Bregus Classic cartridge sets

Time-tested Quality for Reverse Osmosis Systems

Bregus® Classic cartridges are the classic solution for pre-filtration in reverse osmosis systems, having proved their reliability over many years of operation. Made from high-quality materials and optimised for value for money, these kits provide effective membrane protection and long-term operation of your system.

Features of the Classic Series

Increased Cartridge Diameter

Unlike standard cartridges with a 58 mm diameter, Bregus® Classic cartridges have an increased diameter of 63-72 mm, which provides:

• Greater filtration area and larger volume of filtration material
• Increased capacity
• Longer service life
• Higher performance (up to 800 l/hr)

Food-grade Materials

All cartridges are made from special materials certified for contact with food products and drinking water.

Versatility

Suitable for all standard reverse osmosis systems with classic 10″ format pre-filtration housings.

Available Kits

Bregus® Classic 01 BASIC — Basic Protection

Kit composition:

• BC-PP5 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)
• BC-CTO — Carbon cartridge (sintered block, diameter 69 mm)
• BC-PP1 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)

Purpose: Universal budget kit for osmosis systems with relatively clean or pre-treated mains water.

Advantages:

• Optimal value for money
• Two-stage mechanical filtration (5 μm + 1 μm)
• Effective chlorine removal
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Municipal water supply with relatively clean water or pre-treated water for domestic use.

Bregus® Classic 02 POPULAR

Kit composition:

• BC-PP5 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-PP1 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)

Purpose: One of the most popular pre-filtration kits for osmosis with increased performance and capacity.

Advantages:

• Carbon cartridge with increased capacity
• Granular carbon with antibacterial coating
• Chlorine removal up to 99%
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Municipal water supply with relatively low mechanical impurities, chlorine, and low bacterial count.

Bregus® Classic 03 Classic

Kit composition:

• BC-PP5 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-CTO — Carbon cartridge (sintered block, diameter 69 mm)

Purpose: Pre-filtration cartridge kit for reverse osmosis systems combining foamed cartridge and carbon cartridges.

Advantages:

• Optimal combination of technologies
• Foamed cartridge with excellent absorption capacity
• Granular carbon for maximum removal of chlorine and organics
• Antibacterial coating
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Mains water with elevated chlorine and organic compounds.

Bregus® Classic 04 PREMIUM

Kit composition:

• BC-aPP5 — Antibacterial foamed mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-CTO — Carbon cartridge (sintered block, diameter 69 mm)
• BC-PP1 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)

Purpose: Combined kit with mechanical and foamed cartridges for pre-filtration in classic reverse osmosis systems.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• Foamed cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Mains water with some mechanical contamination.

Bregus® Classic 05 ELITE

Kit composition:

• BC-aPP5 — Antibacterial foamed mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-PP1 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)

Purpose: Combined pre-filtration cartridge kit for reverse osmosis systems with mechanical and carbon cartridges.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water, systems with high quality requirements.

Bregus® Classic 06 SILVER

Kit composition:

• BC-aPP5 — Antibacterial foamed mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-aCTO — Antibacterial carbon cartridge (sintered block, diameter 74 mm)

Purpose: Combined kit with antibacterial mechanical and carbon cartridges.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 18,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water with chlorine or organic contamination, systems with high quality requirements.

Bregus® Classic 07 GOLD — Most Popular

Kit composition:

• BC-YPP5 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-YPP1 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 69 mm)

Purpose: Combined kit with increased diameter mechanical cartridges for classic reverse osmosis systems.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridges with high capacity
• Granular carbon with greater absorption surface area
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 18,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water with mechanical impurities, systems with high quality requirements.

Bregus® Classic 08 GRAPHITE

Kit composition:

• BC-YPP5 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-aCTO — Antibacterial carbon cartridge (sintered block, diameter 74 mm)
• BC-YPP1 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)

Purpose: Combined kit with heavy-duty mechanical cartridges and briquetted carbon.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 18,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water with mechanical impurities, systems with high quality requirements.

Bregus® Classic 09 — Alternative

Kit composition:

• BC-PP5 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (foamed polypropylene, diameter 63 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-YPP1 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)

Purpose: Alternative combined cartridge kit for reverse osmosis systems.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water, systems with high quality requirements.

Bregus® Classic 10 — Alternative

Kit composition:

• BC-YPP5 Ø70 — Mechanical cartridge 5 μm (string-wound polypropylene, diameter 70 mm)
• BC-aGAC — Granular activated carbon (diameter 72 mm)
• BC-YPP1 — Mechanical cartridge 1 μm (foamed, diameter 63 mm)

Purpose: Alternative combined cartridge kit for reverse osmosis systems.

