| Systems
for Well Water >> Neutralizers
>> Custom Neutralizer Filters |
| Choose between single tank systems
or continual demand twin-tank systems: |
| Polyglass
plastic filter tank |
Polyglass plastic twin tank |
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| "Day-timer", "Metered"
or "Twin" refers to the type of control valve that comes
with the iron filter: |
| Day-timer: |
| Automatically backwashes and cleans the
neutralizer filter media based on a 12-day cycle (can be set
to regenerate every 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 days), at an adjustable
preset time, typically 2am. The day-timer style is often the
best choice among the control valve options, as it the simplest,
least complicated, and most reliable. Furthermore, in some applications
it is a good idea to backwash the filter every four to six days,
regardless of water use, to keep the filter media fresh and
to avoid cementing or solidification of media bed. A metered
control valve (see below) which counts the gallons and backwashes
based on use, may not afford regular backwash frequencies, if
water usage is light or erratic. |
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| Metered: |
| Automatically backwashes and cleans the
filter media based on an adjustable preset amount of water being
used through the filter, at an adjustable preset time, typically
2am. This type of control valve works well for many applications,
but care must be taken that the filter media gets backwashed
on a regular basis if the water usage is low, to avoid solidification
of the filter media or bacteria growth in the filter. Do no
use this type, unless the service flow through the neutralizer
is enough to trigger a backwash at least once every 10 to 12
days. |
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| Twin tank: |
| Automatically
backwashes and cleans based on an adjustable preset amount of
water being used through the filter; no time clock, alternating
twin tank insures continual filter service. Do no tuse this
type, unless the service flow through the neutralizer is enough
to trigger a backwash at least once every 10 to 12 days. |
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| Neutralizer
Application Criteria |
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Calcite |
Calcite
Blend |
| pH level of untreated water recommended: |
6.0 to 6.9 |
5.0 to 6.0 |
| pH level of treated water:* |
7.0 to 7.4* |
7.0 to 8.5* |
| Filter Media: |
100% calcite |
90% Calcite / 10% Corosex |
| Max Iron Levels: |
2.0 ppm |
2.0 ppm |
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| *Actual treated water
pH will depend on alkalinity, hardness, and interval of test. Higher
levels of pH will be seen after the filter bed sits for a period of
hours, and lower levels will be seen after water has been flowing
through unit. |
