1" Rusco Spin Down Mesh Inlet Filter 100 (1-100-F)
$45.49
The Rusco 1" Spin-Down Sediment Filter (1-100-F) is the most popular size in the Rusco lineup — a compact, high-performance whole-line sediment pre-filter sized for residential well systems, single-family homes, and small irrigation setups where a 1" service connection is the standard. Equipped with a 100 mesh polyester screen rated at 152 microns, it captures very fine sand, silt, pipe scale, shale, and fine grit that pass through coarser screens — the precise particle range that most commonly clogs drip emitters, erodes valve seats, shortens water softener resin life, and loads up downstream filter cartridges.
The 100 mesh rating is widely regarded as the sweet spot for domestic well water filtration. It's fine enough to catch the very fine sand and silt that cause the most damage to appliances and equipment, while coarse enough to avoid excessive pressure drop or rapid sediment loading in typical residential well water conditions. For homes where sand in the water has been a recurring problem — washing machine inlet screen clogging, grit in faucet aerators, sediment in toilet tanks — the 1-100-F addresses the problem at the source, before it reaches any fixture or appliance.
The 1" Spin-Down has a flow range of 1–25 GPM and a maximum working pressure of 150 PSI, with overall dimensions of 11-3/8" L x 5" W Rusco — compact enough to fit in a standard well house, utility room, or crawl space installation with room to spare. The 1" slip (socket) connections solvent cement directly onto Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC pipe for a clean, permanent installation with no adapters needed in an all-PVC system.
The transparent polycarbonate bowl lets you see exactly how much sediment has accumulated — no guessing, no scheduled maintenance intervals, just flush when the bowl looks full. Opening the bottom ball valve purges collected sediment in seconds using Rusco's patented centrifugal spin-down action, without shutting off the water supply or removing any components. The screen itself can be pulled, rinsed under running water, and reinstalled in minutes — with zero cartridge replacement costs over the life of the unit.
The unique tornado spin-down action effect is created by Rusco's patented process Fresh Water Systems, separating sediment from the flow stream centrifugally before it contacts the screen — extending screen life and reducing flush frequency compared to conventional inline strainer designs. Rusco filters are proudly made and assembled in the USA and backed by a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
Key Features:
- 100 mesh polyester screen — filters particles 152 microns and larger
- Flow: 1–25 GPM; Max Pressure: 150 PSI; Dimensions: 11-3/8" L x 5" W Rusco
- 1" slip (socket) connections for direct solvent cement installation into PVC systems
- Transparent polycarbonate bowl for visual sediment monitoring
- Bottom ball valve for tool-free, on-line flushing — no cartridges to replace
- Patented centrifugal spin-down action for efficient sediment separation
- Reusable, washable polyester screen — zero ongoing cartridge costs
- NSF-listed, FDA-grade housing materials
- Made in the USA
- Replacement screens available in mesh sizes from 24 to 1000 mesh
Specifications:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1-100-F |
| Brand | Rusco |
| Nominal Size | 1" |
| Connection Type | Slip (Socket) x Slip (Socket) — 1" IPS |
| Compatible Pipe | Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC |
| Connection Method | Solvent Cement |
| Screen Type | Polyester Mesh |
| Mesh Rating | 100 Mesh |
| Micron Rating | 152 Microns |
| Contaminants Reduced | Sand, silt, grit, shale, shell, pipe scale |
| Flow Rate | 1–25 GPM |
| Max Working Pressure | 150 PSI @ 73°F |
| Dimensions | 11-3/8" L x 5" W |
| Bowl Material | Transparent Polycarbonate |
| Body Material | PVC |
| Housing Materials | NSF-Listed, FDA-Grade |
| Screen Reusable | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | Cold Water (Standard) |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Warranty | 12 Months (Manufacturer) |
Industries & Applications:
- Residential Well Water Systems — The single most common application for this SKU; installed at the pressure tank outlet as a whole-house pre-filter to protect water softeners, iron filters, UV systems, and downstream cartridge housings from the fine sand and silt common in residential wells
- Drip Irrigation & Landscape — 100 mesh catches the very fine particles that pass through coarser screens and are the leading cause of drip emitter clogging on residential and small commercial irrigation systems; a standard recommendation for any drip system fed by well water
- Appliance & Fixture Protection — Eliminates the grit and fine sand that clogs washing machine inlet screens, faucet aerators, toilet fill valves, and dishwasher inlet solenoids — the most visible and frustrating day-to-day symptoms of sediment in well water
- Pre-Treatment for Water Conditioning Equipment — Installed upstream of water softeners, iron filters, carbon filters, and UV disinfection systems to extend media and cartridge life by removing bulk sediment before it reaches finer treatment stages
- Geothermal & Open-Loop Systems — Protects heat exchangers, pump impellers, and control valves on open-loop geothermal systems from the fine sand and particulate common in groundwater at the 1" residential service size
- RV, Cabin & Seasonal Water Systems — Compact footprint, simple maintenance, and no cartridge replacements make the 1-100-F a natural fit for seasonal or remote water systems where reliability and low upkeep are priorities
- Reverse Osmosis & Ultra-Filtration Pre-Treatment — Removes bulk sediment upstream of RO membranes and ultrafiltration systems to prevent rapid membrane fouling and extend service intervals
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1" Rusco Spin Down Mesh Inlet Filter 100 (1-100-F)
The Rusco 1" Spin-Down Sediment Filter (1-100-F) is the most popular size in the Rusco lineup — a compact, high-performance whole-line sediment pre-filter sized for residential well systems, single-family homes, and small irrigation setups where a 1" service connection is the standard. Equipped with a 100 mesh polyester screen rated at 152 microns, it captures very fine sand, silt, pipe scale, shale, and fine grit that pass through coarser screens — the precise particle range that most commonly clogs drip emitters, erodes valve seats, shortens water softener resin life, and loads up downstream filter cartridges.
