Replacement Activated Carbon Filter Module

Keep your system performing at its best with the Preppro Replacement Activated Carbon Filter Module — the final-stage upgrade that delivers cleaner, safer, and better-tasting water wherever you are.

Designed to work seamlessly with your modular filtration setup, this cartridge is the key to turning filtered water into fresh, drinkable water you actually want to use.

Why It Matters

Your primary filter stops bacteria and contaminants — but this module is what finishes the job.

The activated carbon stage:

• Removes unpleasant tastes and odours
• Reduces chemicals and organic contaminants
• Improves water clarity and overall quality

Result: safer water that tastes clean — not like the source you pulled it from.

Key Features

✅ Clean Taste, Every Time

Activated carbon absorbs chlorine, fuel residues, pesticides, and other unwanted compounds — delivering noticeably better tasting and smelling water. [geartrade.ca]

✅ Reduces Chemicals & Heavy Metals

Helps reduce common contaminants such as lead, iron, and chemical pollutants, making water safer for drinking in remote or uncertain conditions. [amazon.com.au]

✅ Works With Your Main Filter

Designed to pair with your system’s 0.1 micron hollow fibre filter, which removes up to 99.999% of bacteria and protozoa — giving you a complete, multi-stage filtration solution. [shop.outla...supply.com]

✅ Modular, Fast Replacement

Simple, tool-free swap keeps your system operational with minimal downtime — ideal for field use, travel, or emergency situations.

✅ Built for Real Conditions

Perfect for camping, overlanding, site work, and emergency kits — where water quality is unpredictable and reliability matters.

How It Works

This module uses highly porous activated carbon to trap and hold contaminants through adsorption, targeting:

• Chemical residues (chlorine, fuel, pesticides)
• Heavy metals
• Organic compounds causing taste and odour

It acts as the final polishing stage, following the ultrafiltration membrane that removes bacteria and sediment. [shop.outla...supply.com]

When to Replace

Like all carbon filters, performance reduces over time as the material becomes saturated.

Replace when you notice:

• Change in taste or odour
• Reduced water quality
• As part of your regular maintenance cycle

(Carbon modules typically have a shorter lifespan than the main membrane filter.) 

Built for Preppro Users

Whether you’re:

• Running remote operations
• Touring off-grid
• Building a reliable emergency setup

This is the component that ensures your water isn’t just safe — but usable, drinkable, and dependable.