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Aries (AF-10-4080-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue Premium Blend Heavy Metals, CTO; MBD-80

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Aries (AF-10-4080-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue Premium Blend Heavy Metals, CTO; MBD-80

The Aries AF-10-4080-BB is a 10"x4.5" Big Blue specialty cartridge combining ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with granular activated carbon for simultaneous scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, and chlorine removal. This premium blend filter targets calcium, magnesium, lead, and other dissolved contaminants in a single oversized cartridge designed for whole-house or high-flow point-of-use applications.
SPECIFICATIONS

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
INSTALLATION & USE

How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB

  1. Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
  2. Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
  3. Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
  4. Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
  5. Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
COMPATIBILITY

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.

🔧 Pro tip: Replace this cartridge when you notice a significant drop in flow rate or a return of scale buildup on fixtures. Mixed bed resin filters exhaust faster in very hard water, so monitor performance every 6-12 months depending on your water chemistry.
The Aries AF-10-4080-BB is a 10"x4.5" Big Blue specialty cartridge combining ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with granular activated carbon for simultaneous scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, and chlorine removal. This premium blend filter targets calcium, magnesium, lead, and other dissolved contaminants in a single oversized cartridge designed for whole-house or high-flow point-of-use applications.
SPECIFICATIONS

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
INSTALLATION & USE

How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB

  1. Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
  2. Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
  3. Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
  4. Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
  5. Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
COMPATIBILITY

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.

🔧 Pro tip: Replace this cartridge when you notice a significant drop in flow rate or a return of scale buildup on fixtures. Mixed bed resin filters exhaust faster in very hard water, so monitor performance every 6-12 months depending on your water chemistry.
$37.02

Original: $105.77

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Aries (AF-10-4080-BB) 10"x4.5" Big Blue Premium Blend Heavy Metals, CTO; MBD-80

$105.77

$37.02

Description

The Aries AF-10-4080-BB is a 10"x4.5" Big Blue specialty cartridge combining ResinTech MBD-80 mixed bed resin with granular activated carbon for simultaneous scale prevention, heavy metal reduction, and chlorine removal. This premium blend filter targets calcium, magnesium, lead, and other dissolved contaminants in a single oversized cartridge designed for whole-house or high-flow point-of-use applications.
SPECIFICATIONS

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
INSTALLATION & USE

How to Install the Aries AF-10-4080-BB

  1. Shut off water supply and relieve pressure from your 10" Big Blue filter housing by opening the pressure release button or downstream faucet.
  2. Unscrew the housing sump using a filter wrench, remove the old cartridge, and clean the sump and O-ring with water.
  3. Insert the Aries AF-10-4080-BB cartridge into the housing, ensuring it seats properly on the center post.
  4. Reassemble the housing, hand-tighten firmly, and slowly turn water back on while checking for leaks.
  5. Flush the system for 3-5 minutes to rinse carbon fines and activate the resin media before use.
COMPATIBILITY

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.

🔧 Pro tip: Replace this cartridge when you notice a significant drop in flow rate or a return of scale buildup on fixtures. Mixed bed resin filters exhaust faster in very hard water, so monitor performance every 6-12 months depending on your water chemistry.
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