Description
The CTO Carbon Block Coal Based 10″ Big Blue Filter is designed to provide superior water filtration by reducing chlorine, unpleasant tastes, odours, sediment, and a wide range of organic contaminants. Manufactured from high-quality coal-based activated carbon, the solid carbon block construction prevents channeling, increases contact time, and delivers excellent filtration efficiency. Designed to fit most standard 10″ Big Blue (4.5″) filter housings, this cartridge is ideal for residential, commercial, and light industrial water filtration systems.
Features:
- Premium coal-based activated carbon block construction.
- 5-micron nominal filtration.
- Effectively reduces chlorine, unpleasant tastes, and odours.
- Helps reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Reduces sediment, dirt, rust, and suspended particles.
- Low pressure drop with high flow performance.
- High dirt-holding capacity for extended filter life.
- Solid carbon block design prevents channeling for improved filtration efficiency.
- No carbon fines or ash leaching.
- Fits most standard 10″ Big Blue (4.5″) filter housings.
Specifications:
- Filter Size: 10″ Big Blue (4.5″ Diameter)
- Filter Media: Coal-Based Activated Carbon Block (CTO)
- Micron Rating: 5 Micron
- Housing Compatibility: Standard 10″ Big Blue (4.5″) filter housings
- Recommended Replacement: Every 6–12 months, depending on water quality and usage
- Application: Potable water filtration
Applications:
- Home drinking water systems.
- Whole-house filtration systems.
- Point-of-Use (POU) filtration.
- Point-of-Entry (POE) filtration.
- Under-sink water filtration systems.
- Reverse osmosis pre-filtration.
- Reverse osmosis post-filtration.
- Commercial water treatment systems.
Installation:
Install the cartridge into a compatible 10″ Big Blue (4.5″) filter housing, ensuring it is correctly seated before tightening the housing. Flush the filter thoroughly before use until the water runs clear. Replace the cartridge every 6 to 12 months, or sooner if water quality or flow rate decreases.
Why Choose the CTO Carbon Block Coal Based 10″ Big Blue Filter?
- High-performance coal-based activated carbon for superior contaminant removal.
- Solid carbon block construction maximises filtration efficiency.
- Effectively reduces chlorine, VOCs, sediment, and unpleasant tastes and odours.
- Protects reverse osmosis membranes and downstream filtration equipment.
- Fits most standard 10″ Big Blue (4.5″) filter housings.
- Suitable for residential, commercial, and light industrial water treatment.
- Provides consistently clean, fresh, and better-tasting drinking water.









