Pentek - CBC-BB - 10" x 4.5" Carbon Briquette 0.5 Micron Filter
The Pentek CBC-BB is a 10" x 4.5" carbon block filter cartridge engineered for well water and whole-house applications where chlorine, sediment, and cyst reduction are priorities. With a 0.5 micron nominal rating and NSF/ANSI 42 certification, this filter delivers consistent performance across up to 50,000 gallons at 2 gpm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pentek CBC-BB Technical Details
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (fits Big Blue housings) |
| Filtration Rating | 0.5 micron nominal (85% efficiency) |
| Media Type | Bonded powdered activated carbon (PAC) |
| Chlorine Reduction | 90%+ at 2 ppm for up to 50,000 gallons |
| Cyst Reduction | 99.95% efficiency for protozoan cysts |
| Flow Rate | 2 gpm (initial pressure drop: 4.6 psi) |
| Temperature Range | 40°F to 180°F (4.4°C to 82.2°C) |
| Certification | NSF/ANSI Standard 42 |
INSTALLATION & USE
How to Install the CBC-BB Filter
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream faucet. Remove the Big Blue sump from the housing using a filter wrench if needed.
- Remove the old cartridge and clean the inside of the sump with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and inspect the o-ring for wear or damage.
- Insert the new Pentek CBC-BB cartridge into the clean sump, ensuring it seats properly against the bottom.
- Apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, then thread the sump back onto the housing cap hand-tight.
- Turn water supply back on slowly and check for leaks. Flush the filter for 3-5 minutes to remove any carbon fines before normal use.
COMPATIBILITY
Housing & Application Fit
The CBC-BB is designed for 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. It works well in whole-house systems, well water setups, and point-of-entry applications where chlorine taste and odor removal is needed alongside sediment and cyst reduction. Compatible with Pentek, Culligan, Watts, and other standard Big Blue housings that accept 10" x 4.5" cartridges.
🔧 Pro Tip: Carbon block filters like the CBC-BB can experience pressure drop as they load with sediment. If you're on well water or have higher sediment levels, install a 5-micron sediment pre-filter upstream to extend the CBC-BB's service life and maintain consistent flow rates.
The Pentek CBC-BB is a 10" x 4.5" carbon block filter cartridge engineered for well water and whole-house applications where chlorine, sediment, and cyst reduction are priorities. With a 0.5 micron nominal rating and NSF/ANSI 42 certification, this filter delivers consistent performance across up to 50,000 gallons at 2 gpm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pentek CBC-BB Technical Details
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (fits Big Blue housings) |
| Filtration Rating | 0.5 micron nominal (85% efficiency) |
| Media Type | Bonded powdered activated carbon (PAC) |
| Chlorine Reduction | 90%+ at 2 ppm for up to 50,000 gallons |
| Cyst Reduction | 99.95% efficiency for protozoan cysts |
| Flow Rate | 2 gpm (initial pressure drop: 4.6 psi) |
| Temperature Range | 40°F to 180°F (4.4°C to 82.2°C) |
| Certification | NSF/ANSI Standard 42 |
INSTALLATION & USE
How to Install the CBC-BB Filter
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream faucet. Remove the Big Blue sump from the housing using a filter wrench if needed.
- Remove the old cartridge and clean the inside of the sump with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and inspect the o-ring for wear or damage.
- Insert the new Pentek CBC-BB cartridge into the clean sump, ensuring it seats properly against the bottom.
- Apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, then thread the sump back onto the housing cap hand-tight.
- Turn water supply back on slowly and check for leaks. Flush the filter for 3-5 minutes to remove any carbon fines before normal use.
COMPATIBILITY
Housing & Application Fit
The CBC-BB is designed for 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. It works well in whole-house systems, well water setups, and point-of-entry applications where chlorine taste and odor removal is needed alongside sediment and cyst reduction. Compatible with Pentek, Culligan, Watts, and other standard Big Blue housings that accept 10" x 4.5" cartridges.
🔧 Pro Tip: Carbon block filters like the CBC-BB can experience pressure drop as they load with sediment. If you're on well water or have higher sediment levels, install a 5-micron sediment pre-filter upstream to extend the CBC-BB's service life and maintain consistent flow rates.
$120.27
Pentek - CBC-BB - 10" x 4.5" Carbon Briquette 0.5 Micron Filter—
$120.27
Description
The Pentek CBC-BB is a 10" x 4.5" carbon block filter cartridge engineered for well water and whole-house applications where chlorine, sediment, and cyst reduction are priorities. With a 0.5 micron nominal rating and NSF/ANSI 42 certification, this filter delivers consistent performance across up to 50,000 gallons at 2 gpm.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pentek CBC-BB Technical Details
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (fits Big Blue housings) |
| Filtration Rating | 0.5 micron nominal (85% efficiency) |
| Media Type | Bonded powdered activated carbon (PAC) |
| Chlorine Reduction | 90%+ at 2 ppm for up to 50,000 gallons |
| Cyst Reduction | 99.95% efficiency for protozoan cysts |
| Flow Rate | 2 gpm (initial pressure drop: 4.6 psi) |
| Temperature Range | 40°F to 180°F (4.4°C to 82.2°C) |
| Certification | NSF/ANSI Standard 42 |
INSTALLATION & USE
How to Install the CBC-BB Filter
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream faucet. Remove the Big Blue sump from the housing using a filter wrench if needed.
- Remove the old cartridge and clean the inside of the sump with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly and inspect the o-ring for wear or damage.
- Insert the new Pentek CBC-BB cartridge into the clean sump, ensuring it seats properly against the bottom.
- Apply a thin layer of food-grade silicone lubricant to the o-ring, then thread the sump back onto the housing cap hand-tight.
- Turn water supply back on slowly and check for leaks. Flush the filter for 3-5 minutes to remove any carbon fines before normal use.
COMPATIBILITY
Housing & Application Fit
The CBC-BB is designed for 10-inch Big Blue filter housings with 4.5-inch diameter capacity. It works well in whole-house systems, well water setups, and point-of-entry applications where chlorine taste and odor removal is needed alongside sediment and cyst reduction. Compatible with Pentek, Culligan, Watts, and other standard Big Blue housings that accept 10" x 4.5" cartridges.
🔧 Pro Tip: Carbon block filters like the CBC-BB can experience pressure drop as they load with sediment. If you're on well water or have higher sediment levels, install a 5-micron sediment pre-filter upstream to extend the CBC-BB's service life and maintain consistent flow rates.
