AQVA Iron-Manganese filter 20 inch BB / XL-size

High-Capacity Iron and Manganese Filtration for Utility Water:

The AQFE-XL Iron Removal Filter Cartridge is designed for AQVA XL-size (20” BB standard) filter housings, efficiently reducing iron and manganese from utility water. Featuring activated carbon, it also eliminates odors and unpleasant tastes, making it ideal for clarifying cottage water, lake water, or well water for 1–4 water points.

Benefits:

• Enhances utility water quality for improved clarity and taste.

• Easy maintenance with straightforward filter replacement.

• No drainage system required, simplifying installation.

Effectively Removes:

• Iron: 50–95% reduction*

• Manganese: 30–70% reduction*

• Odors and unpleasant tastes

• Particulate matter down to 5 µm

Note: Purification efficiency may be affected by water characteristics such as pH, salinity, and humus content.

Filter Replacement:

• Iron Removal Filter Cartridge for AQVA XL-Size Filter Housing (AQFE-XL)
• filter Capacity: Up to approximately 163,000 liters when raw water iron content is around 2 mg/L and humus has been pre-removed.
• Replacement Indicator: Replace when filtered water develops a yellowish tint, indicating the filter’s capacity is exhausted. Replace at least annually.
• Note: Filter lifespan depends on raw water quality. If purified water quality changes, conduct a follow-up water analysis.

Package Contents:

• Replacement filter cartridge

Technical Specifications:

• Typical Flow Rate: Maximum 14 liters per minute, suitable for high-demand applications.

• Pressure Drop: 0.5 bar at 8 liters per minute.

• Compatibility: Fits AQVA XL-size filter housings (20” BB standard).

System Requirements:

• Prefiltration: Incoming water must be prefiltered, e.g., with a fine filter (AQMF1-XL) and humus filter (AQ052X).
• Maximum Iron Content: 3 mg/L; recommended 2 mg/L.
• Maximum Manganese Content: 300 mg/L; recommended 70 mg/L.
• Maximum Humus Content: 15 mg/L.
• pH Range: 6–9, with an optimal pH of 7.8.
• Operating Pressure: Consistent feed pressure of 2–6 bar.

Winter Storage:

In winter, when temperatures drop below 2°C, shut off water lines and drain filter housings to prevent damage from freezing.