power Requirement	None
Manufacturer Warranty	10 years: 1 year parts and labour plus 9 years parts only, excluding cartridges and subject to Puretec warranty terms

Manufacturer pressure documentation: Puretec's current product page lists 520 kPa as the maximum pressure. Its WH/EM maintenance guide separately states that an approved pressure limiting device must be installed where incoming line pressure exceeds 500 kPa. JR should assess the actual site pressure as part of the installation.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

What Is Required to Install the Puretec WH2-55AMC?

Suitable mains water supply because the WH2-55AMC is designed for mains/town water filtration.

Solid wall mounting position capable of securely supporting the bracket, filter housings and AMC cover.

Accessible incoming pipework suitable for integrating the system's 1-inch BSP connections.

Pressure assessment with an approved pressure limiting device installed where required by the manufacturer's guidance and applicable plumbing requirements.

Protection from water hammer where the plumbing system is susceptible to damaging pressure shocks.

Isolation provision so the filtration system can be safely shut off when cartridges need changing.

Backflow protection appropriate to a point-of-entry installation and applicable plumbing requirements.

Service clearance including at least 50 mm beneath the filter bowls as specified by Puretec for cartridge changes.

Position away from direct sunlight in accordance with Puretec's maintenance and installation guidance.

Licensed plumbing installation completed in accordance with applicable local plumbing requirements and relevant AS/NZS 3500 requirements.

What's Included With Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation?

Standard Installation

Supply of the selected genuine WH2-55AMC system, secure mounting and connection to suitable existing mains water plumbing where the site and selected installation package fall within the standard scope.

Connection & Commissioning

The system is connected, flushed and checked for correct operation and leaks, with cartridge orientation, water flow and access considered before completion.

Possible Additional Work

Extra valves, pressure control, backflow devices, additional pipework, wall or mounting alterations, relocation work and unusual access requirements may require an additional scope or price.

How Much Does Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation Cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown in the live product and installation selector above. This avoids hard-coding a price into the long-form content that may later become outdated.

A straightforward WH2-55AMC installation will generally cost less than a site needing significant pipe alterations or pressure-management work. Final Puretec WH2-55AMC installation cost can be affected by the existing water main position, pipe material and size, wall location, access, isolation valves, backflow requirements, pressure limiting, relocation and any work outside the standard installation package.

If the existing property arrangement suits the selected installation package, customers can use the live product options above to view current pricing and booking availability. More unusual installations can be assessed separately before the full scope is confirmed.

BRISBANE INSTALLATION

Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation Brisbane

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec WH2-55AMC in Brisbane for eligible mains-water properties wanting filtration throughout the home. The most suitable installation point is generally determined by where the incoming mains supply can be accessed while still providing a solid mounting surface and practical cartridge servicing clearance.

For Brisbane replacements, JR can assess whether an existing whole-house filter can be changed to the WH2-55AMC without major alteration or whether the existing pipework, isolation arrangement or mounting position needs updating. Incoming pressure is also important because Puretec requires pressure control where the line pressure exceeds its specified threshold.

Eligible installations are available across Brisbane and surrounding JR service areas including Logan, Ipswich, Redlands and Moreton Bay, subject to the current product scope and booking availability.

GOLD COAST INSTALLATION

Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation Gold Coast

JR Gas & Water also provides Puretec WH2-55AMC installation on the Gold Coast for suitable mains-water homes wanting a covered whole-house filtration setup. The AMC format can be particularly useful where the homeowner wants the filtration equipment to present more neatly than an exposed pair of filter housings.

Gold Coast installations still need to be planned around the actual incoming mains route, wall construction, pipework, pressure and servicing space. The aluminium cover protects and conceals the filter assembly, but cartridges still need to be accessed regularly, so the installation position must work for maintenance as well as appearance.

Where the WH2-55AMC is replacing another brand or an older filtration system, JR can determine whether the existing connections can be reused or whether the plumbing needs to be altered to suit the 1-inch Puretec arrangement.

Can the Puretec WH2-55AMC Replace My Existing Whole-House Filter?

Replacing Another WH2-55AMC

A genuine like-for-like replacement may be relatively straightforward where the existing bracket location, pipework, valves and pressure conditions remain suitable.

Replacing an Uncovered WH2-55

The WH2-55 and WH2-55AMC share the same 55 L/min and 1-inch core filtration format, but the AMC version adds the architectural aluminium cover. Mounting and available space should still be checked before assuming a direct swap.

Replacing Another Brand

Another twin-filter system may potentially be replaced with the WH2-55AMC, but pipe centres, fittings, bracket position, flow direction, isolation and service clearance may differ and can require plumbing changes.

WH2-55AMC vs WH2-55 vs WH2-60

Puretec offers several WH2 configurations using the same general dual-stage filtration approach. The main differences are flow, connection size and whether an architectural cover is included.

Model	Maximum Flow	Connection	Cover	Key Difference
WH2-55AMC	55 L/min	1" BSP	Aluminium AMC cover included	Covered version for a neater, more protected installation.
WH2-55	55 L/min	1" BSP	No AMC cover	Similar core filtration and flow without the architectural cover.
WH2-60	60 L/min	1½" BSP	No AMC cover	Higher published flow with a larger plumbing connection.

The WH2-55AMC is therefore not automatically the right model simply because it has a cover. The required household flow, existing pipe size, treatment objective, mounting position and preferred finished appearance should all be considered.

