Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 Big Blue GAC Water Filter Cartridge

The Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 Big Blue GAC Water Filter Cartridge reduces bad tastes and odors, as well as chlorine taste and odor, in your water. The GAC-BB filter design promotes maximum carbon/water contact time, therefore maximizing filtration efficiency. This Big Blue filter is also known as the GAC-BB, GACBB, and GAC-BBS by Ametek, Culligan, and US Filter, as part number 155153, and as the American Plumber WGCHD Heavy Duty GAC Water Filter Cartridge. The Pentek GAC-BB needs to be replaced every 3 - 6 months, or based upon the return of bad taste or odor or a decrease in water pressure.

Specifications:

• Brand: Pentek
• Part Number: GAC-BB, 155153-43
• Pack Size: 1
• Filter Life (Months): 3 - 6 months (depending on water quality and usage)
• Dimensions: 4-1/2" x 9-3/4"
• Flow Rate: 2 gpm
• Operating Temperature: 40 - 125° F
• NSF Certification(s): 42

How do you install the Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43?

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 Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 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 Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 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.

How often should you replace the Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43?

• Changing your Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 is a very quick and easy process that should be done once every three to six months.

What contaminants does the Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 reduce?

• The Pentek GAC-BB, 155153-43 is NSF 42 certified, which means that it reduces the following contaminants:

  • Chlorine Taste & Odor

California Residents: Prop 65 Warning

The Filters Fast® FFGAC-10BB is the correct replacement for the Pentek GAC-BB. The FFGAC-10BB 10-inch Big Blue water filter cartridge is a hardworking Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter that reduces the unpleasant chlorine taste and odor from your tap water. The FFGAC-10BB filter is designed to promote maximum carbon/water contact time to maximize filtration efficiency. This 10-inch filter is used in all Big Blue systems that except the standard 10" x 4.5" water filters. The FFGAC-10BB needs to be replaced every 12,000 gallons or 3 - 6 months. This is based upon the return of chlorine taste or odor and/or a decrease in water pressure.

Note: The Filters Fast® FFGAC-10BB is an undersink water filter and should not be used in whole house applications. For whole house filter applications, please consider the Filters Fast® FF10BBS-25.

Specifications:

• Brand: Filters Fast®
• Part Number: FFGAC-10BB
• Replaces Part Number: GAC-BB
• Filter Media: Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)
• Filtration Rating: 25 Micron
• Flow Rate: 2 gpm
• Dimensions: 4-1/2" x 9-3/4"
• Filter Life (Months): 3 - 6 months (depending on water quality and usage)
• Operating Temperature: 40 - 125 ° F