10" Standard 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge

Get high-quality drinking water filtration with a 10" Standard 0.5 Micron Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge, available in two Davey Microlene options.

Choose the Standard BPAC10 for high-performance carbon filtration and cyst reduction, or upgrade to the Silver SBPAC10 for silver-impregnated carbon media that inhibits bacterial growth and extends the hygienic lifespan to 12 months.

Both cartridges combine extremely fine sediment filtration with high-surface-area bonded activated carbon, making them excellent final-stage polishing filters for drinking water systems.

Product Options

Both options are manufactured from FDA-grade materials and are designed for drinking-water applications.

Standard — Davey Microlene BPAC10

The BPAC10 is a 10" Standard bonded powdered activated carbon cartridge designed to combine carbon treatment, fine sediment filtration and cyst reduction in a single cartridge.

Its high-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon provides strong adsorption capability, helping reduce:

• Chlorine
• Unpleasant taste
• Odour
• Low levels of organic chemicals
• THMs (trihalomethanes)
• Fine sediment

The cartridge has a 0.5 micron nominal sediment rating and 1 micron absolute rating, making it an excellent polishing filter.

It also provides >99.9% Giardia and Cryptosporidium cyst removal and complies with AS/NZS 4348 for cyst removal according to the supplied Davey Microlene datasheet.

BPAC10 Key Specifications

Model: BPAC10
Size: 10" Standard
Micron Rating: 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute
Media: Bonded powdered activated carbon
Optimal Flow Rate: 3.8 L/min
Treatment Capacity: 75,000 litres
Hygienic Lifespan: 6 months
Cyst Removal: >99.9%
Maximum Temperature: 82°C

Silver — Davey Microlene SBPAC10

The SBPAC10 builds on the filtration performance of the BPAC range by adding silver-impregnated bonded activated carbon.

The silver impregnation is designed to inhibit bacterial growth within the cartridge, allowing the SBPAC10 to remain hygienic for up to 12 months, compared with the BPAC range's 6-month hygienic lifespan.

Like the BPAC10, it provides fine sediment filtration, carbon treatment and >99.9% cyst removal.

SBPAC10 Key Specifications

Model: SBPAC10
Size: 10" Standard
Micron Rating: 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute
Media: Silver-impregnated bonded activated carbon
Optimal Flow Rate: 3.8 L/min
Treatment Capacity: 75,700 litres
Hygienic Lifespan: 12 months
Cyst Removal: >99.9%
Maximum Temperature: 82°C

What Does This Filter Do?

These cartridges combine several filtration functions in one compact 10" Standard cartridge.

Fine Sediment Filtration

The 0.5 micron nominal / 1 micron absolute rating provides very fine filtration, making the cartridge well suited as a final polishing stage.

Chlorine, Taste & Odour Reduction

High-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon adsorbs contaminants responsible for chlorine, unpleasant taste and odour.

Organic Chemical & THM Reduction

The activated carbon has strong adsorption capability and is effective at reducing low levels of organic chemicals and THMs.

Giardia & Cryptosporidium Cyst Removal

The BPAC range effectively removes Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts from drinking water.

The supplied Davey Microlene technical data specifies compliance with AS/NZS 4348 with >99.9% cyst removal.

Why Choose This Cartridge?

• 0.5 micron nominal filtration for fine polishing
• 1 micron absolute rating
• >99.9% cyst removal
• Helps remove Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts
• Reduces chlorine, taste and odour
• Reduces low levels of organic chemicals and THMs
• High-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon
• Made from FDA-grade materials
• Suitable for drinking-water applications
• Suitable for cold or hot water service
• Choice of Standard BPAC10 or longer-life Silver SBPAC10

Standard vs Silver — Which Should I Choose?

Choose Standard BPAC10 if:

You want the core filtration performance at the best-value position:

• 0.5 micron nominal filtration

• 99.9% cyst removal

• Bonded activated carbon treatment
• 75,000 L treatment capacity
• 3.8 L/min optimal flow
• 6-month hygienic lifespan

Choose Silver SBPAC10 if:

You want the additional benefit of silver-impregnated media:

• Same 0.5 micron nominal filtration
• Same 3.8 L/min optimal flow

• 99.9% cyst removal

• Silver impregnation helps inhibit bacterial growth
• 75,700 L treatment capacity
• 12-month hygienic lifespan

The biggest reason to upgrade to the SBPAC10 is its silver impregnation and longer hygienic lifespan.

