Backwashing Filters with 4″ Top Holes

Fleck 2815 Filter, 21″ X 62″.  Will support a service flow of up to 50 gallons per minute.

Most residential backwashing filters have 2.5″ threaded top holes in the mineral tank. Conventional “small” filter valves like the Fleck 5600, Fleck 2510, and Fleck 5810 screw into 2.5″ top holes.  These control valves can be used on tanks up to 13″ in diameter.  Beginning with 14″ tanks, most have 4″ top holes and require the use of larger filter valves, like the Fleck 2750, 2815, or 3150. (Note: Fleck 2815 was formerly 2850. Fleck 2850 is no longer available.) Tanks with 4″ holes are available up to 24″ X 72″ in size. (The next larger size of tanks have a 6″ flange connection on top rather than a threaded hole.)

For want of better name, we call the filters made with the second size top hole 4″ filters. The filter above is from this group.

In general terms, filters of this size are for use in situations needing flow rates above 10 gallons per minute. Here is a chart that gives some typical uses with maximum effective service flow rates, in gallons per minute (GPM).

Tank Size in Inches (Media Load with Most Media, in cubic feet)	Carbon Filter removing chlorine from city water	Katalox Light Filter removing iron from well water	Zeolite (Turbidex) filter removing sediment from well water.
14 X 65 (3.5)	10	11	21
16 X 65 (4)	14	14	25
18 X 65 (5)	18	18	28
21 X 62 (7)	24	24	32
24 X 72 (10)	30	32	62
30 X 72 (15)	50	49	73
36 X 72 (20)	70	70	125

Be aware that there can be great discrepancies among media when it comes to service flow rates and backwash requirements.  For example, Turbidex will support a much higher service flow rate than Filter Ag.

Big Filter Prices

Prices of filters given below include control valve (mechanical timer), Structural Mineral Tank, Drain Line Flow Control, Riser with upper and lower baskets, media funnel, and gravel underbed. We pay shipping to lower-48 addresses. Usual lead time is about 4 days. These filters all have the standard electro-mechanical timer. Electronic SXT andNXT2 controls are available on some models at a slightly higher price.  Please inquire.  Important note: pricing on these units is now all “call to order.” We now also have Nelsen C-Series filters in most of the same sizes. Call for pricing and availability.

Tank Size in Inches (Media Load with Most Media, in cubic feet)	Fleck 2750, 1″ Control.  Currently unavailable. Part Number	Fleck 2815, 1.5″ Control Part Number	Fleck 3150, 2.0″ Control Part Number
14 X 65 (3.5)	BW102	BW281
16 X 65 (4)	BW105	BW282
18 X 65 (5)	BW103	BW283
21 X 62 (7)	BW104	BW284
24 X 72 (10)		BW285	BW290
30 X 72 (15)			BW291  (6″ Flange)
36 X 72 (20)			BW292  (6″ Flange)

Prices above are for the filter only. Gravel underbed is included, but not filter media.

Filters may be ordered with or without media. If media is purchased with the filter, the filter will be set up to match the media. If no media is ordered, tell us your intended use for the filter and we will equip the filter with an appropriate flow control device. There is no pre-shipment setup of control valves with the these filters, but we can suggest and help with setup after the purchase.

Filter Media, Prices can be found on our main website, here.

Media available for these filters:

Granular Filter Carbon, for Chlorine, Chloramine, Chemicals, Taste & Odor, Color

Standard Bitumious

Coconut Shell

Centaur Catalytic

Aquasorb (Jacobi) Coconut Shell Catalytic:

Colorsorb Lignite

Iron, Manganese, and Hydrogen Sulfide

Birm

Katalox Light

Filox

Sediment and Precipitated Iron:

Filter Ag

Zeolite (Turbidex)

Multi-Media (garnet, sand, anthracite)

 

For size comparison, a 21″ X 62″ filter (10 cubic feet of media) beside a 10″ X 54″ filter (1.5 cubic feet of media).

These filters can be ordered by calling 888 382 3814.