9.75 " X 2.5" Filter Cartridges

Carbon Block Filters

Carbon Blocks are the best filters available for chemical reduction and taste/odor improvement. Some have other properties, like lead removal, engineered into them.

All cartridges in this category are radial style.

Price given is for a single cartridge. Volume price is 10% off for two and 15% off for three or more.

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Part #	Description	Price
FC001	KX–1 : MatriKX Nominal 0.6-Micron Extruded Carbon Block. Amazing 20,000 gallon chlorine capacity and great chemical removal properties. Our most popular cartridge. A, B, C, & D. Radial Style. MatriKX KX-1 additional information	$21
FC002	KX–5 : MatriKX Nominal 2-Micron Extruded Carbon Block. Coconut shell carbon block that produces great-tasting water and has excellent chemical removal properties. Great for all purposes. A, B, C, & D. Radial Style.	$21
FC003	KX–CTO : MatriKX CTO-grade extruded carbon block. A workhorse filter. CTO is industry jargon for “chlorine/taste/odor” and means it’s a filter for which the manufacturer isn't claiming anything but aesthetic improvement (although the cartridge might well do much more). Great RO prefilter. A, C, & D. Radial Style. MatriKX-CTO additional information	$16
FC004	KX–PB1 : MatriKX nominal 0.5-micron extruded carbon block with lead and cyst (giardia, cryptosporidium) removal engineered in. Good chlorine and chemical removal properties. A & B. Radial Style.	$29
FC014	KX–CER : MatriKX “CeramiKX” cartridge is thin-walled, tight one-half micron (absolute) extruded carbon block designed to perform as well as ceramic filters. It is rated for 99.99% bacteria removal yet is a good taste/odor filter as well. Restricts flow considerably. A, B, & D. Radial Style.	$21
FC015	KX–CR1 : A tight 1-micron carbon block from MatriiKX, rated for NSF class 1 chlorine reduction and cyst reduction. 10,000 gallons chlorine capacity.	$27
FC800	Pura EPCB–0.5 : Pura’s 0.5-micron “extended pass carbon block,” designed for use with Pura ultraviolet systems, but can be used wherever a high quality carbon block filter is desired. Rated for cyst removal, but does not remove lead. A, B, & D. Radial Style.	$31
FC801	Pura EPCB–10 : Pura’s 10-micron “extended pass carbon block,” designed for use with Pura ultraviolet systems, but can be used wherever a high quality carbon block filter is desired. A, B, & D. Radial Style.	$31
FC899	QMP 0.5 Micron Carbon Block. This is a specialty cartridge for our Model 77 UV countertop. It comes with a built-in channeling sleeve for use with this unique UV unit.	$29
FC027   More information	Pentek Chlor-Plus 10 one-micron Carbon Block for Chloramine Removal. 2,500 gallons of chloramine reduction at 0.5 gpm--1,000 gallons at 1.0 gpm. A, B, C (clean water only). Radial Style.	$33

Granular Filters

All Cartridges in this section are Axial Flow. This section includes both granular carbon filters, KDF/carbon filters, and specialty filters for many purposes.

