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"Pressure Flo" Filter -
With UV-C
"With backwash feature"
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Three functions
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Biological, Mechanical & UV-C |
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Must see >>
More details about the filter inner
workings and back washing system
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The pump sitting in the pond pushing water through the
Pressure flo filter either up to a waterfall or directly
back into the pond. Drawing also shows the backwash hose onto the garden *the filter can either be buried up to the lid or simply
sit on the ground. |
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Aussie's observations
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Pressure Flo filters are suitable for:
Any pond where filtered water is required. In particular when water
is to be pumped to a higher level such as a waterfall or feature. We
recommend a
gravity
filter when Koi or turtles are present |
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What we liked: The solid Italian construction. The high
wattage of the UV lamps. The clear water guarantee. The cleaning indicator pops
up when the filter is in need of cleaning. Every model has a back wash system
that is very easy to use. UV lamp "on" indicator.
Great value for money.
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Less than ideal: Pressure filters in
general are not ideal for Koi or Turtles, the better option
would be a
gravity filter,
However, if a waterfall is in use
with a
single pump for both filtering and the waterfall, a pressure filter may be the
only
option, other than using 2 pumps. |
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Other filters of this type:
FishMate
Oase
Filtoclear
Clarity
Claritec
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Made in Italy
3
year warranty |
Pressure flo
2500 |
Pressure flo
5000 |
Pressure flo
8000 |
Pressure flo
12000 |
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Ideal flow through the filter |
................................. See chart below
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| Suitable pond
size - Approximate |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
see chart |
| Integrated UV-C
clarifier |
11 watt |
11 watt |
20 watt |
25 watt |
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UV lamp "on" indicator. |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Clear water guarantee (details below) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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"Time to clean indicator" |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Size
- Diameter x
Height mm |
250 x 280 |
250 x 510 |
270 x 530 |
370 x 640 |
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If canister is buried - how much shows above ground
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140mm |
140mm |
140mm |
140mm |
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Number of foam filters |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
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Bio balls for micro-organism
growth |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Back washing system (single switch) |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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Power cord length |
5m |
5m |
5m |
5m |
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Hose tails supplied (also see optional) |
25mm |
25
or 32mm |
32mm |
32mm |
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Optional hose tails available |
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38mm* |
38mm* |
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Suitable
pumps
(see list below) |
below |
below |
below |
below |
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Maximum pump
pressure (see Tip 5) |
0.4 bar |
0.4 bar |
0.4 bar |
0.4 bar |
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Clearwater guarantee
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
National
warranty - Australia wide
(for more details)
excluding lamp |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
3 years |
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Manufacturers RRP*
*Recommended Retail Price. |
RRP*$525 |
RRP*$599 |
RRP*$795 |
RRP*$1,150 |
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Our Price
- Aus $
Including GST |
$299
2500 |
$329
5000 |
$449
8000 |
$614
12000 |
Consider mix
and matching different filters to better fit your pond and pocket .... Any
of the above filters can be joined together using a tee and hose. Example: A
8000-UVC with a 12000-Bio gives you a 20000 etc, etc
The other advantage is that if your pond is is enlarged or if you fish
stocking increases you can just simply add a filter
*Optional 38mm hose tail if
required
$12
each (2 required) |
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Filter selection
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To choose the ideal filter for any pond you must
first know the correct environmental flow 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
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Fill in
one of our
e-mail help forms and let us do all the calculations for you
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Give us a call 1800 607 388 for expert
advice
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Do it yourself and use our quick reference
flow calculator for rough
estimate
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Step one: Establish the required flow
through the filter keeping in mind waterfall** height if any, or long hose**
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Step Two: Choose a filter from the chart
below (Example if your pond requires a flow through the filter of 3,400 litres
per hour, the Pressure Flo 8000 would give the best result)
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Step Three: Choose a pump, they are listed below in order of quality and
suitability
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Recommended flow
through the filter - litres per hour
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2500 |
5000 |
8000 |
12000 |
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Flow |
625 |
1,250 |
2,000 |
3,000 |
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Ideal Flow - See hint 4 below |
1,100 |
2,150 |
3,400 |
5,100 |
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Maximum Flow - See hint 4 |
1,250 |
2,500 |
4,000 |
6,000 |
Suitable pumps for Pressure Flo Filters
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2500 |
5000 |
8000 |
12000 |
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Most suitable pumps
Assuming a waterfall is not over 500mm high or
the correct size hose is not longer than 3m |
Project 1200
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Project
2400
Aquamax
2000#
Pondmax 3000 |
Laguna - 3500
Aquamax
3500
Pondmax 4500 |
Laguna - 6000
Aquamax
5500
Pondmax 8000 |
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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
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Other workable pumps
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Pondmate
1500#
Pondmate
2400##
Pondmax
3000## |
Pondmate
3500##
Pondmax 4500## |
Pondmate
4800# |
Stingray 6000
Pondmate
6000#
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**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.
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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. |
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 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: Interpet offer a
powder to prime filter systems, a great way to hasten biological activity.
Interpet Bio start .
Tip 4: Within
reason the slower the water passes over the UV lamp and through the filter the
better the result. However, you can never have too much
pond flow, so, by having a slightly oversize pump and
releasing water directly back into the pond or on to a feature or waterfall through a "Tee"
with a valve (tap), added
circulation is provided for the pond.
Tip 5: 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
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.
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Clearwater
guarantee
- or your money back
Provided that Pressure Flo filters are operated in accordance with the
recommendations in the instructions supplied with the product, Laguna
guarantee clear water visibly free from suspended algae. |
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capacity
filter canisters together with the unique multi-foam layout
reduces cleaning by up to 3 times compared to conventional filters. |
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How the UVC takes care of algae etc.....
For detailed information |
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