{"product_id":"aquafilter-fccbhd-10-large-diameter-activated-carbon-filter-gac","title":"Aquafilter FCCBHD10BB 10\" Big Blue Coconut Shell GAC Water Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquafilter FCCBHD10BB is a 10-inch Big Blue granular activated carbon (GAC) water filter cartridge containing high-quality coconut-shell activated carbon. Designed for compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housings, it helps reduce chlorine, selected organic compounds and substances that can affect the taste and odour of drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts up-flow filtration design allows water to pass through the granular carbon from the bottom upwards, providing extended contact time between the water and activated carbon media. A built-in polypropylene post-filter helps retain carbon particles and reduce carbon fines entering the filtered water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoconut-shell granular activated carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FCCBHD10BB uses clean, water-washed coconut-shell granular activated carbon selected for its adsorption properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivated carbon helps reduce free chlorine and selected organic compounds, including substances that can contribute to unpleasant tastes and odours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cartridge is particularly suited to applications where chlorine reduction and improved water taste are important filtration objectives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp-flow filtration design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some conventional carbon cartridges, the FCCBHD series uses an up-flow arrangement. Water enters through the bottom of the cartridge and travels upwards through the granular activated carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design provides longer contact time between the water and carbon media, supporting the adsorption process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polypropylene post-filter pad helps prevent carbon particles from being carried into the filtered water and helps reduce the risk of downstream blockage from carbon fines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for 10-inch Big Blue housings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FCCBHD10BB is a large-diameter cartridge measuring approximately 9 7\/8 inches long and 4.5 inches in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is designed for compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housings and is suitable for point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) water filtration installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important not to confuse this cartridge with the standard FCCBHD 10-inch slimline model, which has a smaller diameter of approximately 2.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check your existing cartridge dimensions and housing compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct 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 FCCBHD10BB\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\u003eCarbon media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NSF-approved coconut-shell activated carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 7\/8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10\" x 4.5\" Big Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 x 107 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up-flow GAC\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 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\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended filter life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–12 months\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum feedwater 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 feedwater temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual cartridge performance and service life depend on incoming water quality, chlorine concentration, water consumption and operating conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat can the FCCBHD10BB help reduce?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coconut-shell activated carbon is designed primarily for chlorine and selected organic contaminant reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can help reduce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree chlorine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected volatile organic compounds (VOCs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain pesticides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected solvents and aromatic hydrocarbons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic compounds that can affect water taste and odour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquafilter also reports internal laboratory results for chlorine and certain organic compounds. These results relate to specified test conditions and should not be interpreted as guaranteed removal rates for every installation or water supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cartridge is intended to improve chemical and aesthetic water quality. It is not a microbiological purifier and should not be used as a substitute for disinfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the FCCBHD10BB in a compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housing, following the housing manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure that the cartridge is correctly seated and that the housing gasket is in good condition before restoring the water supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush the cartridge before use, following the manufacturer's instructions, until the water runs clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquafilter recommends replacing the cartridge according to its stated service interval. The GroAqua listing gives a typical filter life of 6–12 months for this Big Blue model. Actual replacement frequency will depend on incoming water quality and usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor water containing significant suspended sediment, consider installing a suitable sediment pre-filter upstream to help protect the carbon cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cartridge is intended for cold potable water. Do not use it with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the Aquafilter FCCBHD10BB?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains NSF-approved coconut-shell granular activated carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps reduce free chlorine and selected organic compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps improve water taste and odour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp-flow design provides extended contact time with the carbon media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated polypropylene post-filter helps retain carbon particles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge-diameter 10-inch Big Blue format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for compatible point-of-use and point-of-entry filtration systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the Aquafilter FCCBHD10BB when you need a coconut-shell GAC replacement cartridge for a compatible 10-inch Big Blue water filtration housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquafilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44443803844922,"sku":"AF-FCCBHD10BB","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/9531\/6278\/files\/aquafilter-fccbhd10bb-10-big-blue-gac-coconut-shell-activated-carbon-cartridge-af-fccbhd10bb-4794661.webp?v=1757079405","url":"https:\/\/groaqua.store\/en-eu\/products\/aquafilter-fccbhd-10-large-diameter-activated-carbon-filter-gac","provider":"GroAqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}