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PURETEC WHOLE-HOME MAINS WATER FILTRATION
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Colours Installation Brisbane & Gold Coast
JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Colours range across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast properties for homeowners wanting high-flow whole-house mains water filtration with a premium architectural finish.
The FILTERWALL F5 is a freestanding 3-stage point-of-entry filtration system that treats mains water before it is distributed through the home. Puretec currently specifies a maximum flow of 55 litres per minute, three 20-inch MaxiPlus™ cartridges and treatment targeting sediment, chlorine and PFAS.
The JR Prestige range combines the current F5 filtration platform with Puretec's custom colour finishes, making it particularly relevant where the system will remain visible beside the home, along a fence or within a landscaped outdoor area.
Quick answer: the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 is a 55 L/min, 3-stage whole-house mains water filter designed for larger homes and multiple bathrooms. It uses PL20MP2 washable sediment, PX05MP2 5-micron sediment and CB10MP2 carbon filtration. The current JR Prestige variants are Cherry Blossom, Wisteria, Open Skies, Lime Sherbet and Sweet Apricot. Installation requires a licensed plumber and suitable access to the home's incoming mains water line.
FILTERWALL F5 Prestige at a Glance
Maximum Flow
55 L/min
Filtration
3 Stages
Cartridge Size
20" × 4.5"
Water Source
Mains Water
DESIGNER FILTERWALL FINISHES
Puretec F5 Prestige Colour Options
JR's current FILTERWALL F5 Prestige product offers five Puretec custom colour finishes. These use the same F5 filtration platform, so the colour selection changes the external presentation rather than the core filtration configuration.
Cherry Blossom
Prestige finish
Wisteria
Prestige finish
Open Skies
Prestige finish
Lime Sherbet
Prestige finish
Sweet Apricot
Prestige finish
Colour representation: Puretec notes that displayed colours are indicative and actual finishes can vary. The live product selector above should be used for the colours currently available through JR.
How the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Works
The F5 is installed at the point where the mains water supply enters the home. Water passes through three separate treatment stages before being distributed through the property's internal plumbing.
1
PL20MP2
20-micron washable pleated sediment filtration. This first stage provides a large surface area for capturing coarser sediment before water reaches the finer downstream cartridges.
2
PX05MP2
5-micron graded polyspun sediment filtration. This second stage targets finer suspended particulate that passes through the first-stage pleated cartridge.
3
CB10MP2
10-micron carbon block filtration. This final stage provides the system's carbon treatment for chlorine, taste, odour and Puretec's documented F5 PFAS treatment claim.
The cartridges perform different jobs. The two sediment stages manage particulate loading before the carbon stage, helping the system deliver whole-home filtration without relying on a single cartridge to perform every treatment function.
What Does the FILTERWALL F5 Target?
Sediment
The first two stages provide progressive sediment filtration using a 20-micron washable pleated cartridge followed by a nominal 5-micron polyspun cartridge.
Chlorine, Taste & Odour
The carbon stage is used for chlorine and associated taste-and-odour treatment across the home's filtered mains supply.
PFAS
Puretec currently markets the exact FILTERWALL F5 system as targeting PFAS as part of its whole-home mains-water treatment capability.
Keep contaminant claims model-specific. The F5 is not reverse osmosis, UV disinfection or a water softener. Do not assume it removes fluoride, bacteria, viruses, dissolved salts or hardness simply because it is a whole-house filter.
Who Is the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Best For?
Larger Homes
Puretec positions the F5 for larger homes and multiple bathrooms where the higher 55 L/min flow platform is more appropriate than the smaller F3/F4 platform.
Mains-Water Properties
The current F5 is designed specifically for mains-water point-of-entry filtration on the cold-water supply.
Visible Installations
The Prestige colour range can suit properties where the FilterWall remains visible and the homeowner wants the enclosure to integrate more deliberately with the home's exterior.
Is the FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Right for Your Home?
