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product_id: 298115447
title: "Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, 9-3/4\" x 2-7/8\", 0.5 Micron by Pentek"
brand: "pentek"
price: "A$125"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pentek"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/298115447-pentek-cbc-10-carbon-block-filter-cartridge-9-3-4
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region: Australia
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# 3.7 psi low pressure drop 40-180°F wide temp range 0.5 micron ultra-fine filtration Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, 9-3/4" x 2-7/8", 0.5 Micron by Pentek

**Brand:** pentek
**Price:** A$125
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your water game — because your health deserves the cleanest sip!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, 9-3/4" x 2-7/8", 0.5 Micron by Pentek by pentek
- **How much does it cost?** A$125 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/298115447-pentek-cbc-10-carbon-block-filter-cartridge-9-3-4)

## Best For

- pentek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentek brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Purity:** Delivers up to 20,000 gallons of chlorine-reduced water at 2 GPM flow rate.
- • **Built for Every Season:** Operates flawlessly from chilly 40°F to steamy 180°F environments.
- • **Crystal-Clear Hydration:** Filters down to 0.5 microns for pristine water clarity and taste.
- • **Effortless Flow Efficiency:** Maintains a low initial pressure drop of just 3.7 psi for smooth water delivery.
- • **Powerful Protozoan Defense:** Removes 99.95% of harmful protozoan cysts like Giardia & Cryptosporidium.

## Overview

The Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge is a high-performance water filter designed for residential and commercial use. Featuring a 0.5 micron nominal filtration rating, it effectively reduces fine sediment, chlorine taste and odor, and 99.95% of protozoan cysts. Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 42, it supports up to 20,000 gallons at a steady 2 GPM flow with a minimal pressure drop of 3.7 psi. Its durable construction withstands temperatures from 40 to 180°F, ensuring reliable purification and fresh-tasting water all year round.

## Description

This Pentek Cbc 10 Carbon Filter Cartridge Reduces Fine Sediment, Chlorine Taste And Odor, And Protozoan Cysts In Residential And Commercial Drinking Water. It Has A Nominal (85%) Filtration Rating Of 0. 5 Micron, And 99. 95% Efficiency For The Reduction Of Protozoan Cysts. It Will Reduce Free Available Chlorine (Fac) At 2 Parts Per Million (Ppm) By At Least 90% In Up To 20,000 Gallons At A Flow Rate Of 2 Gallons Per Minute (Gpm). This Cartridge Is Made Of Bonded Powdered Activated Carbon (Pac) Filter Media Wrapped In Polyolefin With Polyethylene Outer Netting. The Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (Buna N) Gaskets Seal The Cartridge Against The Housing (Sold Separately). The Cartridge Has An Initial Pressure Drop Of 3. 7 Pounds Per Square Inch (Psi) At A Flow Rate Of 2 Gallons Per Minute (Gpm), And Operates Over A Temperature Range Of 40 To 180 Degrees F (4. 4 To 82. 2 Degrees C). This Carbon Block Filter Cartridge Meets National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute (Nsf/Ansi) Standard 42 For, And Is For Purification Of Residential And Commercial Drinking Water. Specifications. Table Border=1 Width="800". Nominal Filtration Rating 0. 5 Micron Initial Pressure Drop At 2 Gpm 3. 7 Psi. Removal Of Protozoan Cysts 99. 95% Chlorine Reduction Capacity 20,000 Gallons At 2 Gpm. Temperature Range 40 To 180 Degrees F (4. 4 To 82. 2 Degrees C) Maximum Dimensions (H X W) 9 3/4 X 2 7/8 Inches (248 X 73 Mm). Materials Certification Nsf/Ansi Standard 42. The Nominal Filtration Rating Is For A Particle Removal Efficiency Of 85%. Protozoan Cysts Include Giardia, Entamoeba, Cryptosporidium, And Toxoplasma. Chlorine Reduction Capacity Is The Minimum. Imported From USA.

