The Aquafilter FCCBL is a 10-inch activated carbon block water filter cartridge designed to reduce chlorine, selected organic compounds and unwanted tastes and odours in drinking water.

Manufactured using extruded food-grade bituminous activated carbon, this cartridge provides effective adsorption of substances that can affect water quality. Its compact carbon block construction makes it suitable for domestic and commercial water filtration systems, including point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) installations.

The FCCBL is also suitable for use as a pre-filter or post-filter in compatible reverse osmosis systems.

Activated carbon block filtration

The Aquafilter FCCBL uses extruded bituminous activated carbon to help improve water quality through adsorption.

Its filtration media is designed to:

• Reduce free chlorine in incoming water.

• Reduce selected volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

• Help remove organic compounds that affect water quality.

• Improve unpleasant tastes and odours.

• Provide carbon filtration for domestic and commercial water treatment systems.

The carbon block structure combines adsorption with particulate filtration, helping retain selected suspended particles while water passes through the cartridge.

Effective chlorine and taste reduction

Chlorine is commonly used to disinfect mains water supplies, but it can contribute to unpleasant tastes and smells.

The FCCBL carbon block helps reduce chlorine concentration, improving the taste and odour of filtered water. It can also help reduce selected organic compounds, including substances such as phenols and benzene, subject to water conditions and filtration performance.

Suitable applications

The Aquafilter FCCBL can be used in compatible filtration systems for:

• Domestic drinking water filtration.

• Reducing chlorine and improving water taste.

• Reducing selected organic compounds and VOCs.

• Point-of-use (POU) water filtration.

• Point-of-entry (POE) filtration systems.

• Reverse osmosis pre-filtration and post-filtration.

• Commercial water treatment installations.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Aquafilter

• Model: FCCBL

• Cartridge type: Activated carbon block

• Filter media: Extruded bituminous activated carbon

• Cartridge size: 10" × 2.5"

• Dimensions: Approximately 250 × 69 mm

• Nominal pore size: 5–10 microns

• Recommended service life: 3–6 months

• Published maximum capacity: Approximately 15,913 litres under specified manufacturer test conditions

• Maximum operating pressure: 6 bar (90 psi)

• Minimum water temperature: 2°C

• Maximum water temperature: 80°C

• End caps: Polypropylene (PP)

• Gasket: Silicone

• Netting: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

• End configuration: Double Open Ended (DOE)

Installation and replacement

Install the Aquafilter FCCBL in a compatible 10-inch slimline filter housing. Check the dimensions of your existing housing before ordering, as this cartridge has a standard diameter of approximately 2.5 inches and is not suitable for 10-inch Big Blue housings.

For best results:

1. Check that the cartridge is compatible with your filter housing.

2. Install the cartridge according to the housing manufacturer's instructions.

3. Flush the new cartridge until the water runs clear before normal use.

4. Replace the cartridge regularly, typically every 3–6 months, depending on water quality and consumption.

The FCCBL can also be used in suitable multi-stage filtration systems as a carbon pre-filter or post-filter.

Important: The published filter capacity is based on manufacturer test conditions and should not be treated as a guaranteed household service life. Activated carbon block cartridges are not designed to make microbiologically unsafe water safe to drink. Adequate disinfection is required where necessary.