Alamo (A8014-FL) Filter Ag 2 CF Bag

Filter Lite is a granulated silicon dioxide sediment media of irregular surface characteristics. This cost effective media offers high filtration rate with small amount of the involved granulate. Filter Lite may be used several times thanks to backwash process. The media effectively stops regular water solid sediments and drastically reduces amount of the suspended matter. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Color: Light grey to near whiteBulk Density: 24-26 lbs./cu. ft. Specific Gravity: 2.25 gm/cc Mesh Size: 10 x 34 Effective Size: 0.67 mm Uniformity Coefficient: 2.1 ±0.1 Hardness: 6 (Mohs scale) CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION Water pH range: wide range Maximum water temperature:  140°F/60°C Bed depth: 24-36 in. Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.) Service flow rate: 5 gpm/sq. ft.,  although considerably higher rates  are often used Backwash flow rate: 8-10 gpm/sq. ft. Backwash bed expansion: 20-40%  of bed depth Upon installation allow bed to soak  overnight before backwashing