Aries (AF-10-3335-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue GAC Carbon & Phosphate Filter
Filter Specifications
Performance Data
| Filter Type | Specialty combination filter (GAC and phosphate blend) |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings (4.5" diameter) |
| Media Composition | Granular activated carbon mixed with food-grade polyphosphate crystals |
| Primary Reduction | Chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, and VOCs (carbon function) |
| Scale Inhibition | Prevents calcium and magnesium buildup; sequestration of hardness minerals |
| Corrosion Control | Phosphate coating protects pipes and fixtures from corrosion |
| Service Life | 6-12 months depending on water quality and flow rate |
Best Use Cases
The Aries AF-10-3335-BB is engineered for whole-house installations where both chemical reduction and mineral sequestration are needed. It fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue housings and is ideal for homes with chlorinated municipal water and moderate hardness levels. The phosphate component won't soften water but will help prevent scale buildup in water heaters, appliances, and plumbing while the GAC handles taste and odor. This filter works well as a standalone whole-house solution or as part of a multi-stage system. Not recommended for well water with heavy sediment loads without pre-filtration, as particulate can quickly exhaust the carbon media.
Filter Specifications
Performance Data
| Filter Type | Specialty combination filter (GAC and phosphate blend) |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings (4.5" diameter) |
| Media Composition | Granular activated carbon mixed with food-grade polyphosphate crystals |
| Primary Reduction | Chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, and VOCs (carbon function) |
| Scale Inhibition | Prevents calcium and magnesium buildup; sequestration of hardness minerals |
| Corrosion Control | Phosphate coating protects pipes and fixtures from corrosion |
| Service Life | 6-12 months depending on water quality and flow rate |
Best Use Cases
The Aries AF-10-3335-BB is engineered for whole-house installations where both chemical reduction and mineral sequestration are needed. It fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue housings and is ideal for homes with chlorinated municipal water and moderate hardness levels. The phosphate component won't soften water but will help prevent scale buildup in water heaters, appliances, and plumbing while the GAC handles taste and odor. This filter works well as a standalone whole-house solution or as part of a multi-stage system. Not recommended for well water with heavy sediment loads without pre-filtration, as particulate can quickly exhaust the carbon media.
Description
Filter Specifications
Performance Data
| Filter Type | Specialty combination filter (GAC and phosphate blend) |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings (4.5" diameter) |
| Media Composition | Granular activated carbon mixed with food-grade polyphosphate crystals |
| Primary Reduction | Chlorine, chloramine, taste, odor, and VOCs (carbon function) |
| Scale Inhibition | Prevents calcium and magnesium buildup; sequestration of hardness minerals |
| Corrosion Control | Phosphate coating protects pipes and fixtures from corrosion |
| Service Life | 6-12 months depending on water quality and flow rate |
Best Use Cases
The Aries AF-10-3335-BB is engineered for whole-house installations where both chemical reduction and mineral sequestration are needed. It fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue housings and is ideal for homes with chlorinated municipal water and moderate hardness levels. The phosphate component won't soften water but will help prevent scale buildup in water heaters, appliances, and plumbing while the GAC handles taste and odor. This filter works well as a standalone whole-house solution or as part of a multi-stage system. Not recommended for well water with heavy sediment loads without pre-filtration, as particulate can quickly exhaust the carbon media.
