What makes Elkay Filters the best?
Elkay Filters are...
- made with activated carbon to improve taste and odor, as well as clarity.
- easy to connect and are self-contained replaceable cartridges, limiting exposure to contaminated media.
- equipped with Quick-Disconnect, 1/4 turn installation, as well as automatic inlet shut-off valve that closes when filter is removed.
- available in retro-fit kits and/or remote filtering models
- American Made
What do the filters remove?
The WaterSentry Plus filters used in the Elkay and Halsey Taylor bottle filling stations are certified for:
NSF 42
NSF 53
NSF 372 (Lead Free)
These filters are all certified to reduce Chlorine, Particulate class 1, and Lead. In addition, they are made to improve Taste, Odor, and Clarity.
Filter life span:
For 51300C & 55898C filters (BOTTLE FILLERS)
- 3000 GAL capacity, or 1 year in use...whichever comes first
- Assuming a 20oz water bottle:
- 19,200 total refills
- 55 refills/day for filter to last 1 year
**for schools: this is closer to 100 refills/day given that they have about 200 days of school each year
For 56192C filters (BATTERY OPERATED SURFACE MOUNT BOTTLE FILLER)
- 500 GAL capacity, or 1 year in use...whichever comes first
- Assuming a 20oz water bottle:
- 3,200 total refills
- 20 refills/day for filter to last 6 months
**for schools: this is closer to 33 refills/day given that they have about 200 days of school each year
For 51299C filters (DRINKING FOUNTAINS & WATER COOLERS)
- 1500 GAL capacity, or 1 year in use...whichever comes first
- Assuming a 20oz water bottle:
- 9,600 total refills
- 56 refills/day for filter to last 6 months
**for schools: this is closer to 100 refills/day given that they have about 200 days of school each year
For ECF750 filters (Liv Residential units)
- 750 GAL capacity, or 1 year in use...whichever comes first
- Assuming a 20oz water bottle:
- 4,800 total refills
- 28 refills/day for filter to last 6 months
For ECF3000 filters (Liv Residential units)
- 3000 GAL capacity, or 1 year in use...whichever comes first
- Assuming a 20oz water bottle:
- 19,200 total refills
- 55 refills/day for filter to last 1 year
**All refill numbers in this section are approximate, and will differ per situation. Most units are equipped with a filter status light that will let you know when to change the filter. Do not go past the one-year expiration date in the case of light usage.
How to change the Filter:
- See our collection of filter maintenance videos on our InfoHub.
- You can also see our blog article located here.
Common Troubleshooting:
- How do I fix the flashing red light?
A) If you’ve already gone through the steps in the video and the article, and the red light is still flashing, first make sure that the label is facing out on the filter. You should be able to read the label while kneeling in front of the machine.
C) Is there a wiring harness with 6 different colored wires plugged into the right hand side of the sensor board, which is located on the back side of the filter bracket?
D) The harness (6 different colored wires) that is plugged into the filter sensor board, is it banded up with a rubber band or zip tie? If so, try to remove the band and straighten that harness out as best you can.
E) If problems still persist after completing all of these steps, click here to submit a service request, and someone will respond to you within a couple business hours.