BigBlue Spun PP Filter Cartridge
Large-diameter (4.5") melt-blown polypropylene · High flow · 10" / 20" BigBlue
Melt-blown polypropylene sediment filter cartridge for 4.5" BigBlue housings, developed for high-flow water treatment systems. It retains sediment, sand, rust and other solid particles, protecting downstream filters and plumbing.
- Nominal rating
- 5 µm (standard)
- Outer diameter
- 4.5" · 114 mm
- Operating temperature
- 4 - 45 °C
- Replacement interval
- 3 - 6 months
Stock codes6-02-10-BB056-02-20-BB05
Overview
The large filter surface and fibre volume hold more dirt, extending service life and reducing replacement frequency. Polypropylene is chemically resistant and does not affect the taste or odour of the water.
Features
- High flow through large diameter and filter surface
- High dirt-holding capacity, long service life
- Depth filtration through a graded-density fibre structure
- 100% polypropylene; chemically resistant, does not corrode
- Fits standard 10" and 20" BigBlue housings
- Easy-to-replace consumable
Applications
- Main inlet filtration in houses and apartment buildings
- Commercial premises, hotels and restaurants
- Pre-filtration in BigBlue filtration systems
- Well, tank and spring water filtration
- Industrial process and cooling water lines
Models and Stock Codes
| Stock Code | Model | Nominal Length | Rating (µm) | Recommended Flow* (l/h) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-02-10-BB05 | 10" BigBlue Spun PP | 10" | 5 | 2300 | 250 | 114 | 28 |
| 6-02-20-BB05 | 20" BigBlue Spun PP | 20" | 5 | 4500 | 508 | 114 | 28 |
Connection: double open end (DOE), no gasket. Fits 10" / 20" BigBlue housings.
* Typical value for 20 °C water; flow decreases with finer ratings and dirty water.
Technical Specifications
Operating Conditions
- Max. operating pressure
- 8.6 bar (125 psi)
- Min. operating pressure
- 0.5 bar (7.25 psi)
- Operating temperature
- 4 - 45 °C (39 - 113 °F)
- Recommended change-out Δp
- 1 bar (15 psi)
- Replacement interval
- 3 - 6 months (typical)
Materials and Construction
- Filter media
- Melt-blown polypropylene (PP) fibre
- Construction
- Coreless, graded density
- End configuration
- Double open end (DOE), no gasket
- Use
- Disposable, not washable
Installation and Replacement
- Shut off the water supply and relieve the pressure in the housing.
- Open the housing with the BigBlue wrench, remove the used cartridge and clean the inside.
- Centre the new cartridge in the housing, check the O-ring and close the housing.
- Slowly reopen the water supply and check for leaks.
- On first use, flush the line for a few minutes.
BigBlue spun cartridges are disposable and must not be washed and reused. Replace the cartridge when the inlet-outlet pressure difference reaches 1 bar, or every 6 months at the latest.
Packaging
| Stock Code | Box Size (mm) | Pcs / Box | Box Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-02-10-BB05 | 585 × 250 × 530 | 20 | 8.42 kg |
| 6-02-20-BB05 | 585 × 250 × 530 | 10 | 8.67 kg |
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