Good Choice
- Property is supplied by treated mains water
- Whole-home filtration is required
- Higher household flow is important
- Two or more bathrooms are present
- Outdoor point-of-entry location is available
- Designer enclosure finish is desirable
- Regular cartridge servicing is acceptable
Consider Another System
- Rainwater or untreated source water is being filtered
- UV disinfection is required
- Fluoride or dissolved salts are the main concern
- Water softening is required
- Scale reduction is a primary objective
- A smaller F3-size flow platform is sufficient
JR Should Check
- Location of the incoming water main
- Whether inlet pipework is exposed
- Available wall or freestanding position
- Incoming water pressure
- Pipework size and routing
- Base or support requirements
- Future cartridge-service access
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Specifications
| Specification | FILTERWALL F5 |
|---|---|
| System Type | Freestanding 3-stage whole-house point-of-entry filtration system with bypass |
| Water Source | Mains water |
| Stage 1 | PL20MP2 — 20-micron washable sediment cartridge |
| Stage 2 | PX05MP2 — 5-micron polyspun sediment cartridge |
| Stage 3 | CB10MP2 — 10-micron carbon block cartridge |
| Nominal System Micron Rating | 5 micron |
| Maximum Flow | 55 L/min |
| Operating Pressure | 200–875 kPa |
| Pressure Limiting Requirement | Approved pressure-limiting device required where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa |
| Operating Temperature | 0–52°C; protect from freezing |
| Connection | ¾" BSP |
| Cartridge Size | MaxiPlus™ 4.5" × 20" |
| Overall Width | Approximately 916 mm |
| Overall Height | Approximately 825 mm |
| Overall Depth | Approximately 227 mm |
| Electrical Power | Not required |
| WaterMark | AS 3497 — Licence WM 74617 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 10 years — 1 year parts and labour, then 9 years parts only; cartridges excluded |
Flow is a complete-system figure. Puretec publishes up to 55 L/min for the F5 platform. Actual household flow also depends on available mains pressure, pipework, valves, plumbing design and simultaneous fixture demand.
Where Should the FILTERWALL F5 Be Installed?
Puretec specifies the FilterWall as a point-of-entry system installed on the cold mains water line where the water supply enters the property.
The preferred position should provide practical access to the incoming main, adequate space for the enclosure, a stable mounting or support arrangement and enough working room for future cartridge changes.
Along the Home
A suitable external wall can provide a neat installation where the water main is accessible and the system can remain serviceable.
Freestanding Position
The FilterWall can be configured as a freestanding installation where the pipework and support arrangement suit the selected JR package.
Fence or Landscaped Area
A visible outdoor location can make the Prestige colour range useful where presentation is part of the installation decision.
FILTERWALL F5 Installation Requirements
- Licensed plumber installation
- Mains-water cold line identified
- Suitable point-of-entry location
- 200–875 kPa operating pressure
- Pressure limiting where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa
- Appropriate isolation arrangement
- Suitable pipework route
- Stable wall or freestanding support
- Clearance for opening the cover
- Access for future cartridge replacement
- Protection from freezing conditions
- Commissioning and leak checks after installation
Mains water only. Puretec's current maintenance instructions specify the FilterWall F Series for mains-water supply. Rainwater, bore water or microbiologically unsafe water needs a treatment system designed for that source and may require additional disinfection.
What's Included With JR FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Installation?
System & Selected Finish
Supply of the genuine Puretec FILTERWALL F5 in the selected Prestige colour through the live product options above.
Professional Installation
The selected installation pathway covers the applicable plumbing connection, positioning and commissioning scope shown in JR's live package selector.
Additional Work Where Required
Non-standard pipework, hidden mains, pressure-control work, unusual access, support work or other site requirements may need a broader package or additional scope.
Current JR package pathways: the live selector distinguishes exact replacement, wall-mounted and freestanding installations, and whether the incoming water main is exposed or concealed. Use the package helper above to match the actual property.
The live selector above is the source of truth. Exact current pricing, package inclusions, support arrangements and installation timing are controlled by the current JR product configuration.
How Much Does Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Installation Cost?
JR's current supplied-and-installed price is shown in the live selector above and changes according to the selected installation package, colour and installation timeframe.
An exact replacement of an existing compatible FilterWall is different from installing a brand-new point-of-entry system. New installations can require isolation valves, additional pipework, supports, pressure-control equipment or investigation to locate a concealed water main.
For that reason, the live selector should remain the pricing source rather than hard-coding a fixed installation figure into this description.
BRISBANE WHOLE-HOME WATER FILTRATION
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Installation Brisbane
JR Gas & Water installs the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige range across eligible Brisbane properties supplied by mains water.
For Brisbane installations, JR considers where the incoming water main enters the home, available pressure, household flow demand and whether the FilterWall will be wall mounted or freestanding. The Prestige finish can be particularly useful where the system sits in a visible side access, garden or external entertaining area.
Eligible service coverage also extends through Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Redlands, with the live installation selector controlling current availability.
GOLD COAST WHOLE-HOME WATER FILTRATION
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Installation Gold Coast
JR Gas & Water also supplies and installs the FILTERWALL F5 Prestige range across eligible Gold Coast mains-water properties.
Gold Coast homes can vary substantially in water-main location, side access and available external space. The installation therefore needs to account for pipework routing and long-term cartridge access as well as the appearance of the finished FilterWall.
