{"product_id":"10-standard-cto-filter","title":"10″ Standard CTO Filter","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eActivated Carbon Block Filter – Essential Water Purification Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eactivated carbon block filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a widely used water purification cartridge made from tightly compressed activated carbon. This design creates a dense network of pores that adsorb chemical contaminants, including chlorine, taste‑affecting compounds, odors, and many organic impurities. In many drinking water systems, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003ecarbon block filter cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key stage that improves taste and protects downstream filtration media such as RO membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eHow the Activated Carbon Block Filter Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eUnlike loose granular carbon, the carbon block filter forces water to pass through a solid matrix with a large surface area. As water flows through the pores, contaminants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003estick\u003c\/strong\u003e to the carbon surface through \u003cem data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eadsorption\u003c\/em\u003e, resulting in cleaner, fresher water. Because the block form increases contact time and surface area, it offers superior performance compared with many other carbon filter types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e \u003cthead data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e \u003cth data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1736\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1746\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1792\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1825\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eActivated carbon block filter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1845\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eSize Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1941\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e10″ Standard, 10″ Big Blue, 20″ Standard, 20″ Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1963\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eMedia Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2032\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompressed activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2053\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2115\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApprox. 5 µm typical\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2139\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eCore Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2217\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAdsorbs chlorine, VOCs, taste \u0026amp; 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