Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

Granular Activated Carbon Filter Cartridges

What is a Granular Activated Carbon Filter (GAC)?

Source: GreenFacts.org

A highly porous adsorbent material, produced by heating organic matter, such as coal, wood and coconut shell, in the absence of air, which is then crushed into granules. Activated carbon is positively charged and therefore able to remove negative ions from the water such as ozone, chlorine, fluorides and dissolved organic solutes by absorption onto the activated carbon. The activated carbon must be replaced periodically as it may become saturated and unable to absorb. Activated carbon is not effective in removing heavy metals.

Activated carbon is often used as a filter in water treatment systems, where water is directed downwards through a stationary bed of activated carbon, leaving organic material to accumulate at the top of the bed. Activated carbon is similarly used to lower radon levels in water. Also available in powdered form.

10″ x 2-1/2″ Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

20″ x 2-1/2″ Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

10″ X 4-1/2″ Full-Flow (BB) Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

20″ X 4-1/2″ Full-Flow (BB) Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

5″ x 2-1/2″ Granular Activated Carbon Cartridges

Empty Refillable Cannisters

Empty refillable canisters can be refilled again and again with most any type of filter media. Canisters have polypropylene pads at each end that provide sediment filtration and to prevent media from being released by the cartridge.

Granular Activated Carbon Filter Cartridges

What is a Granular Activated Carbon Filter (GAC)?

Source: GreenFacts.org

A highly porous adsorbent material, produced by heating organic matter, such as coal, wood and coconut shell, in the absence of air, which is then crushed into granules. Activated carbon is positively charged and therefore able to remove negative ions from the water such as ozone, chlorine, fluorides and dissolved organic solutes by absorption onto the activated carbon. The activated carbon must be replaced periodically as it may become saturated and unable to absorb. Activated carbon is not effective in removing heavy metals.

Activated carbon is often used as a filter in water treatment systems, where water is directed downwards through a stationary bed of activated carbon, leaving organic material to accumulate at the top of the bed. Activated carbon is similarly used to lower radon levels in water. Also available in powdered form.