Improve water quality with the Aquafilter FCCA 10-inch granular activated carbon filter cartridge. Manufactured using a combination of coconut shell activated carbon and specialist filtration media, this GAC cartridge is designed to reduce chlorine, unwanted tastes, unpleasant odours and selected organic contaminants from drinking water.

The Aquafilter FCCA combines activated carbon adsorption with a specialist media blend to provide effective water treatment in compatible domestic and commercial filtration systems.

Its up-flow filtration design allows water to pass through the granular carbon media from bottom to top, helping maximise contact time and support effective adsorption.

Effective Chlorine, Taste and Odour Reduction

The Aquafilter FCCA is designed to improve the taste and smell of drinking water by reducing unwanted substances through activated carbon adsorption.

Its filtration capabilities include the reduction of:

• Free chlorine

• Unpleasant tastes and odours

• Selected volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Certain organic contaminants

• Selected pesticides and other chemical compounds

The combination of activated carbon and specialist media provides additional water treatment functionality compared with conventional granular carbon cartridges.

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon and Specialist Media

The FCCA uses a blend of NSF-approved coconut shell granular activated carbon and zeolite-based specialist media.

This combination provides multiple treatment benefits:

• Activated carbon adsorption for chlorine reduction.

• Improved drinking water taste and odour.

• Reduction of selected organic compounds.

• Additional treatment functionality from the specialist media blend.

• Effective contact between water and carbon through the up-flow design.

The granular carbon construction provides a practical solution for drinking water filtration and general water treatment applications.

Up-Flow Granular Carbon Filtration

Unlike conventional down-flow carbon cartridges, the Aquafilter FCCA uses an up-flow filtration arrangement.

Water enters through the bottom of the cartridge and travels upwards through the granular filtration media.

This design helps:

• Increase contact time between water and activated carbon.

• Support effective adsorption.

• Improve utilisation of the carbon media.

• Provide consistent filtration performance.

Suitable Applications

The Aquafilter FCCA 10-inch GAC cartridge is suitable for compatible filtration systems used in:

• Domestic drinking water filtration.

• Under-sink water filtration systems.

• Point-of-use (POU) water treatment.

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

• Reverse osmosis pre-filtration.

• Commercial drinking water systems.

• General water treatment applications.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Aquafilter

• Model: FCCA

• Product Type: Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter Cartridge

• Carbon Media: NSF-approved coconut shell activated carbon

• Additional Media: Zeolite / specialist media blend

• Cartridge Length: 9 7/8 inches (250 mm)

• Cartridge Diameter: 2.5 inches (71 mm)

• Water Flow Direction: Up-flow

• Recommended Flow Rate: 3.8 litres per minute

• Operating Pressure: Maximum 6 bar

• Minimum Feedwater Temperature: 2°C

• Maximum Feedwater Temperature: 55°C

• Filter Life: Approximately 3–6 months

• Maximum Capacity: 15,660 litres under specified test conditions

• End Caps: Polypropylene (PP)

• Gasket: Silicone

• Body: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

• Post-filter: Polypropylene (PP)

• End Configuration: Double Open Ended (DOE)

Installation and Maintenance

The Aquafilter FCCA is designed for compatible standard 10-inch water filter housings.

For optimal performance:

• Check cartridge dimensions and housing compatibility before installation.

• Install the cartridge in the correct orientation to maintain the up-flow filtration arrangement.

• Flush thoroughly before use, following the manufacturer's instructions.

• Install an appropriate sediment pre-filter where required to protect the carbon media.

• Replace the cartridge every 3–6 months, depending on incoming water quality and usage.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the filtration system.

Buy Aquafilter FCCA 10" GAC Filter Cartridges from GroAqua

Choose the Aquafilter FCCA 10-inch granular activated carbon filter for effective chlorine reduction, improved water taste and odour, and additional treatment benefits from its specialist media blend.

Available from GroAqua, this coconut shell activated carbon cartridge is an excellent choice for domestic, commercial and drinking water filtration applications.

Shop online at GroAqua for quality activated carbon cartridges and replacement water filtration solutions.