Aries (AF-20-4080) 20"x2.5" Premium Blend Heavy Metals, CTO; MBD-80
20"x2.5" Premium Blend Heavy Metals Reduction Filter
Coconut shell carbon block with MBD-80 media engineered for lead, mercury, and heavy metal removal in whole-house and well water applications
Premium blend technology for heavy metal reduction
MBD-80 Heavy Metal Media
Specialized adsorptive media targets lead, mercury, cadmium, and other dissolved heavy metals that standard carbon cannot address
Coconut Shell CTO Carbon
High-performance activated carbon block removes chlorine, taste, odor, and organic contaminants while maintaining excellent flow rates
Whole-House Compatible
20-inch length fits standard big blue housings for point-of-entry filtration, protecting your entire home from heavy metal contamination
Well Water Ready
Ideal for private well systems where heavy metals leach from geology or old plumbing infrastructure into drinking water supplies
Fits standard 20-inch filter housings
The Aries AF-20-4080 fits any standard 20"x2.5" filter housing with 20-inch cartridge capacity. Compatible with whole-house systems, well water treatment setups, and point-of-entry installations requiring heavy metal reduction. Commonly used in Pentek, Hydronix, Culligan, and other big blue 20-inch housings with 1" NPT threaded caps.
Replacement schedule
Standard Residential
Replace the Aries AF-20-4080 filter every six months under typical household water usage for consistent heavy metal reduction performance
High Contamination
Increase replacement frequency if water testing reveals elevated heavy metal levels or if chlorine taste returns before six months
Low Usage or Seasonal
Cabins, vacation homes, or low-flow applications may extend to annual replacement, but never exceed 12 months regardless of usage
Certified Media
MBD-80 tested for heavy metal adsorption performance
Made in USA
Aries Filter Works manufactures in the United States
Drop-In Replacement
Standard 2.5" diameter fits existing housings without modification
Specialty Filtration
Purpose-built for heavy metal challenges carbon alone cannot solve
20"x2.5" Premium Blend Heavy Metals Reduction Filter
Coconut shell carbon block with MBD-80 media engineered for lead, mercury, and heavy metal removal in whole-house and well water applications
Premium blend technology for heavy metal reduction
MBD-80 Heavy Metal Media
Specialized adsorptive media targets lead, mercury, cadmium, and other dissolved heavy metals that standard carbon cannot address
Coconut Shell CTO Carbon
High-performance activated carbon block removes chlorine, taste, odor, and organic contaminants while maintaining excellent flow rates
Whole-House Compatible
20-inch length fits standard big blue housings for point-of-entry filtration, protecting your entire home from heavy metal contamination
Well Water Ready
Ideal for private well systems where heavy metals leach from geology or old plumbing infrastructure into drinking water supplies
Fits standard 20-inch filter housings
The Aries AF-20-4080 fits any standard 20"x2.5" filter housing with 20-inch cartridge capacity. Compatible with whole-house systems, well water treatment setups, and point-of-entry installations requiring heavy metal reduction. Commonly used in Pentek, Hydronix, Culligan, and other big blue 20-inch housings with 1" NPT threaded caps.
Replacement schedule
Standard Residential
Replace the Aries AF-20-4080 filter every six months under typical household water usage for consistent heavy metal reduction performance
High Contamination
Increase replacement frequency if water testing reveals elevated heavy metal levels or if chlorine taste returns before six months
Low Usage or Seasonal
Cabins, vacation homes, or low-flow applications may extend to annual replacement, but never exceed 12 months regardless of usage
Certified Media
MBD-80 tested for heavy metal adsorption performance
Made in USA
Aries Filter Works manufactures in the United States
Drop-In Replacement
Standard 2.5" diameter fits existing housings without modification
Specialty Filtration
Purpose-built for heavy metal challenges carbon alone cannot solve
Original: $68.44
-65%$68.44
$23.95Description
20"x2.5" Premium Blend Heavy Metals Reduction Filter
Coconut shell carbon block with MBD-80 media engineered for lead, mercury, and heavy metal removal in whole-house and well water applications
Premium blend technology for heavy metal reduction
MBD-80 Heavy Metal Media
Specialized adsorptive media targets lead, mercury, cadmium, and other dissolved heavy metals that standard carbon cannot address
Coconut Shell CTO Carbon
High-performance activated carbon block removes chlorine, taste, odor, and organic contaminants while maintaining excellent flow rates
Whole-House Compatible
20-inch length fits standard big blue housings for point-of-entry filtration, protecting your entire home from heavy metal contamination
Well Water Ready
Ideal for private well systems where heavy metals leach from geology or old plumbing infrastructure into drinking water supplies
Fits standard 20-inch filter housings
The Aries AF-20-4080 fits any standard 20"x2.5" filter housing with 20-inch cartridge capacity. Compatible with whole-house systems, well water treatment setups, and point-of-entry installations requiring heavy metal reduction. Commonly used in Pentek, Hydronix, Culligan, and other big blue 20-inch housings with 1" NPT threaded caps.
Replacement schedule
Standard Residential
Replace the Aries AF-20-4080 filter every six months under typical household water usage for consistent heavy metal reduction performance
High Contamination
Increase replacement frequency if water testing reveals elevated heavy metal levels or if chlorine taste returns before six months
Low Usage or Seasonal
Cabins, vacation homes, or low-flow applications may extend to annual replacement, but never exceed 12 months regardless of usage
Certified Media
MBD-80 tested for heavy metal adsorption performance
Made in USA
Aries Filter Works manufactures in the United States
Drop-In Replacement
Standard 2.5" diameter fits existing housings without modification
Specialty Filtration
Purpose-built for heavy metal challenges carbon alone cannot solve
