20" x 2.5" 5 Micron Activated Coconut Carbon Block Filter with Scale Inhibitor

The Premiere AMF-CBCS20-5 coconut shell carbon block filter cartridge with scale inhibitor is a premium activated carbon block filter that absorbs harmful contaminants and helps protect against hard water scale. This premium cartridge contains genuine Siliphos, a corrosion and scale inhibitor. It effectively reduces scaling from the pipes and other plumbing connections susceptible to damage due to build-up of scaling. Coconut shell carbon block technology is an eco-friendly and renewable resource for water purification. A carbon block filter provides better contaminant removal than a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter). The AMF-CBCS/5 is a high performance coconut shell carbon block filter providing a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute and 24,000 gallon capacity. It will fit standard, small diameter 20″ filter housings

• Reduces sediment, chlorine, and odors, rust, scale, and particulates as small as 5 micron
• Siliphos® scale control product prevents scale and stops corrosion. It works by forming a thin protective layer on the metal surface to inhibit the deposition of scale and corrosion
• More contaminant removal than a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter)
• High performance cartridge has flow rate of 5 gallons per minute which is ample for daily use in domestic applications.
• 24,000 gallon capacity
• Coconut shell carbon block is eco-friendly
• Maintains minimal, if any, pressure drop
• Fits any standard size, small diameter 20″ filter housing
• No activation required – simply install and the filter is ready to go.
• Replacement cartridge for whole house filtration systems - an excellent choice for systems requiring a 20" x 2.5" cartridge

• Filter capacity: 24,000 gallons
• Flow rate: 5 gallons per minute
• Size: 2.78″ D X 20″ L (standard size)

The AMF-CBCS20/5 will fit standard 20″ filter housings made for 2.5″ x 20″ (also commonly called 2.5″ x 20″ or just 20″) replacement cartridges.

Fits brands such as 3M Aqua Pure, Pentair Pentek (Ametek), Pentair American Plumber, GE, Premiere, Sears, Instapure or WaterPik, Watts Premier, and Whirlpool.

What is a coconut shell activated carbon block filter?

This style of filtrations adsorbs harmful contaminants. It can reduce chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and chemicals which can affect the taste and odor of water. Coconut shell is microporous with minimal dust, and therefore is very efficient at organic chemical adsorption. Coconut shell carbon block filters have high hardness which makes them ideal for water purification.

Coconut shells are also an eco-friendly and renewable resource for water purification. Coconuts are harvested three times per year and their harvest has no negative impact on coconut trees. That is, a coconut tree will continue to grow and produce coconuts throughout the year even after its coconuts are harvested.

What is the difference between solid carbon block filters and a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter)?

Solid carbon block filters have compressed carbon whereas a granular activated carbon filter (GAC filter) contains loose granules of carbon. A major advantage of carbon block filters is that they allow for water to be in contact with carbon for a longer period, which leads to a better contaminant removal. The AMF-CBCS20/5 is a solid carbon block filter.