This is a Big Blue 20″ x 4.5″ 0.5 micron carbon block filter from the Pentek CBC Series.
CBC Series cartridges are highly effective at reducing unwanted bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor, from potable drinking water. The unique structure of the carbon block enables it to reduce Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma cysts and fine sediment particles down to 0.5 microns.*
CBC Series cartridges are manufactured using a patented process and made entirely from FDA-compliant materials. They are an ideal choice for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications. They also make excellent polishing filters or pre-filters in applications requiring fine filtration and high capacity.
Big Blue 20″ x 4.5″ 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Filter, Pentek CBC Features:
- Nominal 0.5-micron rating*
- 99.95% reduction of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma cysts*
- Premium high capacity bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction*
- Enhanced dirt holding capacity*
- Pentek is the largest brand in the filtration industry
- Pentek is the originator of carbon block production technology
- Pentek is the largest producer of carbon blocks worldwide
| Model | Maximum Dimensions | Nominal µm Rating* | Initial ΔP @ Flow* | Chlorine Capacity @ Flow* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBC-10 | 9-3/4″ × 2-7/8″ | 0.5 µm | 3.7 psid @ 2.0 GPM | >20,000 gal @ 2.0 GPM |
| CBC-20 | 20″ × 2-7/8″ | 0.5 µm | 3.0 psid @ 2.0 GPM | >45,000 gal @ 2.0 GPM |
| CBC-BB | 9-3/4″ × 4-5/8″ | 0.5 µm | 4.6 psid @ 2.0 GPM | >50,000 gal @ 2.0 GPM |
| CBC-20BB | 20″ × 4-5/8″ | 0.5 µm | 8.5 psid @ 4.0 GPM | >150,000 gal @ 4.0 GPM |
* Based on manufacturer’s internal testing.
