{"product_id":"pentek-cbc-10-carbon-block-filter-0-5-micron-chlorine-and-cyst-reduction-10-nz","title":"Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter - 0.5 Micron, Chlorine and Cyst Reduction, 10\" NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 0.5 micron carbon block for standard 10\" housings — reduces chlorine, taste, and odour, and fine enough to reduce Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentek CBC-10 is a 0.5 micron nominal carbon block cartridge for standard 10\" x 2.5\" filter housings. The carbon block reduces chlorine, taste, and odour. At 0.5 micron nominal, it is also fine enough to mechanically reduce Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts. The manufacturer states 99.95% cyst reduction and a chlorine reduction capacity of over 75,708 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNSF certified to Standard 42 for material requirements — this confirms the materials in contact with drinking water are safe. Performance figures are manufacturer-stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMicron rating: 0.5 micron (nominal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces chlorine, taste, and odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts (manufacturer-stated: 99.95%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChlorine reduction capacity: \u0026gt;75,708 litres (manufacturer-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended flow rate: 7.6 L\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature range: 4.4–88.2°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 10\" x 2.5\" standard (actual: 2.88\" x 9.75\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNSF certified to Standard 42 — material requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this filter does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon block filtration works by passing water through a dense block of activated carbon. Chlorine, taste, and odour compounds are adsorbed onto the carbon surface and removed from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 0.5 micron nominal, the CBC-10 also acts as a mechanical barrier fine enough to physically reduce Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts — protozoan parasites that can be present in tank, bore, and surface water supplies. The manufacturer states 99.95% cyst reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e NSF 42 certification on this cartridge covers material safety only. It does not certify the performance claims listed above — those are manufacturer-stated figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull 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\u003eFilter type\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\u003e0.5 micron (nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" x 2.5\" standard (actual: 2.88\" x 9.75\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine reduction capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;75,708 litres (manufacturer-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4–88.2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyst reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.95% Cryptosporidium and Giardia (manufacturer-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF Standard 42 — material requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePentek (Pentair)\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 x Pentek CBC-10 carbon block cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 0.5 micron nominal mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominal micron rating indicates the approximate size of particles the filter targets — in this case, 0.5 micron. \"Nominal\" means the rating is a general guideline rather than an absolute cut-off. At 0.5 micron, the cartridge is fine enough to mechanically reduce Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this filter remove Cryptosporidium and Giardia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states 99.95% reduction of Cryptosporidium and Giardia cysts at the recommended flow rate of 7.6 L\/min. This is a mechanical reduction — the 0.5 micron carbon block physically blocks cysts from passing through. This performance figure is manufacturer-stated and not NSF-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the NSF 42 certification for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNSF Standard 42 certification on this cartridge covers material requirements — it confirms the materials used in the filter are safe for contact with drinking water. It does not certify the filter's performance claims such as chlorine reduction or cyst reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the cartridge last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states a chlorine reduction capacity of over 75,708 litres. Actual service life depends on water quality, flow rate, and usage. Replace when flow drops, taste or odour returns, or at the recommended interval for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my existing housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your housing takes a standard 10\" x 2.5\" cartridge. This is the most common size for under-sink and countertop filtration systems. The actual cartridge dimensions are 2.88\" x 9.75\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on tank or bore water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CBC-10 can be used downstream of a sediment pre-filter on tank or bore supplies. Bore water quality varies significantly — get in touch and we'll help you choose the right system for your supply.\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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