Everpure H-54 Replacement Cartridge: Ice Machine Water Filter Guide

The Everpure H-54 is the mid-size commercial cartridge — bigger than the H-300 (15” vs 10”), but more compact and affordable than the i2000 (20”). It occupies a sweet spot for large ice makers and medium-volume kitchens that need more capacity than an H-300 but don’t justify an i2000.

H-54 Specifications

Spec	Value
Part number	EV9612-31
Diameter	79 mm (3.125”)
Length	381 mm (15”)
Connection	Bayonet twist-lock (QL2 / QL3 / QL3B)
Media	Solid carbon block
Rated capacity	45,000 L (11,880 gal) at 3.8 L/min
Chlorine reduction	>97%
Particulate rating	0.5 μm
Operating pressure	10–125 psi
Original MSRP	$110–150
Weight	~3.0 kg

H-54 vs H-300 vs i2000: The 3-Size Lineup

Model	Length	Capacity	Flow Rate	Best For
H-300	10”	30,000 L	1.9 L/min	Standard commercial kitchen
H-54	15”	45,000 L	3.8 L/min	Large ice makers, medium restaurants
i2000	20”	75,000 L	5.7 L/min	Hotels, multi-machine kitchens

The H-54 is the “one size up” from the H-300. Same carbon block technology, 50% more capacity, double the flow rate. For a restaurant that’s outgrowing the H-300 but doesn’t have a hotel-sized kitchen, the H-54 is the right fit.

H-54 Target Applications

Equipment	Why H-54
Large cube ice makers (800+ lbs/day)	H-300 runs out too fast; i2000 is overkill
Flake/nugget ice machines	High water throughput for soft ice
Combi oven + ice maker combo	One filter for both appliances
Cold-brew coffee production	Extended contact time, high volume
Restaurant with 2–3 beverage stations	Multiple points from one filter
Craft cocktail bars	Premium ice programs need consistent filtration

Why the H-54 Is a Distributor’s Hidden Gem

Most Everpure distributors stock H-300 and H-104 heavily, then maybe one or two MC2s and i2000s. The H-54 falls into a gap:

• Customers don’t ask for it by name — they ask for “something bigger than an H-300”
• Low competition — fewer suppliers offer H-54 compatibles
• Good margin — $15–22 FOB, sell at $80–100 installed
• Sticky customers — once they switch to H-54 sizing, they don’t go back

OEM-Compatible H-54 Quality Points

1. Pressure tolerance. At 15” length and 3.0 kg dry weight, the H-54 puts more stress on the bayonet connector. End-cap must withstand 125 psi burst test.
2. Carbon block uniformity. 45,000L capacity requires consistent carbon density throughout the 15” block. Inconsistent density = premature breakthrough.
3. O-ring compound. Must be EPDM rated for continuous 38°C. Ice machine inlet water is typically warmer (ambient kitchen temperature).
4. Drop-in fit check. The 15” cartridge should drop into a QL3B head with the same feel as an original H-54. Stiff or loose fit = tolerance issue.

Pricing

Quantity	XZH H-54 Compatible (FOB)	Landed cost (per pc, US)	Retail potential
500 pcs	$18–25	$20–28	$80–100
1,000 pcs	$16–22	$18–25	$75–95
5,000 pcs	$13–18	$15–20	$70–90

Smart Stocking Mix

A well-rounded Everpure-compatible inventory for an ice machine service company:

Model	Quantity	% of stock	Role
H-300	40%	Volume anchor	Standard install
H-104	25%	Budget option	Small ice makers, fountains
H-54	20%	Margin driver	Upsell from H-300
MC2	10%	Problem solver	High-sediment water
i2000	5%	Premium	Hotel/multi-point

XZH H-54 Compatibles

• 15” solid carbon block, 0.5 μm
• 79mm bayonet for QL2/QL3/QL3B
• Coconut carbon, iodine ≥1100 mg/g
• 125 psi burst-tested end-cap
• 100% factory pressure test
• OEM labeling from 2,000 pcs

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See also: Everpure H-300 guide · H-300 vs H-104 vs i2000 · Everpure cross-reference chart