{"product_id":"pentair-pentek-ncp-bb-big-blue-carbon-water-filter-10-inch-10-micron-sediment-chlorine-reduction","title":"Pentair Pentek NCP-BB Big Blue Carbon Water Filter – 10-Inch, 10 Micron, Sediment \u0026 Chlorine Reduction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy non-cellulose carbon filtration matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-purpose filtration: sediment reduction plus chlorine taste and odor reduction in one cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-cellulose media: suitable for municipal water, well water, and post-RO polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePleated design for higher dirt loading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh dirt loading capacity for longer service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow 2 psi pressure drop at 8 gpm supports consistent flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance specs and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhole-house filtration for municipal or well water supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-RO polishing to improve taste and odor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolishing in closed-loop systems or other non-chlorinated water applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the NCP-BB Big Blue filter compatible with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for 10-inch Big Blue housings; works with municipal, well, and non-chlorinated water sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How often should I replace the cartridge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Replacement timing depends on water quality and usage; monitor taste\/odor and pressure, or reference the 500-gallon chlorine reduction capacity at 2 gpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pentek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081935511663,"sku":"B0014C5CM4","price":35.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/0598\/3087\/files\/pentek-ncp-bb-big-blue-carbon-filter-10in.jpg?v=1778598236","url":"https:\/\/taskholt.com\/products\/pentair-pentek-ncp-bb-big-blue-carbon-water-filter-10-inch-10-micron-sediment-chlorine-reduction","provider":"TaskHolt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}