Datasheet summary
Carbflex GAC
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for Carbflex GAC. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
Carbflex™ Series CAF-250 & CAF-450 GAC Granular Activated Carbon Filter Cartridges effectively reduce unwanted tastes, odor, and chlorine taste & odor from drinking water. They are designed for maximum contact between water and carbon for maximum adsorption.
Applications
- Commercial
- Food Service
- Industrial
- Residential
Features
- Bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction
- Designed for maximum adsorption
- Internal expansion pad minimizes channeling or bypass
- Internal 10-micron post-filter helps reduce carbon fines and other suspended particles from the filtered water
Operating limits
- Temperature Rating: 40˚F (4.4˚C)–125˚F (51.7˚C)
Feed water
- WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Mechanical / hydraulic
Materials of Construction
- Filtration Media: Granular activated carbon
- Endcaps: Polystyrene
- Post-Filter: Spun Polypropylene
- Outer Casing: Polystyrene
- Expansion Pad: Polypropylene
- Gasket: Buna-N® (top) - Santoprene® (bottom)
Cartridge Specifications and Performance
| Model | Maximum Dimensions | Initial ∆P (PSI) @ Flow Rate* | Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction @ Flow Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAC-5 | 2.8" x 4.8" (73 mm x 124 mm) | 3.0 PSI @ 0.5 gpm (0.2 bar @ 1.9 Lpm) | 250 gallons @ 0.5 gpm (900 L @ 1.9 Lpm) |
| GAC-10 | 2.8" 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 (18,900 L @ 3.8 Lpm) |
| GAC-20 | 2.8" x 20" (73 mm x 508 mm) | 16 PSI @ 2.0 gpm (1.1 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | 10,000 gallons @ 2.0 gpm (37,800 L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| GAC-BB | 4.5" x 9.75" (114 mm x 248 mm) | 6.0 PSI @ 2.0 gpm (0.4 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | 12,500 gallons @ 2.0 gpm (47,000 L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| GAC-20BB | 4.5" x 20" (114 mm x 508 mm) | 5.0 PSI @ 4.0 gpm (0.3 bar @ 15 Lpm) | 25,000 gallons @ 4.0 gpm (95,000 L @ 15 Lpm) |
| *Based on manufacturer’s internal testing. |
A graph illustrating Approximate Net Pressure Drop vs. Flow Rate for various models is also available in the official PDF.
Notes
- A drinking water cartridge may contain carbon fines (very fine black powder). After installation and before using the water, follow the instructions for flushing the cartridge to remove fines.
- It is recommended that you flush for 20 seconds prior to using the water for drinking or cooking purposes.
- Chlorine Reduction is estimated capacity using 2 ppm free available chlorine (FAC) at continuous flow with greater than 75% reduction.
Certifications
- The GAC-10 and GAC-20BB models are Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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