Description

The 13″ Katalox Iron Removal System with Manual 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 a manual backwash control head, providing a simple and reliable method of cleaning the filter media without requiring electricity. The backwash valve is manually operated to flush accumulated contaminants from the media bed and restore the filtration capacity of the system.

The manual configuration is particularly suitable for installations where simplicity, reliability and independence from electrical power are important. Once the system has been correctly sized and installed, the operator can manually initiate the backwash cycle as required.

Features:

• 13″ diameter filtration vessel.
• High-performance Katalox Light® filter media.
• Manual backwash control head.
• Designed for iron and manganese reduction.
• Helps reduce staining caused by iron in water.
• Helps reduce suspended particles and turbidity.
• Manual backwash operation for simple maintenance.
• No electrical supply required for backwash valve operation.
• Suitable for residential, commercial and larger water-treatment applications.
• Ideal for borehole and groundwater pre-treatment.
• Helps protect downstream water-treatment equipment.
• Low-maintenance filtration solution.
• Reliable and simple mechanical operation.
• Larger filtration capacity than the 10″ and 12″ systems.

Specifications:

• Vessel diameter: 13″.
• 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: Manual backwash valve.
• Valve operation: Manual.
• Installation: Vertical.
• Filtration capability: Down to 3 microns under suitable conditions.
• Recommended inlet pH range: 5.8–10.5.
• Power requirement: No electrical supply required for the manual backwash valve.

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 manual backwash control valve allows accumulated contaminants to be flushed from the media bed. The operator can manually initiate the backwash cycle as required, providing a simple and reliable method of maintaining the filter.

The manual configuration is particularly useful where electrical power is unavailable, limited or where a simple mechanical filtration system is preferred.

Applications:

• Borehole water treatment.
• Residential homes.
• Farms and smallholdings.
• Guest houses and lodges.
• Hotels 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 where electrical power is limited or unavailable.

Why Choose a Katalox 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.
• Manual Backwashing: Simple manual cleaning without requiring electricity.
• Fine Filtration: Helps improve water clarity by reducing suspended particles.
• Low Maintenance: Simple operation with minimal maintenance requirements.
• 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.
• No Electricity Required: Ideal for installations where electrical power is unavailable or limited.
• Larger Filtration Capacity: The 13″ vessel provides a larger media bed than the 10″ and 12″ systems.
• Compact Design: Suitable for residential and commercial water-treatment applications.