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Carbon Water Filters have been used for centuries to filter impurities from drinking water. Carbon is a very powerful absorbent; one pound (half a kilogram) of carbon contains a surface area of 125 acres (0.5 square kilometers). The material has millions tiny pores, usually invisible to eye, and can absorb thousands of water contaminants. Several forms are commonly used in water filtration: Granular Activated Carbon ( GAC ), and Carbon Block. Activated Carbon is a material that has a positive charge, which helps attracting even more impurities. Generally, Carbon Block Filters ( or "charcoal water filters" ) have higher contaminant removal capability than GAC filters, and they usually have a higher cost.
Activated Carbon and "Block" Filters a usually rated by size of the particles it can remove. Typical ratings are from 50 micron (least effective) to 0.5 micron (most effective). We generally use 5 micron carbon blocks in our systems, because it gives us very effective absorption capabilities in combination with acceptable water flow rates. However, some applications exist where granular carbon is a better fit, such as in removing chloramines (combined chlorine).
Although various types of carbon exist, three are generally used for drinking water filtration: bituminous, wood, and coconut shell. Coconut shell variety is most effective for most water filtration. We typically use coconut shell carbon (<< here sold in bags) in our systems.
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Carbon Block Filter CQ-R5 SKU: CQ-R5 Carbon Block Filter CQ-R5 is a standard 10"x2.5" 5-micron Coconut Shell Carbon Block replacement filter cartridge. it removes chlorine, bad taste and odor, and organic chemicals that contribute to taste and odor while providing the... Read more |
Price: $22.95
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KX Matrikx CTO Carbon Filter 10x2.5 SKU: KXM-02 KX Matrikx CTO Carbon Filter # 32-250-125-975 is one of the most common carbon filters on the market. Cartridge fits most standard 10"x2.5" filter housings. NSF certified to reduce Chlorine Taste and Odor. Also known in the industry as "Read more
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Price: $11.99
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KX Matrikx CTO PLUS +1 Carbon Filter SKU: KXM-05 KX Matrikx CTO PLUS Carbon Filter # 01-250-125-975 (+1) is a high performance carbon filter for drinking water applications, removes Chemicals, Taste and Odor, and VOCs. Cartridge fits most standard 10"x2.5" filter housings. Also known in the industry as " Read more |
Price: $13.99
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KX Matrikx +Pb1 06-250-125-975 SKU: KXM-03 KX Matrikx + Pb1 water filter # 06-250-125-975 it KX Matrikx "Premier Performer", which is designed to reduce lead, cysts, chlorine, taste, odor and sediment. Water Filter Cartridge fits most standard 10"x2.5" filter housings. NSF-certified to reduce Turbidity and Cyst.... Read more |
Price: $17.99
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KX Matrikx CTO + VOC Carbon Filters SKU: KXM-15 KX Matrikx combination, TWO Carbon filters, PRE and POST to replace 2 packs such as GE FX12P. Two Filters are included. Matrikx 01-250-125-975 CTO PLUS 0.6 Micron Nominal Filtration (for VOCs reduction) and KX Matrikx 02-250-125-975 Carbon Block 2 micron... Read more |
Price: $26.50
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Aries Deionizer Filter Cartridge 10" SKU: AF-10-4010 Aries Deionizer Filter Cartridge by Aries FilterWorks is a 2.5" x 10" Clear Cartridge for deionization process. Manufactured using high quality ResinTech mixed bed resin media, this filter can reduce ions in water... Read more |
Price: $25.95
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Aries GAC/KDF Filter Cartridge 10" SKU: AF-10-2010 Aries GAC/KDF Filter Cartridge 10" is a standard 2.5" x 10" Clear Cartridge that helps remove chlorine and other heavy metals, and at the same time, can extend the life of existing cartridges. Granular Activated... Read more |
Price: $27.00
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Aries Scale Reduction Cartridge 10" SKU: AF-10-3305 Aries Scale Reduction Cartridge 10" is a standard 2.5" x 10" filter that uses Carbon(GAC) and Phosphate combination to effectively improve taste and odor by removing chlorine while reducing hardness, calcium, and... Read more |
Price: $24.00
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Pentek C1 Carbon Filter 155002 SKU: PTK-C1-155002 Pentek C1 Carbon Water Filter Cartridge is a 10"x2.5" Carbon cartridge # 155001-43. C1 Water Filter is a 5 micron, dual purpose powdered-activated Carbon Water Filter Cartridge. Reduces fine sediment, dirt, rust, sand, scale particles, chlorine taste and odor, and... Read more |
Price: $9.29
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Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Filter 155162 SKU: PTK-CBC-10 Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge is a 10"x2.5" Carbon filter nominal 0.5 micron Cyst reduction Water Filter cartridge # 155162-43. CBC-10 Water Filter is a premium, high capacity Chlorine, Taste and Odor reduction cartridge that also reduces 99.5% of... Read more |
Price: $17.99
