Datasheet summary
C Series Dual Purpose Powdered Carbon Cartridges
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for C Series Dual Purpose Powdered Carbon Cartridges. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
The C Series Dual Purpose Powdered-Activated Carbon Cartridges are designed to offer an economical solution for various filtration needs. These cartridges provide sediment filtration, and reduce bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor. They feature high dirt-holding capacity and are constructed of a carbon impregnated cellulose media. A polyester reinforcement backing and external netting add strength and increase dirt-loading capacity.
The C Series cartridges are available in three sizes and two nominal micron ratings:
- C1, C1-20, C2: Nominally rated at 5 microns
- C8: Nominally rated at 1 micron
They are well-suited for a wide range of residential applications and can also serve as pre-filters in process or closed-loop streams.
The C1 model is Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
Operating limits
- Temperature Rating (C8): 40–145ºF (4.4–62.8ºC)
- Temperature Rating (C1, C2, C1-20): 40–125ºF (4.4–51.7ºC)
Feed water
These cartridges are recommended for chlorinated water supplies.
WARNING: 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.
NOTE: Some harmless bacteria will attack cellulose media cartridges. If a cartridge appears to disintegrate, or has a musty or moldy odor, it is recommended to switch to a synthetic media cartridge or consult the manufacturer.
Product water
The cartridges are designed for chlorine taste & odor reduction. Estimated capacity is based on manufacturer's internal testing using 2 ppm free available chlorine to 0.5 ppm breakthrough. Increased flow rates may result in less effective chlorine reduction.
Chlorine Taste & Odor Reduction Capacity:
- C1: >2500 gallons @ 1 gpm (>9500 L @ 3.8 Lpm)
- C1-20: >5000 gallons @ 2 gpm (>18,900 L @ 7.6 Lpm)
- C2: >1250 gallons @ 0.5 gpm (>4700 L @ 1.9 Lpm)
- C8: >5000 gallons @ 1 gpm (>18,900 L @ 3.8 Lpm)
Mechanical / hydraulic
Cartridge Specifications and Performance Data:
| Model | Maximum dimensions | Micron rating (nominal)* | Initial ΔP @ Flow rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 2½" x 9¾" (64 mm x 248 mm) | 5 | 4 psi @ 5 gpm (0.3 bar @ 19 Lpm) |
| C1-20 | 2½" x 20" (64 mm x 508 mm) | 5 | 1.0 psi @ 5 gpm (0.1 bar @ 19 Lpm) |
| C2 | 2½" x 4⅞" (64 mm x 124 mm) | 5 | 2.0 psi @ 2 gpm (0.1 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| C8 | 2⅝" x 9¾" (67 mm x 248 mm) | 1 | 5.0 psi @ 5 gpm (0.3 bar @ 19 Lpm) |
*Based on manufacturer's internal testing.
A graph showing Sediment Reduction Percent Efficiency vs. Particle Size is present in the original document, but the data is unreadable in the extracted text. Similarly, a table for Approximate Net Pressure Drop is also unreadable. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.
Materials of construction:
- Filter Media: PAC Impregnated Cellulose
- End Caps:
- Polypropylene (C8)
- Vinyl Plastisol (C1 and C2)
- Netting: Polyethylene
- Core: Polypropylene
- Reinforcement Backing:
- Polyester (C8)
- Cellulose Polyester (C1 and C2)
- Gasket: Buna-N
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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