Part #	Name & Description	Price
FC007	CFX : Ditech fluoride-removal/taste-odor cartridge. GAC with fluoride removal medium. Manufacturer recommends replacement after 600 gallons. A & B. Axial Style	$39
FC008	GAC-KDF1.5 : Ditech-style GAC cartridge with 1.5 pounds of KDF redox medium added. Good taste/odor cartridge, with long term dechlorination and lead removal. A & B. Axial Style	$39
FC009	MAX : Ditech’s “Max” drinking water cartridge, billed as an “ultra drinking water cartridge” by the manufacturer. The cartridge contains a generous amount of granular coconut shell carbon, KDF, and C-266 resin. Good all-around performance as dechlorinator, taste/odor improver, chemical and lead remover. 1200 gallon capacity under normal usage. Manufacturer also lists this cartridge as a fluoride remover. A & B. Axial Style Sorry, the MAX is no longer available.	$30	Sorry, the MAX is No Longer Available. Go here for details.
FC011	AAL : Ditech’s Fluoride Removal Cartridge. Approximately two years of fluoride removal in undersink filters. Also good for countertop units (suggested for double countertops only). Additional Fluoride removal cartridge information. B. Axial Style.	$39
FC026   More information	Pentek CGAC-10 Granular Carbon Chloramine Reduction Cartridge.  3,500 gallons of chloramine reduction at 0.5 gpm--1,750 gallonas at 1.0 gpm.  A, B, C, D. Axial Style	$35
FC028	Pentek CC-10 Premium Coconut Shell GAC for Chlorine, Taste & Odor. Rated for 7,500 gallons of chlorine removal at 1 gallon per minute.  A, B, D. Axial Style.	$22
FC019	PW–CEN : Our own special cartridge, the only Centaur cartridge on the market. Filled with the Calgon Corporation’s Centaur brand specially prepared catalytic carbon. Excellent for chloramine removal in city water or for iron and hydrogen sulfide removal in well water. Axial Style.	$28
FC021	PW–GAC : Our own good-grade granular carbon cartridge. Standard Granular Activated Carbon, Axial Style, Taste/Odor Grade Cartridge for general purpose use. A, B, D.	$11
FC020	PW–CEN1.5 : Our own granular cartridge designed for well water with sulfide and/or iron. Contains 1.5 pounds of KDF 85 (special iron/sulfide grade) with Centaur catalytic carbon, a specially designed carbon for sulfide/iron. A, B, C.	$37
FC010	PW–NRC : Nitrate removal cartridge. Can be regenerated with salt water. Removes 7500 ppm gallons (meaning, for example, if you have 10 parts per million nitrates in your water, you should change it at about 750 gallons). Contains high capacity anion exchange resin. A & B.	$34
FC013	F–GACS : Flowmatic silver-impregnated GAC cartridge. Silver is added to inhibit growth of bacteria. Good general-purpose carbon filter. A, B, & D. Axial Style.	$24
FC022	F–CALGAC : Flowmatic GAC/Calcite cartridge to raise pH and TDS of low mineral/low TDS water. Excellent RO postfilter. Blend of calcite and coconut shell GAC.	$21
FC018	PW–CAL : Our own all-calcite cartridge for raising low pH. B & D. (Should be followed by a carbon post-filter.)	$22
FC012	PW–GAP : Granular Activated Carbon with 8 ounces of Phosphate. This is a good taste/odor cartridge that protects equipment (coffee machines, icemakers, etc.) from scale formation.	$25
FC024	PW–SOF : A water softening cartridge. Contains standard water softener resin.  Go Here for more details.	$19
FC006	PW–DI : Mixed Bed Deionizing Cartridge. Removes virtually all mineral content (total dissolved solids) from water. Useful as an RO polisher for those who want 0 TDS water or for laboratory purposes. Lifespan depends on the dissolved solids content of the water. For full explanation. Additional information on Deionizing Cartridge.	$29
FC017	PW–BIRM : Pure Water Products all birm cartridge for iron removal. B & C.	$19
FC005	FM–AS : Flowmatic Iron Oxide Arsenic Removal Cartridge. Uses the safe and effective granular ferric oxide technology which is effective against both types of arsenic (Arsenic V and Arsenic III.) The cartridge is rated for 1000 gallons of arsenic reduction at 0.75 gallons per minute.	$61

Sediment Cartridges

All Cartridges in this section are radial style. Go here for more information about sediment cartridges.

Part #	Description	Price
FC100	0.35 micron pleated sediment	$19
FC104	1 Micron String Wound Sediment filter	$7
FC102	One micron nominal pleated sediment. B.	$13
FC101	One micron absolute pleated sediment.	$21
FC103	One micron melt blown sediment. B.	$7
FC106	Five micron pleated sediment. B & C.	$9
FC107	Five micron melt blown sediment. B & C.	$7
FC108	Five micron wound string sediment. B & C.	$7
FC105	Five micron wound string sediment built on a stainless-steel core for hot water service.	$9

Ceramic Filter Cartridges

Open-end ceramics for units that use 9.75" cartridges. All are radial style. Note on Doulton Sizes. All cartridges in this chart will fit standard housings. Standard Doultons are 2" in diameter and “Imperial” Doultons are 2 3/4" in diameter. Imperials in general offer greater filtering surface, thus longer life and freer flow.

Part #	Description	Price
FC704	Doulton Sterasyl. Ceramic with silver. Complete removal of bacteria and other pathogens. Very long life. Radial Style. B, D, & E.	$39
FC706	Doulton Super Carb open end cartridge. High efficiency ceramic with a solid carbon block core for long-term chlorine and chemical removal. Suggested replacement is annual in most cases. Radial Style. A, B, & D.	$46
fc705	Doulton Ultracarb open end cartridge. High efficiency ceramic with a solid carbon block core with metals resin added for long-term chlorine and chemical removal plus reduction of lead and metals.	$49
FC707	Doulton Imperial Sterasyl, Open Both Ends. The famous Doulton Sterasyl in a larger diameter, freer flowing version. A, B, & D.	$47
FC708	Doulton Imperial Super Sterasyl open end cartridge. Large diameter Super Sterasyl—ceramic/silver outer shell with granular carbon core for chemical reduction and taste/odor improvement. A, B, & D.	$55