{"product_id":"franklin-2-5-od-granular-activated-carbon-filter-cartridges-fwgc-series","title":"Franklin 2.5\" OD Granular Activated Carbon Filter Cartridges (FWGC Series)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p927wt\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eThe Franklin FWGC Series Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filter Cartridges are designed to improve water quality by reducing chlorine, unpleasant tastes and odors, organics, tannins, turbidity, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Available in both 10\" and 20\" standard slimline sizes, these cartridges are compatible with most standard 2.5\" OD filter housings and can be used as replacement cartridges in existing water filtration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFWGC cartridges utilize a high-quality granular activated carbon bed that forces water to travel through the full length of the cartridge for maximum contact time and improved contaminant reduction. An internal expansion pad minimizes channeling and bypass, helping maintain consistent filtration performance throughout the cartridge’s service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eThese versatile carbon filters are ideal for residential and commercial drinking water systems, reverse osmosis pre- and post-filtration, and point-of-use water treatment applications requiring cleaner, fresher tasting water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uiezsf\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eReduces chlorine, tastes, odors, and organic contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c6fcvm\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eHelps reduce VOCs, THMs, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m05p5n\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eFull-flow carbon bed design maximizes water-to-carbon contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cuvx7u\" data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eInternal expansion pad minimizes channeling and bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajkh1c\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eCompatible with most standard 2.5\" OD filter housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ibfvh0\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eIdeal for residential and commercial water treatment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vosyai\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSuitable for pre- and post-RO filtration applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14mfqp6\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eNSF 42 certified materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"y19s0k\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eContaminants Reduced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp 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carbon filter remove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eFWGC Series cartridges help reduce chlorine, unpleasant tastes and odors, VOCs, THMs, turbidity, herbicides, pesticides, and organic contaminants from water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1odgng6\" data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 10\" and 20\" cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eThe 20\" cartridge provides higher flow capacity and approximately double the chlorine reduction capacity compared to the 10\" version, making it better suited for higher-demand applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w5ixze\" data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eCan these filters be used with reverse osmosis systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eYes. FWGC cartridges are commonly used as both pre-filtration and post-filtration stages in residential and commercial RO systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r046b7\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eWill this filter improve the taste of drinking water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003eYes. Granular activated carbon is highly effective at reducing chlorine and other contaminants responsible for bad tastes and odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fot147\" data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eAre these cartridges compatible with standard filter housings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eYes. The FWGC Series is designed to fit most standard 2.5\" OD slimline filter housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6nklbg\" data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eWhy should the cartridge be flushed after installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003eCarbon cartridges may contain small carbon fines from manufacturing. Flushing the filter after installation helps remove these harmless particles before drinking or cooking with the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e5gj0v\" data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3970\"\u003eDoes this filter remove bacteria or viruses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003eNo. Granular activated carbon filters are designed primarily for chemical and taste\/odor reduction, not microbiological disinfection. 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