This 10 inch clear housing comes with a valve in head design cap for easy filter service in the bypass mode without the need for shutting off the water supply. The clear housing allows for easy visual filter inspection. It is great for whole house and other filtration applications. A 3/4 inch pipe size allows for greater plumbing compatibility. The heavy duty construction is made using a high quality FDA grade polypropylene. The housing lid features a buttress thread design for superior sealing and security while the thick side walls with heavy-duty ribs provide great strength. It is rated at temperatures up to 125 F(52 C) and the water pressure is rated up to 125 PSI (8.75 BAR). The cap, sump and top-seated O-rings are compressed for a leak proof seal.