Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Enhance Your Home Water Quality with the Aries AF-20-2214-BB Filter Cartridge Discover the Aries FilterWorks AF-20-2214-BB, a premium 20" x 4.5" Big Blue replacement cartridge designed for high-capacity whole house water filtration. This double-open-end filter combines 4 lbs. of KDF-85 media with high-quality coconut shell granular activated carbon (GAC) to deliver cleaner, better-tasting water throughout your home. Perfect for residential and light commercial systems, it fits standard Full Flow housings from brands like Pentek, GE, Culligan, and more. Key Features Benefits: Advanced Filtration Media: KDF-85 redox media effectively reduces hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor), iron, and scale buildup. Superior Chlorine Contaminant Removal: Paired with acid-washed coconut shell GAC, it significantly extends cartridge life by removing chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, and other water-soluble impurities that affect taste and odor. High Capacity Longevity: Oversized 4.5" diameter design holds more media for up to 50% greater capacity than standard 2.5" cartridges, ensuring reliable performance for larger households or high-flow applications (up to 5-10 GPM recommended). Easy Installation Compatibility: Double-open-end (DOE) construction for quick, tool-free replacement. Compatible with most 20" Big Blue filter housings; flush 10x the bed volume before initial use for optimal results. Made in the USA: Proudly produced by Aries FilterWorks, a division of ResinTech, using materials for safety and durability. Ideal For: Well water treatment to tackle sulfur, iron, and other concerns Municipal water lines for chlorine and odor control Pre-treatment for reverse osmosis systems or softeners Specifications: Dimensions: 20" Length x 4.5" Diameter Media: 4 lbs. KDF-85 + Coconut Shell GAC Flow Rate: 5-10 GPM (system-dependent) Service Life: 6-12 months or 50,000-100,000 gallons (varies by water quality) Operating Conditions: 40-100F, 0-100 PSI Important Notes: This cartridge is intended for water filtration only and does not make water safe to drink without proper testing. Replace when pressure drop exceeds 15 PSI or annually. For best results, pair with Aries FilterWorks housings. Upgrade your water filtration system today with the reliable Aries AF-20-2214-BB ? order now for fresher, purer water!