Waterco Multicyclone 50 Debris Filter
Being stuck indoors due to extremely cold weather has given me plenty of time to surf the web for solutions to my filtration dilemma. I came across the Waterco Multicyclone 50 Debris Filter, which is a prefilter for sand or bead filters. It has a clear glass debris container so you can tell when it needs backwashing. It works on the same principles as the cyclonic vacuum cleaners in that it spins water and debris to the sides of the container while sucking up clean water through the middle. It is kind of a pressurized vortex settlement chamber that is much smaller. There is a handy purge valve at the bottom for backwashing. I saw a tip in a forum that suggested putting a valve after it so you can use full force to backwash. Requires a minimum of 13GPM flow, which I have.
I ordered it online at this pool supply shop for the lowest price in the USA. It can range from $339 – $700+. $319 in Canada. My local pond supply store had never heard of it.
I will write a review after I install it which may be once things warm up in the spring.
I may move my pump a little further back too so it is more hidden by the retaining wall.
Update: Click here for my reviews of the muticyclone.Great product!!!
