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Filter Media
Media Ship Wt.
(lbs) Description Handles... Used in...
SmartBlend
SB75
SB10
45
61
Granular / White-Black / Filter Ag Plus and Katalox Light
/ Max life expectancy about 8-10 years but is dependent
upon pH
Sediment
Iron (clear & red)
Manganese (clear & red
Sulfur Particles
PROVECTR®
Soft ‘N’ Filter w/ Mid-Vortech4
CENTURI
Neutralizer
NE50
NE75
NE10
50
64
85
Granular / White / Sacrificial to water with pH, 7.0 / Max
pH correction to 7.2 / Lowest pH application 5.8 / Must be
replenished about every 3-6 months
Sediment
pH correction
“G” Series Filters
“U” Series Filters2
Soft ‘N’ Filter w/ Mid-Vortech
Neu-Cor™
NC75
NC10
62
82
Granular / Semi-round / White & Off-white / 70%-30%
Blend of Neutralizer & Corosex®must be replenished on a
regular basis since both components are sacrificial to low
pH / Use on pH levels as low as 5.06
Sediment (downflow)
pH Correction
“G” Series Filters
“U” Series Filters
Corosex®
CX75
CX10
79
103
Semi-round / Off-White / Magnesium Oxide / Extremely
reactive to pH dissolving rapidly adding alkalinity / NEVER
use 100% Corosex®in a filter as it will “cement” / 30%
Corosex®- 70% Neutralizer is best blend for correcting
low pH / Will raise pH from lows around 5.0 to as high as
9.0+ / Must be replenished frequently / consult factory with
specific application questions
Sediment (downflow)
pH Correction
“G” Series Filters5
“U” Series Filters5
Coconut Shell Carbon
CN75
CX10
79
103
Black / High carbon-Low ash content. Practical for ordinary
taste, odor and chlorine loads. Will impart a high “polish” to
the filtered water.
Taste/Odor/Color “G” Series Filters5
“U” Series Filters5
Activated Carbon
AC75
AC10
21
28
Granular / Black / Wide application for removal of organics
and some inorganics / Must be replaced on a regular basis
/ Life expectancy varies based on use
Sediment
Taste/Odor/Color
Chlorine/Iodine
“G” Series Filters
“U” Series Filters
Soft ‘N’ Filter w/ Mid-Vortech
Drinking Water Filters
Catalytic Carbon
CC75
CC10
26
34
Granular/Black / enhanced activated carbon that has
a higher catalytic power which produces an increased
electron transfer for better absorption.
Sulfur Removal
Chloramine
PROVECTR®
“G” Series Filters
City Soft
Filter Ag®
FA75
FA10
21
28
Granular / Off-White / Wide application for removal of
sediment / Life expectancy is unlimited Sediment “G” Series Filters
Soft ‘N’ Filter w/ Mid-Vortech
Filter Ag Plus
FP75
FP10
37
50 Light tan to white, 5 micron filtration Sediment “G” Series Filters
Birm®
BM75
BM10
37
29
Granular / Gray / Must not be used on waters with a pH
< 6.8 / Must have dissolved oxygen present at a level
of at least 15% of iron & manganese ppm / Max iron &
manganese level 10 ppm / Estimated life about 8-10 years
Sediment
Iron (clear & red)
Manganese (clear & red)
“G” Series Filters
Soft ‘N’ Filter w/ Mid-Vortech3
Greensand Plus
GP75
GP10
63
85
Granular / Black / Must not be used on waters with a pH
<6.8 / Must be regenerated with potassium permanganate
on a regular basis / Max iron & manganese level 10ppm/
Max H2S level 3ppm / Estimated life about 8-10 years
Sediment
Iron (clear & red)
Manganese (clear & red)
Hydrogen Sulfide
“GIP” Series Filters
“D” Gravel
DG20
DG50
20
50
Semi-Round / Brown / #20 Flint / Used as underbed for all
media in all filters providing for excellent flow distribution
in both service and backwash modes / Permanent unless
fouled but can be cleaned and re-used.
Underbed All Non Vortech Filter Systems