10" Jumbo 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge
10" Jumbo 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge
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Get high-performance drinking-water filtration with a 10" Jumbo 0.5 micron carbon block water filter cartridge designed to combine very fine sediment filtration, activated carbon treatment and cyst reduction in one cartridge.
The Davey Microlene BPAC10J uses high-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon to reduce chlorine, taste, odour, low levels of organic chemicals and THMs, while also providing very fine particulate filtration and documented cyst removal.
With a 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute rating, 20 L/min maximum flow, 7.6 L/min optimal treatment flow, 190,000 litre treatment capacity and >99.9% cyst removal, this cartridge is a strong choice for final-stage drinking-water treatment.
Product Overview
| Specification | Davey Microlene BPAC10J |
|---|---|
| Model | BPAC10J |
| Size | 10" Jumbo |
| Micron Rating | 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute |
| Filter Media | Bonded powdered activated carbon |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 20 L/min |
| Optimal Treatment Flow | 7.6 L/min |
| Treatment Capacity | 190,000 L |
| Cyst Removal | >99.9% |
| Hygienic Lifespan | 6 months |
| Maximum Temperature | 82°C |
Davey Microlene BPAC10J
The Davey Microlene BPAC10J is a premium carbon block cartridge designed for drinking-water treatment and final-stage filtration.
Its bonded powdered activated carbon media combines several functions in one cartridge:
- Fine sediment polishing
- Chlorine reduction
- Taste and odour improvement
- Reduction of low levels of organic chemicals
- THM reduction
- Giardia cyst reduction
- Cryptosporidium cyst reduction
The cartridge provides >99.9% cyst removal and complies with AS/NZS 4348 for cyst reduction.
Why Choose This Water Filter Cartridge?
- 0.5 micron nominal filtration — provides very fine sediment polishing.
- 1 micron absolute rating — gives strong documented fine-particle retention.
- >99.9% cyst removal — suitable for reducing Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts.
- Activated carbon treatment — reduces chlorine, taste and odour.
- Organic chemical reduction — effective at reducing low levels of organic chemicals and THMs.
- 190,000 litre capacity — substantial treatment capacity from a 10" Jumbo cartridge.
- 20 L/min maximum flow — supports useful flow through the cartridge.
- 7.6 L/min optimal treatment flow — provides the contact time needed for best treatment performance.
- High-surface-area bonded carbon — supports strong adsorption and polishing performance.
How It Works
Water passes through the bonded powdered activated carbon media, where several treatment processes happen together.
The fine 0.5 micron nominal structure captures suspended particles, while the activated carbon reduces chlorine, taste, odour, THMs and low levels of organic chemicals.
The cartridge also acts as a cyst-reduction stage, providing documented >99.9% removal of Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts.
The cartridge can handle up to 20 L/min maximum flow, while 7.6 L/min is the optimal treatment flow for maximising contact time with the carbon media.
Best Suited For
This cartridge is well suited to:
- Drinking water filtration
- Final-stage filtration
- Point-of-use purification
- Fine sediment polishing
- Chlorine reduction
- Taste and odour improvement
- Giardia cyst reduction
- Cryptosporidium cyst reduction
- Beverage applications
- Mineral-water bottling
- Laboratory use
- Food-industry water treatment
- Applications requiring removal of dissolved chemicals
Davey lists the BPAC range for drinking water, beverage, laboratory, food-industry and final-filtration applications where low contamination levels and dissolved-chemical reduction are required.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Davey Microlene BPAC10J |
|---|---|
| Model | BPAC10J |
| Cartridge Size | 10" Jumbo |
| Micron Rating | 0.5 micron nominal |
| Absolute Rating | 1 micron absolute |
| Filter Type | Bonded activated carbon |
| Filter Media | Powdered bonded activated carbon |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 20 L/min |
| Optimal Treatment Flow | 7.6 L/min |
| Treatment Capacity | 190,000 L |
| Cyst Removal | >99.9% |
| Standard | AS/NZS 4348 |
| Hygienic Lifespan | 6 months |
| Maximum Temperature | 82°C |
What Makes the BPAC10J Different?
The BPAC10J is much finer and more treatment-focused than a standard 5 micron carbon block cartridge.
Its 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute rating makes it an excellent polishing filter, while its bonded activated carbon media reduces chlorine, taste, odour, organic chemicals and THMs.
The standout feature is its documented >99.9% cyst-removal performance, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
Understanding Maximum vs Optimal Flow
The BPAC10J has two useful flow figures:
Maximum flow: 20 L/min
This is the cartridge's maximum flow rate.
Optimal treatment flow: 7.6 L/min
This is the flow rate to target when you want the best performance from the activated carbon media.
Carbon treatment benefits from contact time, so operating closer to the optimal treatment flow gives the water more time in contact with the carbon.
Installation
This cartridge is designed for use in a compatible 10" Jumbo water filter housing.
To replace the cartridge:
- Turn off the water supply.
- Release pressure from the housing.
- Remove the filter housing sump.
- Remove the old cartridge.
- Clean the housing if required.
- Check the O-ring is clean and seated correctly.
- Insert the BPAC10J cartridge.
- Reassemble the housing.
- Slowly restore water pressure.
- Check for leaks.
For water with a high sediment load, installing a sediment prefilter ahead of the BPAC10J can help protect the carbon media and reduce premature clogging.
Maintenance
The BPAC10J has a 6-month hygienic lifespan.
Actual cartridge life will also depend on feedwater quality, sediment loading and water usage.
For best performance, replace the cartridge at the recommended interval or sooner if flow or water quality noticeably reduces.
Flushing After Installation
As with other carbon cartridges, the BPAC10J should be flushed before the water is used for drinking.
Run water through the new cartridge for at least 5 minutes after installation to remove carbon fines.
Davey also recommends flushing for around 20 seconds before using the water for drinking.
What's Included
1 × Davey Microlene BPAC10J 10" Jumbo 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 0.5 micron mean?
The BPAC10J has a 0.5 micron nominal sediment rating, providing very fine filtration for polishing drinking water.
It also has a 1 micron absolute rating, giving it strong documented fine-particle retention.
Does this filter reduce Giardia and Cryptosporidium?
Yes. The BPAC range provides >99.9% cyst removal and complies with AS/NZS 4348 for cyst reduction.
Does it reduce chlorine taste and smell?
Yes. The bonded activated carbon is designed to reduce chlorine, taste and odour.
Does it reduce chemicals?
Yes. The high-surface-area activated carbon is effective at reducing low levels of organic chemicals and THMs.
What is the maximum flow rate?
The BPAC10J has a maximum flow rate of 20 L/min.
What is the optimal treatment flow?
The optimal treatment flow is 7.6 L/min.
This gives the water more contact time with the activated carbon for effective treatment.
What is the treatment capacity?
The 10" Jumbo BPAC10J has a documented capacity of 190,000 litres.
How often should I replace it?
The recommended hygienic lifespan is 6 months.
Should I use a sediment prefilter?
Yes, where sediment loading is high. A sediment prefilter helps protect the carbon's active sites and can help prevent premature clogging.
Do I need to flush the cartridge after installation?
Yes. Run water through the cartridge for at least 5 minutes after installation to clear carbon fines before using the water for drinking.
Will this fit a 10" Jumbo housing?
Yes. The BPAC10J is designed for a compatible 10" Jumbo water filter housing.
