What size is this U-GO Carbon Filter?
This model has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection and a 600mm filter body.
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U-GO Carbon Filter 8” 200mm x 600mm - Pro Grade 4/8 Activated Carbon Air Filter
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The U-GO Carbon Filter 8" 200mm x 600mm is a premium activated carbon air filter engineered around carefully selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon, with an emphasis on high airflow, low restriction and dependable odour filtration.
U-GO takes a particularly selective approach to the carbon used inside its filters. Because activated carbon is a natural material and its quality can vary between production batches, U-GO states that it selects only the premium 20% of the carbon produced for use within its filtration range.
The carbon is independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected to provide the particle characteristics required for effective airflow. U-GO uses Pro Grade 4/8 carbon, with material that fails its quality and air-stream testing rejected rather than used within the filter.
The result is a 200mm carbon filter designed to combine effective odour adsorption with reduced airflow restriction, helping a correctly matched extraction fan maintain useful ventilation performance once the filter is installed.
Why choose the U-GO 8" Carbon Filter?
- Premium carbon selection - U-GO states that only the top 20% of carbon produced is selected for its filters.
- Pro Grade 4/8 carbon - selected particle size designed to balance filtration performance and airflow.
- Independently batch tested - carbon quality is checked before being accepted for use.
- De-dusted carbon - selected and processed to minimise excessive carbon dust.
- Minimum 20% butane adsorption test requirement - carbon failing U-GO's specified air-stream quality testing is rejected.
- Low-restriction design - engineered to maintain strong airflow through the filter.
- 200mm / 8" connection - integrates with compatible fans, ducting and ventilation fittings.
- 600mm filter body - provides substantial filtration capacity in a manageable format.
- Designed for odour filtration - activated carbon adsorbs suitable gaseous odour compounds from extracted air.
- Built for filtered extraction - suitable for pairing with an appropriately specified 200mm extraction fan.
Premium selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon
Not all activated carbon performs identically. Carbon is a natural material, so particle size, dust content and adsorption performance can vary between batches.
U-GO's approach is to grade the carbon before it reaches the finished filter. The brand states that it purchases only the premium 20% of available carbon, with the material independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected before use.
The filters use Pro Grade 4/8 carbon. Selecting a suitable carbon particle size is important because the carbon bed needs to provide a large adsorptive surface without creating excessive resistance to airflow.
Carbon that is too fine or excessively dusty can increase resistance. U-GO's carbon specification is intended to provide a balance between effective adsorption and the free movement of air through the filter.
Batch tested for carbon quality
U-GO states that its carbon is independently batch tested rather than assuming every batch of natural activated carbon will perform to the same standard.
The selection process includes assessment of carbon particle characteristics and air-stream performance, with a stated minimum 20% butane adsorption requirement.
Material that is too small, excessively dusty or does not meet the required testing standard is rejected rather than being used in the finished U-GO filter.
This quality-control approach is intended to provide more consistent filtration performance from one production batch to another.
How activated carbon removes odours
Activated carbon contains a huge network of microscopic pores. These pores give the carbon an extremely large internal surface area relative to its physical size.
As odour-bearing air passes through the carbon bed, suitable gaseous compounds adhere to the carbon surface through a process known as adsorption.
The effectiveness of the process depends on carbon quality, the amount of carbon available, airflow, contact time and the concentration of compounds being treated.
Carbon filtration is therefore different from simply trapping visible dust. Its main role is treating gaseous odour compounds carried within the extraction airstream.
Designed for high airflow with low restriction
Every carbon filter introduces some resistance because the air must travel through a bed of activated carbon before reaching the extraction fan.
U-GO places particular emphasis on reducing unnecessary restriction. Its selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon is intended to provide the particle characteristics required for good airflow without compromising the filter's ability to adsorb odour compounds.
This matters because the airflow quoted for an extraction fan is generally its maximum performance under defined conditions. Once a carbon filter, ducting, bends and other components are added, the actual airflow delivered by the system will be lower.
A lower-restriction filter helps preserve more of the fan's available airflow while still providing the carbon bed required for odour filtration.
200mm / 8" connection with 600mm body
This U-GO Carbon Filter has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection and a 600mm filter body.
Using matching 200mm ducting, fans and fittings wherever practical helps maintain an efficient airflow path through the ventilation system.
Reducing the duct diameter increases air velocity and system resistance, so unnecessary reductions should be avoided where maximum airflow performance is required.
