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The FLUIDBEAD FILTER is produced in quality stainless steel and contains 4.25 cubic feet of media for a total of 2300 sq. ft. of surface area. The floating bead portion of the filter performs as other bead filters, providing biochemical filtration. However, the fluidized bed portion of the filter in the base performs biofiltration. Because there is no trapping of solids in the fluidized bed, clogging and channeling do not occur. This allows maximum utilization of the surface area for complete nitrification. As long as there is flow through the filter, biofiltration is occurring. This is in contrast to up-flow bead filters and down-flow sand filters that lose biosurface area as they trap solids during the normal operation. The fluidbead filter requires 30 min. gallons/min to properly fluidize the sinking beads in the base of the filter, but will accept flows up to 80 gallons/min. Backwash is performed by reversing flow to "Fluidize" the upper portion of floating beads. This releases the trapped debris which then exits through the laterals in the middle of the filter between the two layers of beads. This is a pressurized hydraulic backwash that allows a quick complete flushing of the floating beads with no dirty discharge back to the pond. We recommend a sediment tank in front of the filter for the most efficient operation. Price: $3072.00 (CDN) |
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The
CHALLENGER FILTER is made of durable fiberglass and comes standard
with an air blower for power back washing. There is also a ten
year warranty on the housing, which can be partially buried. The
Challenger comes in a variety of capacities: |
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The
HYDRABEAD FILTER utilizes floating bead filtration technology.
The floating bead filters have been time proven to be very effective
for biochemical filtration. Our filters perform as the other bead
filters on the market but will tolerate higher pressures and higher
flows (up to 80 gallons/min). The backwash of the hydrabead
filter is a pressurized hydraulic wash that more completely flushes
the beads clean. The fact that it is a down-flow backwash makes
it more efficient than an up-flow backwash since it has gravity on its
side. Our filters are more user friendly since the internals of
the filter are easily accessible if there are neglect problems. The
input laterals are also easily accessible for occasional service. |
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Congratulations, you are looking at the most technologically advanced
pond filter on the market. The PINNACLE FILTERS
concept was conceived due to the need for a filter that would allow
the owner of a large pond to be able to filter it without the use of
high energy consumption pumps. The design of the Pinnacle
Filter is such that you can use 2 energy saving pumps instead
of 1 large high energy pump. For instance, some ¼ hp pumps
only use 2.5 amps @ 115 volts. This means that you can filter
a 20,000-25,000 gallon pond and use only 5 amps. No other filter
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Pond Tech Inc. introduces
the Fluid Art technologies ECONO-BEAD FILTERS. If
you’re just getting into the hobby, changing the style of filtration,
or adding more filtration to your pond and on a budget, take a look
at the Econo-Bead. There are significant dollars to be saved!
The Econo-Bead Filter is fully upgradeable with
the basic design of the Hydrabead filter, but without all the bells
and whistles. They come standard with a 2 inch slide valve and
the new
Water Miser Sludge drain. The 2 inch valve allows high flows
with little head pressure and the Water Miser Sludge Drain allows for
an effective low volume drainage break up of the bead pack. The
tank of the Econ-Bead filter is easily opened allowing unparalleled
access to the internals and the bead pack. Fluid Art Technologies
highly recommends the use of a blower on a bead filter and the advantages
that a multiport valve offers. However, they are not requirements
for the successful operation of a bead filter. If the homeowner
is willing to take a little more time with the maintenance of the filter
there are significant dollars to be saved. If at a later date,
you decide that you want the convenience of a blower and a multiport
valve the Econo-Bead Filter is easily upgraded to them.
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The TURBO VORTEX SOLIDS SEPARATOR was brought about after listening to hobbyist's many remarks about wanting something to help remove solids prior to the biofilter. With the current advancement in filtration moving towards pressurized systems, there was needed something to replace the old style sediment tank used on gravity feed systems. Enter the Turbo Vortex, a solids separator with only a 12" footprint. The Turbo was designed to work with these types of systems including sand, sand type, conventional, bead filters including the Fluidbead and Hydrabead units. The Turbo Vortex works in this manner: Water is pulled from the pond through the unit into the pump and on to the filter. Solids accumulate in aerobic environment by means of 1. Lower baffle plate 2. Gravity 3. Centrifugal motion 4. Baffle balls, waiting to be back washed out. By simply moving a backwash valve handle the trapped debris is sent out to waste. Your strainer basket is kept clean, no more daily cleaning. While each pond is different, most pond keepers report back washing on a weekly basis. How does this help your filter? By separating the larger solids and keeping them out of the filter, it allows the filter to do what you really want it to do and that is handle solubles. This results in a more efficient filter that can extend the time between back washings. It also produces better water quality, providing a healthier environment for the fish. Because of the way the debris is held in an aerobic environment, conditions conducive to the growth of unfriendly bacteria are eliminated. Price: $1025.00 (CDN) |
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