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GAC20-BB Pentek Whole House Filter Replacement Cartridge

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PENTEK-GAC20-BB
Price $76.14 List Price Price $108.99 Save 30%
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Fits any heavy duty housing that uses 20-inch x 4 1/2-inch replacement filter cartridges
  • Drop-in cartridge design allows for quick filter change on most heavy duty 20 inch housings
  • Designed for maximum adsorption with post-filter to reduce carbon fines
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  • Drop-in cartridge design allows for quick filter change on most heavy duty 20 inch housings
  • Designed for maximum adsorption with post-filter to reduce carbon fines
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The PENTEK-GAC-20BB cartridge provides effective reduction of chlorine and bad taste & odor from your drinking water. The filter cartridge is manufactured to prevent channeling or bypass and maximize contact with the filter media. The innovative post-filter reduces carbon fines before the water leaves the cartridge for cleaner, better tasting drinking water. Ideal for general-purpose water filtration with a high flow rate.
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Package Qty 1
Used In Brands Pentek
Manufacturer's Id GAC20-BB
UPC 051678249437
Advertised Size (in) 20 x 4-1/2
Actual Size (in) 20 inches (length) x 4 1/2 inches (outside diameter)
Actual Size (cm) 50.8 x 11.43
Outside Diameter (inches) 4.5
Media Type Carbon Filter
Media Granular Activated Carbon
Primary Filter Media Granular Activated Carbon
Post Filter Media Spun Polypropylene
Materials of Construction End Caps: Polystyrene, Outer Casing: Polystyrene, Expansion Pad: Polypropylene, Gaskets: Buna-N (top) and Santoprene (bottom)
Filter Life (gallons) 25,000
Filter Life (liters) 94,635.25
Filter Life (months) Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x Filter's should be replaced based on usage and filter condition. Filter life is an estimation of expected performance based on typical filtration conditions.x 6 months
Micron Rating (Nominal) The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x The smallest size at which particles are retained by the filter. One micron is equivalent 1/1000th of a millimeter.x 20
Operating Temperature (°F) 40 - 125
Operating Temperature (°C) 4.4 - 51.7
Flow Rate (gpm) Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x Flow rate is the volume of water that passes through a filtration system measured in gallons per minute. A filter's flow rate indicates the maximum recommened flow for optimum filter performance. x 4.00
Flow Rate (lpm) 15.14
Color Blue / White
Country of Manufacture China
Includes One Pentek GAC-20BB 20 x 4.5 Inch Drinking Water Filter
Certifications Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x Voluntary national standards that establish minimum requirements for the safety and performance of filtration equipment.x NSF/ANSI Standard 42

Reduced Contaminants

The PENTEK-GAC20-BB reduces the following contaminants:

  • Bad Taste and Odor
  • Chlorine Taste & Odor
  • Sediment

The PENTEK-GAC20-BB is comparable with the following part numbers

155249-43
GAC20-BB
GAC-20BB

User Guide

Instructions

  1. Turn off water supply. Press red pressure-relief button (if present).
  2. Unscrew housing. Remove large o-ring, wipe clean and set aside.
  3. Discard used filter cartridge. Wash housing with dish soap and warm water using a nonabrasive sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Fill 1/3 with water. Add about 1 tablespoon of bleach and scrub to disinfect. Rinse thoroughly.
  5. Lubricate o-ring with clean silicone grease. Change o-ring if any damage cuts or degradation are present. Insert o-ring in groove.
  6. NOTE: This step is important to ensure a proper housing seal. Make certain the o-ring is seated level in the groove.
  7. Insert new filter cartridge.
  8. Screw housing onto the cap and hand-tighten. Do not over tighten. Make sure cap standpipe slips into cartridge.
  9. Turn on water supply. Press pressure-relief button (if present). Check for leaks before leaving installation.