
Aries (AF-10-4080-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue Premium Blend Heavy Metals, CTO; MBD-80
Aries AF-10-4080-BB Technical Details
| Model Number | AF-10-4080-BB |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" Big Blue |
| Media Type | ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with GAC |
| Primary Function | Scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, chlorine removal |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings |
| Application | Whole-house, commercial, point-of-use |
| Manufacturing | Made in USA, lot numbered for traceability |
| Service Life | Varies by water quality and flow rate |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
- Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
- Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
Housing & System Fit
The Aries AF-10-4080-BB fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter sumps, including those from Pentek, Culligan, GE, Hydronix, and other major manufacturers. This cartridge is ideal for whole-house filtration systems, commercial applications, and high-capacity point-of-use installations where scale prevention and heavy metal reduction are priorities. Not recommended for systems requiring micron-rated sediment filtration as the primary stage.
Aries AF-10-4080-BB Technical Details
| Model Number | AF-10-4080-BB |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" Big Blue |
| Media Type | ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with GAC |
| Primary Function | Scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, chlorine removal |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings |
| Application | Whole-house, commercial, point-of-use |
| Manufacturing | Made in USA, lot numbered for traceability |
| Service Life | Varies by water quality and flow rate |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
- Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
- Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
Housing & System Fit
The Aries AF-10-4080-BB fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter sumps, including those from Pentek, Culligan, GE, Hydronix, and other major manufacturers. This cartridge is ideal for whole-house filtration systems, commercial applications, and high-capacity point-of-use installations where scale prevention and heavy metal reduction are priorities. Not recommended for systems requiring micron-rated sediment filtration as the primary stage.
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Aries AF-10-4080-BB Technical Details
| Model Number | AF-10-4080-BB |
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" Big Blue |
| Media Type | ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with GAC |
| Primary Function | Scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, chlorine removal |
| Housing Compatibility | Standard 10" Big Blue housings |
| Application | Whole-house, commercial, point-of-use |
| Manufacturing | Made in USA, lot numbered for traceability |
| Service Life | Varies by water quality and flow rate |
How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
- Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
- Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
- Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
- Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
Housing & System Fit
The Aries AF-10-4080-BB fits all standard 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter sumps, including those from Pentek, Culligan, GE, Hydronix, and other major manufacturers. This cartridge is ideal for whole-house filtration systems, commercial applications, and high-capacity point-of-use installations where scale prevention and heavy metal reduction are priorities. Not recommended for systems requiring micron-rated sediment filtration as the primary stage.















