Silver Series 100 Litre KATALOX LIGHT® System
Advanced Filtration Media
Filtration of
• Suspended solids
• Sediments
• Turbidity
• Organics
• Color
• Odor
Removal of
• Iron
• Manganese
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Arsenic
• Radium
• Heavy Metals
• Radionuclides
Advantages
• High content MnO2 coating (10%)
• Very High Surface Area
• Contains NO Crystalline Silica
• Light Weight - providing significant savings on backwash water
• Higher Filtration rates
• Filtration of sand, sediment, and suspended solids, down to 3 microns
• High-efficiency removal capacity of Iron, Manganese and Hydrogen sulfide
• Effective reduction of Arsenic, Zinc, Copper, Lead, Radium, Uranium, radionuclides and other heavy metals
• Media replacement every 7 - 10 years
• No disinfection by-product
• No mandatory KMnO4, chlorine or chlorine dioxide dosing
• Low operational costs
• A unique product, unmatched by our competitors
What is Katalox Light®?
KATALOX LIGHT® is a new brand of revolutionary, advanced filtration media, completely developed in Germany. Its composition simply makes it outstanding against the contemporary filter media available in water treatment industries, like sand, BIRM, Greensand Plus, Manganese Greensand, etc. KATALOX LIGHT® is manufactured in Germany.
KATALOX LIGHT® is engineered with a unique MnO2 coating technique on ZEOSORB®, providing it with a lightweight, higher filtration surface, more service life, and more reliable performance (filtration down to 3 μm) than any other existing granular filter media.
KATALOX LIGHT® is being used in numerous systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal applications worldwide, for High-level filtration, color and odor removal, Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen sulfide removal, efficient reduction of Arsenic, Zinc, Copper, Lead, Radium, uranium, and other radionuclides and heavy metals.
KATALOX LIGHT® is certified to NSF/ANSI-61 standard for drinking water applications and has met the ANSI/NSF 372 Lead-free compliance.
What is included with a Silver Series Katalox Light Media Vessel
The Silver Series 100 Litre Katalox Light Media Filter Vessels come standard with the following:
- 1 x 100 Litre (14*65") FRP Vessel*
- 1 x F67Q3 Automatic Purification Valve Head
- Bypass Pipe Work, Flow Meter, and Pressure Gauges
- 3 x Bag of Katalox Light Media*
- 1 x Bag of Crystal Sand Media
- Set of Top & Bottom Strainers
- Riser Pipe
The Silver Series Katalox Light Media Vessels use the Runxin F67Q3 Automatic Purification Valve head. The F67Q3 valve head's settings allow you to set the backwash cycle to be "triggered" either after a set time (for example, every 5 days), or once a specific volume of water has gone through the Filtration Vessel
Filtershop also has several other AFM Systems series available:
Example of Setup for Katalox Light System
What size Katalox Light Media Vessel should I get?
The Silver Series Katalox Light Vessels come in 4 sizes:
- 50 Litre Silver Series KATALOX LIGHT® Media Vessel - Automatic (Maximum Flow rate: +/- 500LPH @ Maximum Iron Content of 10mg/l & Manganese Content of 2mg/l)
- 75 Litre Silver Series KATALOX LIGHT® Media Vessel - Automatic (Maximum Flow rate: +/- 1000LPH @ Maximum Iron Content of 10mg/l & Manganese Content of 2mg/l)
- 100 Litre Silver Series KATALOX LIGHT® Media Vessel - Automatic (Maximum Flow rate: +/- 1500LPH @ Maximum Iron Content of 10mg/l & Manganese Content of 2mg/l)
- 150 Litre Silver Series KATALOX LIGHT® Media Vessel - Automatic (Maximum Flow rate: +/- 2500LPH @ Maximum Iron Content of 10mg/l & Manganese Content of 2mg/l)
Not sure which size Katalox Light Media Vessel to get for your water and application? Contact Filtershop, and we will be happy to guide you on the best size unit for your application.
*While the Katalox Light Media vessels do have a liter per hour flow rating, this is only meant as a guide and is based on the iron content being 10mg/l or less, and the manganese content being 2mg/l or less. In situations where the iron and/or manganese content is far higher, the flow rate capacity of these units will be far less.
**Keep in mind that the "deeper" (more volume) Katalox Light media, the more effective the removal of iron and manganese will be.
Parallel Setups for High Flow Rates
Virtually, there is no flow rate limitations for KATALOX LIGHT® systems, as KATALOX LIGHT® units can be configured in parallel to address industrial high flow requirements.
Series Setups for very high Iron Content
Real installations from different parts of the world have been reported to remove unchallenged amounts of iron. In a few extreme cases, multi-stage Katalox-Light filtration systems have been used without the use of any chemicals to remove iron with inlet concentration of as high as 60 – 100 mg/L (ppm).
