{"product_id":"10-standard-carbon-block-filter-cartridge-chlorine-taste-odour-reduction-davey-or-waimana-nz","title":"10\" Standard Carbon Block Filter Cartridge - Chlorine Taste \u0026 Odour Reduction, Davey or Waimana NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 10\" standard carbon block cartridge that removes the chlorine taste and odour from your drinking water, cooking water, and hot drinks. Carbon block media adsorbs the dissolved compounds that make treated town supply taste and smell flat or chemical — the result is noticeably better water from the same tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two options — Davey Microlene or Waimana — select from the dropdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a 10\" standard cartridge, 2.5\" in diameter. It fits slim filter housings. It will not fit jumbo or Big Blue housings, which take 4.5\" diameter cartridges. Check your existing cartridge size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 10\" standard (10\" × 2.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Carbon block\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron rating: 5 micron nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFunction: Chlorine, taste, and odour reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold water use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits standard 10\" filter housings (2.5\" diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavey Microlene — the premium choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Davey Microlene carbon block carries WaterMark and AS\/NZS 4020 certification — independently verified for use in contact with safe drinking water in New Zealand. If you want certified performance and traceability backed by Davey's long-standing reputation in NZ water filtration, this is the cartridge to choose. For most homeowners, this is the one we'd recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaimana — reliable value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Waimana carbon block does a dependable job of removing chlorine taste and odour at a lower price. A good choice for rental properties, baches, and situations where you're changing cartridges frequently and want to keep running costs down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options fit the same 10\" standard housings and do the same core job. The difference is certification and brand assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" standard (10\" × 2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 micron nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, taste, and odour reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × 10\" standard carbon block filter cartridge (brand per selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits most 10\" standard filter housings (2.5\" diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWill not fit jumbo (Big Blue) housings — those take 4.5\" diameter cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a carbon block cartridge do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon block media adsorbs dissolved chemicals from the water — primarily chlorine and the organic compounds that cause off tastes and odours. Unlike a sediment filter, it targets dissolved substances rather than particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often do I replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it when chlorine taste or odour returns. Most households replace every 6–12 months depending on water usage and local chlorine levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits any 10\" standard housing that takes a 2.5\" diameter cartridge. If you have a jumbo (Big Blue) housing that takes a 4.5\" cartridge, this will not fit. Measure your existing cartridge or check your housing model if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Davey Microlene and Waimana options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth remove chlorine taste and odour effectively. The Davey Microlene carries WaterMark and AS\/NZS 4020 certification — independently verified standards for products in contact with drinking water. The Waimana option is a reliable, lower-cost alternative without that certification. For most permanent home installations, we'd lean toward the Davey Microlene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for rainwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon block is most commonly used for town supply where chlorine is the concern. For rainwater, sediment removal is typically the priority — get in touch if you'd like help choosing the right cartridge for your water source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special tools to change it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A standard filter housing spanner — usually supplied with your housing — is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter cartridges are consumable items. If yours arrives damaged or defective, get in touch and we'll sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#856404;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer – Collective \/ Dropship Product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#856404;\"\u003eThis product is supplied \u0026amp; shipped directly by the brand via Shopify Collective. Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days NZ-wide. 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