🌊 Product Overview
The LiquaGen 4.5” x 10” Katalox Light® Whole House Filter Cartridge is a refillable cartridge designed to tackle iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), arsenic, and heavy metals in residential and light commercial water systems. Powered by Katalox Light® media with a 10% MnO₂ coating, it provides high-performance contaminant reduction, advanced odor control, and mechanical filtration down to 3 microns.
Engineered for Big Blue 4.5" x 10” housings, this cartridge is ideal for homes dealing with moderate iron staining, sulfur odors, or heavy metal contamination, delivering cleaner, clearer, and safer water throughout the house.
✨ Key Benefits & Features
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🛡️ Iron & Manganese Reduction – Eliminates metallic tastes, red/brown staining, and black deposits.
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💧 Hydrogen Sulfide Control – Removes rotten egg sulfur odors up to 5 ppm.
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🌱 Heavy Metal Protection – Reduces arsenic, copper, lead, uranium, zinc, and other harmful metals.
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🔧 Big Blue 10” Compatibility – Fits all standard 4.5” x 10” whole-house housings.
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⏱️ High Capacity – Filters up to 4,000–5,000 gallons depending on water quality.
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💪 Katalox Light® Advantages – Lightweight, silica-free, high surface area for superior performance.
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♻️ Refillable Cartridge – Cost-effective and eco-friendly solution with long service life.
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🔍 Fine Filtration – Removes sediment, sand, and suspended solids down to 3 microns.
📋 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Model | LiquaGen 4.5” x 10” Katalox Light® Filter Cartridge |
| Size | 4.5” x 10” (Big Blue Cartridge) |
| Media Type | Katalox Light® (10% MnO₂ coating) |
| Filtration Rating | Down to 3 microns |
| Primary Functions | Reduces iron, manganese, H₂S, arsenic, copper, lead, zinc, uranium, radionuclides, and heavy metals |
| Recommended Iron Level | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Recommended pH Range | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Required Dissolved Oxygen | Iron level (ppm) × 0.6 |
| Capacity | ~4,000–5,000 gallons (varies by water quality) |
| Recommended Lifespan | 6 months |
| Max Pressure | 90 PSI (6.2 bar) |
| Operating Temp. | 40–100°F (4.4–37°C) |
| Housing Compatibility | Fits all standard 4.5" x10” Big Blue housings |
🏠 Applications
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🚰 Whole-House Filtration – Provides safer, odor-free water for all faucets and fixtures.
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🌾 Well Water Filtration – Ideal for homes with iron, manganese, and sulfur issues.
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🧊 Pre-Filtration for RO Systems – Protects downstream systems from fouling.
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🛁 Household Protection – Reduces staining, odors, and metallic taste in bathrooms and kitchens.
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🥤 Food & Beverage Use – Cleaner water for cooking, coffee, ice, and beverages.
💙 Why Choose LiquaGen?
The LiquaGen 4.5” x 10” Katalox Light® Filter Cartridge is a premium whole-house solution for iron, manganese, sulfur odor, arsenic, and heavy metal reduction. With its Big Blue compatibility, refillable design, and proven Katalox Light® performance, it ensures long-lasting contaminant control, fresher water, and better protection for your home and appliances.