surface water filtration with filter-ag in swimming pool filter

[chemtex64]

any experience using filter-ag (rather than sand) in a large swimming pool filter for high volume/low pressure drop/rough filtration of surface water?

 

[GarySCWSVI]

I have no personal experience with that exact application however,replacement of sand with Filter Ag in existing installations may increases filter capacity 100% or more. (Caution should be taken upon start-up that the lightweight
Filter-Ag is not washed to drain.)

Another and maybe more applicable solution would be to replace the sand with a multi-media bed. That is a media that has 2 or more layers of media. Some use sand and anthracite. Some use sand, anthracite and garnet. I have had excellent experience with the latter in swimming pool applications. Multi-media beds, particularly the 3 layer beds, do a far better job of filtration down to as low as 10 micron particle sizes.

Gary Schreiber, CWS VI
The Purolite Co.

 

[jmj5152]

The most recent development is a structured zeolite that allows 4-5 times the flow rates of sand and multimedia filters. Contact Chubb Michaud ChubbH2O@aol.com GarySCWSVI should know him very well. He is also a rep for Purolite resins.

 

[GarySCWSVI]

I do know Chubb. I will visit with him about his structured zeolite. Sounds interesting.

Gary Schreiber, CWS VI
The Purolite Co.