Thursday, August 13, 2015

Chlorinate and Filter to Remove Iron Bacteria for Good

Gerry,

Got your name from our neighbors, their system is working good.  We have odors and a small amount of iron.  However we have slime in our toilet tanks, and we are sure its iron bacteria.  We want to chlorinate and filter, what do you recommend?   I already have a softener, which is doing most of the heavy lifting on this water now!

Gary S.
Pennsylvania

Dear Gary,

Thanks for emailing.  To treat the Iron and Iron Bacteria I recommend chlorination injection followed by a Contact Tank for necessary retention time, followed by filtration by a Pro-OX Iron Filter, and finally treated by your existing Water Softener. 

How this application will work is the chlorine (Clorox) bleach mixed with water is injected whenever the well is on, once injected the 80 gallon contact retention tank allows for enough contact time for the chlorine to react with the contaminants and fully oxidize for filtration.  The Iron filter then taking out any residual, oxidized Iron/Manganese/Odors.  As the Iron filter media will thrive with the bleach, and is used to further enhance performance, typically no residual chlorine remains in the treated water. 


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The Precision-24 self-priming chlorine pump systems are easy to install by anyone familiar with basic plumbing and very easy to maintain yourself.  Settings for the pump will be provided as well as the ratio of Clorox : Water to be used.

Pro-OX Manganese Dioxide media is an NSF Certified natural high purity mineral that is used for removing iron, hydrogen sulfide, and manganese from water supplies.  These media utilize an oxidation-reduction reaction and filtration process similar to Greensand, but at a much higher level of performance. 

Pro-OX has a much higher surface area and is much more porous than Greensand, but it lasts much longer (usually between 10 years, compared to around 5 years maximum for Greensand).  Pro-OX can also handle higher amounts of Iron/Manganese, and Iron Bacteria. 

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Chlorinator Package Precision-24 + 15 Gal Solution TankPrecision-24 Metering Pump with 15 Gallon Solution Tank:                     

Extremely versatile pump comes in either 115 or 220 volt so as to be wired to come on when ever your well or pressure system is energized.  Works with well water flow rates from 1 – 50 Gallons per Minute (GPM).

Output rating:  0.1 – 24 Gallons per Day (GPD).  Pressure rating:  Will inject into lines with up to 110 PSI.  Digital speed adjustment allows for quick changes to pump output.


Additional features:  Degassing Valve is built in which makes this great for chlorination use.  System includes Chlorination Pump, 15 Gallon Solution Tank, Injection Check Valve, tubing and installation fittings.  25 & 35 Gallon tanks also available for additional cost. 

                                   

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80 Gallon Contact Tank 80 Gallon Contact Tank 
The CT-80 tank is a durable easy-to-install retention tank designed to provide optimum contact time during chemical treatment. These lightweight seamless totally non-corrosive retention tanks are ideal for new and replacement installation where durability is at a premium. 100% non-metallic polymer materials. Impervious to chemical attack.  Comes with  1-1/4 inch inlet.



Dimensions:  21” Diameter x 63”Tall



                                  Excellent Warranty:  5 Years from date of installation.
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Vacuum BreakerVacuum Breaker, ½” Male Pipe Thread (MPT).                  

Vacuum breaker relief valve Watts 1/2" male 200 PSI maximum.
Required for contact and retention tanks to prevent vacuum in system and avoid imploding vessel.

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Spectrum Chlorine Test Kit TK2501

Spectrum Free Chlorine Test Kit – TK2501                  

Quickly and easily test for available chlorine using drops, 50 tests included.  Much more reliable that test strips and help in maintaining a proper residual in your system.



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Pro-OX Iron Filter 5900e Series 1.0 CFPro-Ox Iron Filter 5900e, 1.5 Cubic Foot, 115 volt

Pro-Ox contains 80% manganese dioxide in an extremely unique cluster format for enhanced performance and maximized capacity.   No need for other chemicals as will utilize the chlorination system as it’s oxidizer.

Dimensions:  10" diameter x 61" height   ¾" or 1” connectors, media, valve, and bypass is included.  All installation and start-up guides will be sent directly to you and we are available for tech-support as well should you have questions either after installed or down the line. 



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Excellent warranty: 10 years on the media tank; 5 years on the control valve.