These astounding findings are being further investigated to find the correlation between removal limit and underlying ORP, pH and other possible governing characteristics.
Katalox Light Media Vessel Normal Operation and Backwashing.
During Normal operation, water flows into the top of the vessel and travels all the way to the bottom of the vessel. As the water flows down through the vessel, all the particles, rust, dirt, mud, and other sediment is captured between the glass media granules. The water then enters the bottom strainer, flows up the riser pipe, and out the top of the vessel.
Inlet & Outlet Pressure Gauges, Flow Meter (Rotameter), and By-pass piping Combination
The Silver Series Katalox Light Media Vessels come standard with By-Pass pipework, Flowmeter (Rotameter), and Inlet/outlet Pressure Gauges.
*Please note that the picture above is just to illustrate an example of the pipe work used for a fitting combination setup. Depending on the system type and the fitting options selected, the pipework on your system will likely appear different.
**Please note that these additional fitting combinations are built to order, and construction time is 2 to 3 working days from when payment has been received.
By-Pass Piping
The bypass pipework on the Filtration system allows you to divert the flow of water around the system if you need to conduct maintenance on the system.
Inlet and Outlet Water Pressure Gauges
The pressure gauge allows you to monitor the pressure of the incoming source water.
This helps you to see if the water pressure coming is high enough for an adequate flow pressure through the vessel (minimum 1 bar for water softeners).
Alternatively, the pressure gauge will indicate if the water pressure is too high for the Vessel and components (maximum of 6 bar). In which case, you should then install a pressure-regulating valve before the filter system.
Comparing the inlet & outlet pressure gauge readings can also alert you to possible blockages inside of the media, if the outlet pressure reading is far lower than the inlet pressure reading. This can be a sign that it is type to backwash the filtration system.
Flow Meter (Rotameter) 250 to 2500LPH
The Flow Meter (Rotameter) allows you to see how much draw (flow rate) is growing through the filter system at a particular time and helps to give you an idea of how many litres per hour (LPH) you are using at a given time. For Example, flow rate (LPH) in a household when one versus two showers are running.
How to program the Digital F67Q3 Automatic Valve Head
The Silver Series Katalox Light Media Vessels use the Runxin F67Q3 Automatic Purification Valve head. The F67Q3 valve head's settings allow you to set the backwash cycle to be "triggered" either after a set time (for example, every 5 days), or once a specific volume of water has gone through the Filtration Vessel
- The F67Q3 is a "metered" valve head, meaning it has a built-in Flow meter that tracks exactly how much water has gone through the softener. This means the valve head can be programmed to trigger the Backwash cycle only after a specific volume of water has passed through the water softener system.
- The volume of water measurement can be set to Total Litres (L), total Gallons (G), or Total Litres Cubed (m3),
- The F63Q3 also has a timer function, which means the valve can also be programmed to trigger the regeneration cycle after a certain amount of time has passed (for example, after 5 days).
Installation Recommendations for Silver Filtration Vessels
Warranty*:
The Silver Series Katalox Light Vessels come with a 1-year* Warranty. Please note that the warranty does not cover the filtration media, as its lifespan is entirely dependent on the quality of the source water and how regularly the backwash cycle is performed.
*Please note that the warranty does not cover damage caused by mishandling, improper installation, or in situations where the max operating parameters for the product are exceeded.
**Please note that with any FRP Vessel-based water filter systems. It is highly recommended that a Vacuum breaker valve be installed after the vessel. To help protect the vessel from damage due to any pressure differential across the vessel. Failure to install a vacuum breaker valve after a FRP Vessel will void the vessel's warranty.
***The Filtration Vessels Components are rated for a maximum pressure of 6 bar (90psi). If your source water has higher pressure or is prone to "water hammering" ( pressure spikes), it is strongly recommended that a pressure regulator/reducer be installed before the system. Failure to do so will void any warranty on the components for any damage caused by water pressure.
Additional Options:
Canvas Protective Cover for Runxin Valve Head
The canvas protective cover slides over the top of the valve head, helping to protect it from moisture and dust. The canvas cover has a clear plastic front, so you can see the valve's LED display without needing to remove the cover.
Runxin Brass Reducing Valve with Pressure Gauge
The Runxin PRV is designed to automatically reduce a higher inlet pressure to a steady lower downstream pressure, regardless of fluctuations in flow rate or inlet pressure. This ensures that downstream components receive water at a consistent pressure, enhancing system efficiency and longevity.
Constructed with high-quality materials, the valve offers durability and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for long-term use in various environments. Its compact design allows for easy integration into existing systems without requiring significant modifications.
The valve operates effectively within a pressure range of 2 to 6 bar (0.2 to 0.6 MPa) and a temperature range of 5°C to 50°C, accommodating a wide array of water treatment applications. Whether used in reverse osmosis (RO) systems, filtration setups, or general water supply networks, the Runxin PRV delivers reliable performance.
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
