GLASS FILTER MEDIA

What is it?

• A High-Tech Filter Media
• Virgin plate-glass (no bottle glass)
• Developed by Ultra Water in their laboratory in Dunoon
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Slightly negative charge attract particles (released on backwash)

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What is is for?

• • Substitute for Silica Filter Media
  • To begin taking advantage of the benefits of Glass Filter Media:
    • Remove old filter media
    • Fill with Glass Filter Media
    • Start normal operations
  • Water Savings!:
    • Reduced Backwash time
    • Approximately 50% savings
    • Fewer Backwashes needed
  • Energy (and equipment) Savings:
    • Less friction loss
    • Increased filtered water volume
    • Less Equipment Maintenance
  • Chemical Cost Savings:
    • Flocculent products
    • Disinfection products
    • PH control products
  • Longer Life Span
    • Silica lasts 3 – 5 years, glass media will last 15 years
    • A single grain type is used, filters can be emptied for maintenance and the same media can be reused.
  • Increased Quality and Hygiene:
    • Reduces the presence of bacteria
    • Does not build up a biofilm
    • Reduced Chloramines & presence of disinfectants
  • Longer Life Span
    • The facility performs more efficiently, reducing environmental impact
    • Glass Media is 100 % recyclable