{"product_id":"10-inch-jumbo-0-5-micron-carbon-block-water-filter-cartridge","title":"10\" Jumbo 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGet high-performance drinking-water filtration with a \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Jumbo 0.5 micron carbon block water filter cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to combine very fine sediment filtration, activated carbon treatment and cyst reduction in one cartridge.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDavey Microlene BPAC10J\u003c\/strong\u003e uses high-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon to reduce \u003cstrong\u003echlorine, taste, odour, low levels of organic chemicals and THMs\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also providing very fine particulate filtration and documented cyst removal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal \/ 1 micron absolute rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e20 L\/min maximum flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min optimal treatment flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e190,000 litre treatment capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9% cyst removal\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cartridge is a strong choice for final-stage drinking-water treatment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDavey Microlene BPAC10J\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPAC10J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal \/ 1 micron absolute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded powdered activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimal Treatment Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190,000 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyst Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygienic Lifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDavey Microlene BPAC10J\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDavey Microlene BPAC10J\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium carbon block cartridge designed for drinking-water treatment and final-stage filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bonded powdered activated carbon media combines several functions in one cartridge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine sediment polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and odour improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of low levels of organic chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHM reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiardia cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryptosporidium cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge provides \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9% cyst removal\u003c\/strong\u003e and complies with \u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 4348\u003c\/strong\u003e for cyst reduction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Water Filter Cartridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides very fine sediment polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 micron absolute rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives strong documented fine-particle retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9% cyst removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for reducing Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces chlorine, taste and odour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic chemical reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e — effective at reducing low levels of organic chemicals and THMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e190,000 litre capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial treatment capacity from a 10\" Jumbo cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 L\/min maximum flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports useful flow through the cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min optimal treatment flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides the contact time needed for best treatment performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-surface-area bonded carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports strong adsorption and polishing performance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater passes through the bonded powdered activated carbon media, where several treatment processes happen together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal structure\u003c\/strong\u003e captures suspended particles, while the activated carbon reduces chlorine, taste, odour, THMs and low levels of organic chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge also acts as a cyst-reduction stage, providing documented \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9% removal of Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge can handle up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 L\/min maximum flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min is the optimal treatment flow\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximising contact time with the carbon media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking water filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal-stage filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint-of-use purification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine sediment polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and odour improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiardia cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryptosporidium cyst reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeverage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral-water bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-industry water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications requiring removal of dissolved chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavey 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDavey Microlene BPAC10J\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPAC10J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsolute Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 micron absolute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowdered bonded activated carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimal Treatment Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190,000 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyst Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 4348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHygienic Lifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the BPAC10J Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10J is much finer and more treatment-focused than a standard 5 micron carbon block cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal \/ 1 micron absolute rating\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it an excellent polishing filter, while its bonded activated carbon media reduces chlorine, taste, odour, organic chemicals and THMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is its \u003cstrong\u003edocumented \u0026gt;99.9% cyst-removal performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Maximum vs Optimal Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10J has two useful flow figures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum flow: 20 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cartridge's maximum flow rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal treatment flow: 7.6 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the flow rate to target when you want the best performance from the activated carbon media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon treatment benefits from contact time, so operating closer to the optimal treatment flow gives the water more time in contact with the carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge is designed for use in a \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible 10\" Jumbo water filter housing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo replace the cartridge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease pressure from the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the filter housing sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the housing if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the O-ring is clean and seated correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the BPAC10J cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble the housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly restore water pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor water with a high sediment load, installing a sediment prefilter ahead of the BPAC10J can help protect the carbon media and reduce premature clogging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10J has a \u003cstrong\u003e6-month hygienic lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual cartridge life will also depend on feedwater quality, sediment loading and water usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best performance, replace the cartridge at the recommended interval or sooner if flow or water quality noticeably reduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlushing After Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other carbon cartridges, the BPAC10J should be flushed before the water is used for drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun water through the new cartridge for at least \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes after installation\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove carbon fines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavey also recommends flushing for around \u003cstrong\u003e20 seconds before using the water for drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Davey Microlene BPAC10J 10\" Jumbo 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 0.5 micron mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10J has a \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 micron nominal sediment rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing very fine filtration for polishing drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a \u003cstrong\u003e1 micron absolute rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it strong documented fine-particle retention. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this filter reduce Giardia and Cryptosporidium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BPAC range provides \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;99.9% cyst removal\u003c\/strong\u003e and complies with \u003cstrong\u003eAS\/NZS 4348\u003c\/strong\u003e for cyst reduction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it reduce chlorine taste and smell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bonded activated carbon is designed to reduce \u003cstrong\u003echlorine, taste and odour\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it reduce chemicals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The high-surface-area activated carbon is effective at reducing \u003cstrong\u003elow levels of organic chemicals and THMs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum flow rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10J has a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum flow rate of 20 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the optimal treatment flow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optimal treatment flow is \u003cstrong\u003e7.6 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the water more contact time with the activated carbon for effective treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the treatment capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10\" Jumbo BPAC10J has a documented capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e190,000 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended hygienic lifespan is \u003cstrong\u003e6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I use a sediment prefilter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, where sediment loading is high. A sediment prefilter helps protect the carbon's active sites and can help prevent premature clogging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to flush the cartridge after installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Run water through the cartridge for at least \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes after installation\u003c\/strong\u003e to clear carbon fines before using the water for drinking. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit a 10\" Jumbo housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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