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Bubble Bead Filter
These
world-class pond filters have the ability to accomplish excellent
mechanical filtration while simultaneously offering outstanding
biological filtration in a single easy to operate unit that requires
far less space than alternative filters. This filter utilizes a packed
bed of floating bead media to strain solid waste as well as provide
surface area for nitrifying bacteria. The gentle backwash process of
the Bubble Washed Bead Filter allows the removal of solid waste while
oxygenating the media bed and retaining a healthy colony of nitrifying
bacteria.
This backwash process is extremely simple, only requiring minutes to
complete. Simply turn off the pump or bypass the water flow and rotate
the three way valve of the filter to the drain position. As the water
drains from the filter air is introduced through the air inlet rising
up and agitating the media bed. As the water level in the filter
lowers, the beads are passed through the filter’s washing throat which
projects the beads into the bottom chamber expanding the media and
separating the solid waste. The solids sink, washing out of the filter
while the media floats up causing a physical separation of the two.
The backwash cycle is completed when the water has completely drained,
the valve is again rotated to the normal operating position and the
pump turned on.
Backwash frequency will vary among individual applications and
seasons. During the warm summer months the frequency can be as high as
once a day in some regions. The winter months when pond activity is
lower the backwash frequency can be reduced to every few days to
weekly. Automation is available for the backwash process to reduce
owner involvement. A BBF controller and actuated valve are required
and can be installed anytime on new or existing filters.
 
The
Bubble Bead Filter is available in 11 different sizes ranging from ¼
ft3 (BBF-XS300A) to 10 ft3 (BBF-XF20000). These filters can
accommodate complete mechanical and biological filtration for pond
sizes from 300 to 20,000 gallons. Inlet and outlet port sizes vary
depending on the size of the filter. They range from ¾” to 3” on the
largest BBF. Flow rates will also vary depending on filter size.
Bubble Bead Filters do not require a prefilter other than a pump
basket for impeller protection; however, the backwash frequency is
substantially reduced if a quality prefilter is installed in the
filtration loop.
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Filter
Models |
Media Capacity (ft3/
m3) |
Dimensions (hgt x
dia) |
Inlet/Outlet
Fitting Size |
Max. Flow Rate (gpm
/ lpm) |
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BBF-XS
2000 |
1 / .028 |
43" x 16" |
1.5" union |
15 / 57 |
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BBF-XS
4000 |
2 / .057 |
49" x 19" |
1.5" union |
30 / 114 |
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BBF-XS
6000 |
3 / .085 |
49" x 19" |
1.5" union |
45 / 170 |
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BBF-XS
8000 |
4 / .11 |
60" x 26" |
2" union |
60 / 227 |
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BBF-XS
10000 |
5 / .14 |
60" x 26" |
2" union |
75 / 284 |
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BBF-XS
12000 |
6 / .17 |
82" x 32" |
2" union |
90 / 341 |
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BBF-XS
20000 |
10 / .28 |
88" x 34" |
3" fipt |
150 / 568 |
Filter
Models
(cont.) |
Max.
Pressure (psi/ bar) |
Total
Surface Area (ft2/
m2) |
Max. Feed
per Day (lb / kg) |
Backwash
Water Loss (gal / l) |
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BBF-XS
2000 |
10 / .69 |
400 / 37.2 |
.5 / .23 |
12 / 45.4 |
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BBF-XS
4000 |
10 / .69 |
800 / 74.3 |
1 / .45 |
25 / 95 |
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BBF-XS
6000 |
10 / .69 |
1200 / 111.5 |
1.5 / .68 |
25 / 95 |
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BBF-XS
8000 |
10 / .69 |
1600 / 148.6 |
2 / .91 |
45 / 170 |
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BBF-XS
10000 |
10 / .69 |
2000 / 185.8 |
2.5 / 1.13 |
45 / 170 |
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BBF-XS
12000 |
15 / 1.03 |
2400 / 223 |
3 / 1.36 |
65 / 246 |
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BBF-XS
20000 |
15 / 1.03 |
4000 / 371.6 |
5 / 2.27 |
150 / 568 |
The
Bubble Wash Bead Filter boasts a non-corrosive plastic or fiberglass
construction with no mechanical parts to service. These filters are
designed for pressurized applications operating with low head, energy
efficient pumps. The maximum pressure for the polyethylene filters is
10 psi and the fiberglass filters is 15 psi. The BBF’s are compact and
easy to install, supply exceptional solids removal and biological
filtration, and are easy to maintain with a simple low water loss
backwash procedure.
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Item # |
Description |
Price |
Click To Order |
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PFS-XS2000 |
BBF-XS 2000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 858.00 |
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PFS-XS4000 |
BBF-XS 4000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 1020.00 |
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PFS-XS6000 |
BBF-XS 6000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 1120.00 |
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PFS-XS8000 |
BBF-XS 8000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 1500.00 |
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PFS-XS10000 |
BBF-XS 10000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 1700.00 |
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PFS-XS12000 |
BBF-XS 12000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 2800.00 |
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PFS-XS20000 |
BBF-XS 20000 Bubble Bead Filter |
$ 3450.00 |
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