Where the incoming main is concealed or the preferred position is away from the existing pipework, JR's broader installation packages provide a pathway for the additional plumbing scope.
How Often Does the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Need Servicing?
Puretec specifies replacement of the FilterWall cartridges every 6–12 months, or sooner if there is a noticeable change in taste, odour or water flow.
The actual interval varies with household water use and the amount of chlorine, sediment and organic material reaching the filtration system.
6–12 Month Cartridge Cycle
Puretec's current maintenance guide gives 6–12 months as the normal cartridge replacement window.
Flow Reduction
A noticeable reduction in household flow can indicate increased sediment loading through the filtration stages.
Taste or Odour Change
A return of chlorine taste or odour can indicate that the carbon-treatment stage is reaching its practical service limit.
Puretec FR-F5 Premium Care Kit
Puretec specifies the FR-F5 Premium Care Kit as the complete maintenance kit for FILTERWALL F5 systems.
PL20MP2
20-micron washable pleated sediment cartridge for the first filtration stage.
PX05MP2
5-micron polyspun sediment cartridge for finer suspended-particle filtration.
CB10MP2
10-micron carbon block cartridge forming the system's final carbon-treatment stage.
The genuine maintenance kit also includes replacement O-rings and food-grade lubricant. Using the complete kit allows the scheduled service to address the cartridge set and routine housing-seal maintenance together.
FILTERWALL F5 vs F3 vs F6
| Feature | FILTERWALL F3 | FILTERWALL F5 | FILTERWALL F6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Puretec Positioning | Small to medium home | Larger home / multiple bathrooms | Larger home / multiple bathrooms |
| Maximum Flow | 30 L/min | 55 L/min | 55 L/min |
| Cartridge Format | 10" MaxiPlus™ | 20" MaxiPlus™ | 20" MaxiPlus™ |
| Sediment Treatment | Yes | Yes — two sediment stages | Yes |
| Carbon Treatment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ScaleProtect™ | No | No | Yes |
| Prestige / Custom Colours | Not the current JR F5 Prestige product | Yes | Available in the F6 range |
F5 and F6 solve different treatment priorities. The F5 uses an additional sediment stage, while the F6 replaces that stage with ScaleProtect™. If reducing scale deposits is a primary objective, the F6 treatment configuration should be compared rather than assuming the F5 performs water softening.
Does the FILTERWALL F5 Soften Water?
No. The FILTERWALL F5 is a sediment and carbon filtration system rather than a conventional ion-exchange water softener.
It does not use salt regeneration to remove hardness minerals. Puretec positions its F6 configuration for customers specifically concerned about scale because that model includes a ScaleProtect™ stage.
Where actual hardness reduction is required rather than scale-management treatment, a dedicated water-softening system should be considered separately.
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Warranty
Puretec currently provides a 10-year system warranty for the FILTERWALL F5, structured as 1 year parts and labour followed by 9 years parts only, subject to its current warranty conditions.
Replacement cartridges are consumables and are excluded from the 10-year system warranty.
The Prestige custom powdercoat finishes — Open Skies, Lime Sherbet, Sweet Apricot, Cherry Blossom and Wisteria — currently carry a 2-year manufacturing-defect finish warranty.
Manufacturer warranty and JR Lifetime Warranty are separate. JR's live product currently identifies the F5 Prestige as Lifetime Warranty eligible, but eligibility and ongoing coverage are governed by JR's current terms and servicing requirements rather than Puretec's manufacturer warranty alone.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige Installation FAQs
What is the Puretec FILTERWALL F5?
It is a freestanding 3-stage point-of-entry mains-water filtration system designed to treat water before it is distributed through the home.
What are the current JR Prestige colours?
JR's current F5 Prestige product offers Cherry Blossom, Wisteria, Open Skies, Lime Sherbet and Sweet Apricot.
What cartridges are in the FILTERWALL F5?
The current F5 uses PL20MP2 first, PX05MP2 second and CB10MP2 third.
What is the FILTERWALL F5 flow rate?
Puretec publishes a maximum flow rate of 55 litres per minute for the F5.
What size cartridges does the F5 use?
All three cartridges use the MaxiPlus™ 4.5-inch × 20-inch format.
What does the FILTERWALL F5 reduce?
Puretec currently positions the F5 for sediment, chlorine and PFAS treatment, with carbon filtration also improving chlorine-related taste and odour.
Does the FILTERWALL F5 reduce PFAS?
Yes. Puretec currently markets the exact F5 system as targeting PFAS. No unsupported percentage reduction should be added unless it is confirmed by the exact current certification or performance documentation.
Does the F5 remove fluoride?
