Description
The 3M Cuno CFS8112-S is a genuine OEM scale reduction and sediment filter cartridge built for foodservice and commercial water systems. UV Water Systems supplies and installs the 3M Cuno CFS8112-S across Oman, where high-hardness groundwater and heavy scale loading shorten the life of ice machines, coffee brewers, steamers and combi ovens. One cartridge delivers 10,000 gallons (approximately 37,850 litres) of filtered water at 1 micron nominal, with polyphosphate scale inhibition dosed on the outlet side.
Why the 3M Cuno CFS8112-S matters in Oman
Municipal and blended supplies in Muscat frequently run 300–800 ppm TDS with calcium hardness well above the tolerance of commercial beverage equipment. Untreated, that hardness bakes onto boiler elements and evaporator plates. Scale of just 1 mm on a heating element can raise energy consumption by around 10%, and it is the single most common cause of ice machine warranty claims we see in the field. This cartridge tackles both problems at once: mechanical filtration to 1 micron for sediment and turbidity, activated carbon for chlorine taste and odour, and a metered scale inhibitor that keeps hardness minerals in solution instead of on the element.
Features and benefits
- 1 micron nominal filtration – removes sand, silt, rust and fine particulate that clogs solenoid valves and spray jets.
- Scale inhibition – sequesters calcium and magnesium so they pass through instead of forming hard scale on heat exchangers.
- Chlorine taste and odour reduction – produces clean-tasting water for espresso, tea, soft drinks and ice.
- 1.5 GPM (5.7 LPM) service flow – sized for single ice machines, undercounter brewers and small beverage stations.
- 10,000 gallon capacity – typical service life of 6 to 12 months depending on feed water quality and duty.
- Sanitary quick-change design – cartridge swaps in under a minute without touching the plumbing or handling the internal media.
- FDA CFR-21 compliant materials – food-safe construction throughout.
Applications
The 3M Cuno CFS8112-S drops into Cuno 8000-series heads and equivalent commercial filter housings. Typical installations in Oman include hotel and restaurant ice machines, cafe espresso groups, Tim Hortons and Dunkin-style beverage counters, staff canteen boilers, hospital pantry equipment and office coffee stations. It is a direct replacement cartridge, not a full system, so it fits straight onto an existing 3M or Cuno head.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | CFS8112-S |
| Brand | 3M / Cuno (Aqua-Pure) |
| Type | Sediment + carbon + scale inhibition cartridge |
| Micron rating | 1 micron nominal |
| Rated capacity | 10,000 gallons (~37,850 litres) |
| Service flow rate | 1.5 GPM (5.7 LPM) |
| Cartridge length | 12 7/8 in (327 mm) |
| Outer diameter | 3.19 in (81 mm) |
| Recommended change interval | 6–12 months |
| Materials | FDA CFR-21 compliant, NSF-listed media |
Installation and maintenance
Fit the cartridge to a compatible Cuno 8000-series or 3M filter head, flush for five minutes at full flow before returning the equipment to service, and record the change date on the cartridge label. We recommend replacing every six months in Muscat feed water, or sooner if flow drops noticeably. Our technicians cover Al Khuwair, Ruwi, Al Hail and the wider Muscat governorate for scheduled cartridge changes under an annual maintenance contract.
Why buy from UV Water Systems
Uniqueness View LLC has supplied water treatment equipment in the Sultanate of Oman for over 14 years and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. We stock genuine 3M and Cuno cartridges, deliver across Muscat, and back every supply with on-site installation and after-sales service. Counterfeit cartridges are common in this market and they fail early; every unit we ship is sourced through authorised channels.
Call +968 9763 7786 or email sales@waterfilteroman.com for stock availability, bulk pricing or a site survey. See the full water filter cartridge range or read the 3M water filtration product line for background.