Installing the U-GO Carbon Filter
In a typical filtered extraction system, air is drawn through the carbon filter before entering the extraction fan. The treated air then travels through the exhaust ductwork.
Fan and filter performance should be considered together. The fan needs sufficient pressure capability to overcome the resistance of the filter and duct system while remaining appropriately matched to the filter.
- Support the filter securely and independently.
- Use 200mm ducting and fittings wherever practical.
- Match the extraction fan appropriately to the filter and required airflow.
- Keep duct runs as short and direct as possible.
- Minimise unnecessary bends and reductions.
- Keep connections secure to prevent untreated air bypass.
- Avoid obstructing the filter's air-entry surface.
Carbon filter service life
Activated carbon has a finite adsorption capacity. As the filter processes contaminated air, compounds gradually occupy more of the available adsorption sites within the carbon.
U-GO's selected carbon and low-restriction filter design are intended to support effective filtration and a longer expected operating life, but actual service life will always depend on the installation.
Operating hours, airflow, environmental conditions and the concentration of compounds being removed can all affect how quickly a carbon filter becomes saturated.
If unwanted odours begin passing through despite correct ventilation operation and secure connections, the carbon filter may be approaching the end of its effective service life.
U-GO 8" 200mm x 600mm Carbon Filter product details
| Brand | U-GO |
|---|---|
| Product type | Activated carbon air filter |
| Nominal connection | 8" / 200mm |
| Filter length | 600mm |
| Carbon grade | Pro Grade 4/8 activated carbon |
| Carbon selection | Premium 20% selected carbon |
| Carbon preparation | Batch tested, selected & de-dusted |
| Stated carbon test requirement | Minimum 20% butane adsorption |
| Filtration method | Activated carbon adsorption |
| Primary function | Odour filtration from extracted air |
| Design priority | High airflow with reduced filter restriction |
| Recommended nominal duct size | 200mm / 8" |
U-GO 8" 200mm x 600mm Carbon Filter FAQs
What type of carbon does U-GO use?
U-GO specifies selected Pro Grade 4/8 activated carbon for its carbon filter range.
What does Pro Grade 4/8 carbon mean?
It refers to the selected particle grade used within the filter. Carbon particle characteristics affect both adsorption and the resistance created as air passes through the carbon bed.
Why does U-GO select only part of each carbon supply?
Activated carbon is a natural material and its characteristics can vary between batches. U-GO states that it selects the premium 20% of carbon produced for use in its filters.
Is U-GO carbon batch tested?
Yes. U-GO states that its carbon is independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected before being used in its filters.
What is the 20% butane adsorption specification?
U-GO specifies a minimum 20% butane adsorption requirement as part of its carbon quality testing, with material that fails its required standard rejected.
Why does carbon particle size matter?
Particle characteristics influence both the available carbon surface and resistance to airflow. U-GO selects its Pro Grade 4/8 carbon to provide a balance between filtration and airflow.
Does U-GO de-dust its carbon?
Yes. De-dusting forms part of the stated U-GO carbon selection process and helps reduce unnecessary fine carbon material within the filter.
What size ducting should I use?
This model has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection, so matching 200mm ducting and fittings should be used wherever practical.
Can I use this with a 200mm extraction fan?
Yes. It is designed for integration into a 200mm ventilation system. Fan performance should also be matched to the airflow requirements and resistance of the complete installation.
Will a carbon filter reduce fan airflow?
Yes. All carbon beds introduce some resistance. U-GO's carbon selection and filter design place particular emphasis on maintaining airflow while still providing effective carbon filtration.
Can I reduce the filter into smaller ducting?
A suitable reducer can be used where required, but reducing duct diameter increases system resistance and may reduce available airflow.
How does the U-GO Carbon Filter remove odours?
Odour-bearing air passes through the activated carbon bed, where suitable gaseous compounds adsorb onto the enormous internal surface area of the carbon.
How long does a U-GO Carbon Filter last?
Actual service life depends on operating hours, airflow, contaminant concentration and environmental conditions, so a single replacement interval cannot accurately apply to every installation.
How do I know when the carbon filter needs replacing?
If unwanted odours begin passing through despite suitable airflow, secure connections and correct ventilation operation, the activated carbon may be approaching the end of its effective adsorption capacity.
