{"product_id":"ams-carbon-filter","title":"AMS Carbon Filter \/ Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AMS Carbon Cartridge is a 10-inch drop-in carbon filter for reverse osmosis (RO) and reverse osmosis deionisation (RODI) systems. It takes chlorine, chloramine, dissolved organics, and odour out of tap water before that water hits the RO membrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlorine damages RO membranes. This stage sits in the housing ahead of the membrane so the membrane lasts longer and the water going into storage is cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Granular activated carbon for chlorine, chloramine, organics, and some pesticides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMembrane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strips oxidisers before they reach the RO membrane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 10-inch housing. Check the gaskets sit square so water cannot bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run to drain for at least 5 minutes on a new cartridge so carbon dust does not go into the membrane or DI resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treats municipal tap water. The purified water is used for freshwater tanks and for mixing marine salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e RO and RODI units with a standard 10-inch carbon housing. Not an aquarium hang-on or canister pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne 10-inch granular activated carbon cartridge in a white polymer shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn off the feed. Open the carbon housing and swap the old cartridge. Seat the top and bottom gaskets. Flush the new cartridge for at least 5 minutes before you reconnect the line to the RO membrane or DI resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace every 4–6 months, or sooner if incoming tap chlorine is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56406874063153,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/ams_carbonfilter_product.png?v=1789996016","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/ams-carbon-filter","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}