Transcript Filter-Ag Plus™

RURAL SURFACE
WATER
Rivers, Creeks and stock water
supplies vulnerable to heavy
sediment levels and high
turbidity.
Problems
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Grit, leaves and sand,
clogged washing
machine and
appliances.
Dirty water with high
sediment levels
Cloudy water
- Solutions
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ARAG – in-line
strainer with flushing
tap.
FILTER-AG PLUS
automatic
backwashing unit.
BIG BLUE Pleated
washable sediment
filter
To Treat Rural Surface Water
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This water is vulnerable to heavy sediment levels and high
turbidity during heavy rain with associated flooding or if
animals have access to the water.
Often discoloured and objectionable for domestic use.
The dirt, sediment and organic matter is best reduced
progressively for workable maintenance.
Arag – In-line Strainer
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Available from 20mm to
80mm pipe size.
A flushing tap is fitted into
the base for quick
cleaning.
Coarse particles are caught
on the screen mesh, and
by simply turning the
handle on the tap the
accumulated debris can
be flushed away.
Screens available from 75
to 500 micron
Replacement parts are
readily available.
Filter-Ag Plus
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Filter-Ag Plus automatic backwashing unit is designed
specifically for this type of water.
Brilliantly effective in cleaning the water of particulate
matter down to the 3 – 5 micron range (40 micron,
approximately smallest visible size).
Clack Filter-Ag Plus is a unique natural ore that has
many outstanding advantages over common granular
filter sands and multimedia used for suspended solids
reduction. Viewed under and electron scanning
microscope, the granules reveal an angular shape,
rough surface and microporous void spaces as small as
3 microns. This creates a surface area over 100 times
greater than silica sand. The angularity of the granules
and the tapered internal pore spaces allow for reduction
of dirt, silt and organic matter suspended in water by
bridging, straining and adhesion. The rough surface
and internal porosity provide a high surface area for
efficient reduction of suspended matter.
Advantages and Conditions
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Deep bed filtration results in
superior water quality and
reduces the load on
downstream equipment.
High sediment removal
capacity results in longer filter
runs, with a substantial
savings in backwash water
and time out of service.
Replacement of sand with
Filter-Ag Plus in existing
installations will increase filter
capacity.
Filter-Ag Plus is an all-natural,
environmentally safe product.
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Water pH: Wide range
Bed Depth: 24-36 inches
Freeboard: 50% or bed depth
Backwash flow rate: 15-20
gpm/sq.ft.
Backwash Bed Expansion: 3040% of bed depth
Service Flow rate: 5
gpm/sq.ft. Intermittent flow
rates and/or favorable local
conditions may allow higher
flow rates
A gravel support bed is
required
Automatic Backwashing
Control valves
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Whole House Water Treatment
Systems
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The control valve is fitted onto a round
FRP tank (either 10”x 54” high or 12” x
52” high) filled with Filter-Ag Plus™
media to correct the water problems
associated with surface water.
The system is installed between the
pump and a water storage tank or the
house to deliver dramatically cleaner
water, more acceptable for domestic use.
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Installation Recommendations
Before putting Filter-Ag™ Plus filter into service follow these
recommended instructions or contact the original equipment
supplier.
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Slowly fill tank with filter valve in
the backwash position until water
flows to drain.
Backwash at 15 to 20 gpm/sq.ft. for
5 minutes.
Let material settle for 5 minutes.
Repeat backwash and settle steps
for a total of 3 times.
Put the filter to service.
Note: For best results allow Filter-Ag
Plus™ to sit submerged in water for
a minimum of 12 hours prior to
following the above procedure and
prior to putting the filter to service.
A gravel support bed is required.
Large Surface Type Filtration
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Complete with powder coated mounting
bracket, bolts, plus opening spanner.
Available in 10” or 20” with 1” ports
Pressure release button to ease opening of
the housing during maintenance. Also to
bleed air out on start-up.
Pleated Polyester Filter
Reusable/Washable (for coarse dirt loadings)
or
Rigid dense spun PP filters
20 micron, 5 micron & 1 micron.
Highly efficient pleated filter cartridges for
low pressure drop, high flow capability,
increased dirt removal, long filter runs –
which all adds up to the lowest cost per
Litre filtered
20” Pleated filter = 32 sq ft of surface area.
10” Pleated filter = 16 sq ft of surface area
Installation Sequence
Water Boy
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The Waterboy is made from
the best quality components
available including a welded
stainless steel cage,stainless
steel collar bracket, stainless
steel chain, polyethylene
flotation buoy, and a flexible
outflow pipe. The 32mm tank
outlet fitting is shown, this
will vary depending upon the
tank construction and outlet
diameter you specify when
ordering.
Water Boy Installation
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From the depiction of the
typical water tank, be it
plastic, concrete or wood,
you will see that when new
water enters the tank, it
remains near the surface.
There is very little water
circulation in a tank apart
from the slow removal of
water from the bottom (for
your use) and the
replenishment at the top
by rainwater (or in some
cases stream or bore
water fed in by gravity or a
pump). The WaterBoy
automatically adjusts to
the changing water level in
your tank.
The Waterboy can also be
utilised as a floating intake
when drawing water from
a lake or a pond
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For further information please contact:
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Sue Kelly
Free phone: 0800 177 000
Email:
[email protected]
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‘We have had water treatment systems installed and maintained by Sue Kelly Water Systems Ltd since Aug 2005, when we
moved up from Southland. Needing to take household water from a stock water creek was a shock to us but with the units
installed, the water to the house has been clean, clear and safe to drink and we continue to be very happy and would be
delighted to recommend Sue to anyone with water problems’
A&K,
Ashburton
‘Since we have changed the media in the automatic backwashing system, the water coming into the house is so much
better, much cleaner. The water in the stock race has been particularly bad - really dirty, but the new granules are getting it
cleaner than before. Many thanks.’
S.K,
Ashburton