U-GO Carbon Filter 8” 200mm x 600mm - Pro Grade 4/8 Activated Carbon Air Filter
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£65.50
Unit price perThe U-GO Carbon Filter 8" 200mm x 600mm is a premium activated carbon air filter engineered around carefully selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon, with an emphasis on high airflow, low restriction and dependable odour filtration.
U-GO takes a particularly selective approach to the carbon used inside its filters. Because activated carbon is a natural material and its quality can vary between production batches, U-GO states that it selects only the premium 20% of the carbon produced for use within its filtration range.
The carbon is independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected to provide the particle characteristics required for effective airflow. U-GO uses Pro Grade 4/8 carbon, with material that fails its quality and air-stream testing rejected rather than used within the filter.
The result is a 200mm carbon filter designed to combine effective odour adsorption with reduced airflow restriction, helping a correctly matched extraction fan maintain useful ventilation performance once the filter is installed.
Why choose the U-GO 8" Carbon Filter?
- Premium carbon selection - U-GO states that only the top 20% of carbon produced is selected for its filters.
- Pro Grade 4/8 carbon - selected particle size designed to balance filtration performance and airflow.
- Independently batch tested - carbon quality is checked before being accepted for use.
- De-dusted carbon - selected and processed to minimise excessive carbon dust.
- Minimum 20% butane adsorption test requirement - carbon failing U-GO's specified air-stream quality testing is rejected.
- Low-restriction design - engineered to maintain strong airflow through the filter.
- 200mm / 8" connection - integrates with compatible fans, ducting and ventilation fittings.
- 600mm filter body - provides substantial filtration capacity in a manageable format.
- Designed for odour filtration - activated carbon adsorbs suitable gaseous odour compounds from extracted air.
- Built for filtered extraction - suitable for pairing with an appropriately specified 200mm extraction fan.
Premium selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon
Not all activated carbon performs identically. Carbon is a natural material, so particle size, dust content and adsorption performance can vary between batches.
U-GO's approach is to grade the carbon before it reaches the finished filter. The brand states that it purchases only the premium 20% of available carbon, with the material independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected before use.
The filters use Pro Grade 4/8 carbon. Selecting a suitable carbon particle size is important because the carbon bed needs to provide a large adsorptive surface without creating excessive resistance to airflow.
Carbon that is too fine or excessively dusty can increase resistance. U-GO's carbon specification is intended to provide a balance between effective adsorption and the free movement of air through the filter.
Batch tested for carbon quality
U-GO states that its carbon is independently batch tested rather than assuming every batch of natural activated carbon will perform to the same standard.
The selection process includes assessment of carbon particle characteristics and air-stream performance, with a stated minimum 20% butane adsorption requirement.
Material that is too small, excessively dusty or does not meet the required testing standard is rejected rather than being used in the finished U-GO filter.
This quality-control approach is intended to provide more consistent filtration performance from one production batch to another.
How activated carbon removes odours
Activated carbon contains a huge network of microscopic pores. These pores give the carbon an extremely large internal surface area relative to its physical size.
As odour-bearing air passes through the carbon bed, suitable gaseous compounds adhere to the carbon surface through a process known as adsorption.
The effectiveness of the process depends on carbon quality, the amount of carbon available, airflow, contact time and the concentration of compounds being treated.
Carbon filtration is therefore different from simply trapping visible dust. Its main role is treating gaseous odour compounds carried within the extraction airstream.
Designed for high airflow with low restriction
Every carbon filter introduces some resistance because the air must travel through a bed of activated carbon before reaching the extraction fan.
U-GO places particular emphasis on reducing unnecessary restriction. Its selected Pro Grade 4/8 carbon is intended to provide the particle characteristics required for good airflow without compromising the filter's ability to adsorb odour compounds.
This matters because the airflow quoted for an extraction fan is generally its maximum performance under defined conditions. Once a carbon filter, ducting, bends and other components are added, the actual airflow delivered by the system will be lower.
A lower-restriction filter helps preserve more of the fan's available airflow while still providing the carbon bed required for odour filtration.
200mm / 8" connection with 600mm body
This U-GO Carbon Filter has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection and a 600mm filter body.
Using matching 200mm ducting, fans and fittings wherever practical helps maintain an efficient airflow path through the ventilation system.
Reducing the duct diameter increases air velocity and system resistance, so unnecessary reductions should be avoided where maximum airflow performance is required.
