Description
Size: 10″ × 2.5″ (Actual: 9 7/8″ × 2.5″)
Micron Rating (Nominal): 10 Micron
This Premium Coconut Carbon Block Filter Cartridge is designed to deliver reliable chemical adsorption and taste-and-odor improvement using high-quality coconut shell activated carbon. The dense carbon block structure provides longer contact time compared to granular carbon, resulting in more effective reduction of chlorine, organic contaminants, and unpleasant odors while maintaining stable flow performance.
Made from renewable coconut shell carbon, this filter offers excellent adsorption capacity, low pressure drop, and clean-tasting water for residential filtration systems.
Removes / Reduces
- Chlorine and chlorine-related taste & odor
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Organic chemicals and industrial solvents
- Unpleasant taste and odor
- Fine sediment particles down to 10 microns
Purpose
- Use as a chemical filtration stage in:
- Under-sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems (pre- or post-carbon stage)
- Whole-house water filtration systems
- Point-of-use filtration setups
- Helps improve water taste and odor while protecting downstream membranes, specialty media, and plumbing components.
Key Features
- Coconut shell carbon block for superior adsorption
- 10-micron nominal rating for combined chemical & particulate reduction
- Dense block design for improved contaminant contact time
- Low pressure drop with consistent flow
- Universal standard size fits most 10″ filter housings
Specifications
- Filter Size: 10″ × 2.5″ (9 7/8″ × 2.5″)
- Micron Rating (Nominal): 10 Micron
- Operating Pressure: Up to 100 PSI
- Operating Temperature: 36°F – 100°F (2°C – 38°C)
- Service Life: 6–12 months (depending on water quality and usage)
- Use: Cold water only
Used as a replacement for the third stage in 3-stage systems
| Cartridge Comparison Chart – 10″ × 2.5″ (9 7/8″ × 2.5″) | ||||
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| SKU | Cartridge Type | Purpose | What It Removes | Iron & H2S Effectiveness / Best Use |
| First Stage – Sediment Filtration | ||||
| SED5 (SED5-10) | Standard Sediment 5 Micron | Basic sediment removal to protect downstream filters | Sand, dirt, rust, silt | • Municipal water • Low–moderate sediment load |
| SED5-PLT | Pleated Sediment | High-capacity Multi Use filter with extended service life (more surface area) | Sand, dirt, silt, debris | • Well water / high sediment • Longer service intervals |
| Second Stage – Carbon Filtration | ||||
| GAC (GAC-10) | Media: GAC Carbon | Chlorine taste & odor reduction | Chlorine, Chloramine, taste, odor | • No iron / sulfur removal |
| CAT-10 | Media: Catalytic Carbon (Centaur Catalityc Calgon) | Advanced chemical reduction (better for chloramine vs. standard GAC) | Chlorine, chloramine, VOCs, solvents, H2S (rotten egg odor), low iron |
• Iron: effective for trace/low levels (about up to ~0.3 ppm) • H2S: mild odor reduction |
| CATKDF85-10 | Media: Catalytic Carbon + KDF-85 (3/4 lbs) | Iron & sulfur odor reduction plus broad chemical filtration | Iron, H2S, chlorine/chloramine, VOCs, heavy metals (redox treatment) |
• IRON: stronger reduction; suitable for light–moderate iron (about ~1–3 ppm) • H2S (rotten egg): stronger, more consistent odor reduction • Manganese: effective for LOW manganese only: approximately 0.1–1.0 ppm (mg/L) |
| Third Stage – Carbon Block / Polishing | ||||
| CTO-10 (CTO105) | Standard CTO Block | Final carbon filtration / polishing | Chlorine, taste, odor | • Standard use • Great as final polishing stage |
| CBCO-10-5 | Activated Coconut Carbon Block | Enhanced polishing with premium adsorption | Chlorine, VOCs, chemicals, taste & odor. Coconut-shell carbon provides higher adsorption efficiency, cleaner taste, and lower ash content compared to standard carbon blocks. | • Premium taste-focused use • Higher performance adsorption |
Important Performance Notes
🔩 Iron Removal Clarification
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CAT-10 (Catalytic Carbon only)
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Provides limited iron reduction
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Best for trace iron typically found in municipal water
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Effective range: up to ~0.3 ppm
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Not intended as a primary iron filter
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CATKDF85-10 (Catalytic Carbon + KDF-85)
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Significantly stronger iron reduction due to redox reaction
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Suitable for light to moderate iron levels
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Effective range: up to ~1–3 ppm in cartridge (non-backwashing) systems
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Helps prevent iron fouling of downstream filters
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🥚 Hydrogen Sulfide (Rotten Egg Smell)
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Catalytic carbon converts hydrogen sulfide through oxidation
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CAT-10: effective for mild sulfur odor
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CATKDF85-10: enhanced H₂S reduction, more stable performance, longer media life
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For high sulfur levels, a backwashing system or aeration is recommended
⚙️ Manganese
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CATKDF85-10. Effective for LOW manganese only: approximately 0.1–1.0 ppm (mg/L)
💊 Pharmaceuticals and pesticides reduction
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CATKDF85-10: Catalytic carbon is an effective medium designed to help reduce pesticides, herbicides, PFAS, and pharmaceuticals, offering improved performance compared to standard GAC filters
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Quick Selection Guide
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Chloramine + mild sulfur odor: → CAT-10
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Iron + sulfur odor (well water): → CATKDF85-10
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Trace iron only (<0.3 ppm): → CAT-10
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Iron above 1 ppm: → CATKDF85-10 (or dedicated iron filter for higher levels)
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High sediment / well water: → SED5-PLT
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Chloramine removal: → CAT-10
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Iron + chemical reduction: → CATKDF85-10
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Best taste & drinking water quality: → CBCO-10-5
- Premium setup→ SED5 + CATKDF85-10 + CBCO-10-5
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