Datasheet summary
GAC
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for GAC. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product Identification
Pentair® Pentek® GAC Series Cartridges are granular activated carbon cartridges designed for general-purpose drinking water filtration.
Features and Benefits
- Effectively reduce unwanted tastes and odors, including chlorine taste and odor.
- Designed to allow maximum contact between water and carbon for optimal adsorption.
- Internal expansion pad minimizes channeling or bypass.
- Post-filter helps reduce carbon fines and other suspended particles.
- Post-filter is permanently fastened to a support basket to prevent bypass.
- Available in a variety of sizes and flow rates.
- Micron rating: not rated.
Materials of Construction
- Filter Media: Granular activated carbon
- End Caps: Polystyrene
- Post-Filter: Spun polypropylene
- Outer Casing: Polystyrene
- Expansion Pad: Polypropylene
- Gaskets:
- Top: Buna-N
- Bottom: Santoprene™
Operating Limits
- Temperature Rating: 40-125°F (4.4-51.7°C)
Certifications
- The GAC-10 and GAC-20BB models are Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
Performance Specifications
| Model # | Part # | Maximum Dimensions | Initial ∆P (psi) @ Flow Rate (gpm) | Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction Capacity (gallons @ gpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAC-5 | 155110-43 | 2.88" x 4.88" (73 mm x 124 mm) | 3.0 psi @ 0.5 gpm (0.2 bar @ 1.9 Lpm) | 250 gallons @ 0.5 gpm (900L @ 1.9 Lpm) |
| GAC-10 | 155109-43 | 2.88" x 9.75" (73 mm x 248 mm) | 7.0 psi @ 1.0 gpm (0.5 bar @ 3.8 Lpm) | 5,000 gallons @ 1.0 gpm (18,900L @ 3.8 Lpm) |
| GAC-20 | 155111-43 | 2.88" x 20" (73 mm x 508 mm) | 16 psi @ 2.0 gpm (1.1 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | 10,000 gallons @ 2.0 gpm (37,800L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| GAC-BB | 155153-43 | 4.50" x 9.75" (114 mm x 248 mm) | 4.0 psi @ 2.0 gpm (0.3 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | 12,500 gallons @ 2.0 gpm (47,000L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| GAC-20BB | 155249-43 | 4.50" x 20" (114 mm x 508 mm) | 10.0 psi @ 4.0 gpm (0.7 bar @ 15 Lpm) | 25,000 gallons @ 4.0 gpm (95,000L @ 15 Lpm) |
*Based on manufacturer's internal testing.
Important Notes and Warnings
- Cartridges may contain a very small amount of carbon fines (very fine black powder). After installation, follow the instructions for flushing the cartridge to remove the fines before using the water. You should flush the tap at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking purposes. This is particularly important if the tap has not been used daily.
- Chlorine reduction capacity is estimated using 2 ppm free available chlorine (FAC) at continuous flow with greater than 75% reduction.
- WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
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