Specifications
Filter Type: High Flow Multi-Function Carbon Block (Hydrotech HFMF Series)
Micron Rating: 0.22 Micron (nominal)
Size: 20” x 4.5” (Big Blue standard)
Max Flow Rate: Up to 75 litres per minute
Chlorine Capacity: Up to 400,000 litres
Carbon Media: Multi-layer carbon block with scale control & heavy metal reduction media
Operating Pressure: Test water pressure prior to installation (pressure limiting valve recommended where required)
Operating Temperature: 4°C - 38°C
Material: Food-grade, BPA-free components
Compatible Housings: Standard 20” x 4.5” Big Blue housings
Where This Filter Sits in the System
Final polishing stage in a whole-house filtration system
Designed to treat chlorine, taste, odour, cysts, heavy metals, scale and fine particulates
High-flow design allows full-house coverage without choking pressure
Commonly used downstream of sediment and catalytic carbon stages
This is a finishing filter, focused on water quality, scale control, and appliance protection.
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A 0.22 micron rating allows this filter to reduce very fine particulates including cysts, sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, scale, taste and odour contaminants. It provides a final polish to already pre-filtered water.
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No. Despite the fine micron rating, this cartridge is engineered for high-flow applications, supporting flow rates up to 75 L/min when installed in a correctly sized Big Blue housing.
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Yes. This cartridge is specifically designed for whole-house systems, including mains water and tank water supplies, where high flow and large capacity are required.
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This filter is not designed as a dedicated PFAS removal cartridge. For targeted PFAS and chloramine reduction, use the premium catalytic carbon PFAS filter earlier in the system.
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Yes. Hydrotech HFMF cartridges are suitable for both mains and rainwater tank supplies, provided the water is microbiologically safe or adequately disinfected.
When to Replace
Replace based on capacity or performance, whichever comes first
Typical service life: up to 12 months
Replace sooner if you notice:
Reduced flow rate
Return of taste or odour
Increased scale build-up
Compatibility Note
This cartridge suits all Pure₂O Whole-House Water Filtration Systems and all other standard 20” x 4.5” systems with Big Blue housings only.