Wednesday, January 14, 2015
How to Treat for Sulfur Odors, Iron, and Manganese Without Using Chlorine
I have high levels of sulfur odors, iron and manganese in my water. I don’t want to use chlorine, can I use aeration and the Pro-OX iron filter media to effectively treat my water? We have 3.0 PPM of iron, 0.1 PPM manganese, a pH of 7.4 and no tannins or iron bacteria according to our test results from a water testing company. This is just for my wife and I, two bathroom home.
Phillip Jones,
North Dakota
Dear Mr. Jones,
Yes you can use a two-tank system to handle even extremely high amounts of strong odor and heavy iron. We can suggest the following Maxi-Vent air compressor system followed by a Pro-OX Iron Filter.
The Maxi-Vent aeration package is a high-tech combination of an air compressor pump, a contact tank for aeration, and then a solenoid-operated vent for off-gassing odors.
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Maxi-Vent Aeration System, 220 Volt
Maxi-Vent System 220V with air-pump for aeration of water. Use prior to a Pro-OX backwash filter for excellent removal of odors, iron, manganese and sediment.
Please click on the link for more information:
http://www.cleanwaterstore.com/A1001310-p-air-compressor-tanks.html
Dimensions: 10" diameter x 61" height ¾" or 1” pipe size. Bypass is included.
Excellent Warranty: 5 years on the control valve and 10 years on the filter tank.
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Pro-Ox Iron Filter 7800 Series, 1.5 cubic foot size
Pro-OX Iron Filter 7800 Series includes pipe connectors; by-pass valve; 1.5 cubic feet of Pro-OX Manganese Dioxide NSF Certified filter media; 10 x 54 inch filter tank; 7800 automatic backwash control valve. Uses the Enpress tank with Vortech distributor which allows the Pro-OX media to be backwashed at lower flow rates with less water, saving water and energy.
Dimensions: 10” diameter x 50” height with valve; Chlorine side tank is 10.5” diameter x 16” high
Please click on the link for more information:
http://www.cleanwaterstore.com/FE011160.html#tab=tab1
Excellent Warranty: 5 years on the control valve & 10 years on the mineral tank.
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Below is a diagram showing the Pro-Ox Filter System setup: