Product Description
Keurig Omnipure KQ8A Complete Water Filter Kit (Q5486)
The Keurig Omnipure KQ8A Complete Water Filter Kit is a vital maintenance component for commercial Keurig brewing systems. This kit features a high-grade Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) core for chlorine reduction and a polyphosphate scale inhibitor to protect internal brewer components from hard water damage.
Whether you are running a small office cafe or a high-volume breakroom, the KQ8A ensures that your water is free from offensive tastes and odors that ruin coffee profiles. More importantly, the scale inhibition technology prevents calcium and magnesium from precipitating on heating elements, which is the #1 cause of brewer failure.
Compatibility & Brewer Models
The KQ8A (also known as the Omnipure Q5486) is specifically designed for the following Keurig commercial brewing systems:
- K-Series: K150, K150P, K155P, K200, K3000, K3000se, K4000
- B-Series: B150, B155P, B200, B3000, B3000se
Key Features & Benefits
- Dual-Action Filtration: Combines premium GAC to remove chlorine taste and odor with phosphate to prevent limescale buildup.
- Equipment Longevity: Helps prevent "Short Potting" and clogs in the brewer's internal water lines.
- Professional Quality: Provides "Recipe Quality Water" for consistent coffee and tea flavor.
- Easy Maintenance: The 8-inch Q-Series style cartridge is designed for quick replacement to minimize downtime.
Technical Specifications
| Model / Part Number | KQ8A / Omnipure Q5486 |
| Flow Rate | 0.5 GPM (1.9 LPM) |
| Service Life | 1,250 Gallons (4,731 L) or 6 Months |
| Dimensions | 8" L x 2.5" D |
| Operating Pressure | Max 125 psi (8.6 bar) |
| Certifications | NSF/ANSI Standard 42 Certified |
Product Documentation
Keurig Omnipure KQ8A / Q5486 Specification Sheet (PDF) Product Videos
Custom Field
Product Reviews
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Fittings Have Changed
I was replacing an existing filter that was supposedly the same filter. The input fitting changed from the existing one. Even though there were 2 options, neither matched the old one plus the old one was just an input line while the new one was a 'T' with a shutoff. On the old one the shutoff had been on the filter unit itself. The old one had a 1/4" line with a compression fitting.
