Defender® Regenerative Media Filters

The Defender® filter is an earth friendly solution for pristine pool water and it continues to have a marked impact on the global water footprint. This industry leading filter will give you maximum performance, longevity and user friendliness — an outcome that is good for the planet and our resources.

Here are the fabulous five benefits enjoyed by existing Defender® customers:

1) Water & Waste Savings

The Defender® filter virtually eliminates the tremendous amount of the backwash water associated with sand filter operation. Instead of reverse flushing, as with a sand filter, Defender® simply discharges the spent media directly to waste and is recharged from time to time.

2) Energy & Chemicals Savings

The dramatic reduction of backwash waste directly translates to savings in make-up water along with the chemicals and fuel for re-heating. Consider the cost of chemically treating 2.2 million gallons (8328 m3) and the BTUs required to heat this volume from 50 degrees (10°C) to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27°C).

3) Construction Savings

More savings are derived from the smaller construction footprint for Defender® filter. This results in as little as one-fourth to one-sixth of the space required by an equivalently sized sand system, saving installation and rigging time.

4) Power Savings

Defender® reduces head loss (vs. compared to sand) to which saves motor horsepower operational cost. Starting differential pressures for a high-rate sand filter, depending on the media, could range from 4 to 6 psi (27.6 kpa to 41.4 kpa). In contrast, the starting differential of the Defender® is approximately 1 psi (6.9 kpa). Converting this to head represents savings of nearly 12 feet (3.65m) total dynamic head, or TDH, which translates to horsepower and energy savings. In most cases, the pump motor required for Defender® filter recirculation is smaller than a sand filter. Utilizing a 25hp motor instead of a 30hp unit would result in electricity savings of $3,000 per year.

5) Water Quality

The Defender® filter will remove particles down to 1 micron. With the growing concerns about waterborne illnesses (WBI) such as cryptosporidiosis, the smaller the particle removal the better. The Defender® filter is especially effective on pools with heavy bather loads because of the increased filter area and dirt holding capacity.

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For a complete overview of the Defender® filter,
please visit www.defenderfilter.com

 

High Rate Commercial Sand Filters

Neptune-Benson offers a full range of steel and fiberglass filters that can be custom engineered and fabricated to suit your specific needs.

Model SHFFG (Horizontal Fiberglass High Rate Sand Filters)

Description

Engineered to the highest standards for strength and to maximize long term performance and operational integrity.

Designed with superior materials including all vinyl ester resin, schedule 80 PVC internal parts and solid fiberglass flange connections.

Features include 14"x18" access manways, 15 year warranty, unlimited sizes and configurations and automatic backwash programming.

Features & Benefits

  • Vinyl ester resin maximizes strength and corrosion resistance against all chemicals including ozone.
  • Oversized 14"x18" manway provides safest access.
  • Integral base designed for seismic zone 4 installations.
  • Saddle base design allows for stacking in filter rooms to optimize use of available space.
  • Horizontal configuration also available in carbon steel or stainless steel construction.

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Model SRF (Vertical Steel High Rate Sand Filters)

Description

Conservatively constructed heavy duty steel filters featuring a 28" deep sand bed, Flexsol 3000 lining, including a 10 year warranty

Features include a 14"x18' access manway, with sizes ranging from 36" to 120" diameter

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Model SDC (Dual Cell High Rate Sand Filters)

Description

Dual-cell configuration constructed of high strength carbon steel featuring Flexsol 3000 lining. Available with a variety of face piping configurations.

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Model STC (Triple Cell High Rate Sand Filters)

Description

Triple-cell configuration constructed of high strength carbon steel featuring Flexsol 3000 lining. Available with a variety of face piping configurations

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Custom Tank Configurations

For all your custom fabrication needs:
Contact: aquatopia@neptunebenson.com

Legacy

Description

The best compact commercial filter on the market today. Legacy Filters are fiberglass molded with a UV inhibited Gel-coat finish

Features & Benefits

  • Easy access 14"x18" man-way lid (48" model only)
  • 6"x9" access man-way lid (36" and 42" model)
  • Schedule 80 PVC internals
  • 3" bulkhead connections
  • 36", 42", 48" sizes available
  • Combination media dump port

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Face Piping & Automation Equipment

3-Way and Standard Face Piping

Description

3-Way Face Piping is an easy way to operate your backwash valves. Available in lever, electric, gear and pneumatic operation

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Filter Controller

Model RMF — Defender® Filters Only

The automatic controller shall provide total control of the system’s filtration and regeneration cycles, and provide all necessary equipment interlocks and timing mechanisms to execute the filter program. The controller enclosure shall be a NEMA type 12 industrial enclosure.

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Automatic Filter Programmer

Model MFP2 & FP — Sand Filters Only

Controls the operation of your filter system with programmable backwash functions. This microprocessor based panel offers unlimited options including pressure differential and timed cycles for backwash scheduling. Available in 2 models, the MFP2 and the FP model.

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