{"product_id":"pentek-dbc-10ex2-kdf-carbon-filter-10-jumbo-4-5-gac-scale-inhibition-nz","title":"Pentek DBC-10EX2 KDF Carbon Filter - 10\" Jumbo 4.5\", GAC + Scale Inhibition NZ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-capacity coconut shell GAC cartridge with KDF media for Jumbo (Big Blue) 10\" x 4.5\" housings — reduces chlorine, taste, and odour, with built-in scale inhibition to protect filter life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pentek DBC-10EX2 combines granular activated coconut shell carbon with KDF media and a 5-micron spun polypropylene post-sediment element. The KDF media inhibits scale buildup inside the filter, which can reduce product life in hard water or lime-prone supplies. The 5-micron post-filter element adds sediment holding capacity at the outlet side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to whole-house, reverse osmosis, distillation, and bottleless cooler applications. Fits standard Jumbo (Big Blue) 10\" housings. Cartridge volume is among the highest in the industry for this size class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not use with microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality water without adequate disinfection before or after the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilter media: granular activated coconut shell carbon + KDF media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-filter: 5-micron spun bonded polypropylene sediment element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 4.5\" x 9.84\" (114mm x 250mm) — Jumbo \/ Big Blue 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNominal rating: 5 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInitial pressure drop: 0.41 bar (6 psi) @ 7.6 L\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMax pressure: 125 psi (8.6 bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature range: 4.4–51.7°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuits Jumbo (Big Blue) 10\" housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DBC-10EX2 uses three filtration stages in one cartridge. Water first passes through the granular activated coconut shell carbon bed, which adsorbs chlorine, taste, and odour compounds. The KDF media distributed through the carbon bed inhibits scale buildup inside the cartridge — scale accumulation can reduce the active surface area of the carbon and shorten service life, particularly in hard water or high-lime supplies. The 5-micron spun polypropylene post-sediment element at the outlet captures carbon fines and fine particulate before water exits the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spin and sonic welding assembly creates a hermetic seal across the cartridge body, improving consistency and reliability.\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 media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranular activated coconut shell carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKDF (scale inhibition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost-filter element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-micron spun bonded polypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh grade polypropylene or polystyrene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpin and sonic welding (hermetic seal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.50\" x 9.84\" (114mm x 250mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo (Big Blue) 10\" housings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial pressure drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.41 bar (6 psi) @ 7.6 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 psi (8.6 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4–51.7°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDBC-10EX2 (255748-43)\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 DBC-10EX2 carbon cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does KDF media do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion) media is a copper-zinc alloy that inhibits scale buildup inside the filter cartridge. Scale accumulation on the carbon bed can reduce active surface area and shorten service life, particularly in hard water or high-lime supplies. The KDF media helps the carbon maintain its effectiveness for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the 5-micron post-filter element for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spun polypropylene element sits at the outlet side of the cartridge and captures carbon fines and fine particulate before water exits. This improves the clarity of the filtered water and protects downstream equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from a standard GAC cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard GAC cartridge uses only activated carbon. The DBC-10EX2 adds KDF media for scale inhibition and a 5-micron post-sediment element for particle capture at the outlet — making it better suited to hard water supplies and applications where carbon fines in the filtered water are a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my existing housing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your housing is a standard Jumbo (Big Blue) 10\" x 4.5\" size. If you're unsure, check your housing's internal diameter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for reverse osmosis systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The brochure lists RO systems as a primary application, alongside distillation units and bottleless coolers. It is well suited as a pre-filter on RO systems where high chlorine reduction capacity and scale resistance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this on tank or bore water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the water supply is microbiologically safe or is being adequately disinfected before or after this system. This cartridge does not disinfect water — do not use with microbiologically unsafe or unknown quality water without appropriate disinfection in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacement depends on water quality and usage. No specific litre capacity is published for this cartridge. Replace when chlorine taste or odour returns, when flow drops noticeably, or at the interval recommended for your system.\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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