Carbon Block Filter Cartridge OSC-1045

Description

Ozone Spring Carbon Block Filter Cartridge OSC-1045 are highly effective at reducing unwanted tastes and odors, including chlorine taste & odor and other contaminants. Ozone Spring CTO activated carbon block is composed of natural materials from the carbonisation of plants or minerals such as wood, peat, charcoal, coconut, to ensure the quality of drinking water.

What is Carbon Block Filter Cartridge OSC-1045?

Carbon filters eliminate impurities by adsorbing them. Adsorption is when impurities are drawn to the activated carbon’s surface and stuck to it, similar to how a magnet attracts and sticks to iron filings. The micron rating of a carbon block filter is determined by the level of compression of the carbon material. A lower micron rating means better filtration and slower flow rate.

Advantages of Carbon Block Filter Cartridge OSC-1045

Carbon block filters are a popular choice for water filtration systems, favored for their efficiency and effectiveness in removing a variety of contaminants from water. Here are several advantages of using carbon block filters:

1. Effective Contaminant Removal: Carbon block filters are highly effective at removing a range of contaminants including chlorine, sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and other chemicals. They can also reduce bad tastes and odors in water.
2. Fine Filtration Capability: Carbon blocks are typically made from finely powdered activated carbon that is compressed into a solid block. Because of this structure, they can have very small pores, often in the range of 0.5 to 10 microns, which allows them to capture fine particulate matter and a wide range of contaminants.
3. Low Maintenance: Carbon block filters generally require less maintenance than other types of filters, such as granular activated carbon (GAC) filters. Their solid block design prevents channeling (where water forms pathways through the medium, reducing contact with the material and filtration effectiveness), thereby maintaining their effectiveness over time until they need to be replaced.
4. High Adsorption Capacity: The solid block design provides a greater surface area for adsorption compared to other types of carbon filters like GAC. This increased surface area allows the carbon block to adsorb more contaminants and maintain effectiveness for a longer period.

5. Protection Against Pathogens: Some carbon block filters are also capable of reducing bacterial and cyst contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, especially those with smaller pore sizes.