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AFM ng Grade 2 (2nd Base Layer), 21 Kg

SKU: 10870000011 | 303410013
Regular price £29.87
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AFM® ng Grade 2 (2nd Base Layer) - 21 Kg

Elevate your water filtration system with AFM® ng Grade 2. As the second base layer, this innovative filter media complements the top working layer to enhance overall filtration performance. Crafted with a distinctive hydrophobic surface, AFM® ng Grade 2 provides superior adsorption of organics and microplastics, ensuring exceptionally clean water.

Outstanding Features:

  • Hydrophobic Surface: Specially designed for advanced adsorption to capture fine particles and organic matter.
  • Self-Sterilizing Surface: Inhibits bacterial growth, boosting filtration efficiency.
  • Advanced Adsorption Capability: Optimizes impurity removal for cleaner, purer water.

Key Benefits:

  • Safe and Secure Water: Blocks pathogens, ensuring protection against harmful microorganisms like Crypto.
  • Clarity and Purity: Maintains a steady 1-micron filtration rate without requiring flocculation.
  • Economical: Minimizes operating expenses by cutting backwash water and chemical usage by up to 50%.
  • Eco-Friendly: Supports conservation of water, chlorine, and energy with slower backwash cycles.
  • Long-Lasting: Outlasts conventional filter media, offering a reliable return on your investment.

Technical Specifications:

  • Particle Size: 0.4 - 0.8 mm
  • Effective Size: 0.414 mm (d10)
  • Hardness: Greater than 7 Mohs
  • Sphericity: 0.78 average
  • Uniformity Coefficient: Less than 1.5
  • Specific Gravity: 2.4 kg/l
  • Bulk Bed Density: 1.26 kg/l
  • Service Flow: 20m/h
  • Backwash: 30m/h

AFM® ng Grade 2 is produced from up-cycled post-consumer glass, utilizing cutting-edge technology to create a robust, amorphous aluminosilicate (glass) filter media. Perfectly adaptable to all sand filter systems, it requires no extra infrastructure, making it a smart choice for both new and existing installations. Choose AFM® ng Grade 2 for a sustainable, efficient, and effective water filtration solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes AFM ng Grade 2 an effective second base layer in water filtration systems?
AFM ng Grade 2 features a hydrophobic surface and advanced adsorption capabilities, enhancing impurity removal and overall filtration performance when used as the second base layer.
How does AFM ng Grade 2 improve water quality and safety?
It blocks pathogens and protects against harmful microorganisms like Crypto, ensuring safer, clearer, and purer water without the need for additional chemicals.
Can AFM ng Grade 2 be used with existing sand filters?
Yes, AFM ng Grade 2 is compatible with all sand filter systems and requires no extra infrastructure, making it suitable for both new and existing installations.
What are the environmental benefits of using AFM ng Grade 2?
AFM ng Grade 2 supports water, chlorine, and energy conservation through slower backwash cycles, and its production from up-cycled post-consumer glass makes it an eco-friendly choice.
How long does AFM ng Grade 2 last compared to conventional filter media?
AFM ng Grade 2 outlasts conventional filter media, providing a more durable and reliable filtration solution, which helps reduce replacement and operating costs over time.