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  • PENTEK-RFC20-BB

    RFC20-BB Pentek Replacement Filter Cartridge

    Fits most Big Blue housings that accept 20-inch x 4.5-inch water filter cartridges
    • Highly effective for chlorine taste and odor reduction

    • Granular Activated Carbon in a Radial Flow Design

    • Limits small black specks (carbon fines) in your water better than most GAC water filters, due to the radial flow design

    • Great for high flow rate applications

    format_list_bulleted Features & Specs
    Package Qty: 1
    Manufacturer: Pentair Water
    Manufacturer's Id: RFC20-BB
    UPC: 051678247433
    Actual Size (in): 20 inches (Length) x 4-1/2 inches (Outside Diameter)
    Media: porous polyethylene
    Primary Filter Media: Granular Activated Carbon
    Operating Temperature (°F): 40 - 125
    Operating Temperature (°C): 4.4 - 51.7
    Brand: Pentek
    Advertised Size: 20 x 4-1/2
    Length (in): 20 in
    Outside Diameter (in): 4.5 in
    Width (in): 4.5 in
    Materials of Construction: Inner Wraps/Core: Polypropylene, End Caps: Polypropylene, Gasket: Buna-N, Outer Shell: Polyethylene
    Media Type: Carbon Filter
    Country of Origin: China
    Micron Rating Nominal: 25
    Flow Rate (gpm): 4.0
    Includes: One 25 Micron RFC20-BB Prentek Carbon Filter Cartridge
    description 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.
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  • NSF/ANSI Standard 42
  • warning_amber Contaminants Reduced
  • Chlorine
  • Sand
  • Sediment
  • Silt
  • filter_alt Filter Life
    Filter Life (gallons): 100,000
    Filter Life (months): 6 months
    warning

    Prop65 warning applies to products that contain carbon media. Click here for more details

    WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov


    The Pentek RFC-20BB water filter cartridge is a Big Blue filter that reduces chlorine taste and odor. The whole house RFC-20BB is a very popular choice, due to its outstanding flow rate. The lifespan of this filter depends on water quality, but it is rated for up to 100,000 gallons of chlorine removal at 4 gallons per minute. The RFC-20BB is a great way to provide cleaner, better-tasting water to your entire house with this filter. Enjoy minimal maintenance with only 2-3 filter changes each year.


    PENTEK-RFC20-BB   is comparable with the following part number(s)

    • 155247
    • 175792
    • 155247-43
    • 56027-01
    • AP817
    • RFC20-BB
    • RFC-20BB
     
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