"Clarity" Pressure filters           Free Bonus

Three functions ... Biological, Mechanical & UVC**               **on some models only

Clarity 12000 UV/C showing

         
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Filter selection

To choose the ideal filter for any pond you must first know the correct flow through the filter to maintain ideal water quality for your pond. (Please remember that the pond size alone does not determine the filter or pump size without first taking into account the many environmental and physical factors) 
 
3 ways to get help to establish flow

1. Fill in one of our e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you

2. Give us a call 1800 607 388 for expert advice

3. Do it yourself and use our quick reference flow calculator for rough estimate

• Step one: Establish the required flow through the filter keeping in mind waterfall** height if any, or long hose**

• Step Two: Choose a filter from the chart below (Example if your pond requires a flow through the filter of 4,500 litres per hour, the Clarity 12000 would give the best result)

• Step Three: Choose a pump, they are listed below in order of quality and suitability

Recommended flow through the filter - litres per hour

Suitable pumps for clarity filters

What makes a pump that is specifically designed for sending water to a filter (such as the pumps above) superior to a multi purpose pump such as Pondmate
1) The cage design is turtle shell shaped to attract solids from 360 degrees   2) These pumps are designed to run 24/7 year after year   3) They have a vortex impeller capable of handling solids without blocking

**Special note, if using a waterfall or a long hose between pump and filter the pump will need to be larger to allow for the reduced flow caused by the head (pumping height, and/or hose length)   If in doubt Fill in one of our e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you.
# A little under size for some pond sizes, but would work if the pond were smaller than the filters maximum volume rating.
## This pump is a little too strong, unless a waterfall over 1m is in place. However, you can never have too much pond flow, so, by releasing water back into the pond through a "Tee" and flow valve added circulation is provided for the pond.

 Aussie's additional thoughts
Tip 1: When calculating flow,  always allow about a 15% flow loss when a pressure filter is used.

Tip 2: Place the pump at the opposite end of the pond to the water return, and in the deepest part of the pond.

Tip 3: If in doubt always choose a pump with less than the maximum recommended flow and less than the recommended head height. Within reason the slower the water passes over the UV lamp and through the filter the better the result. Interpet offer a powder to prime filter systems, a great way to hasten biological activity. Pond Bio start 

Tip 4:  Pump - maximum pumping head. The pump supplying the filter must not have a pumping head exceeding 4m (0.4 bar) Head over 4m could damage the filter and could even burst the container. On the other hand a pump with inadequate head may not provide enough flow through the filter (see pump chart above )
In a nut shell ....The height difference between the filter lid and a pressure free outlet must not exceed 4metres (0.4 bar). So if the filter was mounted 1m above the pond surface, the pump must not have a maximum pumping height in excess of 5m. Or if mounted 2m above the surface of the pond, the pump must not have a maximum pumping height in excess of 6m.
There is however another factor in head calculations if long hose lengths are used, see "Friction loss in hose" under How to choose your pump / filter  if your hose will be more than 3m.

For detailed information about how this filter works
 

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