Review: Why did you pick this product vs others?: This is a direct brand replacement. I believe it is the best value filter you can get. It replaced our last filter we have been using for a year, way beyond it's volume and expiration period and still removes most of that reservoir water smell from the tap. This replacement along with a Brita filter pitcher for a fringe improvement gives us near snow melt well water quality you get in the high mountains in the spring. Our tap water isn't anywhere near the hard water you get from a southern California tap but has a bit of lake water smell, occasional mold fungus that immediately starts growing on the toilet bowl with a lot of new PVC pipe leaching into it, while on it's way here. Following any fungus blasts some kind of fungicide usually follows. Needless to say, a chemical reducing .5 micron biological safe water filter is a must here. This is the one that has led the pack for us.
Review: Conforme et facile d’installation

## Features

- Nominal filtration rating of 0.5 micron
- Bonded PAC media with polyolefin wraps and polyethylene netting
- Initial pressure drop of 3.7 psi at a flow rate of 2 gpm
- Temperature range of 40 to 180 degrees F (4.4 to 82.2 degrees C)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000UQPONM |
| Brand | pentek |
| External Testing Certification | NSF, ANSI |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051678162439 |
| Included Components | Replacement Under-Sink Water Filters |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.4 x 6.4 x 25.4 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 426 g |
| Item model number | CBC-10 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Pentek |
| Material | Other |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Reduces Sediment, Chlorine, and Protozoan Cysts |
| UPC | 051678162439 733353219194 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** pentek
- **External Testing Certification:** NSF, ANSI
- **Item Weight:** 0.94 Pounds
- **Material:** Other
- **Product Benefits:** Reduces Sediment, Chlorine, and Protozoan Cysts

## Images

![Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, 9-3/4" x 2-7/8", 0.5 Micron by Pentek - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DdLXwNXVL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will it fit an american plumber w38-pra   ????**
A: Donald,
Your W38PRA Housing should fit any 10" x 2.5" cartridges.
GoldenGates

**Q: what are the dimensions of this filter? Is it the 10" or one that fits the 4/5"?**
A: This is the filter for the (almost) 5" long (tall) filter housing.  The filter is just a wee bit over 4-3/4" long by a tiny bit over 2-7/8" diameter.

**Q: Is this a pre or post filter**
A: Most use it as a pre-filter, but you can use it as post in certain applications

**Q: Regarding pentek cbc-10 carbon block filter cartridge, 9-3/4" x 2-7/8", 0.5 micron , will it work with omni sfm2 seria a filter  ?**
A: Not sure but try to get the dimensions of the Omni filter and compare to the Pentek to see if they are close.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***W on 13 July 2025*

Why did you pick this product vs others?: This is a direct brand replacement. I believe it is the best value filter you can get. It replaced our last filter we have been using for a year, way beyond it's volume and expiration period and still removes most of that reservoir water smell from the tap. This replacement along with a Brita filter pitcher for a fringe improvement gives us near snow melt well water quality you get in the high mountains in the spring. Our tap water isn't anywhere near the hard water you get from a southern California tap but has a bit of lake water smell, occasional mold fungus that immediately starts growing on the toilet bowl with a lot of new PVC pipe leaching into it, while on it's way here. Following any fungus blasts some kind of fungicide usually follows. Needless to say, a chemical reducing .5 micron biological safe water filter is a must here. This is the one that has led the pack for us.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 8 December 2019*

Conforme et facile d’installation

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***R on 10 August 2025*

High quality and true dense 0.5 microns. The water from my well is pretty good and odorless, but has a color from tanins (I had already tested iron filters). In the pictures, the first 2 cups on the right were 2 different carbon filters of 5 microns and different brands. Then I tested this one, and bingo, the cup on the left was crystal clear. Even the weight of the filter is a lot heavier than the other filters, and while the other filters don't restrict flow, this one does so, I don't think it works high volume applications but for drinking water it's awesome.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*