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product_id: 89597198
title: "Pentek CBC20-BB CBC-20BB Standard Residential Whole House Water Inch, Block Cartridge with Bonded Powered Activated Carbon (PAC) Filter, 4.5” x 20”, 0.5 Micron, Extruded, White"
brand: "pentek"
price: "$852"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
category: "Pentek"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/89597198-pentek-cbc20-bb-cbc-20bb-standard-residential-whole-house-water
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 0.5 Micron Ultra-Fine Filtration 150,000 Gallon High Capacity 4.5" x 20" Standard Big Blue Fit Pentek CBC20-BB CBC-20BB Standard Residential Whole House Water Inch, Block Cartridge with Bonded Powered Activated Carbon (PAC) Filter, 4.5” x 20”, 0.5 Micron, Extruded, White

**Brand:** pentek
**Price:** $852
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Elevate your home’s water game with pure, powerful filtration

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentek CBC20-BB CBC-20BB Standard Residential Whole House Water Inch, Block Cartridge with Bonded Powered Activated Carbon (PAC) Filter, 4.5” x 20”, 0.5 Micron, Extruded, White by pentek
- **How much does it cost?** $852 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/89597198-pentek-cbc20-bb-cbc-20bb-standard-residential-whole-house-water)

## Best For

- pentek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentek brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Massive 150,000-gallon capacity means fewer replacements, more convenience
- • **Sediment Slayer:** 0.5 micron extruded carbon block traps fine particles for pristine water
- • **Certified Peace of Mind:** NSF & ANSI tested for trusted, safe filtration
- • **Crystal Clear Hydration:** Eliminates chlorine taste & odor for refreshing water every time
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits all 20" Big Blue housings—upgrade without hassle

## Overview

The Pentek CBC20-BB is a premium whole house carbon block water filter cartridge featuring a 0.5 micron extruded carbon block design. It fits all standard 20" Big Blue housings and offers a high capacity of 150,000 gallons, effectively reducing chlorine taste, odor, and fine sediment. NSF and ANSI certified, it ensures safe, great-tasting water for residential and commercial use with minimal maintenance.

## Description

Pentair Pentek CBC Series Cartridges are highly effective at reducing unwanted bad taste & odor and chlorine taste & odor from potable drinking water. CBC Series Cartridges are highly effective at reducing unwanted bad taste & odor, chlorine taste & odor and other contaminants. CBC Series Cartridges are an ideal choice for a wide range of residential, food service, commercial and industrial applications. They also make excellent polishing filters or pre-filters in applications requiring fine filtration and high capacity.

Review: Good - Good quality
Review: it works o.k. - I like the 1 micron rating

## Features

- PREMIUM HIGH-CAPACITY SMALL PARTICULATE REDUCTION of bad taste & odor, and chlorine taste & odor to provide great tasting drinking water
- FITS ALL 20" Big Blue or other heavy duty housings and can replace any 20" x 4.5" carbon filter cartridge
- EFFECTIVE AT FILTERING fine sediment chlorine taste and odor
- NSF INTERNATIONAL tested and certified for your peace of mind
- 150,000 GALLON CAPACITY. Replace every 1 year or when you notice a drop in water pressure or water quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00310OXUY |
| Benefits | Reduces Bad Taste & Odor, Chlorine, and Sediment, with High Capacity NSF Certification |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,093,142 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 1,120 in Water Filter Cartridges |
| Brand | Pentek |
| Brand Name | Pentek |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 922 Reviews |
| External Testing Certification | NSF, ANSI |
| External testing certification | NSF, ANSI |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00051678312438 |
| Item Type Name | Standard Residential Whole House Carbon Water Filter, 20-Inch, Carbon Block Cartridge with Bonded Powered Activated Carbon (PAC) Filter, 4.5” x 20”, 0.5 Micron |
| Item Weight | 2.27 kg |
| Item height | 4.63 inches |
| Item weight | 2.27 kg |
| Manufacturer | Pentair Industries |
| Material | Extruded Carbon Block |
| Material Type | Extruded Carbon Block |
| Model Number | CBC20-BB |
| Product benefits | Reduces Bad Taste & Odor, Chlorine, and Sediment, with High Capacity NSF Certification |
| UPC | 809188528692 132017511696 700999877507 163120790739 851905131197 115971036153 798527564852 851905124243 809390002676 807032971991 051678312438 UPC 809188528692 132017511696 700999877507 163120790739 851905131197 115971036153 798527564852 851905124243 809390002676 807032971991 051678312438 See more |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Extruded Carbon Block
- **Item weight:** 5 Pounds
- **External testing certification:** NSF, ANSI
- **Product benefits:** Reduces Bad Taste & Odor, Chlorine, and Sediment, with High Capacity NSF Certification
- **Brand:** Pentek

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by S***I on 27 November 2024*

Good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it works o.k.
*by D***A on 26 November 2019*

I like the 1 micron rating

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*