Description
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon, 12 x 30 Mesh, 1 Cu Ft bag
- Highly efficient filtration medium with exceptional adsorptive properties
- Ideal for removal of taste, odors, chlorine, and more
- Requires periodic backwashing for optimal performance
- Maximum carbon life typically extends up to three years
Advantages:
- Large surface area ensures high capacity and efficiency
- Minimal losses due to attrition, thanks to the hardness of activated carbon
- Suitable for a wide range of pH levels and water conditions
- High carbon-low ash content guarantees quality filtration
- Provides a polished finish to filtered water
Physical Properties:
- Color: Black
- Form: Granular
- Density: 33 lbs/cu. ft.
- Water Soluble Ash: Less than 0.5%
- Iodine #: 800
- Abrasion #: 75 min
- Meets AWWA Standard: B604-74
Conditions for Operation:
- Water to be filtered should ideally be free of oil and suspended matter
- Wide pH range compatibility
- Bed Depth: 26-30 in.
- Backwash Rate: 8-10 gpm
- Backwash Bed Expansion: 30-40% of bed depth
- Service Flow Rate: 5 gpm/sq. ft.
