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Filter - carbon block 20" Jumbo
20″ 5 Micron Jumbo Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridges are designed to fit either the Big Blue or White 20” Jumbo Housings. Ideal for the removal of taste, chlorine, pesticides and odours.
FEATURES
• Complies with ANSI/NSF53 and 42 requirements
• Cartridges are manufactured in compliance with NSF and FDA requirements
• Activated carbon is a highly porous form of carbon primarily derived from coal, wood and coconut shells for water treatment.
• These carbon block filters consist of activated carbon particles fused into a uniform block with enhanced adsorptive capacity and efficiency

Filter - carbon block 20" Jumbo

SKU: 3641153761351910
$115.00Price
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  • Activated Carbon for Water Treatment

    Activated carbon is a highly porous form of carbon, commonly derived from coal, wood, or coconut shells, and is widely used in water treatment.

    The production process involves two main stages:

    • Carbonization – The raw material is heated at low temperatures in an oxygen-free environment to remove volatile components.

    • Activation – The carbon is then heated at higher temperatures in a controlled atmosphere of oxygen and steam. This process opens up the carbon structure, creating exceptional porosity and a vast surface area.

    To put this in perspective, just one pound of activated carbon has a surface area equal to 125 acres.

    How Activated Carbon Works

    Activated carbon filters remove contaminants primarily through:

    • Adsorption – Organic molecules and other impurities are trapped on the carbon’s porous surface.

    • Physical Screening – The fine structure blocks certain particles from passing through.

    Types of Activated Carbon Filters

    There are two main types of activated carbon filters used in water filtration and reverse osmosis systems:

    • Granular Activated Carbon (GAC):
      Contains loose granules of carbon. These filters are less dense than carbon blocks and are effective for general adsorption.

    • Carbon Block:
      Made by fusing activated carbon particles into a solid block. Carbon block filters have a higher adsorptive capacity and efficiency compared to GAC. When designed with a fine pore size, they can also provide micro-filtration.

    Important Note

    For optimal performance, leave the filter to soak for 24 hours before use to ensure proper activation.

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