Description

The 12″ 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 tastes, 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.

The automatic configuration is particularly suitable for installations where convenience, consistent operation and minimal manual intervention are important. Once correctly programmed and sized for the application, the system can automatically perform scheduled backwash cycles to help maintain filtration performance.

Features:

• 12″ diameter filtration vessel.
• High-performance Katalox Light® filter media.
• Automatic programmable 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 cycles for easier maintenance.
• Compact design suitable for residential and commercial applications.
• Ideal for borehole and groundwater pre-treatment.
• Helps protect downstream water-treatment equipment.
• Low-maintenance filtration solution.
• Reliable automatic operation.

Specifications:

• Vessel diameter: 12″.
• 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.
• Power requirement: Electrical supply required for automatic valve operation.

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 according to the programmed cleaning schedule. This helps maintain filtration performance while reducing the need for manual intervention.

The automatic configuration is particularly useful for installations where convenience, reliable scheduled backwashing and minimal operator involvement are important.

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.
• Commercial water-treatment applications.
• Installations requiring automatic backwashing.

Why Choose an Iron Removal System?

• 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: Automatic operation reduces the need for regular manual 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.
• Convenient Operation: Automatic backwashing helps maintain the system according to a programmed schedule.
• Larger Filtration Capacity: The 12″ vessel provides a larger media bed than the 10″ system.
• Reliable Automatic Operation: Designed for consistent filtration with scheduled backwashing.