BFS / BBFS Basic Series

Summary

Product Identification

The BFS / BBFS Series Basic Filtration Systems are multi-housing units designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Systems include a wall-mounting bracket and hardware, and are shipped pre-assembled. They are made of durable polypropylene for excellent chemical resistance.

Key features include:

• Available with low-profile Slim Line® or large capacity Big Blue® housings.
• BFS systems feature 3/8" NPT Slim Line® housings.
• BBFS systems feature 1" NPT #20 Big Blue® housings, some equipped with a pressure relief button.

Operating Limits

• Maximum Temperature: 100ºF (37.8ºC)

Applications

These systems are suitable for:

• Home, commercial, and industrial use.
• Whole House Filtration to Reduce:
  • Rust Particles
  • Iron (insoluble)
  • Sediment
  • Sediment/Rust Particles
  • Bad Taste & Odor
  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
• Deionization
• Step-down Filtration
• Coalescing
• Circulating Baths
• Combination
• Plating
• Color Reduction
• Organic Reduction
• Cooling Towers
• Pre RO Filtration
• Duplexing

Mechanical / Hydraulic

System Specifications and Performance Data:

• BFS-201
  • Maximum Dimensions: 10½" x 5¼" x 14" (267 mm x 133 mm x 356 mm)
  • Maximum Pressure: 125 psi (8.62 bar)
  • Flow rate: up to 10 gpm (37.9 Lpm)
  • Housing Quantity: 2
  • Housing Size: 3/8" Slim Line®
• BBFS-22
  • Maximum Dimensions: 15¼" x 8½" x 26½" (388 mm x 216 mm x 673 mm)
  • Maximum Pressure: 90 psi (6.2 bar)
  • Flow rate: up to 40 gpm (151.4 Lpm)
  • Housing Quantity: 2
  • Housing Size: 1" #20 Big Blue®
• BBFS-222
  • Maximum Dimensions: 23¼" x 8½" x 26½" (591 mm x 216 mm x 673 mm)
  • Maximum Pressure: 90 psi (6.2 bar)
  • Flow rate: up to 40 gpm (151.4 Lpm)
  • Housing Quantity: 3
  • Housing Size: 1" #20 Big Blue®

Note: Actual flow rate may vary and is dependent on the cartridge used.

Materials of Construction:

• Cap: Polypropylene
• Housing: Polypropylene
• Bracket: Powder Coated Carbon Steel
• O-Rings: Buna-N

Compatible Housings: The systems are compatible with various housing series, including:

• F43 - 3 part housings (e.g., 10", 3/4" inlet/outlet)
• F45 - 2 part housings (Blue Head, Clear Bowl)
• F50 - 2 part housings (e.g., 10", 1" inlet/outlet)
• F10 housings (e.g., 1/4" inlet/outlet)
• F20 housings (e.g., 3/8", 1/2", 1/4" inlet/outlet)
• F60 brass head housings (e.g., 10", 1", 1 1/4" inlet/outlet)
• F70 brass head housings (e.g., 10", 1 1/2" inlet/outlet)
• F80 brass head housings (e.g., 10", 2" inlet/outlet)

See the official PDF for exact tabulated values for model numbers, sizes, and inlet/outlet connections.

Compatible Cartridges: A wide range of cartridges are available for these systems, including:

• Polydepth meltblown cartridges: Polypropylene, various lengths (e.g., 9 3/4", 20", 30", 40"), and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm, 25 µm, 50 µm).
• Big Blue® filter bags: Various lengths (e.g., 10", 20") and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 200 µm).
• Nylon Big Blue® filter bags: Various lengths (e.g., 10", 20") and micron ratings (e.g., 50 µm to 800 µm).
• P Series (spun) - depth filtration: Spun Polypropylene, various lengths (e.g., 4 7/8", 9 7/8", 20", 30", 40") and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm, 5 µm, 25 µm).
• Deionization cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 9 3/4", 20").
• Iron reduction cartridges: For 20" Big Blue® housings.
• Phosphate crystal cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 9 5/8", 20").
• Water softening cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 9 3/4", 20").
• Fibredyne electroplating cartridges: For 9 3/4" housings.
• Ceramic cartridges: For 9 3/4" housings, 1 µm.
• Microguard™ membrane cartridges: 0.15 µm.
• Coconut shell Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) inline filters: Various sizes and configurations.
• Carbon block inline filter: Chlorine taste & odor (5 µm), Lead, cyst & chlorine taste & odor (0.5 µm & 1 µm), Lime & scale-chlorine taste & odor, pH stabilizer, Bacteriostatic, Sediment & rust particulate.
• Ultra violet modules.
• Standard Wound PP cartridges: Polypropylene, various lengths (e.g., 9 3/4", 9 7/8", 10", 19 1/2", 20", 29 1/4", 30", 39 1/2", 40") and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 100 µm).
• Wound Fibrilated PP cartridges: Polypropylene, various lengths and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 100 µm).
• Standard Wound Cotton cartridges: Various lengths (e.g., 9 3/4", 10", 19 1/2", 20", 30", 39 1/2", 40") and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 100 µm).
• Activated carbon impregnated cellulose/polyester cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 4 7/8", 9 3/4", 20") and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm).
• Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 4 7/8", 9 3/4", 20").
• Carbon block cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 4 7/8", 9 3/4", 20", 30", 40") and micron ratings (e.g., 0.5 µm, 1 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm), including silver impregnated, lead reduction, and ChlorPlus models.
• Fibredyne™ modified carbon block cartridges: Various sizes (e.g., 9 3/4", 20", 30") and micron ratings (e.g., 0.5 µm, 5 µm, 5-10 µm, 10 µm).
• Specific carbon filtration cartridges: Radial Flow Granular, various micron ratings.
• Empty cartridges: For GAC or other media.
• Wound Washed PP cartridges: Polypropylene, various lengths and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 100 µm).
• Wound Glass Fiber cartridges: Various lengths and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 100 µm).
• Filter Bags: Felt Polypropylene (Size 1 & 2), various micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm to 200 µm).
• Pleated glass fiber cartridges: Various lengths (e.g., 9 3/4", 10", 20", 30", 40") and micron ratings (e.g., 0.5 µm, 3 µm).
• Polyester/cellulose cartridges - surface filtration: Pleated, various lengths and micron ratings (e.g., 1 µm, 5 µm, 20 µm, 30 µm, 50 µm). Includes reusable models and Big Blue® versions.

See the official PDF for exact tabulated values including part numbers, specific lengths, and micron ratings for all cartridge types.

Warnings and Cautions

• For drinking water applications, do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
• Protect against freezing to prevent cracking of the filter and water leakage.

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