Question 1

Been using the Culligan CP5-BBS it claims 5 microns for 10k gallons this says 25 micron 5000 gallons has anyone used both? Is this worth double the $?

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I have been using these for well over a year now. They are carbon filters. I'm inclined to say, hey carbon is carbon. Speaking as an Engineer: You can drive yourself nuts with specs. They are very similar to the GE carbon which costs much more $$. On the flip side....I use this as a whole house filter and my drinking water runs through a Reverse Osmosis system. This whole house filter radically extends the filter life of the RO system's filters. Would I drink the water from the output of a single CP5BBS ? No. Should you ? Probably not. That doesn't make it bad. It's merely a major "stage 1" filter. You really should be using a second system for drinking water. That's my 2 cents.

Question 2

Is this the same as GE's  FXHTC filter?

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It is the same. Well, the Culligan has a Cartridge Life of 6 months, depending upon usage and water conditions. I purchase all from Amazon. Price is best I can find. I use only the Culligan filters in my Whole House Culligan system now. Never again will I use GE (Whirlpool) filters. I installed one in 2008. It apparently had a problem because my house lines became plugged with carbon sediment. What a disaster. Spent a long while flushing the system, cleaning faucet filters, etc. Never have I experienced a problem with Culligan filter RFC-BBSa. Outstanding. Used it for years.

Question 3

How do you know its a RFC-BBSA if its out of the package?  That model is supposed to be good for 10,000 gallons.

Accepted Answer

Good question. But, why would it be out of the package, unless opened by mistake? I record changing my filter on computer calendar. I would simply shorten the time (to 3 months maximum) if the filter is out of the package. 8/4/2014 I'm editing this. RFC-BBSa is 25 microns, good for 10,000 gallons, 6 months.

Question 4

Is this the same size as Whirlpool WHCF-DWHBB (10" x 4.5")

Accepted Answer

Yes, I believe it is. I lvoe the RFC-BBSA. It's good for 6 mths.

ASIN	B000BQN6MM
Best Sellers Rank	#3,601 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #26 in Replacement Under-Sink Water Filters
Brand	Culligan
Brand Name	Culligan
Compatible Water Purifier Models	Culligan WH-HD200-C, GE GNQH38S, GE GNWH38S, GE GXWH30C, GE GXWH35F, GE GXWH40L
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 2,164 Reviews
External Testing Certification	ANSI, NSF, WQA
Global Trade Identification Number	00033663005099, 00885691276749
Included Components	1 Filter
Item Dimensions D x W x H	4.5"D x 4.5"W x 9.5"H
Item Type Name	Water Filter
Item Weight	1.9 Pounds
Manufacturer	Culligan
Manufacturer Part Number	01020705
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranty
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	RFC-BBSA
Number of Items	1
Product Benefits	Broad system compatibility, Eliminates chlorine taste, Long-lasting Filtration, Reduces Sediment
Product Dimensions	4.5"D x 4.5"W x 9.5"H
Set Name	10" x 4.5"
UPC	885691276749 783324973648 783961085018 885463125763 735090867393 887661456984 885451723896 033663005099 885677948554
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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