Pentek NCP-BB Big Blue carbon filter cartridge reduces sediment and chlorine taste.
NCP-BB pleated media cartridge with high dirt capacity and low pressure drop.
Fits 10-inch Big Blue housings for chlorine taste and odor reduction.
Well suited for municipal or well water, post-RO polishing applications.

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Pentair Pentek NCP-BB Big Blue Carbon Water Filter – 10-Inch, 10 Micron, Sediment & Chlorine Reduction

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Overview

Meet the Pentair Pentek NCP-BB Big Blue carbon filter cartridge. Built with a carbon-impregnated polyester media, this dual-purpose unit handles sediment filtration while reducing chlorine taste and odor in a single 10‑micron cartridge. Designed for whole-house use, it combines practical filtration with a long service life, making it a versatile polishing stage for many water systems.

Why non-cellulose carbon filtration matters

Unlike traditional cellulose filters, the NCP media is compatible with both municipal and non-chlorinated water sources. This makes it a flexible choice for well water, post-reverse osmosis polishing, and other non-chlorinated applications where you want clearer water without extra filters.

  • Dual-purpose filtration: sediment reduction plus chlorine taste and odor reduction in one cartridge.
  • Non-cellulose media: suitable for municipal water, well water, and post-RO polishing.

Pleated design for higher dirt loading

The pleated structure expands the surface area, enabling higher dirt-holding capacity with a low pressure drop. In typical setups, expect around a 2 psi drop at 8 gpm, helping maintain steady flow as filtration continues.

  • High dirt loading capacity for longer service life
  • Low 2 psi pressure drop at 8 gpm supports consistent flow

Compatibility and installation

Designed to fit any 10-inch Big Blue or heavy-duty housing, this 4.50" x 9.75" cartridge features polypropylene endcaps and a robust core, making it a straightforward drop-in replacement for standard 10" x 4.5" carbon filters.

Performance specs and maintenance

Key specifications include a 500 gallon chlorine reduction capacity at 2 gpm and an operating range of 40–125 °F (4.4–51.7 °C). Replace the cartridge when taste, odor, or flow declines, or after your filtration reaches its expected capacity.

Ideal use cases

  • Whole-house filtration for municipal or well water supplies
  • Post-RO polishing to improve taste and odor
  • Polishing in closed-loop systems or other non-chlorinated water applications

FAQ

Q: What is the NCP-BB Big Blue filter compatible with?

A: Designed for 10-inch Big Blue housings; works with municipal, well, and non-chlorinated water sources.

Q: How often should I replace the cartridge?

A: Replacement timing depends on water quality and usage; monitor taste/odor and pressure, or reference the 500-gallon chlorine reduction capacity at 2 gpm.

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