10 Micron Carbon Pleated Cartridge Filter – 20" Big

10 Micron Carbon Pleated Cartridge Filter – 20" Big (Atlas Filtri)

Short Description

A high-capacity 10 micron carbon pleated water filter cartridge designed for 20" Big Blue systems. It combines sediment and activated carbon filtration to reduce chlorine, improve taste and odour, and remove medium-sized particles in whole house or rainwater systems.

What This Filter Does

This dual-action pleated cartridge combines mechanical and carbon filtration to improve water quality by reducing:

• Dirt, sand, and sediment

• Chlorine

• Unpleasant taste and odour

• Basic organic contaminants

The 10 micron rating captures medium particles while maintaining strong flow performance, making it suitable for residential and light commercial systems.

Key Benefits

• Improves drinking water taste and smell

• Reduces chlorine for better water quality

• Protects plumbing, appliances, and fixtures

• High flow design for whole house systems

• Long service life with large surface area pleated media

Key Features

• 10 micron nominal filtration

• 20" Big Blue size cartridge

• Pleated carbon-impregnated media

• High dirt-holding capacity

• Suitable for rainwater, mains water, and bore water systems

• Designed for low pressure drop and consistent flow

Common Applications

• Whole house water filtration systems

• Rainwater tank filtration

• Pre- or post-filtration in multi-stage systems

• Homes with chlorine taste or odour issues

• Light commercial water treatment setups

When to Replace

Typical replacement interval: 3–6 months

Replace earlier if:

• Water flow decreases

• Chlorine taste or odour returns

• Cartridge appears heavily discoloured or clogged

Note: Carbon media cannot be restored by rinsing or washing.

Specifications

• Micron Rating: 10 micron (nominal)

• Size: 20" Big Blue (4.5" diameter)

• Media: Activated carbon pleated polyester

• Temperature Range: 4°C – 45°C

• Filter Type: Carbon pleated cartridge

• Flow rate: High flow design (system dependent)

Not Suitable For

• Removing bacteria or viruses

• Very fine sediment (<5 micron)

• Heavy sediment loads without a pre-filter

• Dissolved chemical contaminants beyond basic carbon reduction

Summary

A high-performance combined sediment and carbon pleated cartridge designed for 20" Big Blue housings. It improves water taste, reduces chlorine, and provides reliable medium-level filtration for whole house systems.

Best performance is achieved when paired with a coarse sediment pre-filter (e.g., 5–20 micron) in a multi-stage setup.