Installing the U-GO Carbon Filter
In a typical filtered extraction system, air is drawn through the carbon filter before entering the extraction fan. The treated air then travels through the exhaust ductwork.
Fan and filter performance should be considered together. The fan needs sufficient pressure capability to overcome the resistance of the filter and duct system while remaining appropriately matched to the filter.
- Support the filter securely and independently.
- Use 200mm ducting and fittings wherever practical.
- Match the extraction fan appropriately to the filter and required airflow.
- Keep duct runs as short and direct as possible.
- Minimise unnecessary bends and reductions.
- Keep connections secure to prevent untreated air bypass.
- Avoid obstructing the filter's air-entry surface.
Carbon filter service life
Activated carbon has a finite adsorption capacity. As the filter processes contaminated air, compounds gradually occupy more of the available adsorption sites within the carbon.
U-GO's selected carbon and low-restriction filter design are intended to support effective filtration and a longer expected operating life, but actual service life will always depend on the installation.
Operating hours, airflow, environmental conditions and the concentration of compounds being removed can all affect how quickly a carbon filter becomes saturated.
If unwanted odours begin passing through despite correct ventilation operation and secure connections, the carbon filter may be approaching the end of its effective service life.
U-GO 8" 200mm x 600mm Carbon Filter product details
| Brand | U-GO |
|---|---|
| Product type | Activated carbon air filter |
| Nominal connection | 8" / 200mm |
| Filter length | 600mm |
| Carbon grade | Pro Grade 4/8 activated carbon |
| Carbon selection | Premium 20% selected carbon |
| Carbon preparation | Batch tested, selected & de-dusted |
| Stated carbon test requirement | Minimum 20% butane adsorption |
| Filtration method | Activated carbon adsorption |
| Primary function | Odour filtration from extracted air |
| Design priority | High airflow with reduced filter restriction |
| Recommended nominal duct size | 200mm / 8" |
U-GO 8" 200mm x 600mm Carbon Filter FAQs
What size is this U-GO Carbon Filter?
This model has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection and a 600mm filter body.
What type of carbon does U-GO use?
U-GO specifies selected Pro Grade 4/8 activated carbon for its carbon filter range.
What does Pro Grade 4/8 carbon mean?
It refers to the selected particle grade used within the filter. Carbon particle characteristics affect both adsorption and the resistance created as air passes through the carbon bed.
Why does U-GO select only part of each carbon supply?
Activated carbon is a natural material and its characteristics can vary between batches. U-GO states that it selects the premium 20% of carbon produced for use in its filters.
Is U-GO carbon batch tested?
Yes. U-GO states that its carbon is independently batch tested, de-dusted and selected before being used in its filters.
What is the 20% butane adsorption specification?
U-GO specifies a minimum 20% butane adsorption requirement as part of its carbon quality testing, with material that fails its required standard rejected.
Why does carbon particle size matter?
Particle characteristics influence both the available carbon surface and resistance to airflow. U-GO selects its Pro Grade 4/8 carbon to provide a balance between filtration and airflow.
Does U-GO de-dust its carbon?
Yes. De-dusting forms part of the stated U-GO carbon selection process and helps reduce unnecessary fine carbon material within the filter.
What size ducting should I use?
This model has a nominal 200mm / 8" connection, so matching 200mm ducting and fittings should be used wherever practical.
Can I use this with a 200mm extraction fan?
Yes. It is designed for integration into a 200mm ventilation system. Fan performance should also be matched to the airflow requirements and resistance of the complete installation.
Will a carbon filter reduce fan airflow?
Yes. All carbon beds introduce some resistance. U-GO's carbon selection and filter design place particular emphasis on maintaining airflow while still providing effective carbon filtration.
Can I reduce the filter into smaller ducting?
A suitable reducer can be used where required, but reducing duct diameter increases system resistance and may reduce available airflow.
How does the U-GO Carbon Filter remove odours?
Odour-bearing air passes through the activated carbon bed, where suitable gaseous compounds adsorb onto the enormous internal surface area of the carbon.
How long does a U-GO Carbon Filter last?
Actual service life depends on operating hours, airflow, contaminant concentration and environmental conditions, so a single replacement interval cannot accurately apply to every installation.
How do I know when the carbon filter needs replacing?
If unwanted odours begin passing through despite suitable airflow, secure connections and correct ventilation operation, the activated carbon may be approaching the end of its effective adsorption capacity.
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