The 10″ Katalox Iron Removal System with Automatic Backwash Head is a compact and effective water filtration solution designed to reduce iron, manganese and suspended solids from water. It is an ideal pre-treatment system for borehole water and other water sources where elevated iron and manganese levels can cause staining, unpleasant taste, odours and damage to downstream water treatment equipment.

The system uses Katalox Light® filter media, a high-performance filtration media specifically designed to reduce iron and manganese and provide fine particulate filtration under suitable operating conditions. Katalox Light® provides a high-surface-area catalytic filtration bed that promotes the oxidation and filtration of iron and manganese under suitable operating conditions.

The system is supplied with an automatic backwash control head, which simplifies operation and maintenance. The control head can be programmed to automatically initiate backwashing at selected intervals, flushing accumulated contaminants from the filter media and restoring the filtration capacity of the system.

Features:

• 10″ diameter filtration vessel.
• High-performance Katalox Light® filter media.
• Automatic backwash control head.
• Designed for iron and manganese reduction.
• Helps reduce staining caused by iron in water.
• Helps reduce suspended particles and turbidity.
• Automatic cleaning cycle for easier maintenance.
• Compact design suitable for residential and light commercial applications.
• Ideal for borehole and groundwater pre-treatment.
• Helps protect downstream water treatment equipment.
• Low-maintenance filtration solution.

Specifications:

• Vessel diameter: 10″.
• System type: Iron, manganese & hydrogen sulphide removal filtration system.
• Pressure vessel: FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic).
• Filter media: Katalox Light®.
• Media composition: Zeosorb® with manganese dioxide coating and hydrated lime binder.
• Manganese dioxide content: Approximately 10%.
• Control valve: Automatic programmable backwash valve.
• Valve operation: Automatic.
• Installation: Vertical.
• Filtration capability: Down to 3 microns under suitable conditions.
• Recommended inlet pH range: 5.8–10.5.

Benefits of Katalox Iron Removal:

High levels of iron and manganese in borehole water can cause brown or orange staining, metallic tastes, unpleasant odours and deposits in plumbing, tanks and appliances. Installing an iron removal system before other treatment equipment can help improve water quality and protect downstream water-treatment equipment.

Katalox Light® provides a catalytic filtration barrier, while the automatic backwash control valve removes accumulated contaminants from the media bed. Once correctly programmed and sized for the application, the system can operate with minimal manual intervention.

Applications:

• Borehole water treatment.
• Residential homes.
• Farms and smallholdings.
• Guest houses and lodges.
• Offices and commercial properties.
• Irrigation and utility water treatment.
• Pre-treatment before Reverse Osmosis systems.
• General groundwater filtration.

Why Choose an Iron Removal System?

• Effective Iron & Manganese Reduction: Helps reduce dissolved iron and manganese under suitable conditions.
• Hydrogen Sulphide Reduction: Helps reduce unpleasant hydrogen sulphide and “rotten egg” odours.
• Automatic Backwashing: Programmable cleaning cycles reduce manual maintenance.
• Fine Filtration: Helps improve water clarity by reducing suspended particles.
• Low Maintenance: Designed for reliable, long-term operation with minimal user intervention.
• Long Media Life: Katalox Light® can provide approximately 7–10 years of service under suitable conditions.
• Protects Equipment: Helps reduce fouling of pumps, water heaters, filters and Reverse Osmosis systems.
• Compact Design: The 10″ vessel is suitable for installations where space is limited.