Aries (AF-10-3231-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue 100% Calcite Cartridge
AF-10-3231-BB Technical Details
| Part Number | AF-10-3231-BB |
| Manufacturer | Aries Filter Works |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" |
| Media Type | 100% Calcite |
| Application | pH Neutralization / Acid Correction |
| Housing Compatibility | 10" Big Blue housings |
| Filter Category | Specialty / Whole-House |
| Recommended Use | Low pH water correction (below 7.0) |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-3231-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue housing by opening the pressure relief button or a downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and o-ring with mild soap and water.
- Insert the AF-10-3231-BB calcite cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center tube.
- Reinstall the sump, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 5-10 minutes to remove any calcite fines and allow the media to settle before regular use.
Fits Standard 10" Big Blue Housings
The Aries AF-10-3231-BB is designed for any standard 10-inch Big Blue housing with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes housings from major manufacturers like Pentek, Culligan, GE, Watts, iSpring, and others that accept 10"x4.5" cartridges. The calcite media slowly dissolves to raise pH and add beneficial calcium to your water supply, making it ideal for whole-house installations where acidic well water or low pH municipal water is causing corrosion issues with copper pipes, fixtures, or appliances.
AF-10-3231-BB Technical Details
| Part Number | AF-10-3231-BB |
| Manufacturer | Aries Filter Works |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" |
| Media Type | 100% Calcite |
| Application | pH Neutralization / Acid Correction |
| Housing Compatibility | 10" Big Blue housings |
| Filter Category | Specialty / Whole-House |
| Recommended Use | Low pH water correction (below 7.0) |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-3231-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue housing by opening the pressure relief button or a downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and o-ring with mild soap and water.
- Insert the AF-10-3231-BB calcite cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center tube.
- Reinstall the sump, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 5-10 minutes to remove any calcite fines and allow the media to settle before regular use.
Fits Standard 10" Big Blue Housings
The Aries AF-10-3231-BB is designed for any standard 10-inch Big Blue housing with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes housings from major manufacturers like Pentek, Culligan, GE, Watts, iSpring, and others that accept 10"x4.5" cartridges. The calcite media slowly dissolves to raise pH and add beneficial calcium to your water supply, making it ideal for whole-house installations where acidic well water or low pH municipal water is causing corrosion issues with copper pipes, fixtures, or appliances.
Description
AF-10-3231-BB Technical Details
| Part Number | AF-10-3231-BB |
| Manufacturer | Aries Filter Works |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" |
| Media Type | 100% Calcite |
| Application | pH Neutralization / Acid Correction |
| Housing Compatibility | 10" Big Blue housings |
| Filter Category | Specialty / Whole-House |
| Recommended Use | Low pH water correction (below 7.0) |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-3231-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue housing by opening the pressure relief button or a downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and o-ring with mild soap and water.
- Insert the AF-10-3231-BB calcite cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center tube.
- Reinstall the sump, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 5-10 minutes to remove any calcite fines and allow the media to settle before regular use.
Fits Standard 10" Big Blue Housings
The Aries AF-10-3231-BB is designed for any standard 10-inch Big Blue housing with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. This includes housings from major manufacturers like Pentek, Culligan, GE, Watts, iSpring, and others that accept 10"x4.5" cartridges. The calcite media slowly dissolves to raise pH and add beneficial calcium to your water supply, making it ideal for whole-house installations where acidic well water or low pH municipal water is causing corrosion issues with copper pipes, fixtures, or appliances.
