Item description for Alamo Brand (A7200) Micro-Z Zeolite Media for Sediment Filtration 1 Cubic Foot

Superior filtration media

Alamo's Micro-Z granular filter media outperforms conventional multimedia materials due its unique structure, allowing particulate to penetrate deeply into the filter bed to provide superior filtration at increased flow rates.

Physical Properties

Color	Light Green
Bulk Density	55 lbs. per cu. ft.
Specific Gravity	2.2 gm/cc
Mesh Size	14x40
Uniform coefficient	1.9
Hardness (Mohs scale)	4

Features & Benefits

Higher solids loading capability
Superior filtration performance
Reduced backwash frequency
Removes finer particles
Reduces pressure drop
Provides higher flow rates
Light weight
Reduces shipping cost
Easy to handle

Conditions of operation

Recommended bed depth	36" - 48"
Recommended freeboard	50% of bed depth
Service flow rate	12-20 GPM/sq. ft.
Backwash flow rate	12-16 GPM/sq. ft.
Backwash bed expansion	30-40 percent
Note: Allow bed to soak overnight before initial backwash

MICRO-Z vs. Conventional Filter Media

Media	Nominal Micron Rating	Loading Capacity
Sand	20	1.0X
Sand & Anthracite	15	1.4X
Multimedia	12	1.6X
Micro-Z	5	2.8X