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 1000mm (39") 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 fibreglass 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 1.2-2.4 (lbs)	Sand 0.6-1.2 (lbs)
SMD1050	3.0	39.40	42	9.62	48	96	144	192	254	450	2,950
SMD1200	3.0	39.40	47.3	12.56	63	126	188	251	322	400	3,900
SMD1200	4.0	39.40	47.3	12.56	63	126	188	251	310	250	3,900
SMD1400	4.0	39.40	55.2	16.49	82	165	247	330	434	500	5,300
SMD1600	4.0	39.40	63	21.64	108	216	325	433	554	450	6,950
SMD1600	6.0	39.40	63	21.64	108	216	325	433	561	700	6,800
SMD1800	6.0	39.40	70.86	27.50	138	275	413	550	767	1,600	8,650
SMD2000	6.0	39.40	78.8	34.00	170	340	510	680	920	1,550	10,750