Fit Aqua 10" Carbon Block Filter Cartridge - 10" x 2.5"

Experience superior water filtration with the AC-CTO-10 Activated Carbon Filter Cartridge, engineered with high-density sintered carbon block technology for exceptional purification performance.

Key Features & Performance:

• Removes 99% of chlorine
• Eliminates 96% of lead
• Advanced sintered carbon block design
• Outside-to-inside filtration flow
• NSF and FDA certified materials
• PZH certified
• Designed for cold water applications
• Minimal pressure drop despite high-density construction

Superior Filtration Technology: The AC-CTO-10 utilizes a compressed sintered carbon block with nearly twice the surface area of traditional granular carbon filters. This innovative design ensures extended contact time between water and the filtration media, resulting in superior contaminant removal while maintaining optimal water flow.

Purification Benefits:

• Eliminates chemical contaminants
• Removes organic compounds
• Improves taste and odour
• Protects reverse osmosis membranes
• Reduces harmful chlorine compounds
• Minimal carbon particle release

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 10" length x 2.5" diameter (Standard 10" size)
• Flow Rate: 360 liters/hour
• Pressure Drop: 0.2-0.4 bar
• Temperature Range: 2°C to 80°C
• Filter Capacity: Up to 18,000 liters
• Service Life: 3-6 months (depending on water quality)
• Filter Type: Sintered carbon block
  
• Recommended pre-filtration: 5 or 20-micron sediment filter
• Flow direction: Outside to inside
• Application: Cold water systems

Installation & Maintenance: For optimal performance, we recommend:

• Installation after a sediment pre-filter
• Regular replacement every 6 months
• Earlier replacement if pressure drop occurs
• System monitoring for optimal performance

Perfect For:

• Residential water filtration systems
• Point-of-use water treatment
• Pre-treatment for reverse osmosis systems
• General drinking water improvement

The AC-CTO-10 combines advanced filtration technology with practical durability, offering an economical solution for achieving cleaner, better-tasting water while protecting your downstream filtration components.

Follow the manufacturer’s installation guidance and check all connections before leaving the installation.

Order before our dispatch cut-off — 3pm Monday to Friday, or 12pm on Saturday — and your order is sent the same day; anything after that follows the next working day. We don’t dispatch on Sundays, and you’ll get a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.

Choose your UK delivery option at checkout:

• Free Express Delivery — free on orders over £60 (2–3 working days).
• Standard Delivery — £3.99 (2–3 working days).
• Next Day Delivery — £6.99, arriving the next working day when you order before the cut-off.

We also ship internationally, with rates calculated at checkout.

Returns & refunds

Changed your mind? You have 30 days to return any unused filter in its original sealed packaging for a refund, or 90 days for exchanges. Start at our returns portal and either generate a prepaid Royal Mail label (£3.49, deducted from your refund) or use your own courier — exchanges are always free to return. We approve refunds within 24 hours of your return reaching us; your bank may then take 3–5 working days to show the funds.