The effect of deep media bed improves the filtration efficiency over standard High-rate filters by providing enhanced in-depth filtration and increased dirt capacity. In addition, the greater bed depth permits efficient use of mixed bed filter media and water treatment media such as granular activated carbon. The filter's 1200mm media bed ensures that finer dirt particles and colloidal substances are retained to a far greater level than a filter with a shallower bed depth.

 

Micron fiberglass filters embody the latest in fiberglass winding technology. Micron fiberglass vessels consist of an inner shell of fiberglass reinforced polyester resin wound over with fiberglass filament. Waterco's digitally controlled filament winding machine faultlessly winds continuous strands of high quality fiberglass filament under controlled tension filament to create a seamless one-piece vessel with refined consistency and superior quality. There are no welds or seams or special tank linings which can corrode or electrolyse.

 

Using non metallic components fiberglass pressure tanks are rapidly replacing steel tanks in numerous applications. Fiberglass vessels offer several advantages in comparison with steel vessels.

Conventional laterals are not suitable for larger sized commercial filters. "Dead legs" exist between the laterals and water flow is not optimised through the filter bed. Waterco's "Fish Tail" lateral configuration eliminates any "dead legs" by improving water flow distribution through the filter bed.

 

Waterco are the first to introduce the benefits of the "easy reach" air bleed system for commercial filters. Located directly under the sight glass, a valve may be fitted to the tank, which is connected directly to an internal air bleed system allowing any air to be simply bleed from the filter without the need to manually bleed the air from filter lid or to use additional plumbing.

 

Model	Port Size (in)	Bed Depth (in)	Inner Dia. (in)	Filter Area (sq ft)	Flow Rates gpm/sq ft 5      10      15      20				Media Volume (gallons)	Gravel 1.2 (lbs)	Sand 0.6-1.2 (lbs)
SMDD1050	3.0	47.2	42.0	9.62	48	96	144	192	282	175	3,600
SMDD1200	3.0	47.2	47.3	12.56	63	126	188	251	370	250	4,700
SMDD1200	4.0	47.2	47.3	12.56	63	126	188	251	374	350	4,650
SMDD1400	4.0	47.2	55.2	16.49	82	165	247	330	512	500	6,350
SMDD1600	4.0	47.2	63.0	21.64	108	216	325	433	666	550	8,350
SMDD1600	6.0	47.2	63.0	21.64	108	216	325	433	666	550	8,350
SMDD1800	6.0	47.2	70.9	27.50	138	275	413	550	901	1,600	10,450
SMDD2000	6.0	47.2	78.8	34.00	170	340	510	680	1,103	1,750	13,000
SMDD2200	6.0	47.2	86.7	41.26	206	413	619	825	1,380	2,750	15,700
SMDD2350	6.0	47.2	93.0	46.72	234	467	701	934	1,533	2,550	17,950
SMDD2500	6.0	47.2	99.0	52.85	264	529	793	1,057	1,728	2,750	20,350
SMDD3000	8.0	47.2	118.1	76.10	381	761	1,142	1,522	2,592	5,500	29,150