High Flow Big Blue System
The High Flow Big Blue system works very much like the standard triple big blue system filtering all the water going into a household or building. However, they are designed to handle double the flow rate helping to prevent pressure drops and increase filter life spans for larger households.
Please note that the construction time on High flow Big blue systems is 2 to 3 working days, from when payment is received. Please note that the Stainless Steel Frame is custom-built, and if not available then construction time is 2 to 3 weeks.
Filter System includes:
- Dual Stainless Steel Bracket with 6 x 20" Big Blue Housings
- Select Pre Filter Cartridges
- Big Housing Spanner
Benefits:
Filtered water tastes and smells great
Promotes a healthy lifestyle
Preserve the natural minerals in the water
Removes a variety of impurities, depending on the filter set selected
No water wasted during filtration
Makes use of your existing plumbing and taps
Large filtration capacity
Does not require weekly maintenance
Keep in mind:
We strongly recommend installing a pressure protect valve before the system to prevent damage due to high pressure or pressure spikes.
You will require special plumbing knowledge and experience to install the system successfully.
Both the Sediment and the Carbon Filters need to be replaced every 6 months to maintain a high-quality water output.
Minerals and pesticides are too small to be removed by the filters in the system. Should this be a concern, consider installing the Home Reverse Osmosis System.
You may need to install a restrictor valve to set the source water flow rate to the capacity of the system.
The Filter housings have a maximum operating pressure of 90 psi. If you suspect that your water pressure will at any time exceed 80 psi, a pressure regulator MUST BE INSTALLED before the filter housing. This action will guard against the water pressure exceeding the maximum pressure rating. It is recommended that the pressure regulator is set at 70 psi or less.
Protect the filter housing from freezing, as this can cause the housing to crack.
Installation of the High Flow Big Blue System
Filter Set Options
There are several different combinations of Filters available for the triple big blue filter systems. Please see below some information on the different sets, and what each of the filers removes from the water.
Filter Set Option 1: 5 Micron, Activated Carbon Block, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 2: 5 Micron, Silver Nano Activated Carbon Block, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 3: 5 Micron, Premium KDF Cartridge, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 4: 1 Micron, Activated Carbon Block, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 5: 1 Micron, Silver Nano Activated Carbon Block, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 6: 1 Micron, Premium KDF Cartridge, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 7: 1 Micron, & 2 x Activated Carbon Blocks
Filter Set Option 8: 1 Micron, & 2 x Silver Nano Activated Carbon Blocks
Filter Set Option 9: 1 Micron, & 2 x Premium KDF Cartridges
Filter Set Option 10: 5 Micron, 1 Micron, & Siliphos Cartridge
*Please keep in mind that this option will not remove any chlorine from water, and is not recommended for municipal source waters.
Filter Set Option 11: 1 Micron, 0.1 Micron, & Siliphos Cartridge
*Please keep in mind that this option will not remove any chlorine from water, and is not recommended for municipal source waters.
Filter Set Option 12: 5 Micron, 1 Micron, & 0.1 Micron
*Please keep in mind that this option will not remove any chlorine from water, and is not recommended for municipal source waters.
Additional Options
Change Standard 1 Micron Melted Spray to Antibacterial Option
The Melted Spray Antibacterial filters like the standard melted Spray type are designed to capture dirt, sediments, visible particles, and bacteria.
However, the Melted Spray sediment filters have had a silver ion additive added to their material, which creates a bacteriostatic function to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface of the filter, helping to ensure healthier product water and a longer life span of the filter.
This option is ideal for source waters that have a very high bacterial / organism count and will help to extend the life of the filter.
Change Nominal 0.1 Micron to Absolute 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter Option
If you select a filter set with the 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter then you will have the option of either a "Nominal" or "Absolute" Pleated Filter for the 0.1 Micron.
Most sediment filter cartridges such as the standard 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter, have what is referred to as a nominal filter rating. Essentially what this means is that the micron rating of a filter is the approximate "average" size (diameter) of the pores on its surface and within the cartridge itself. It is generally accepted that filters with nominal filter ratings will retain (trap) around 85% of the particles equal or greater in size to the stated micron rating.
An "Absolute" filtration rating means that the filter material has been specifically manufactured, and passed lab testing to ensure that 99.9% of the particles larger than the stated micron rating will be captured (trapped) on the surface or within the filter itself. In the case of our 0.1 micron Absolute Filters, this means that you will get the most effective removal of bacteria and organisms possible with 20" Big type Filter Cartridges.
By-pass piping setup
Adding a bypass to the system allows you to divert the flow of water around the system if you need to conduct maintenance on the system.
Optional Inlet and Outlet Pressure Gauges
Inlet Pressure Gauge allows you to monitor the pressure of the incoming source water Pressure. This will give you an indication of your water pressure is above the 6 bar maximum rating for the housings, in which case you can then install a pressure regulating valve before the filter system.
The Inlet Pressure gauge will also help to indicate whether the incoming source water pressure is too low, in which case a pressure pump can be added before the filter system.
Using an Outlet Pressure Gauge in combination with the inlet pressure gauge will give you an indication of the change in pressure (pressure “drop”) from before to after the filter system.
This will also allow you to see if and when the filters are starting to block up, indicated by a big change between the inlet and outlet pressure levels. Assisting you in knowing when to replace the filter cartridges inside.
Please note that pressure gauges are built to order, construction time is 2 to 3 working days.
PVC Threaded and Glue Fittings
PVC(Polyvinyl chloride) fittings are used to connect sections of pipes or tubes, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and controlling the flow of water. There are two predominant types of PVC fittings namely PVC Glue Fittings and PVC Threaded Fittings. The difference between the two is that PVC Glue Fittings result in permanent joints and PVC Threaded Fittings are semi-permanent and can be replaced. PVC Glue fittings are joined with primer and cement- a chemical solvent that melts the surface of the PVC and then quickly re-hardens to fuse the pieces together. This results in an airtight, leak-proof bond similar to what you get with welding metal. An example of such a fitting is a PVC Glue Reducing Socket which is used to join together two pieces of PVC pipes with different diameters. Another example would be a 90 Degree Elbow which is used to connect two pipes of the same diameter at an angle of 90 degrees.PVC Threaded fittings utilise a simple threaded connection whereby replaceable 'male threaded' are screwed into 'female threaded'.Male threads have a thread on the outside of the fitting and female threads have a thread on the inside. When you thread the fitting in, it compresses against the other threads.PTFE tape is used to thread these together and the proper way to assemble threaded fittings is to finger tighten, then add one to two turns but no more. An example of a threaded fitting is a Reducing Nipple Male Threaded which is used to connect between two female threads of different diameters.
Link To PVC Fittings
