{"product_id":"davey-microlene-10-inch-standard-carbon-block-filter","title":"Davey Microlene 10\" Standard Activated Carbon Block Filter - ACB, BPAC or SBPAC NZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDavey Microlene 10\" Standard Activated Carbon Block Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste, odour, chlorine, and chemical reduction for 10\" Standard housings — three cartridge options to suit your application.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll three cartridges in this listing are carbon block filters made entirely from FDA-grade materials. They treat the same core issues — taste, odour, chlorine, pesticides, and dissolved chemicals — but differ in micron rating, cyst removal capability, capacity, and hygenic life. Choose the right one for your application from the dropdown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all carbon-based cartridges, run the filter for at least 5 minutes after installation to flush carbon fines, and flush for 20 seconds before using the water for drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFits most 10\" Standard housings — including Pentair, Puretec, Trevoli, and most other major brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Standard housings take a 2.5\" diameter cartridge. If your cartridge is 4.5\" in diameter, you need the Jumbo size — this one will not fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eACB10 — 5 Micron Bonded Powdered Activated Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACB10 is a dual-purpose cartridge combining sediment filtration and chemical purification in one. At 5 micron nominal, it has a higher porosity than the BPAC range — this means higher flow rates, better resistance to pore plugging from sediment, and a longer online life. For high sediment loads, a pre-filter upstream is still recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron rating: 5 micron nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces: Taste, odour, chlorine, pesticides, chemicals, sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: 22,700 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimal flow rate: 3.8 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMax temperature: 82.2°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHygenic life: Replace when taste or odour returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertification: WaterMark WMTS-103 (Lic. 22987), AS\/NZS 4020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBPAC10 — 0.5 Micron Bonded Powdered Activated Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BPAC10 is a finer-rated carbon block with exceptional adsorption capability. At 0.5 micron nominal (1 micron absolute), it effectively removes Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts from drinking water and is highly effective in reducing low levels of organic chemicals and THMs. Commonly used as a point-of-use purifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron rating: 0.5 micron nominal, 1 micron absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces: Taste, odour, chlorine, THMs, organic chemicals, cysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCyst removal: \u0026gt;99.9% (complies with AS\/NZ 4348)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: 75,000 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimal flow rate: 7.6 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate: 14 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMax temperature: 82°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHygenic life: 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSBPAC10 — 0.5 Micron Silver-Impregnated Bonded Powdered Activated Carbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SBPAC10 has the same specification as the BPAC10 but with silver impregnation to inhibit bacterial growth within the cartridge — extending the hygenic life to 12 months. A good choice where the system is used intermittently or where longer service intervals are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron rating: 0.5 micron nominal, 1 micron absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces: Taste, odour, chlorine, THMs, organic chemicals, cysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCyst removal: \u0026gt;99.9% (complies with AS\/NZ 4348)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver impregnated: Inhibits bacteria growth within the cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapacity: 75,700 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimal flow rate: 3.8 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate: 14 LPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMax temperature: 82°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHygenic life: 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eACB10\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBPAC10\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSBPAC10\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 nominal \/ 1 absolute\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.5 nominal \/ 1 absolute\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCyst removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSilver impregnated\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e22,700L\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e75,000L\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e75,700L\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptimal flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.8 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.6 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.8 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14 LPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e82.2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e82°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e82°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHygenic life\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eReplace when taste\/odour returns\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWaterMark WMTS-103, AS\/NZS 4020\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAS\/NZ 4348\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAS\/NZ 4348\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWhite, blue end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWhite, grey end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWhite, grey end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant — First Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, run the filter for at least 5 minutes to flush carbon fines before using the water. Flush for 20 seconds before each use until the water runs clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a high-flow dual-purpose sediment and carbon filter and cyst removal is not a priority — choose the ACB10. It has the highest flow rate and longest online life before breakthrough. If you want fine cyst removal (Giardia and Cryptosporidium) on top of taste, odour, and chemical reduction, and you service regularly — choose the BPAC10. If you want the same performance as the BPAC10 but with a 12-month hygenic life — choose the SBPAC10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, measure the diameter of the cartridge you're replacing. Standard = 2.5\". Jumbo = 4.5\". These are not interchangeable — a Standard cartridge will not seat correctly in a Jumbo housing. This cartridge fits most 10\" Standard (2.5\") housings including Pentair, Puretec, Trevoli, and most other major brands. If you're unsure, get in touch before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACB10: replace when you can detect taste or odour returning to the water — capacity is 22,700 litres. BPAC10: replace at 6 months regardless of whether taste or odour has returned — hygenic life is the binding limit, not just capacity. SBPAC10: replace at 12 months — the silver impregnation extends the hygenic life. In all cases, replace sooner if taste or odour returns or if flow drops noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BPAC10 or SBPAC10 protect against bacteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver impregnation in the SBPAC10 inhibits bacterial growth within the cartridge — it does not remove or inactivate bacteria already in the incoming water supply. For bacteria and virus protection in the water supply, UV disinfection is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the white residue when I first install the cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fines — fine carbon particles that flush out during initial use. Run the filter for at least 5 minutes and flush for 20 seconds before drinking. This is normal for all carbon cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the certifications mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterMark WMTS-103 (Lic. 22987) on the ACB10 means it has been independently tested and certified against Australian and New Zealand water industry standards. AS\/NZS 4020 means it has been tested safe for use in contact with drinking water. AS\/NZ 4348 on the BPAC10 and SBPAC10 covers domestic water treatment appliances — specifically the \u0026gt;99.9% cyst removal rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter cartridges are consumable items. If you receive a cartridge that appears damaged or defective on arrival, get in touch and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davey","offers":[{"title":"ACB10 — 5 Micron Carbon Block (higher flow-longer life)","offer_id":45532641034284,"sku":"ACB10","price":37.03,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BPAC10 — 0.5 Micron Carbon Block (cyst removal-6-month life)","offer_id":45532641067052,"sku":"BPAC10","price":45.08,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SBPAC10 — 0.5 Micron Silver Carbon Block (cyst removal-12-month life)","offer_id":45532641099820,"sku":"SBPAC10","price":71.65,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5966\/6732\/files\/ACB10_986908e4-20dd-4673-8488-a9d082905db0.jpg?v=1778471111","url":"https:\/\/www.filtrationstation.co.nz\/products\/davey-microlene-10-inch-standard-carbon-block-filter","provider":"Filtration Station NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}