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Pentek CBR2-10 Carbon Filter SKU: PTK-CBR2-10 Pentek CBR2-10 Water Filter Cartridge is a 10"x2.5" Carbon Briquette 0.5 micron Multimedia Water Filter cartridge # 155268-43. CBR2-10 Water Filter is a premium, high capacity Chlorine, Taste and Odor reduction cartridge that also reduces lead, VOCs (Volatile Organic... Read more |
Starting at: $21.99
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Pentek ChlorPlus Chloramine Filter SKU: PTK-255416 Pentek ChlorPlus 10 Chloramine removal Water Filter Cartridge is a 10"x2.5" Carbon Block 1 micron Water Filter cartridge # 255416-43 designed to remove chloramines from drinking water. ChlorPlus Water Filter is a premium, high capacity Chloramine, Taste and Odor... Read more |
Price: $39.00
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Filtrex Greenblock Carbon FX10CL2 SKU: FX-CL2 Filtrex Creenblock 10"x2.5" carbon block filter - ECO-FRIENDLY chlorine, taste and odor removal filter. Filtrex Technologies uses high performance coconut shell carbon ( Greencarbon ) manufactured via a patented process that significantly reduces Greenhouse Gas... Read more |
Price: $13.99
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Paragon Countertop Replacement cartridge SKU: P2901RC Replacement cartridge P2901RC for Paragon Countertop Water Filter. A solid Carbon Block cartridge with 1-micron filtration that is NSF-certified to reduce Lead, Chlorine, Taste and odor. Easy no hassle installation. Fits Paragon countertop and... Read more |
On Sale For: $29.95 |
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Culligan Carbon Block 32-175-050-100 SKU: 32-175-050-100 Culligan Compatible Carbon Bock Filter 32-175-050-100 is Culligan-compatible carbon block filter for Reverse Osmosis systems AC15, AC30, LC50, H83, 101 RO Purifier. Manufactured by KX Matrikx, CTO chlorine taste and odor carbon filter are using highly pure... Read more |
Price: $10.99
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Hydrotech Carbon Block RS-22-CB5-EB SKU: RS-22-CB5-EB Hydrotech Pre and Post Carbon Bock Filter RS-22-CB5-EB is a Hydrotech and Microline compatible carbon block filter. Hydrotech 41400076 carbon filter compatible. 5 micron carbon block filter cartridge, used for Microline CTA and TFC Reverse Osmosis systems. For... Read more |
Price: $13.75
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Omnipure OMB934 10M Carbon Block SKU: OMB934-10M Omnipure 10" x 2.5" Carbon Block Filter OMB934-10M, 10 micron. Standard Carbon Block cartridge, manufactured by Omnipure (TGI) that will fit many standard under sink and Reverse Osmosis systems, commercial and residential drinking water systems and water coolers. Class 1... Read more |
Price: $9.99
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Pentek 155109 10 inch GAC Cartridge SKU: PTK-GAC-10 Pentek GAC-10 10"x2.5" Granular Activated Carbon Taste and Odor cartridge # 155109. Excellent 10 inch Taste and Odor reduction cartridge that can also remove Sulfur / Hydrogen sulfide / Rotten egg smell. Water Filter Compatible With Culligan, Ametek, US Filter,... Read more |
Price: $12.99
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10"x5" Carbon Block Cartridge SKU: CQ-R5-10x5 The 10"x5" Carbon Block Cartridge(Coconut Shell) by CRYSTAL QUEST, replacement cartridge that simultaneously removes chlorine ,bad taste and odor, and organic chemicals that contribute to water taste and smell, while providing the... Read more |
Price: $39.00
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Pentek 155153 10 inch GAC-BB Cartridge SKU: PTK-GAC-BB10 Pentek GAC-BB10 10"x5" Granular Activated Carbon Chlorine Taste and Odor cartridge # 155153. Excellent Big Blue 10 inch Taste and Odor reduction cartridge that can also remove Sulfur / Hydrogen sulfide / Rotten egg smell. Genuine Pentek water filter... Read more |
Price: $31.99
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Pentek RFC-BB Cartridge 155141 SKU: PTK-RFC-BB Culligan / Pentek RFC-BB10 10"x5" Radial Flow Carbon Filter Cartridge # 155141. Genuine Pentek water filter compatible with Culligan, Ametek, US Filter, Plymouth, Kleen Plus, American Plumber, Bruner and many other brands. Pentek RFC-BB 10 Carbon Water Filter... Read more |
Price: $39.00
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KX Matrikx CTO 32-425-125-975 BB 10 inch Filter SKU: KXM-10 KX Matrikx CTO Carbon Block water filter # 32-425-125-975 is KX Matrikx Big Blue water filter, a 10 x 5 inch 5 micron cartridge designed to reduce chlorine, taste, odor and sediment. Water Filter Cartridge fits most standard 10"x5" filter... Read more |
Price: $28.99
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KX Matrikx CTO PLUS Carbon Filter 10x5 SKU: KXM-16 KX Matrikx CTO PLUS Carbon Filter # 01-425-125-975 (CTO PLUS) is a high performance carbon filter for drinking water applications, removes Chemicals, Taste and Odor, and VOCs. Cartridge fits most standard 10"x5" filter housings. Also known in the industry as " Read more |
Price: $36.00
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KX Matrikx +Pb1 06-425-200-975 BB 10 inch Filter SKU: KXM-09 KX Matrikx +Pb1 Carbon Block water filter # 06-250-200-975 is KX Matrikx "Premier Performer", a 10 x 5 inch 0.5 micron cartridge designed to reduce lead, cysts, chlorine, taste, odor and sediment. Water Filter Cartridge fits most standard 10"x5" filter housings.... Read more |
Price: $50.99
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