How Often Does the Puretec WH2-55AMC Need Servicing?

Puretec specifies regular cartridge replacement to maintain filtration performance. Its current maintenance guide states that cartridges should be replaced every 6–12 months and notes that six-month replacement may be appropriate depending on water quality and usage.

Sediment Cartridge

The first-stage PX05MP2 cartridge collects particulate material and needs periodic replacement as sediment accumulates and water conditions change.

Carbon Block Cartridge

The second-stage CB10MP2 cartridge provides the chlorine, chemical, taste and odour treatment and is a consumable component that also requires scheduled replacement.

Housing Seals & Inspection

Puretec recommends examining the system regularly for leakage or deterioration and recommends replacing housing O-rings approximately every 3–5 years to help maintain a watertight seal.

Servicing access matters: Puretec specifies at least 50 mm clearance beneath the filter bowls. The cover must also be removable so the housings can be opened and the cartridges changed without altering the surrounding plumbing.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation FAQs

How much does Puretec WH2-55AMC installation cost?

Current supplied-and-installed pricing is shown in the live product and installation selector above. Additional costs can apply where the site needs extra pipework, valves, pressure control, backflow protection, relocation or other work outside the selected standard installation package.

Can JR Gas & Water install the WH2-55AMC in Brisbane?

Yes. JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec WH2-55AMC across eligible Brisbane service areas where the mains supply, pressure, wall position and plumbing arrangement are suitable.

Can JR install the Puretec WH2-55AMC on the Gold Coast?

Yes. JR provides WH2-55AMC supply and installation across eligible Gold Coast service areas, subject to current availability and the site's installation requirements.

Is the Puretec WH2-55AMC for mains water or rainwater?

The WH2-55AMC is designed by Puretec for mains or town water. Rainwater, stored water or microbiologically unsafe water may require a different treatment configuration including appropriate disinfection.

What does the Puretec WH2-55AMC reduce?

Puretec states that the system reduces fine particles, chlorine, chemicals including PFAS, taste, odour and other contaminants using sediment and carbon block filtration.

What is the flow rate of the Puretec WH2-55AMC?

Puretec publishes a maximum flow rate of 55 litres per minute. Actual flow through a property also depends on incoming pressure, pipework, cartridge condition and the wider plumbing system.

Does the WH2-55AMC need power?

No. The WH2-55AMC does not require electricity. It is a pressure-driven dual-cartridge filtration system with no powered treatment stage.

How often do the WH2-55AMC cartridges need replacing?

Puretec's maintenance guide specifies cartridge replacement every 6–12 months and notes that replacement around six months may be required depending on water quality and usage.

Which cartridges does the Puretec WH2-55AMC use?

The system uses a PX05MP2 sediment cartridge and a CB10MP2 carbon block cartridge. Puretec also offers the GR-WH255 maintenance kit containing the applicable replacement cartridges.

Does the WH2-55AMC reduce PFAS?

Puretec specifically lists chemicals including PFAS among the contaminants the WH2-55AMC is designed to reduce. Treatment performance should still be matched to the customer's actual water-quality objective rather than assuming one filter addresses every possible contaminant.

Can the WH2-55AMC replace a different whole-house filter?

Often it can, but JR should first check the existing pipe size, connection points, mounting position, flow direction, valves, pressure and servicing space. A different filter system is not automatically a dimensional like-for-like replacement.

What clearance is required for cartridge servicing?

Puretec specifies at least 50 mm clearance beneath the filter bowls. The installation also needs enough working room for the AMC cover to be removed and the housings serviced.

What happens if my mains water pressure is too high?

Puretec's current maintenance guidance states that an approved pressure limiting device must be installed where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa. JR can check the property's pressure as part of the installation scope.

Puretec WH2-55AMC Warranty and Maintenance

Manufacturer Warranty

Puretec publishes a 10-year warranty comprising the first year parts and labour followed by nine years parts only. Cartridges are excluded and the warranty remains subject to Puretec's terms and correct installation and use.

JR Warranty Eligibility

Any JR Gas & Water Lifetime Warranty or installation warranty eligibility should be read according to the current JR product package and applicable terms. JR's warranty arrangements are separate from Puretec's manufacturer warranty.

Routine Maintenance

Expect ongoing cartridge changes, inspection for leaks or deterioration and periodic seal maintenance. Genuine Puretec replacement parts should be used where required to maintain applicable performance, standards and warranty conditions.

Why Choose JR Gas & Water for Puretec WH2-55AMC Installation?

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs water filtration systems across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland service areas. Whole-house filtration is treated as a plumbing installation rather than simply a product sale, which means the incoming water source, treatment objective, pressure, pipework, installation position and servicing requirements are considered together.

For the WH2-55AMC, that includes assessing whether the 55 L/min, 1-inch filtration system suits the property, ensuring the covered installation remains practical to maintain and identifying any pressure control, valves or pipe alterations required before work proceeds.

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The Puretec WH2-55AMC is designed for mains-water homeowners wanting whole-house dual-stage filtration, 55 L/min maximum flow and a covered exterior presentation. Its main installation considerations are the incoming mains position, pressure, pipework, solid wall mounting and enough clearance to service the 20-inch cartridges.

JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the WH2-55AMC across eligible Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding South East Queensland areas. Use the live product and installation selector above to compare the current supplied-and-installed price, available installation options and booking pathway for your property.