Description

The 3M AP2-C401-SG filter cartridge Oman is the genuine 3M Water Filtration replacement for Lincat FC02 cartridges used in FilterFlow automatic water boilers, supplied here as a two-pack so you have a spare on the shelf. It pairs a 1-micron carbon block with a scale inhibitor, protecting the boiler element from limescale while cleaning up the chlorine taste that comes through on Muscat’s mains water.
What the 3M AP2-C401-SG Filter Cartridge Oman Removes
Automatic water boilers heat continuously, which makes them one of the first pieces of equipment in a kitchen to fail on hard water. This cartridge addresses both the taste and the scale side:
- Chlorine taste and odour, critical for tea and filter coffee service
- Sediment and particulate down to 1 micron
- Limescale build-up on the heating element and boiler tank, via scale inhibitor feed
- Cloudiness and dissolved-solids carryover that leaves film on the surface of hot drinks
Scale on a boiler element does not just shorten its life. It insulates the element, so the boiler draws more power and takes longer to recover between draw-offs. Keeping the element clean is the cheapest performance improvement available on a FilterFlow unit.
3M AP2-C401-SG Filter Cartridge Oman Technical Specifications
| Model | 3M AP2-C401-SG |
| Equivalent Part Numbers | Lincat FC02, 47-915403 |
| Brand | 3M Water Filtration |
| Pack Size | 2 cartridges |
| Rated Capacity | Up to 4,000 litres or 6 months per cartridge |
| Micron Rating | 1 micron |
| Service Flow Rate | 1.9 LPM (0.5 GPM) |
| Technology | Carbon block with scale inhibitor |
| Height | 262.4 mm (10.33 inches) |
| Diameter | 61.5 mm (2.42 inches) |
| Operating Temperature | 4.4 to 38 °C |
| Working Pressure | 1.4 to 8.3 bar (20 to 120 psi) |
| Compatibility | Lincat FilterFlow automatic water boilers |
Applications in Muscat and Across Oman
This cartridge is standard kit anywhere a Lincat FilterFlow boiler is installed:
- Hotel banqueting and breakfast service
- Staff canteens in offices, refineries and industrial sites
- School and university catering
- Hospital and clinic pantries
- Cafes and quick-service restaurants running high-volume tea and filter coffee
Installation, Replacement and Warranty
Isolate the water supply, unscrew the spent cartridge from the head, fit the new one and flush for three to five minutes until the water runs clear. No tools are needed. Replace each cartridge at 4,000 litres or six months, whichever comes first. Sites in Oman on higher-hardness supplies should treat six months as the maximum interval, not a target. Buying the two-pack means the second cartridge is already on site when the first is due.
Supplied with the manufacturer’s warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Our team can add your boiler to a scheduled service visit so cartridge changes and a general check happen together.
Why Buy from UV Water Systems
UV Water Systems (Uniqueness View LLC) has been supplying foodservice and commercial water treatment across Oman for more than 14 years, and we are ISO 9001:2015 certified. We stock genuine 3M and Pentair cartridges in Muscat and our technicians cover the capital area for installation, changeouts and boiler servicing. Browse our other filter cartridges, or call +968 9763 7786 / email sales@waterfilteroman.com for availability and contract pricing.
3M AP2-C401-SG Filter Cartridge Oman: Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the Lincat FC02?
Yes. The 3M AP2-C401-SG is the original cartridge that Lincat sells under the FC02 part number. Either reference will get you this cartridge.
What is the difference between the AP2-C401-SG and the AP2-C405-SG?
Micron rating. The C401 is 1 micron, the C405 is 0.5 micron. Both include the scale inhibitor. For a FilterFlow boiler the C401 is the standard specification.
Can I use it on a machine other than a Lincat boiler?
It fits any equipment using the 3M AP2 head. Send us the model of your machine and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
How quickly can you deliver in Oman?
Stock items go out same or next working day within Muscat. Deliveries to Sohar, Salalah, Nizwa and the interior take longer; contact us for a firm date.



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