Description
Product Features
For removal of turbidity and sediment in water
Clears up murky and cloudy water caused by suspended particles in the water
Removes floating particulates and sediment as small as 20µ
Filter-Ag is rated for 5 GPM service flow per SQUARE FOOT of tank area
Filter-Ag requires 8-10 GPM per SQUARE foot of tank area for backwashing
Product Description
Highly efficient Filter-Ag media is a silica, crystalline quartz media providing for the reduction of suspended matter and for clearing up turbidity. The light weight of the media allows for high service flow rates and lower backwash rates. Replacing sand with Filter-Ag media in existing installations may increase filter capacity 100% or more. Amount of media needed can be determined by tank sizes below
8"x44" Tank - 0.5 cubic foot
9"x48" Tank - 1 cubic foot
10"x54" Tank - 1.5 cubic feet
12"x48" Tank - 2 cubic feet
13"x54" Tank - 3 cubic feet
More Info
| Operation Conditions | Physical Properties | |||
| Active Ingredient | Silica, crystalline quartz | Color | Light gray to near white | |
| Service Flow | 5 GPM/ft² | Physical Form | Granular | |
| Freeboard | Minimum 50% | Screen Size | 12 x 30 | |
| Backwash Rate | 8-10 GPM/ft² @ 60°F | Bulk Density | 24-26 lb/cubic feet | |
| Bed Depth | 24"-36" | Odor & Taste | none | |
| pH Range | Wide range | Standard Package | 1 cubic foot bags (25 lb) | |
| Removal Capacity | Life Expectancy | |||
| Sediment | 20µ | Manufacturer: | 10+ years | |
| Typical Results: | 8-10 years average dependant on contaminant levels, backwash flow rates, and backwash frequency | |||
Service flow rate is the manufacturers recommendation for maximum contaminant removal at a constant flow for media alone. Intermittent flow rate and/or lower contaminant levels MAY allow higher treatment flow rates.
Backwash Flow Rates
The backwash flow rate is the minimum rate that MUST be available to ensure proper backwashing and adequate media life. While lower flows can be used and MAY provide adequate results, media life may be significantly reduced.
