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Valumax Autotrol Backwashing Filter Systems

  • Filter media selection is based on application.
  • Media data sheets are available through customer service if required.
  • Backwashing filters shown represent common sizes and media choices.
  • Other sizes and media selections are available.

Install parts (bypass valve, tube adapter kits, drain fittings) are not included with units. These must be ordered separately and are listed at the end of this section.

Backwash flow rates should be considered for drain pipe sizing and should typically be 3/4” OD or larger.

Units up to 2 cubic feet (12” x 52” media tank) are shipped with media loaded. Larger systems have media packaged separately which must be loaded on site.

 

Carbon Filters

  • Chlorine reduction
  • Taste and odor reduction
  • Reduction of chemical by-products of chlorination, pesticides, herbicides and other organic chemicals
  • 3 cycle operation – Backwash, Fast rinse, Service
  • 742 professional electronic time clock control
  • Carbon works by chemical adsorption, and will need periodic replacement to maintain effectiveness

Valumax 263/742 Time Clock Control (Logix) – Backwashing Filters

Carbon Filters

Part #Description1+3+6+12+
CFM-1.0-263-CARBON1.0CUFT;CARBON;263-742;;RT 9X48
CFM-1.5-263-CARBON1.5CUFT;CARBON;263-742 ;RT 10X54
CFM-2.0-263-CARBON2.0CUFT;CARBON;263-742 ;RT 12X52
CFM-3.0-263-CARBON3.0CUFT;CARBON;263-742 ;RT 14X65
CFM-4.0-263-CARBON4.0CUFT;CARBON;263-742 ;RT 16X65

Catalytic Carbon Filters

  • Chloramine reduction
  • Iron and Hydrogen Sulfide removal (typically requires air injection)
  • 3 cycle operation – acwash, Fast rinse, Service
  • 742 professional electronic time clock control

Catalytic Carbon Filters – Chloramine Reduction

 Part #Description1+3+6+12+
 CFM-1.0-263-MC12401.0CUFT;CATALYTIC CARB;263-742;;RT 9X48    
 CFM-1.5-263-MC12401.5CUFT;CATALYTIC CARB;263-742 ;RT 10X54    
 CFM-2.0-263-MC12402.0CUFT;CATALYTIC CARB;263-742 ;RT 12X52    
 CFM-3.0-263-MC12403.0CUFT;CATALYTIC CARB;263-742 ;RT 14X65    
 CFM-4.0-263-MC12404.0CUFT;CATALYTIC CARB;263-742 ;RT 16X65    

Nexsand Filters

  • Turbidity reduction providing filtration down to 3-5 micron
  • High service flow
  • Removal of precipitated material after chemical feed (chlorine, peroxide, etc)
  • Durable, long lasting media (typically 5+ years)
  • 3 cycle operation – Backwash, Fast rinse, Service
  • 742 professional electronic time clock control

Nexsand Filters

 Part #Description1+3+6+12+
 CFM-.75-263-NEXSAND.75CUFT; NEXSAND; 263-742; RT 8X44    
 CFM-1.0-263-NEXSAND1.0CUFT; NEXSAND; 263-742; RT 9X48    
 CFM-1.5-263-NEXSAN1.5CUFT;NEXSAND;263-742; RT10X54    
 CFM-2.0-263-NEXSAND2.0CUFT; NEXSAND; 263-742; RT 12X52    
 CFM-3.0-263-NEXSAND3.0CUFT; NEXSAND; 263-742; RT 14X65    

Greensand Plus Filters

  • Removal of Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide, Arsenic and Radium
  • Effective over a broad pH range
  • Batch regeneration 
  • Includes 10”x16” potassium permanganate feeder tank. 
  • 5 cycle operation – Backwash, Chem Draw, Fast rinse, Refill, Service
  • 742 professional electronic time clock control

Greensand Filters

Part #Description1+3+6+12+
CFM-1.0-268-GRNSAND1.0CUFT;GRNSAND;268-742; RT 9X48
CFM-1.5-268-GRNSAND1.5CUFT;GRNSAND;268-742; RT 10X54
CFM-2.0-268-GRNSAND2.0CUFT;GRNSAND;268-742; RT 12X52

Birm Filters & Air Injection Parts

  • Iron and Manganese removal (requires presence of dissolved oxygen in water) 
  • Chemical free operation 
  • Typically used with air injector (installed ahead of well pressure tank) and air contact tank with off gas vent. 
  • Not suitable for use with chlorine or other chemical feed systems. 
  • 3 cycle operation – Backwash, Fast rinse, Service 
  • 742 professional electronic time clock control

Birm Filters & Air Injection Parts [Not for sale in California]

Part #Description1+3+6+12+
CFM-1.0-263-BIRM1.0CUFT;BIRM;263-742; RT948
CFM-1.5-263-BIRM1.5CUFT;BIRM;263-742 ;RT1054
CFM-2.0-263-BIRM2.0CUFT;BIRM;263-742; RT1252
Part #Description1+2+4+8+
CH3929-5IRON REMOVER MICRONIZER
20289AIR CTRL ASSY CT-40 (FITS NEW QC TANKS ONLY)
31608CT-40 RETENTION TANK, 16X53