AST Propeller Bead Filters · The Propeller Bead® Filter uses a motor driven, embedded propeller...
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PROPELLER BEAD ® FILTERS The Propeller Bead® Filter is ulized at some of the largest indoor recirculang fish producon facilies and most presgious zoos and aquariums around the world. This filter is perfect for lightly loaded aquarium systems, especially where biofiltraon needs are low and the required flow rate is high (system turnover of roughly 30 minutes). Flow rates as high as 1200 gpm can be used with this unit. This unit is an excellent choice for backwash water reclamaon from display aquaria sand filters; or if coupled with a fine solids removal device, for display aquaria with underwater viewing requiring polished water for clarity. The Propeller Bead® Filter uses a motor driven, embedded propeller for intermient washing of the media to remove captured solids and media biofloc. The sludge is removed in concentrated form, greatly reducing the water loss associated with the backwashing process. Water loss is as low as 10% compared to high-rate fluidized sand filters. • Superior Solids Removal • Excellent Biolfiltration • Automation Available • Low Water Loss • Aggressive Backwash • ASTFILTERS.COM PBF-25S for Asian Aviary Pool Miami Metro Zoo, FL ™
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PROPELLER BEAD® FILTERSThe Propeller Bead® Filter is utilized at some of the largest indoor recirculating fish production facilities and most prestigious zoos and aquariums around the world. This filter is perfect for lightly loaded aquarium systems, especially where biofiltration needs are low and the required flow rate is high (system turnover of roughly 30 minutes).
Flow rates as high as 1200 gpm can be used with this unit. This unit is an excellent choice for backwash water reclamation from display aquaria sand filters; or if coupled with a fine solids removal device, for display aquaria with underwater viewing requiring polished water for clarity.
The Propeller Bead® Filter uses a motor driven, embedded propeller for intermittent washing of the media to remove captured solids and media biofloc. The sludge is removed in concentrated form, greatly reducing the water loss associated with the backwashing process. Water loss is as low as 10% compared to high-rate fluidized sand filters.
• Superior Solids Removal • Excellent Biolfiltration • Automation Available • Low Water Loss • Aggressive Backwash •
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PBF-25S for Asian Aviary Pool Miami Metro Zoo, FL
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Standard Propeller Bead® Filters
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MODELS
PBF-3PE*
PBF-5
PBF-10
PBF-25
PBF-50
PBF-100*Constructed of rotationally molded polyethylene. Pressure and flow limited by material.
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Solids FiltrationFeed Rate (lbs/day)
Underwater Viewing orAquarium DisplayVolume (gallons)
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Cubic FeetBead Media
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MaxPressure (psi)
MODELS
PBF-3F
PBF-5S
PBF-10S
PBF-25S
PBF-50S
PBF-100S
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BioclarificationFeed Rate (lbs/day)standard/enhanced
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Backwash WaterLoss (gallons)
Cubic FeetBead Media
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MaxPressure (psi)
Max FlowRate (gpm)
for biological and mechanical filtration
for mechanical filtration and limited biofiltration
For applications using a Propeller Bead® �lter for primary solids capture for aquatic life support systems, we recommend the use of a moving bed bioreactors with Curler X-1 Media for biological �ltration. In applications where the bead �lter will only be used as a clari�er, use the maximum daily feed input or choose a �lter with a compatible �ow rate for the desired system turnover.
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