3M AP2-C401-SG Filter Cartridge Oman - Lincat FC02 water boiler replacement cartridge

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.

3M AP2-C401-SG

3M AP2-C401-SG Filter Cartridge Oman – Lincat FC02 Water Boiler Cartridge (2 Pack)