The GAC 12x40 Acid-Washed Replacement Filter Cartridge is a refillable 10" x 2.5" cartridge made with acid-washed granular activated carbon for reducing chlorine taste and odor from tap water.
This cartridge can be used alone for chlorine reduction or in tandem with a Bone Char filter for fluoride and chlorine removal. Housings are sold separately.
The granular activated carbon is made from coconut shell and acid washed for extra purity. Rinse off any charcoal dust before use.
Product Details
- GAC 12x40 acid-washed replacement filter cartridge
- Refillable 10" x 2.5" cartridge
- Made with granular activated carbon from coconut shell
- Helps reduce chlorine taste and odor from tap water
- Can be used with a Bone Char filter for fluoride and chlorine removal
- Can be used alone for chlorine removal
- Housings sold separately
- Rinse charcoal dust before application
Media Information
GAC1240C-AW is an acid-washed granular activated carbon charcoal made from coconut shell through a high-temperature activation process. Acid and water-soluble ash constituents are greatly reduced by the washing process.
This media has a large surface area, excellent attrition resistance, large pore volume, and chemical stability. It is listed as NSF certified and meets or exceeds Food Chemical Codex, AWWA, and ASTM protocols.
Features and Benefits
- High adsorption capacity and efficiency
- Cost-effective and economical to use
- Highly developed pore structure
- Hard and durable
Technical Specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Media Type | Granular Activated Carbon |
| Media ID | GAC1240C-AW |
| Mesh Size | 12x40 |
| Cartridge Size | 10" x 2.5" |
| Carbon Source | Coconut shell |
| Approx. Density | 28 lbs/cu. ft. |
| Total Surface Area | 1200 m²/g minimum |
| Iodine Number | 1000 mg/g minimum |
| Hardness Number | 98 minimum |
| Moisture | 3% maximum as packed |
| Apparent Density | 0.50 g/cc typical |
| Back Washed & Drained Density | 28–28.5 lbs/ft³ typical |
| Water Soluble Ash | Less than 0.5% |
| pH | 6–8 |
All test methods are per ASTM protocol for granular activated charcoal. This information has been gathered from the manufacturer and/or test data and is assumed to be accurate and reliable.