Best Suited For

These cartridges are suited to applications including:

• Drinking-water filtration
• Under-bench drinking-water systems
• Point-of-use water filtration
• Beverage applications
• Mineral-water bottling
• Laboratory applications
• Food-industry applications
• Final-stage filtration
• Applications requiring reduction of low levels of dissolved chemicals

Key Specifications

Installation

These cartridges are designed for compatible 10" Standard water filter housings.

For best results, Davey recommends using a sediment-removal prefilter to help prevent premature clogging of the carbon's active sites.

When installing:

1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Release pressure from the filter housing.
3. Remove the housing sump.
4. Remove the existing cartridge.
5. Clean the housing if required.
6. Check that the O-ring is clean and correctly seated.
7. Install the new BPAC10 or SBPAC10 cartridge.
8. Reassemble the housing.
9. Slowly restore the water supply.
10. Check for leaks.
11. Flush the new cartridge before drinking the water.

Flushing After Installation

Like other carbon-based cartridges, the filter should be run for at least 5 minutes after installation to remove carbon fines.

Davey also specifies flushing for 20 seconds before using the water for drinking.

Maintenance & Replacement

Cartridge life depends partly on feed-water quality.

BPAC10

The BPAC10 has a stated 6-month hygienic lifespan and a treatment capacity of 75,000 litres.

SBPAC10

The SBPAC10's silver impregnation inhibits bacterial growth and gives it a stated 12-month hygienic lifespan, with a treatment capacity of 75,700 litres.

A sediment prefilter is recommended to reduce premature clogging and help protect the carbon media.

What's Included

Your selected option includes:

Standard — BPAC10

1 × Davey Microlene BPAC10
10" Standard 0.5 micron bonded activated carbon water filter cartridge

Silver — SBPAC10

1 × Davey Microlene SBPAC10
10" Standard 0.5 micron silver-impregnated bonded activated carbon water filter cartridge

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BPAC10 and SBPAC10?

Both cartridges provide 0.5 micron nominal filtration, 1 micron absolute filtration, 3.8 L/min optimal flow and >99.9% cyst removal.

The major difference is the carbon media.

The BPAC10 uses bonded powdered activated carbon and has a 6-month hygienic lifespan.

The SBPAC10 uses silver-impregnated bonded activated carbon to inhibit bacterial growth and has a 12-month hygienic lifespan.

Does it remove Giardia and Cryptosporidium?

Yes. The supplied Davey Microlene datasheet states that the cartridges effectively remove Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts and comply with AS/NZS 4348 (>99.9% cyst removal).

Does it reduce chlorine?

Yes. These cartridges combine chlorine, taste, odour and cyst reduction using high-surface-area bonded powdered activated carbon.

Does it filter sediment?

Yes. The cartridges have a 0.5 micron nominal sediment-removal rating and 1 micron absolute rating, making them excellent final polishing filters.

What is the flow rate?

Both the BPAC10 and SBPAC10 have an optimal flow rate of 3.8 L/min.

How long does the BPAC10 last?

The BPAC10 has a stated hygienic lifespan of 6 months and treatment capacity of 75,000 litres. Actual cartridge life can also depend on feed-water quality.

How long does the SBPAC10 last?

The SBPAC10 has a stated hygienic lifespan of 12 months and treatment capacity of 75,700 litres.

Why does the Silver version last longer?

The SBPAC10 is silver impregnated to inhibit bacterial growth, allowing it to remain hygienic for 12 months according to Davey's technical information.

Can it be used with hot water?

Yes. The specification table gives a maximum temperature of 82°C.

Should I use a sediment prefilter?

Davey recommends a sediment-removal prefilter to help prevent premature clogging of the carbon's active sites.

Is this a Jumbo cartridge?

No. This listing is for 10" Standard cartridges.

For compatible Jumbo housings, you need the corresponding Jumbo cartridge.