Glass media is more efficient than sand as it can remove up to 30% more material and pollutants than sand so saving on backwashing and the resultant water, energy and chemical treatment costs. It doesn't degrade so it has a longer life span.
Used in place of traditional filter media. Grade 1 is equivalent to 16/30 (0.5-1mm) grade sand; Grade 2 is equivalent to 8/16 (1-2mm) grade sand; Grade 3 is equivalent to 6mm gravel.
Below is a list of benefits of using glass media compared to sand media.
Key Benefits:
- It is more efficient. It can remove up to 30% more material and pollutants than sand, so saving on backwashing and the resultant water, energy and chemical treatment costs
- It requires less material. It’s less dense than sand, requiring 15% less media to fill the equivalent filter
- It doesn’t degrade. It therefore has a longer life span
- It is suitable for both commercial and residential filters with laterals or nozzle plates
- It is available in three grades of media – Grade 1 , Grade 2 and Grade 3. All grades are milled down to remove sharp points and packed in 25kg bags