{"product_id":"20-bb-gac-filter","title":"20″ BB GAC Filter","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eGAC or Granular Activated Carbon filter possesses a tremendous capacity to remove not only chlorine and unpleasant odors, but bad water tastes as well. They are offered in residential to commercial sizes (10” standard to 20” big blue), our filter cartridges can be used with most standard filter housings and as replacements in existing systems or assemblies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eGranular activated carbon filters can be used as pretreatment or post-treatment in residential and commercial reverse osmosis systems, or as a stand-alone at the point of use water treatment solution for clean, fresh-tasting drinking water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions Of A Granular Activated Carbon \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.puritech.co.za\/product-category\/filter-cartridges\/\"\u003eFilter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly effective filtration of water for certain Chlorine, odor and improve the taste.\u003cbr\u003e To keep your filter system operating effectively, replace this cartridge annually or by recommendation of your experienced water condition dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eGAC Filters Significantly Reduce the Following Contaminants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eChlorine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eChlorine By-Products like trihalomethanes (THMs) – A Group of organic chemicals suspected of being carcinogenic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBad Tastes \u0026amp; Odors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTurbidity (Cloudy Water)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePesticides, Herbicides \u0026amp; Insecticides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eVolatile Organic Chemicals – Organic Chemicals that turn into vapor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFit most standard residential and commercial housings, for easy replacement into existing systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications of A Granular Activated Carbon Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable style=\"height: 258px\" width=\"807\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eHome Drinking Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePoint of Use (POU) RO Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eUnder the Sink\/ Under the Counter RO Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eCounter Top Filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWhole-House Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePoint of Entry Filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eCommercial RO Pretreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eResidential RO Pretreatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eResidential RO Post Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRefrigerators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIce Makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eChlorine Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eColor Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eOdor Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter installing this cartridge, pass 5 gallons of tap water through to flush out any carbon fine particles present in the unit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is granulated activated carbon (GAC) and what is its main purpose? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Granular activated carbon (GAC) has a huge surface area resulting from its extreme porous structure. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters effectiveness depends on the flow rate and contact time with the water. If the flow rate is very high their efficiency could drop to as low as 0% but if the flow rate is slow their efficiency can even exceed those of different carbon forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What are the advantages of GAC vs. other forms of carbon?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For its primary function of taste, odor, and chemical reduction GAC is cheaper, very effective, and can be re-used.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Filter Media: Coconut Shell, Fruit Shell or Anthracite (Coal) Activated Carbon+Polypropylene Length: 10inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Micron Rating: Nominal 1um or 5um\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Filtration Life: 3-6 months or 2500gallons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (Depending on water quality and level of contaminants)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Max. Operating Pressure: 80psi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Max. Flow rate: 2.5GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Max.Operating temperature: 52℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monster Mechanical","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45115698675781,"sku":"GAC20BB","price":227.7,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/8627\/7445\/files\/20-inch-big-blue-gac.jpg?v=1780903116","url":"https:\/\/www.monstermechanical.co.za\/products\/20-bb-gac-filter","provider":"Monster Mechanical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}