The F5 should not be represented as a fluoride-removal system. Fluoride treatment generally requires a treatment technology specifically documented for dissolved fluoride, such as an appropriate reverse-osmosis configuration.
Does the F5 kill bacteria?
No. The F5 is designed for treated mains water and does not provide UV disinfection. Microbiologically unsafe or unknown water needs suitable disinfection before or after filtration.
Is the FILTERWALL F5 suitable for rainwater?
The current Puretec FilterWall F Series maintenance guidance specifies mains water. Rainwater requires a treatment system selected for the source-water conditions and can require UV disinfection.
Does the F5 soften hard water?
No. It is not an ion-exchange water softener. Customers primarily concerned about scale should compare the F6 ScaleProtect™ configuration or a dedicated softener depending on the treatment objective.
What pressure does the FILTERWALL F5 require?
Puretec specifies an operating range of 200–875 kPa. Where line pressure exceeds 500 kPa, an approved pressure-limiting device is required under the manufacturer's current guidance.
Does the FILTERWALL F5 need electricity?
No. The F5 is a passive pressure-driven filtration system and does not require electrical power for normal filtration.
How big is the FILTERWALL F5?
Puretec's current specification drawing shows approximately 916 mm overall width, 825 mm overall height and 227 mm overall depth.
Does the FILTERWALL F5 include a bypass?
Puretec's current F5/F6 specification identifies the FilterWall as a three-stage filtration system with bypass.
Where should the FILTERWALL F5 be installed?
It should be installed by a licensed plumber on the cold mains-water line at the point of entry before water is distributed throughout the home.
How often should the F5 cartridges be replaced?
Puretec specifies replacement every 6–12 months, or earlier if taste, odour or flow changes indicate servicing is required.
What is the FR-F5 maintenance kit?
FR-F5 is Puretec's complete F5 Premium Care Kit containing the genuine replacement cartridges, replacement O-rings and food-grade lubricant.
Is the first PL20MP2 cartridge washable?
Yes. Puretec specifies PL20MP2 as a washable 20-micron pleated sediment cartridge. The downstream PX05MP2 and CB10MP2 are replaced rather than treated as washable equivalents.
What is the difference between FILTERWALL F5 and F6?
Both current models use the larger 20-inch, 55 L/min platform. The F5 has two sediment stages plus carbon, while the F6 replaces one sediment stage with ScaleProtect™ for a different scale-management treatment configuration.
What warranty does the FILTERWALL F5 have?
Puretec currently specifies 10 years for the system — 1 year parts and labour plus 9 years parts only — excluding consumable cartridges. Custom Prestige finishes have a separate 2-year finish warranty.
Can JR install the F5 Prestige in Brisbane?
Yes. JR supplies and installs whole-home mains-water filtration across eligible Brisbane and surrounding South East Queensland service areas.
Can JR install the F5 Prestige on the Gold Coast?
Yes. FILTERWALL installation is available across eligible Gold Coast areas where the mains-water connection and site conditions suit the selected installation package.
What is included in JR installation?
Exact inclusions depend on the package selected above. JR currently provides different pathways for exact replacement, wall-mounted and freestanding installations, with broader packages where the incoming main is concealed.
How much does FILTERWALL F5 Prestige installation cost?
Use JR's live selector above for current supplied-and-installed pricing, colour selection, installation package and preferred timeframe.
Why Choose JR Gas & Water for FILTERWALL F5 Installation?
Installation-Led Selection
JR considers water source, household flow demand, incoming-main location, pressure and available installation space rather than choosing a filter from appearance alone.
Package Matching
JR's live selector distinguishes visible and concealed mains, wall-mounted and freestanding setups, and exact replacements so the installation pathway can better match the property.
Ongoing Service Pathway
The F5 uses a defined Puretec FR-F5 maintenance kit, making future cartridge servicing and genuine replacement-part matching straightforward.
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Compare JR's current whole-home mains-water systems, replacement cartridges and Puretec filtration range before selecting the final installation and servicing pathway.
SUPPLY + INSTALL
Install the Puretec FILTERWALL F5 Prestige With JR Gas & Water
The FILTERWALL F5 Prestige combines Puretec's larger 55 L/min whole-home platform with three-stage mains-water filtration and a choice of designer custom finishes for installations where water treatment and external presentation both matter.
JR Gas & Water supplies and installs the FILTERWALL F5 Prestige across eligible Brisbane and Gold Coast properties. Choose the current colour, installation package and preferred timeframe using the live options above.
Choose Your FILTERWALL F5 Installation Package Above
Use JR's live selector for current pricing and package inclusions. If the water main is concealed, the installation position requires freestanding supports, pressure control is needed or the pipework requires significant alteration, choose the applicable broader installation package or request a site-specific quote.