Improve water quality with the Aquafilter FCCA10BB 10-inch Big Blue granular activated carbon filter cartridge. Manufactured using a combination of NSF-approved coconut shell activated carbon and specialist zeolite media, this high-capacity GAC cartridge is designed to reduce chlorine, unwanted tastes, unpleasant odours and selected organic contaminants.

Specifically designed for compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housings, the Aquafilter FCCA10BB combines advanced carbon adsorption with specialist filtration media to provide effective water treatment for domestic, commercial and industrial applications.

Its innovative up-flow filtration design directs water from the bottom to the top of the cartridge, helping maximise contact time with the activated carbon and supporting effective adsorption.

Effective Chlorine, Taste and Odour Reduction

The Aquafilter FCCA10BB is designed to improve drinking water quality by reducing unwanted substances through activated carbon adsorption.

Its filtration media helps reduce:

• Free chlorine

• Unpleasant tastes and odours

• Selected volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Certain organic contaminants

• Selected pesticides and chemical compounds

The coconut shell activated carbon provides an extensive adsorption surface, helping improve the taste and smell of treated water.

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon and Zeolite Media

The FCCA10BB combines NSF-approved coconut shell granular activated carbon with specialist zeolite-based filtration media.

This combination provides multiple water treatment benefits:

• Activated carbon adsorption for chlorine reduction.

• Improved drinking water taste and odour.

• Reduction of selected organic contaminants.

• Additional treatment functionality from the specialist media blend.

• Support for water hardness and scale reduction.

The combination of carbon and zeolite makes this cartridge different from conventional GAC filters that rely solely on activated carbon.

Specific contaminant reduction depends on incoming water quality and operating conditions.

Advanced Up-Flow GAC Filtration

Unlike conventional down-flow carbon cartridges, the Aquafilter FCCA10BB 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 filtration media.

• Provide consistent water treatment performance.

The up-flow design does not require electrical connections or a drain for normal operation.

Designed for 10" Big Blue Filter Housings

The Aquafilter FCCA10BB is designed for compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with a 4.5-inch diameter.

Its larger cartridge format provides increased filtration media capacity compared with standard 2.5-inch cartridges.

Suitable applications include:

• Domestic whole-house water filtration.

• Point-of-entry (POE) water treatment.

• Commercial drinking water filtration.

• Industrial water treatment systems.

• Pre-treatment for compatible reverse osmosis installations.

• General water treatment and processing.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Aquafilter

• Model: FCCA10BB

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

• Carbon Media: NSF-approved coconut shell activated carbon

• Additional Media: Zeolite / specialist filtration media

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

• Cartridge Diameter: 4.5 inches (107 mm)

• Cartridge Size: 10" x 4.5" Big Blue

• Carbon Media Quantity: 415 g

• Polypropylene Fabric: 50 g

• Water Flow Direction: Up-flow

• Recommended Flow Rate: 7.6 litres per minute

• Operating Pressure: Maximum 6 bar

• Minimum Feedwater Temperature: 2°C

• Maximum Feedwater Temperature: 55°C

• Recommended Filter Life: 3–6 months

• Maximum Capacity: 37,350 litres under specified test conditions

• End Caps: Polypropylene (PP)

• Gasket: Silicone

• Body: High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

• Post-filter: Polypropylene (PP)

• End Configuration: DOE (Double Open Ended)

Installation and Maintenance

The Aquafilter FCCA10BB is designed for installation in compatible 10-inch Big Blue filter housings.

For optimal performance:

• Check cartridge dimensions and housing compatibility before installation.

• Install 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.

Actual filtration capacity and service life depend on incoming water quality, chlorine concentration and operating conditions.

Buy Aquafilter FCCA10BB Big Blue GAC Filters from GroAqua

Choose the Aquafilter FCCA10BB 10-inch Big Blue 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 high-capacity coconut shell activated carbon cartridge is an excellent choice for domestic, commercial and whole-house water filtration applications.

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