Datasheet summary
CBC Series Cartridges
Engineering summary from PDF text extraction for CBC Series Cartridges. Verify every value with the OEM datasheet.
Summary
Product identification
Pentek CBC Series Carbon-Briquette Cartridges are designed to reduce unwanted bad taste and odor, and chlorine taste & odor from potable drinking water.
Available models:
- CBC-5
- CBC-10
- CBC-20
- CBC-BB
- CBC-20BB
Key Features
- Nominal 0.5-micron rating*
- 99.95% reduction of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma cysts*
- Premium high capacity bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor reduction*
- Enhanced dirt holding capacity*
- Manufactured using a patented process and made entirely from FDA-compliant materials.
- Suitable for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications.
- Provides excellent polishing capacity.
* Based on manufacturer’s internal testing. Data obtained from actual particle counts using AC Fine Test Dust and Latex spheres. Micron ratings based on 85% or greater removal of given particle size.
Operating limits
- Temperature Rating: 40–180ºF (4.4–82.2ºC)
Mechanical / hydraulic
Cartridge Specifications and Performance Data
| Model | Maximum dimensions | Micron rating (nominal) | Initial ∆P @ Flow rate | Chlorine taste & Odor reduction @ Flow rate† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBC-5 | 27⁄8" x 47⁄8" (73 mm x 124 mm) | 0.5 | 7.0 psi @ 1 gpm (0.48 bar @ 3.8 Lpm) | >3000 gallons @ 1 gpm (11,400L @ 3.8 Lpm) |
| CBC-10 | 27⁄8" x 93⁄4" (73 mm x 248 mm) | 0.5 | 3.7 psi @ 2 gpm (0.23 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >20,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (75,700L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| CBC-20 | 27⁄8" x 20" (73 mm x 508 mm) | 0.5 | 3.0 psi @ 2 gpm (0.21 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >45,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (170,300L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| CBC-BB | 45⁄8" x 93⁄4" (118 mm x 248 mm) | 0.5 | 4.6 psi @ 2 gpm (0.32 bar @ 7.6 Lpm) | >50,000 gallons @ 2 gpm (189,300L @ 7.6 Lpm) |
| CBC-20BB | 45⁄8" x 20" (118 mm x 508 mm) | 0.5 | 8.5 psi @ 4 gpm (0.38 bar @ 15.1 Lpm) | >150,000 gallons @ 4 gpm (567,800L @ 15.1 Lpm) |
† Estimated capacity using 2 ppm free available chlorine (FAC) with greater than 90% reduction.
Materials of Construction
- Filter Media: Bonded PAC
- End Caps: Polypropylene
- Inner/Outer Wraps: Polyolefin
- Netting: Polyethylene
- Gaskets: Buna-N
Certifications
The CBC-10, CBC-20, CBC-BB and CBC-20BB models are Tested and Certified by NSF International to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for material requirements only.
Important Notes
- Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
- Performance capacity depends on system design, flow rate, and other application conditions.
- Cartridges may contain a small amount of carbon fines (fine black powder). A new cartridge should be flushed with sufficient water after installation to remove all traces of fines from your water system before use.
- It is recommended to run (flush) the filtered water tap for at least 20 seconds prior to using water for drinking or cooking purposes.
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Official datasheet (PDF)
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