AFM Filter System for Turbidity Overview
Welcome to GAPS Water Treatment – Your Trusted Supplier for AFM Filter Systems
At GAPS Water Treatment, we offer advanced AFM Filter Systems designed to tackle turbidity and enhance water clarity. Our systems utilize Activated Filter Media (AFM) from Dryden Aqua and are paired with Fleck control valves from Pentair to ensure superior filtration performance and reliability.
AFM is a revolutionary filter media made from green glass, developed and manufactured by Dryden Aqua. It replaces traditional sand filters, doubling the performance without the need for additional infrastructure investments. AFM filters out 30% more organics compared to quartz and glass sand, resists biofouling, biocoagulation, and transient wormhole channeling, and never needs to be recharged or replaced, providing a cost-effective solution.
Our AFM Filter Systems handle flow rates from 1.1 m³/hr to 13.6 m³/hr and employ a three-layered media approach for gradiated filtration. The base layer consists of AFM Grade 3 (2.0 - 4.0 mm), the middle layer is AFM NG Grade 2 (0.7 - 2.0 mm), and the top layer is AFM NG Grade 1 (0.4 - 0.8 mm). Paired with Fleck control valves from Pentair, these systems ensure reliable operation and long-term performance by resisting biofouling and biocoagulation.
Enhance water clarity and quality by effectively removing turbidity and other impurities with our AFM Filter Systems. These systems are cost-effective, reducing maintenance costs with a filter media that doesn’t need frequent replacement. They are also eco-friendly, lowering backwash water demand and reducing chlorine oxidation demand by up to 50%.
Our AFM Filter Systems are ideal for various applications, including swimming pools, drinking water, and industrial water treatment. Maintain crystal clear water in swimming pools, ensure safe and clean drinking water by removing contaminants, and improve water quality for industrial processes.
At GAPS Water Treatment, we are committed to providing high-quality water treatment solutions. We offer genuine parts from trusted manufacturers like Dryden Aqua and Pentair, ensuring you get the best performance and longevity from your AFM Filter Systems.
Ready to enhance your water treatment system with AFM Filter Systems? Contact us today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AFM (Activated Filter Media)
What is AFM?
What is AFM?
AFM, or Activated Filter Media, is an advanced filtration material designed to replace sand in water filtration systems. It enhances the performance of standard sand filters by doubling their efficiency without requiring additional infrastructure investments. Made from a specific type of glass and processed through a three-step activation process, AFM offers superior mechanical and electrostatic filtration capabilities.
How does AFM improve water filtration?
How does AFM improve water filtration?
AFM's activation process increases its surface area by up to 300 times, allowing for better adsorption and filtration of pollutants. Its self-sterilizing properties prevent issues like biofouling, mud-balling, and channeling, ensuring that untreated water doesn't bypass the filtration process. AFM is particularly effective against bacteria, parasites, and THM reduction, providing a cleaner and safer water output.
What are the benefits of using AFM over traditional sand?
What are the benefits of using AFM over traditional sand?
- Enhanced Filtration: AFM more than doubles the filtration performance compared to sand.
- Biofouling Resistance: It is not prone to biofouling, ensuring stable filtration performance.
- Chlorine Reduction: AFM can lower the chlorine demand in water treatment by up to 50%.
- Water Conservation: It reduces backwash water requirements by an average of 50%.
- Longevity: AFM does not need to be replaced and is expected to last the lifetime of the filtration system.
Can AFM filter out heavy metals and pathogens?
Can AFM filter out heavy metals and pathogens?
Yes, AFM is highly effective at removing metals, heavy metals, and pathogens like Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Its enhanced filtration capability and resistance to bacterial growth make it an excellent choice for reducing biological and chemical risks in water.
Is AFM suitable for all types of water filtration systems?
Is AFM suitable for all types of water filtration systems?
AFM is a versatile media that can replace sand in all sand filters, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including swimming pools, drinking water, aquaria, and wastewater treatment. Its compatibility and superior performance make it an ideal upgrade for existing sand filtration systems.
How is AFM maintained?
How is AFM maintained?
AFM requires minimal maintenance as it is recharged by simply backwashing with water, similar to sand. This process cleans and reactivates the media, ensuring continued effective filtration without the need for replacement.
Why is AFM considered cost-effective?
Why is AFM considered cost-effective?
AFM provides a quick return on investment by enhancing filtration efficiency, reducing chemical and water usage, and offering a long-lasting filtration solution. Its ability to lower operational costs while improving water quality makes it a cost-effective choice for water treatment facilities.