FEATURES:
- Easily installed on the discharge or suction side of pump.
- Uses centrifugal force to spin out sediment Sediment collects on the outside of screen, making it easy to clean.
- Clear polycarbonate housing permits instant visual inspection. Includes purge valve for quick one step flushing of sediment.
- Polyester screen is easily cleaned with a soft brush if needed. Prolongs the life of water purification filters and equipment.
- Filter body is molded PVC with slip fit ports (solvent weld to standard 1 1/2” rigid PVC pipe or fittings).
- Includes 2 bushings for 1 1/4”, 1” or 3/4” female pipe thread
- UV stabilized, weather resistant materials used for long service life.
- Filter cover only requires hand tightening - no tools needed
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Flow rates from 10 -50 G.P.M.
- Maximum operating pressure 150 P.S.I. at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C)
- Maximum water temperature 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) at 40 P.S.I.
- Includes 100 mesh screen with other sizes available.
INSTALLATION:
The VU-FLOW filter should be installed between the pump and pressure tank so that system pressure will back wash the screen when the purge valve is opened. It can be installed between a jet pump and the foot valve - BUT: THE FILTER MUST KEPT CLEAN SO THAT WATER FLOW TO THE PUMP IS NEVER BLOCKED, THIS CAN BURN OUT THE PUMP!
The inlet and outlet ports are 1 1/2” slip fit (PVC solvent weld) to accept standard rigid PVC pipe. Bushings with 1 1/4”, 1” or 3/4” female pipe thread can be glued in