Description

The 8″ 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 deposits in plumbing and 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 as water passes through the media bed.

Katalox Light® can also help reduce hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), which commonly causes the characteristic “rotten egg” odour found in some borehole and groundwater supplies. The system can reduce iron levels of up to 7 mg/L (ppm) under suitable operating conditions, while also helping to reduce low levels of manganese.

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 help restore filtration performance.

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

Features:

• 8″ 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.
• Helps reduce hydrogen sulphide and associated odours.
• Manual backwash operation for simple maintenance.
• No electrical supply required for backwash valve operation.
• 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.
• Reliable and simple mechanical operation.

Specifications:

• Vessel diameter: 8″.
• System type: Iron, manganese & hydrogen sulphide removal filtration system.
• Pressure vessel: FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic).
• Filter media: Katalox Light®.
• Media function: Catalytic filtration and reduction of iron, manganese and suspended particles.
• Control valve: Manual backwash valve.
• Valve operation: Manual.
• Installation: Vertical.
• Manganese reduction: Low levels under suitable operating conditions.
• Hydrogen sulphide reduction: Helps reduce H₂S and associated odours.
• 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 compact 8″ configuration is particularly suitable for smaller residential and light commercial installations where space is limited and a simple, electricity-independent filtration system is preferred.

Applications:

• Borehole water treatment.
• Residential homes.
• Smallholdings and farms.
• Guest houses and lodges.
• Offices and small commercial properties.
• Groundwater filtration.
• Iron and manganese reduction.
• Hydrogen sulphide reduction.
• Pre-treatment before Reverse Osmosis systems.
• General water-treatment applications.
• Installations where electrical power is limited or unavailable.
• Compact water-treatment installations.

Why Choose a Katalox Iron Removal System?

• Iron & Manganese Reduction: Helps reduce dissolved iron and manganese under suitable conditions.
• Hydrogen Sulphide Reduction: Helps reduce hydrogen sulphide and unpleasant “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.
• 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.
• Compact Design: The 8″ vessel is suitable for installations where space is limited.