Manitowoc K00538 Replacement Cartridge for AR-20000-P Water Filter

Keep your commercial ice supply pristine and taste-free with the Manitowoc K00538 Arctic Pure Plus Replacement Filter Cartridge. Explicitly engineered for the Manitowoc AR-20000-P water filtration system, this high-capacity cartridge is recommended for commercial ice machines producing between 500 to 900 lbs of ice per day. Utilizing a proprietary media filter, it effectively reduces fine sediment, dirt, and particulates down to 5 microns, while neutralizing harsh chlorine tastes and odors. The K00538 boasts an impressive 20,000-gallon chlorine reduction capacity and a steady 1.5 GPM flow rate, guaranteeing an uninterrupted supply of clean water for high-volume foodservice environments. Equipped with a built-in scale inhibitor, it aggressively protects internal machine surfaces from damaging lime and scale accumulation, reducing maintenance frequency and operational costs. Featuring a sanitary quick-change (SQC) design, the Manitowoc Ice K00538 allows for safe, rapid, "on-the-fly" replacements without needing to shut off the main water supply—keeping your restaurant, bar, or hotel running at peak efficiency.

Integrating a high-performance filter directly extends a commercial ice machine's lifespan by neutralizing the dual threats of mineral scale accumulation and chemical corrosion. Tap water naturally contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium, which accumulate onto hot evaporator plates during the freezing cycle; by inhibiting scale build-up to and preventing them from forming a hard crust that forces the compressor to overwork and burn out prematurely. Additionally, while municipal water reliance introduces chlorine that actively strips away protective layers on metallic components—leading to severe pitting, rust, and premature leaks—the cartridge's advanced precoat carbon filtration successfully strips chlorine from the incoming line before it can cause irreversible corrosive damage to your internal water valves and pumps. Additionally, many manufacturers will extend the factory warranty on the ice machine when they are connected to approved filtration systems which provides you with further protection on your investment.

Features:

• Replacement Water Filter Cartridge for AR-20000-P filter
• 1 each
• Direct OEM replacement for Manitowoc K00538 filters. Due to design changes, there may be a size difference between this filter and your current one.