Filter-Ag Plus

Filter-Ag Plus® Overview

Filter Ag Plus® is clinoptilolite, an environmentally friendly, all-natural media. When used in deep bed filtration Filter Ag Plus® can reduce suspended solids down to 5 microns or less. It is single media replacement for sand filters or multi-media filters (sand, gravel, garnet, anthracite configurations). Filter-Ag Plus is the brand name of Turbidex. It is sourced in the US by Clack Corp. Filter-Ag Plus is available from wholesale suppliers such as Urbans Aqua, and OEM’s. Turbidex is the same product. It is sold outside the US by Hydro Source, LLC.

Features

Filter-Ag Plus® systems have a smaller footprint and require less water.
Shipping cost is lower than comparable, high density products.
Deep bed filtration results in superior water quality and reduces load on downstream equipment
Replacement of media with Filter Ag Plus® in existing applications may increase filter capacity
Filter-Ag Plus® is a single media and can be used to replace sand filter and multimedia filter designs.

Operation

Bed Depth 24-48” (36” is optimal)
Max Temperature: 140° F
Freeboard: 50%
Service flow rate: 12-20 gpm per ft²
Backwash rate: 14-18 gpm per ft²
Backwash bed expansion: 30-40%
Saturate before backwashing
Gravel support bed required
Influent water quality and effluent requirements may affect operating parameters.

Properties

Color: White to off-white
Mesh Size: 14×30
Effective Size: 0.55 mm
pH: wide range
Bulk Density: 50 lbs./ft³
UC: 1.8

Filter-Ag Plus Installation Instructions

Before putting Filter-Ag Plus® filter into service follow these recommended instructions:

Slowly fill tank with filter valve in the backwash position until water flows to drain.
Backwash at 15 to 20 gpm/ft² 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.

Important 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.