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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: "373.64 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
category: "Pentek"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/298115447-pentek-cbc-10-carbon-block-filter-cartridge-9-3-4
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region: Tunisia
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# 3.7 psi low pressure drop Operates up to 180°F 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:** 373.64 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your water game with next-level purity and performance!

## 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?** 373.64 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Built to Endure:** Reliable performance across a wide 40-180°F temperature range
- • **Effortless Flow:** Maintains optimal water pressure with just 3.7 psi drop at 2 GPM
- • **Certified Purity:** NSF/ANSI Standard 42 certified for trusted residential & commercial use
- • **Crystal-Clear Hydration:** Removes 99.95% of protozoan cysts for pristine water quality
- • **Chlorine-Free Confidence:** Reduces chlorine taste and odor by over 90% up to 20,000 gallons

## Overview

The Pentek CBC-10 Carbon Block Filter Cartridge delivers ultra-fine 0.5 micron filtration, removing sediment, chlorine, and 99.95% of harmful protozoan cysts. Engineered with bonded powdered activated carbon and durable polyolefin wraps, it ensures clean, great-tasting water with minimal pressure loss (3.7 psi at 2 GPM). Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 42, it operates efficiently across 40 to 180°F, making it ideal for both residential and commercial water purification needs.

## 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.

## 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 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (848) |
| Enclosure Material | Other |
| External Testing Certification | NSF, ANSI |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051678162439 |
| Included Components | Replacement Under-Sink Water Filters |
| Item Weight | 0.94 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pentek |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 155162-43 |
| Model number | CBC-10 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Reduces Sediment, Chlorine, and Protozoan Cysts |
| UPC | 051678162439 733353219194 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## 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

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## 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.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-09-17*