Rusco 1-1/2 in. Spin-Down Sediment Filter

Name: Rusco 1-1/2 in. Spin-Down Sediment Filter
Brand: Rusco
Price: 77.13 USD

Sediment filter · 50 GPM · Treats sediment · $77 at retailer as of Oct 2026

The Rusco 1-1/2 in. Spin-Down is the larger-bore version of Rusco's centrifugal screen filter. The standard cold-water unit is rated 10-50 GPM at up to 150 psi through 1.5 in. slip ports and measures 15-3/8 by 5-1/4 in. A separate 1-1/2 in. Hot Water Spin-Down (part 1-1/2-100HT-F) has different specs (18-100 GPM, 1.5 in. FPT, 17-7/8 by 5-1/2 in., 200 F at 40 psi); retailers sell the standard unit as the 1-1/2-100-F, and the two are easy to confuse.

Screens match the 1 in. unit: nine polyester sizes from 24 mesh (700 microns) to 1000 mesh (15 microns) and five stainless sizes from 500 to 75 microns, with 100 mesh (150 microns) the default. They flush and reuse. IAPMO R&T lists the 1-1/2-100-F under File No. 6759 as a lead-free plumbing product; that covers lead content only, not filtration performance.

Rusco's site shows no prices; the standard 100 mesh 1-1/2-100-F was $77.13 at Fresh Water Systems as of Oct 2026 (the hot-water 1-1/2-100HT-F is a separate $236.69 part). No exact-model Amazon listing was verified. Rusco publishes installation guides with no professional-install requirement. Components are warranted for 12 months from original sale, liability is limited to the cost of the part, and tools on the housing void the warranty.

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Rusco 1-1/2 in. Spin-Down Sediment Filter well water sediment filter

Specifications

Verified 2026-10-06. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are marked “Not stated”.

Rusco 1-1/2 in. Spin-Down Sediment Filter specifications
Model	1-1/2-100-F: 1.5 in. Rusco Spin-Down (standard cold-water, T-style, 1.5 in. slip, 100 mesh polyester screen with flush valve). Retailers also sell a Combo-style head (CF1-1/2-100-F) and a separate, different hot-water housing (1-1/2-100HT-F; 18-100 GPM, 1.5 in. FPT, 17-7/8 x 5-1/2 in., 200 F at 40 PSI).
Type	Sediment filter
Treats	Sediment
Service flow	50 GPM'Flow: 10-50 GPM' and 'Max Pressure: 150 PSI' on Rusco's 1.5 in. Spin-Down page (re-read 2026-10-06). RESOLVED: the second Rusco page (/products/1-1-2-spin-down-filter) is titled '1 1/2 in. Hot Water Rusco Spin-Down Filter' and describes a different product (18-100 GPM, 1.5 in. FPT, 17-7/8 x 5-1/2 in.). Retailers sell both under separate part numbers: the standard 1-1/2-100-F (Fresh Water Systems $77.13) is the model this row describes; the hot-water 1-1/2-100HT-F is $236.69.
Micron rating	150 micronScreens specified by mesh; Rusco's published conversion on the product page: polyester 24 mesh = 700 microns, 30 = 500, 40 = 350, 60 = 250, 100 = 150, 140 = 100, 250 = 50, 500 = 30, 1000 mesh = 15 microns; stainless 30/60/100/140/200 mesh = 500/250/150/100/75 microns. 100 mesh (150 micron) recorded as the common default; 250 mesh (50 micron) and 500 mesh (30 micron) available.
Capacity	Not stated
Media / technology	Reusable polyester or stainless steel mesh screen in a clear centrifugal spin-down housing with flush valve
Stages	1
Connection	1.5 in. slip
Installation	DIY or proRusco publishes installation guides; no professional-install requirement stated. Hand tighten only (tools void warranty).
Warranty	1-year manufacturer warranty'The components of all RUSCO products are warranted for a period of 12 months from date of original sale'; liability limited to cost of the part.
Certifications	IAPMO R&T lead-free listing (File No. 6759)IAPMO R&T Product Listing, File No. 6759, 'Lead Free Plumbing Products', issued to Rusco of Brooksville, LLC, 'current as of 10/6/2026', lists model '#1-1/2-100-F - 1.5 in. sediment filter molded 100 mesh with flush valve' (and the other 1.5 in. -F mesh sizes). Certified to 'Section 1417(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act' and 'The lead content requirements of Section 116875 of the California Health & Safety Code'. Lead-content listing only, not a filtration-performance certification. NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 coverage (IAPMO file N-13735) could not be confirmed because the model list would not load. WQA product database: no results for 'Rusco'. NSF certified-product database (info.nsf.org), searched 2026-10-06: no matching listing found for this model.
Dimensions	15-3/8 in. L x 5-1/4 in. W
Weight	Not stated
Price	$77 at retailer as of Oct 2026

Published features

Flow range 10-50 GPM
150 PSI maximum pressure
Polyester screens are durable and easily cleaned for reuse
Nine polyester and five stainless steel mesh sizes
Proudly Crafted in the USA (rusco.com homepage)

Pros and cons

Pros

Higher 10-50 GPM range for larger homes or 1-1/2 in. well lines
Same reusable screen system and mesh options as the 1 in. unit

Cons

Two different 1-1/2 in. housings (standard 1-1/2-100-F vs hot-water 1-1/2-100HT-F) with different flow, port and price can be confused when ordering
12-month warranty voided by use of tools
No exact-model Amazon listing verified

Our take

Choose the 1-1/2 in. unit only if your line is actually 1-1/2 in. or you need the 10-50 GPM range; on a 1 in. line the smaller Rusco does the same job. Double-check you are ordering the cold-water housing rather than the hot-water one, since the flow and port specs differ. As with every spin-down, finish with a 5-micron cartridge downstream.

Not sure it is the right size for your flow and your water test? Work through the sizing guide, or compare every system we cover on the best sediment filters for well water (2026) list.

Where to buy

$77 at retailer as of Oct 2026. Prices change; the links open the current listing.