The 100 mesh rating is widely regarded as the sweet spot for domestic well water filtration. It's fine enough to catch the very fine sand and silt that cause the most damage to appliances and equipment, while coarse enough to avoid excessive pressure drop or rapid sediment loading in typical residential well water conditions. For homes where sand in the water has been a recurring problem — washing machine inlet screen clogging, grit in faucet aerators, sediment in toilet tanks — the 1-100-F addresses the problem at the source, before it reaches any fixture or appliance.
The 1" Spin-Down has a flow range of 1–25 GPM and a maximum working pressure of 150 PSI, with overall dimensions of 11-3/8" L x 5" W Rusco — compact enough to fit in a standard well house, utility room, or crawl space installation with room to spare. The 1" slip (socket) connections solvent cement directly onto Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC pipe for a clean, permanent installation with no adapters needed in an all-PVC system.
The transparent polycarbonate bowl lets you see exactly how much sediment has accumulated — no guessing, no scheduled maintenance intervals, just flush when the bowl looks full. Opening the bottom ball valve purges collected sediment in seconds using Rusco's patented centrifugal spin-down action, without shutting off the water supply or removing any components. The screen itself can be pulled, rinsed under running water, and reinstalled in minutes — with zero cartridge replacement costs over the life of the unit.
The unique tornado spin-down action effect is created by Rusco's patented process Fresh Water Systems, separating sediment from the flow stream centrifugally before it contacts the screen — extending screen life and reducing flush frequency compared to conventional inline strainer designs. Rusco filters are proudly made and assembled in the USA and backed by a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
Key Features:
- 100 mesh polyester screen — filters particles 152 microns and larger
- Flow: 1–25 GPM; Max Pressure: 150 PSI; Dimensions: 11-3/8" L x 5" W Rusco
- 1" slip (socket) connections for direct solvent cement installation into PVC systems
- Transparent polycarbonate bowl for visual sediment monitoring
- Bottom ball valve for tool-free, on-line flushing — no cartridges to replace
- Patented centrifugal spin-down action for efficient sediment separation
- Reusable, washable polyester screen — zero ongoing cartridge costs
- NSF-listed, FDA-grade housing materials
- Made in the USA
- Replacement screens available in mesh sizes from 24 to 1000 mesh
Specifications:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1-100-F |
| Brand | Rusco |
| Nominal Size | 1" |
| Connection Type | Slip (Socket) x Slip (Socket) — 1" IPS |
| Compatible Pipe | Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC |
| Connection Method | Solvent Cement |
| Screen Type | Polyester Mesh |
| Mesh Rating | 100 Mesh |
| Micron Rating | 152 Microns |
| Contaminants Reduced | Sand, silt, grit, shale, shell, pipe scale |
| Flow Rate | 1–25 GPM |
| Max Working Pressure | 150 PSI @ 73°F |
| Dimensions | 11-3/8" L x 5" W |
| Bowl Material | Transparent Polycarbonate |
| Body Material | PVC |
| Housing Materials | NSF-Listed, FDA-Grade |
| Screen Reusable | Yes |
| Temperature Rating | Cold Water (Standard) |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Warranty | 12 Months (Manufacturer) |
Industries & Applications:
- Residential Well Water Systems — The single most common application for this SKU; installed at the pressure tank outlet as a whole-house pre-filter to protect water softeners, iron filters, UV systems, and downstream cartridge housings from the fine sand and silt common in residential wells
- Drip Irrigation & Landscape — 100 mesh catches the very fine particles that pass through coarser screens and are the leading cause of drip emitter clogging on residential and small commercial irrigation systems; a standard recommendation for any drip system fed by well water
- Appliance & Fixture Protection — Eliminates the grit and fine sand that clogs washing machine inlet screens, faucet aerators, toilet fill valves, and dishwasher inlet solenoids — the most visible and frustrating day-to-day symptoms of sediment in well water
- Pre-Treatment for Water Conditioning Equipment — Installed upstream of water softeners, iron filters, carbon filters, and UV disinfection systems to extend media and cartridge life by removing bulk sediment before it reaches finer treatment stages
- Geothermal & Open-Loop Systems — Protects heat exchangers, pump impellers, and control valves on open-loop geothermal systems from the fine sand and particulate common in groundwater at the 1" residential service size
- RV, Cabin & Seasonal Water Systems — Compact footprint, simple maintenance, and no cartridge replacements make the 1-100-F a natural fit for seasonal or remote water systems where reliability and low upkeep are priorities
- Reverse Osmosis & Ultra-Filtration Pre-Treatment — Removes bulk sediment upstream of RO membranes and ultrafiltration systems to prevent rapid membrane fouling and extend service intervals
