Shell Cap Filter Cartridge
Clear refillable cartridge · Activated carbon (coal, coconut shell), Siliphos · 10" / 20"
Cartridge series with a clear body and gasketed cap for use in standard filter housings. Depending on the application, the body is filled with coal-based or coconut shell activated carbon, or Siliphos; the empty model is supplied for a filling medium of the user's choice.
- Cartridge length
- 10" / 20"
- Media options
- 3 types + empty
- Operating temperature
- 4 - 45 °C
- Max. operating pressure
- 8.6 bar
Stock codes6-05-10-PP-06-05-10-16-05-10-46-05-10-36-05-20-06-05-20-1+2
Overview
The cap design seats the cartridge firmly and leak-tight in the housing; the clear body allows the condition of the media to be checked from outside.
Features
- Media options for taste/odour reduction and scale prevention
- Clear body shows the condition of the media
- Gasketed cap; firm and leak-tight seating in the housing
- Fits standard 10" and 20" filter housings
- Empty model allows custom filling
Applications
- Taste and odour reduction in residential water treatment
- Scale prevention at boiler, heater and appliance inlets
- Pre-treatment for commercial drinking water equipment
- Pre- and post-carbon filtration in RO systems
Models and Stock Codes
| Stock Code | Model | Main Function |
|---|---|---|
| 10" SHELL CAP | ||
| 6-05-10-PP-0 | Shell Cap 10" Empty (refillable) | Media of the user's choice |
| 6-05-10-1 | Shell Cap 10" Carbon (Coal-based) | Chlorine, taste and odour reduction |
| 6-05-10-4 | Shell Cap 10" Carbon (Coconut Shell) | Chlorine, taste and odour reduction |
| 6-05-10-3 | Shell Cap 10" Siliphos | Scale and corrosion inhibition |
| 20" SHELL CAP | ||
| 6-05-20-0 | Shell Cap 20" Empty (refillable) | Media of the user's choice |
| 6-05-20-1 | Shell Cap 20" Carbon (Coal-based) | Chlorine, taste and odour reduction |
| 6-05-20-5 | Shell Cap 20" Carbon (Coconut Shell) | Chlorine, taste and odour reduction |
| 6-05-20-3 | Shell Cap 20" Siliphos | Scale and corrosion inhibition |
Fits standard 10" and 20" (2.5" diameter) filter housings. Carbon media is granular activated carbon. See the guide on page 2 for media selection and replacement criteria.
Technical Specifications
Operating Conditions
- Operating temperature
- 4 - 45 °C (39 - 113 °F)
- Operating pressure
- 1.4 - 8.6 bar (20 - 125 psi)
- Application
- Water conditioning
- Replacement interval
- Depends on media and water quality
Materials and Construction
- Body
- Clear plastic; 10" empty model unbreakable PP
- End configuration
- Single-gasket cap
- Gasket
- Elastomer
- Use
- Filled models are disposable
Media Selection Guide
| Media | Effect | Typical Use | Replacement Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activated carbon | Reduces chlorine, taste, odour | Mains water, before and after RO | 3 - 6 months |
| Siliphos | Inhibits scale and corrosion | Boiler, heater, appliance inlet | When spheres are depleted |
Installation and Replacement
- Shut off the water supply and relieve the pressure in the housing.
- Open the housing, remove the used cartridge and clean the inside of the housing.
- For the empty model, fill the media leaving a small space at the top, then close the cap.
- Centre the cartridge in the housing, check the gasket and close the housing.
- Slowly reopen the water supply and flush the line until the outlet water runs clear.
Filled cartridges are disposable; replace the cartridge when the media is exhausted. Fine black carbon dust may appear on the first flow through carbon cartridges; this is normal. Do not connect to hot water lines.
Packaging
| Stock Code | Box Size (mm) | Pcs / Box | Box Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-05-10-PP-0 | 380 × 380 × 270 | 25 | 5.29 kg |
| 6-05-10-1 | 380 × 380 × 270 | 25 | 11.94 kg |
| 6-05-10-4 | 380 × 380 × 270 | 25 | 12.52 kg |
| 6-05-10-3 | 380 × 380 × 270 | 25 | 12.52 kg |
| 6-05-20-0 | 305 × 380 × 530 | 20 | 10.2 kg |
| 6-05-20-1 | 305 × 380 × 530 | 20 | 21.2 kg |
| 6-05-20-5 | 305 × 380 × 530 | 20 | 22.1 kg |
| 6-05-20-3 | 305 × 380 × 530 | 20 | 21.2 kg |
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