Advantages:

• Combination of different filtration technologies
• String-wound cartridge with high capacity
• Sintered carbon block (not prone to fouling)
• Final polishing with 1 μm foamed cartridge
• Capacity up to 12,000 litres

Recommended for: Challenging water, systems with high quality requirements.

Types of Cartridges in the Classic Series

Mechanical Cartridges

BC-PP5 / BC-PP1 — Foamed Polypropylene

Technology: Foam-like structure with microscopic open pores

• Diameter: 63 mm
• Filtration: 5 μm or 1 μm
• Capacity: Up to 10,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 800 l/hr

BC-aPP5 / BC-aPP1 — Antibacterial Foamed Polypropylene with Increased Capacity

Technology: Foam-like structure with microscopic open pores

• Diameter: 63 mm
• Filtration: 5 μm or 1 μm
• Capacity: Up to 10,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 800 l/hr

BC-YPP5 / BC-YPP1 — String-wound Polypropylene

Technology: Winding of polypropylene string onto a rigid core

• Diameter: 70 mm (increased!)
• Filtration: 5 μm or 1 μm
• Capacity: Up to 33,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 800 l/hr

BC-YPP5 Ø70 mm / BC-YPP1 Ø70 mm — String-wound Polypropylene

Technology: Winding of polypropylene string onto a rigid core

• Diameter: 70 mm (increased!)
• Filtration: 5 μm or 1 μm
• Capacity: Up to 33,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 800 l/hr

What they remove:

• Sand
• River silt
• Rust
• Microorganisms
• Carbon dust
• Other suspended particles

Advantages:

• Excellent impurity absorption
• Gradient filtration structure
• High dirt-holding capacity
• Stable performance

Carbon Cartridges

BC-CTO — Sintered Carbon Block

Technology: Pressed activated carbon in the form of a monolithic block

• Diameter: 69 mm
• Filtration: >5 μm
• Capacity: Up to 10,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 8 l/min

What it removes:

• Chlorine and organochlorine compounds
• Organic contaminants
• Unpleasant taste and odour

Advantages:

• Not prone to fouling (important for RO systems!)
• Monolithic structure without carbon dust
• Uniform filtration across the entire area
• High efficiency in chlorine removal

BC-aGAC — Granular Activated Carbon

Technology: High-quality granular carbon with antibacterial coating

• Diameter: 72 mm (largest in the series!)
• Capacity: Up to 10,000 l or 6 months
• Performance: Up to 8 l/min

What they remove:

• Chlorine (up to 99%)
• Organochlorine compounds
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Phenol
• Organic contaminants
• Volatile organic compounds
• Unpleasant taste and odour

Advantages:

• Antibacterial coating — prevents bacterial growth
• Unique adsorption properties
• Ideal for heavily contaminated water
• Improves taste, colour, and odour of water
• Uniform filtration across the entire area
• High efficiency in chlorine removal

Advantages of Bregus® Classic Cartridges

✓ Increased diameter — 63-72 mm instead of standard 58 mm

✓ High performance — up to 800 l/hr

✓ Extended capacity — up to 18,000 litres in kits with increased diameter cartridges

✓ Food-grade materials — certified for drinking water

✓ Antibacterial protection — reduces bacterial growth on cartridges

✓ Versatility — suitable for all 10″ RO systems

✓ Proven quality — years of reliable operation

✓ Affordable price — optimal value for money

Technical Specifications

• Format: 10″
• Height: 10 inches (254 mm)
• Diameter: 63-72 mm (depending on model)
• Operating temperature: 5-38°C
• Maximum pressure: up to 8.7 bar
• Service life: 6 months or until capacity is exhausted

When to Replace Cartridges?

Recommended schedule:

• Mechanical cartridges: every 3-6 months
• Carbon cartridges: every 6 months
• When capacity is reached (12,000 or 18,000 l)

Signs replacement is needed:

• Drop in system performance
• Appearance of taste or odour
• Drop in water pressure
• Darkening of cartridges (visible through transparent housings)

Compatibility

Bregus® Classic cartridges are suitable for:

• Bregus Classic RO reverse osmosis systems
• Other domestic RO systems with standard 10″ pre-filtration housings
• Pre-filtration systems at the inlet of mains water after the meter or well water after the pump
• Under-sink filters
• In-line filters

Quality Guarantee

Bregus® Classic cartridges are made from high-quality materials, have undergone years of testing in real operating conditions, and meet all drinking water safety requirements.

Bregus® Classic — time-tested quality at an affordable price!

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