0.5 Micron PB1 Lead Removal Carbon Block 10"
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- Founded 1985
- Built in Tempe AZ
- In-house membranes
- Lifetime support
MatriKX PB1 carbon block, 0.5 micron — engineered for lead removal alongside the rest of the carbon block job list. Use it on supplies with known lead exposure, older plumbing, or anywhere lead is a concern.
Features
- Removes lead, PFAS, chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and chemicals
- Mechanical removal of cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia)
- High dirt-holding capacity — also handles sand, rust, and sediment
- Excellent service life
- No channeling or bypass
- NSF-compliant construction
- Drop-in fit for SpectraPure systems and most aquarium and residential RO/RO-DI systems (Captive Purity, Kent Marine, AWI, BRS, and similar).
Specs
- Form factor: 2¾" D × 9¾" L (fits standard 10" open-sump housings)
- Micron rating: 0.5 (nominal)
- Media: MatriKX PB1 carbon block
Related products
- Chloramine-specific upgrade: 1 Micron ChloraGuard 10"
- Standard 0.5 micron: 0.5 Micron Carbon Block 10"
- Pre-filter pairings: MicroTec 0.5 Micron 10" · ZetaZorb 0.2 Micron Absolute 10"
Questions about filters, production rates, or membranes? Visit our Know Your Filters page or contact us.
Cleaner water for plants, pets, and people
Reverse osmosis membranes reject microplastics, PFAS and "forever chemicals," chlorine and chloramine byproducts, heavy metals, and the dissolved solids that show up as taste and scale. That means cleaner feed water for your plants, animals, business, or family — and a lot less reliance on bottled water, which keeps plastic out of the landfill. Most setups run a 3:1 waste-to-product ratio on hard water and 2:1 on soft water, and can be tuned to 1:1 in high-purity feed areas or with a periodic pure-water flush. The system is built to last with field-serviceable filter housings, so you replace cartridges (not whole units) for years of dependable purity.