{"product_id":"aquafilter-fccbhd-10-activated-carbon-filter-gac","title":"Aquafilter FCCBHD 10\" Coconut Shell GAC Activated Carbon Water Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquafilter FCCBHD is a 10-inch granular activated carbon (GAC) water filter cartridge manufactured using high-quality coconut shell activated carbon. Designed for compatible 10-inch slimline filter housings, it helps reduce chlorine, selected organic compounds and unwanted tastes and odours in drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FCCBHD uses water-washed coconut shell carbon with a granular structure that provides extended contact between the water and filtration media. Its up-flow filtration design supports effective adsorption, making it a practical choice for domestic and commercial water treatment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoconut shell granular activated carbon filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FCCBHD contains coconut shell granular activated carbon, a widely used filtration medium for improving drinking water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe activated carbon works through adsorption, helping reduce substances that can affect water taste, smell and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts main filtration benefits include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelping reduce free chlorine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproving unpleasant tastes and odours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing selected volatile organic compounds (VOCs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelping reduce selected pesticides, solvents and other organic compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding carbon filtration for domestic and commercial water treatment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cartridge also incorporates a polypropylene post-filter pad to help retain carbon particles within the cartridge and reduce the risk of carbon fines entering the filtered water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp-flow filtration for extended contact time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquafilter FCCBHD uses an up-flow arrangement, with water passing through the cartridge from bottom to top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design encourages contact with the granular activated carbon media, supporting the adsorption process and helping improve chlorine, taste and odour reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe granular construction provides a practical filtration solution for applications where good water flow and carbon contact time are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquafilter FCCBHD can be used in compatible water filtration systems for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomestic drinking water filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing chlorine in mains water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproving water taste and odour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing selected organic compounds and VOCs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint-of-use (POU) filtration installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint-of-entry (POE) water treatment systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-filtration in compatible reverse osmosis systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial water filtration applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aquafilter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FCCBHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Granular activated carbon (GAC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilter media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coconut shell activated carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300 g GAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10\" × 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 250 × 71 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal flow rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.8 litres per minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished maximum capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30,000 litres under the manufacturer's stated test conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended service life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–6 months, depending on water quality and usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum operating pressure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 bar (90 psi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum water temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum water temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd caps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polypropylene (PP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGasket:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HDPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-filter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polypropylene (PP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Open Ended (DOE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and cartridge replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the Aquafilter FCCBHD in a compatible 10-inch slimline filter housing. Check the housing dimensions before ordering, as this cartridge has a diameter of approximately 2.5 inches and is not suitable for 10-inch Big Blue housings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that the cartridge is compatible with your filter housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall it according to the housing manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush the cartridge before normal use, following the manufacturer's guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace the cartridge regularly, typically every 3–6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual cartridge service life depends on incoming water quality, chlorine concentration, flow rate and total water consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The published maximum capacity is based on manufacturer test conditions and is not a guaranteed household service life. 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