--- product_id: 264186408 title: "AF ALL- FILTERS, INC. THE AMERICAN FILTER COMPANY PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal" brand: "puret" price: "$45.81" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/264186408-af-all-filters-inc-the-american-filter-company-puret-usa store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # NSF Certified for Food & Water Premium Coconut Shell Source 4x8 Acid Washed Granular Carbon AF ALL- FILTERS, INC. THE AMERICAN FILTER COMPANY PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal **Brand:** puret **Price:** $45.81 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🥥 Pure Power, Cleaner Water – Filter Like a Pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AF ALL- FILTERS, INC. THE AMERICAN FILTER COMPANY PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal by puret - **How much does it cost?** $45.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/264186408-af-all-filters-inc-the-american-filter-company-puret-usa) ## Best For - puret enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted puret brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bulk 5 Lbs Refill Pack:** Ideal for continuous use and cost-effective maintenance. - • **Superior Purity & Hardness:** Acid-washed granules ensure longer life and cleaner filtration. - • **Eco-Friendly Coconut Shell Base:** Sustainably sourced for a natural, high-performance carbon filter. - • **Certified Safe for Drinking Water:** NSF certification guarantees food-grade quality and safety. - • **Versatile Liquid Phase Filtration:** Perfect for removing organics from water streams and more. ## Overview The PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Refill features 4x8 acid-washed granular activated carbon made from premium coconut shells. NSF certified for food and drinking water safety, it offers superior hardness and low impurities for extended filter life. Perfect for liquid phase filtration, this eco-friendly carbon refill ensures cleaner, healthier water with every use. ## Description 4x8 Acid Washed Granular Activated Carbon from Coconut Shell GAC 4x8 AW is an activated carbon which is granular in form. Made from selected grades of coconut shell and then acid washed, it is ideal for many liquid phase applications including the removal of organics from water streams. Its superior level of hardness and low level of impurities make it cleaner than most other carbons and gives it longer life expectancy. NSF certified, it is suitable for drinking water and food grade applications. It is recommended to rinse the carbon from any carbon fines before use. Review: Nice product - As described and the perfect size carbon. Customs must have blown a gasket when this went under the scanner. Good thing Canada Post put a bag over it or it would have made the mail black. Review: excellent potting soil amendment. - I ordered this product as an amendment to my potting mixture. I use about a cup to a bushel of soil. I hear many people say to add charcoal to "make the soil sweeter". This may or may not work, but the reason I use charcoal is as biochar. Charcoal absorbs nutrients when you fertilize the soil, then releases them over the course of time. The small chunks of charcoal also act as a drainage material, which is useful because I grow a lot of cacti and succulents. It is too fine to act as the main drainage ingredient. for that, I use 5 mm pumice or gravel. The grains of charcoal in the bag I got were approximately 1 millimeter diameter. I like this because it means that the charcoal is more evenly distributed through the soil mass. There was some dust in the bag because charcoal is relatively soft, and friction during shipping and handling generates some dust, but there was very little, and this is not a problem in a potting mix. I find it washes out with the first watering. Otherwise, the granules were pretty uniform in size. I have noticed that I no longer have fungus gnats since I started using charcoal in my mix. I also started using pumice at the same time, so I don't know which is the cause of the change. I highly recommend using this as an additive to your potting mix, whether you mix your own or use a bag mix. I have it on my list of essential ingredients. 2/28/21 update. The first time I ordered this, the particle size was about one millimeter. The second time the particles were about five millimeters. There seems to be a considerable variance in size. As a soil additive, both sizes work for me. The larger size does work better to improve drainage. As I specialize in cacti and succulents, this is a plus. In any case, It still remains on my list of necessary supplies. ## Features - PureT USA - PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Filter Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal - HOME ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GKVNI8E | | Batteries required | No | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (369) | | Date First Available | 5 September 2014 | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Item model number | FBA_BCC-6059 | | Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 30.48 x 10.16 cm; 2.27 kg | ## Images ![AF ALL- FILTERS, INC. THE AMERICAN FILTER COMPANY PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mYM9erJoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used in an aquarium?