HUM Auto Backwashable Sediment Filter 1 Cubic Foot

Experience superior filtration with this advanced sediment filter designed to remove turbidity and sediment particles as small as 5 microns from well or surface water sources. Ideal for enhancing water clarity and protecting your plumbing system from sediment buildup. Media Type: Expanded aluminosilicate, a natural zeolite-like material known for its effective fine particulate filtration.Primary Use: Targeted sediment and turbidity removal for clearer, cleaner water. Long Lifespan: Engineered to offer durability and reliable performance, the media typically lasts between 5–10 years, depending on your water quality. Equipped with a Made in USA Premium Water Treatment Valve and NSF-certified media, this system guarantees trusted quality and safety. ✔️ Pre-programmed electronic valve simplifies operation, making setup and adjustments effortless. ✔️ Maintains system configuration during power outages to ensure uninterrupted performance. ✔️ Electronically controlled for enhanced efficiency and dependable reliability. ✔️ Valve manufactured by Clack Corporation in the USA, assuring superior build quality. ✔️ Supports valve flow rates up to 27 gpm, accommodating different water demands. ✔️ System service flow rate of 8.0 gpm with a backwash flow rate of 6.5 gpm optimizes cleaning and filtration cycles. ✔️ Complete valve assembly can be disassembled in under 5 minutes without tools, facilitating easy maintenance and reducing downtime. ✔️ Designed without nuts, bolts, screws, or springs, streamlining servicing and minimizing potential failure points. Physical Properties:• Color: White to off-white• Dry Bulk Density: 50 lbs/cu.ft• Specific Gravity: 2.2 g/cc• Mesh Size: 14x30• Effective Size: 0.55mm• Uniformity Coefficient: 1.8• Hardness: 4-5 (Mohs Scale) Operating Conditions:• Compatible with a wide water pH range• Maximum Water Temperature: 140˚F/60˚C (media can be steam cleaned for sanitation)• Bed Depth: 24”–48” (optimal filtration at 36”)• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth to allow proper expansion during backwash• Backwash Flow Rate: 14–18 gpm/sq.ft.• Backwash Bed Expansion: 30–40% of bed depth for thorough cleaning• Service Flow Rate: 6–15 gpm/sq.ft., with intermittent peak flows up to 20 gpm/sq.ft.• Influent water quality and effluent requirements may influence operating parameters• Requires a gravel support bed for proper media support• Important: Allow the media bed to saturate fully before initial backwash to ensure optimal performance. Installation Note: Please install a 3/4" drain line to ensure efficient backwash drainage. Tank Size: 10" x 54" Product Number: WD CFNS10