Sediment filter aggregate
Product description
Filter-lite is a light. Highly porous. Aggregate filter media. Its hardness (0.6 on Mohs Scale) make this an excellent media for long term applications where frequent backwashing is required. This media has a wide dispersion of particle shapes which enables it to provide superb filtration and low pressure drops. Filter-lite is an inert media and is less then 3% acid soluble. Filtration in the 20 micron range is common.
Technical specification*
Color taupe
Dry Weight 30 lbs/cu.ft.
Apparent Density 26 lbs/cu.ft.
Water Soluble less then 0.15%
Acid Soluble less then 2.90%
pH 7.2
pH Range 6-8**
Recommended Backwash 6-9 gpm/sq.ft.
Service Flow 2 psi
Pressure drop@ 9 gpm/sp.ft. (3 ft, bed depth)
*For general information and not to be used as purchase specifications.
**Drinking water
Typical application
- Removal of oxidized metals. Eapecially iron
- high quality general filtration media
- Excellent pool filtration
- one layer of a multi-layer filter
Application
Should be used with 0.010 inch slotted distributors or risers. Underbedding is recommended at a minimum of 3 inches over the distributor top. The media itself is harmless. However, as with any fine granular product, normal dust safety procedures must be used when handing. Please refer to MSDS for further information.
Notes
Media may float for a short period until saturated
Filter-lite is packaged in 50 lb. bags (approx. 2.0 cu.ft. per bag). 24 bags per skid. 48 cu.ft. per skid.