** A: Coconut shell based activated carbons are useful in tanks primarily for removal of chlorine and harmful chemicals in the water. The micro-pores in the coconut shell variety are smaller than the hardwood coal based variety (also called bituminous). Many aquarium users prefer bituminous (hardwood) based activated carbons as the larger contaminants will also be removed by the larger pore structure of this variety. So basically if your main concern is chlorines, chlorides and chemicals, etc, then this coconut shell based carbon is a good choice. Otherwise bituminous based carbon is recommended. **Q: I want to make my own room/refrigerator deodorizers. Is this the stuff I need, please?** A: Yes, you are correct. The carbon will remove the odor and contaminants from the air that comes in contact with it. This is why a shallow dish with a larger surface area is optimal. Stirring the carbon every few days will also help to make sure that fresh particles stay in contact with the air. **Q: What material inside bag and cover material would i need to put the product in as a hanging room/closet/car deoderizer?** A: Nylon stockings...just cut them...or nylon peds. **Q: Can this be used with a charcoal filter for smoking a bong** A: It depends on the type of filter and the mesh (screen) size of your screen material. This carbon is 8x16 mesh, which is about the size of coarse coffee grounds. If the holes in your retaining screen are too large, the carbon will pass through. If too small, it will limit the airflow. The proper size screen material for 8x16 carbon would be cheesecloth or even standard screen door material. Are you using a commercial filter or a custom made filter? If you are using a commercial, what is the part / model number? I can check on this for you to determine the best carbon size for your application ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice product *by M***Y on 16 October 2015* As described and the perfect size carbon. Customs must have blown a gasket when this went under the scanner. Good thing Canada Post put a bag over it or it would have made the mail black. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent potting soil amendment. *by M***R on 23 April 2020* I ordered this product as an amendment to my potting mixture. I use about a cup to a bushel of soil. I hear many people say to add charcoal to "make the soil sweeter". This may or may not work, but the reason I use charcoal is as biochar. Charcoal absorbs nutrients when you fertilize the soil, then releases them over the course of time. The small chunks of charcoal also act as a drainage material, which is useful because I grow a lot of cacti and succulents. It is too fine to act as the main drainage ingredient. for that, I use 5 mm pumice or gravel. The grains of charcoal in the bag I got were approximately 1 millimeter diameter. I like this because it means that the charcoal is more evenly distributed through the soil mass. There was some dust in the bag because charcoal is relatively soft, and friction during shipping and handling generates some dust, but there was very little, and this is not a problem in a potting mix. I find it washes out with the first watering. Otherwise, the granules were pretty uniform in size. I have noticed that I no longer have fungus gnats since I started using charcoal in my mix. I also started using pumice at the same time, so I don't know which is the cause of the change. I highly recommend using this as an additive to your potting mix, whether you mix your own or use a bag mix. I have it on my list of essential ingredients. 2/28/21 update. The first time I ordered this, the particle size was about one millimeter. The second time the particles were about five millimeters. There seems to be a considerable variance in size. As a soil additive, both sizes work for me. The larger size does work better to improve drainage. As I specialize in cacti and succulents, this is a plus. In any case, It still remains on my list of necessary supplies. ### ⭐⭐⭐ very tiny beads *by J***S on 8 December 2021* very very fine/small -- did not hold in thick thread mesh back -- even went through a tissue paper ## Frequently Bought Together - PureT USA 5 Lbs Bulk Air Filter Refill Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon Charcoal - Koral Filters Original Koi Pond and Aquarium Filter Pad Media Roll - Blue Bonded - 24 Inches by 72 Inches (6 ft) by 0.75 Inches - Cut to Fit - Durable - Fish and Reef Aquarium Compatible - Tier1 Pool & Spa Filter Cartridge | Replacement for Jacuzzi 42-2891-08, Pleatco PJ25, Filbur FC-1425, Unicel C-5625 and More | 25 sq ft Pleated Fabric Filter Media --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/264186408-af-all-filters-inc-the-american-filter-company-puret-usa](https://www.desertcart.us/products/264186408-af-all-filters-inc-the-american-filter-company-puret-usa) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*