Active filter cartridge. Sintered activated carbon block with holders made of biopolymers
Performance overview of the Active water filter cartridge
Filtration diagram of the Active cartridge
Filter cartridge

Active Cartridge

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Replacement cartridge made of sintered coconut activated carbon – against chlorine, pollutants and off-tastes.
  • Easy to install
  • No tools needed
  • Ready to use in seconds
CHF 25.90incl. VAT
In stock · delivery in 1–2 working days
Free shipping from CHF 80by A-Post from Switzerland
14-day right of returnin original packaging & unopened

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Active drinking water cartridge

Filters pollutants, off-tastes and visual impurities

A glass of water straight from the tap – and it simply tastes good. The Active cartridge removes chlorine and off-flavours from your tap water and reduces pollutants. It gives you back the good feeling of drinking tap water every day without a second thought. No lugging crates, no plastic waste – filtered through a sintered activated carbon block, made in Germany.

Area of application

  • Suitable for drinking water
  • Not suitable for showers
  • Suitable for camping
Filters pollutants, off-tastes and visual impurities
What is filtered?

What is filtered?

Active cartridge made of sintered coconut activated carbon block. The Active cartridge works in two ways: adsorption binds odours, chlorine and dissolved pollutants, while mechanical filtration retains particles down to 10 µm – at a full flow rate of approx. 7 l/min.

Chlorine and other off-flavours

Chlorine and other off-flavours

The high-quality Alb Filter coconut activated carbon block adsorbs unpleasant odours (chlorine, CHCs, CFCs and much more) and off-flavours in drinking water.

Microplastics and other fine particles

Microplastics and other fine particles

Thanks to the ultra-fine structure of the sintered activated carbon, microscopic plastic particles are reliably retained.

Pharmaceutical residues and pesticides

Pharmaceutical residues and pesticides

Organic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and pharmaceutical residues, as well as hormones and hormone-like substances, are reduced.

Heavy metals such as lead and copper

Heavy metals such as lead and copper

The adsorptive effect of the activated carbon binds and reduces heavy metals in drinking water.

Binds odours and pollutants

The strong surface forces (adhesion) of the activated carbon remove unwanted cloudiness and odours such as chlorine from the water, as well as organic compounds and pollutants. These include pharmaceutical residues, hormones, pesticides/plant protection products, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and many more.

Binds odours and pollutants

Retains microplastics

The sintered activated carbon has pores of only 10 µm – about 7 times finer than a human hair. Microplastics, sand, rust and other particles reliably get caught in them.

Retains microplastics

Comparable cartridges

Which cartridge is right for you?

ActiveActive Plus+Active PFASNano
NameActiveActive Plus+Active PFASNano
Filter typePollutant filterPollutant filterPollutant filterBacteria filter
Filter materialCoconut activated carbon Bioton PFAS-specific Hollow-fibre membrane
Odour, taste, chlorine
Heavy metals
Pesticides, pharmaceutical residues
Microplastics, sediments
Forever chemicals (PFAS)
Germs and bacteria
Limescale reduction
Replacement intervalevery 4 monthsevery 4 monthsevery 4 monthsevery 6 months
Flow rate (at approx. 3 bar)~7 l/min~6 l/min~6 l/min~11 l/min
CHF 25.90 CHF 35.90 CHF 49.90 CHF 59.90
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  • Strong reduction
  • Significant reduction
  • Partial reduction
  • Not filtered

Monoblock instead of loose activated carbon

Ordinary loose activated carbon, as often found in comparable water filters, does not offer sufficient protection against pollutants: to bind pollutants, the water needs direct contact with the filter medium. With loose activated carbon, the water can find a path through the medium without touching the carbon – this portion passes through unfiltered.

That is why Alb Filter uses a pressed activated carbon monoblock with a fineness of 10 µm. Thanks to its high porosity, the water cannot pass through the filter without contact – so substances such as chlorine, heavy metals, pharmaceutical residues and hormones can be reduced. In addition, the fine channels retain solids such as microplastics, sand and rust.

Pore structure of activated carbon

  1. Mesopores
  2. Macropores
  3. Outer surface
  4. Carbon framework
  5. Inner surface
  6. Micropores
Monoblock instead of loose activated carbon

Made in
Germany

14-day
right of return

A-Post shipping
free from CHF 80

Easy payment
with TWINT or card

What's included

  • 1× Alb Filter Active filter cartridge

Technical data

Technical data – Active

Dimensions (H × W)
93 × 48 mm
Weight
89 g
Filter material
Sintered coconut activated carbon block
Filtration technology
Mechanical, adsorptive, catalytic
Filter type
Pollutant filter
Pore size
10 µm (0.01 mm)
Replacement interval
4 months
Capacity
3,000–5,000 l*
Flow rate
approx. 7 l/min**

Flow rate

Flow rate at approx. 3 bar water pressure

* Capacity depends on the quality of the incoming water. ** Flow rate at approx. 3 bar water pressure; filter performance depends on the flow speed.

Installation

No tools needed – here's how to change the cartridge depending on the housing type:

  1. Changing Element & Duo cartridges

    1Changing Element & Duo cartridges

    Shut off the water supply → unscrew the cap → twist and pull out the old cartridge → push in the new cartridge → screw the cap back on.

  2. Changing Fusion cartridges

    1Changing Fusion cartridges

    Shut off the water supply → open both housing stages → change the cartridges. Important: only insert the Nano cartridge AFTER the new Active cartridge has been flushed.

  3. 2Activate & flush

    Turn on the water and let it run for approx. 20 seconds until the fine activated carbon dust has been flushed out.

Video instructions and PDFs: Installation help

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell when the cartridge needs changing?

At the latest once the replacement interval is up – even if the water still tastes good, filter performance declines after that. A noticeably reduced flow rate is an additional sign.

Does this cartridge fit my housing?

Yes – all Alb cartridges fit every Alb housing (Element, Duo, Fusion, Mobil, Travel). The shower cartridges (Balance, Shungit) are intended for showering.

How do I dispose of the old cartridge?

With your general waste. Active cartridges consist largely of coconut activated carbon – a renewable raw material.

Does the new cartridge need to be activated?

Yes, simply let water run through for approx. 20 seconds to flush out fine activated carbon dust. With Fusion: flush the Active first, then insert the Nano.

Customer reviews

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  • Michael Verified buyer Plauen, DE · 10 days ago

    Best quality

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    Beste Qualität

  • Christine Verified buyer Essen, DE · 24 days ago

    As always, I am very happy with the order, delivery and service

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    Ich bin wie immer sehr zufrieden mit Bestellung Lieferung und Service

  • Lothar Verified buyer Duisburg, DE · 28 days ago

    Good quality and on-time delivery. Happy to order again.

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    Gute Qualität und zeitgerechte Lieferung. Gerne wieder.

  • Klaus Verified buyer Bonn, DE · 1 month ago

    I'm more than satisfied with the filter cartridges.

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    Ich bin mehr als zufrieden mit den Filerkartuschen.

  • Betina Verified buyer Stuttgart, DE · 1 month ago

    Fast processing and fast delivery

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    Schnelle Bearbeitung und schnelle Lieferung