Ruby Sand Filter Media 20Lb filters like Zeolite

Description

Ruby Sand Filter Media 20lb equivalent to 50lbs Sand (25lbs Zeolite) Store Only – Not eligible to Ship Ruby Sand, porous ceramic, is a sand replacement that has been used by the water filtration industry for many years. The primary reason for Ruby Sand’s rapid acceptance by the filtration industry is improved clarity (3 to 5 microns) of Ruby Sand versus sand (20 to 40 microns). Nominal filtration: 3-5 microns Remove sand and make needed repairs. For each 20 pound bag of Ruby Sand, dissolve 3 tablespoons of Cal-Hypo (68% min) or Di-Chlor in about one quart of water. Add to filter. Fill filter halfway with water. Pour the Ruby Sand into the filter. Let soak for 20 minutes. Backwash until clear water comes from the filter Elemental Analysis: Silicon dioxide 74% Alumina 11% Potassium oxide 5% Calcium dioxide 1 – 3% Sodium oxide 2 – 0.5% Moisture < 10% Surface Charge Negative Cation Exchange Capacity 33 meqs/100 g Zeolite Type Calcined illite Size -10 x +20 mesh 47%, -20 x +50 mesh 52% <50 mesh 0.07% Bulk Density 640 kgs/m3 (40 lbs/ft3) Color Reddish Tan BET Surface Area 75 M2/g (370,000 ft2/lb) Ruby Sand to Sand Ratio 40:100 weight ratio Store Only – Not eligible to Ship