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FILTRATION
APOLLO
DISC-KLEEN FILTER
The Apollo features a longer filter element (spine) with larger discs (rings) producing
a 20% larger filtration area than a comparable Galaxy filter. This larger filtration area
means each filter unit can accommodate a higher flow rate which lowers the price per
GPM of filtered water. The total number of filter units required for a specific flow rate is
reduced lowering the cost of the filter battery.
Only 30 psi is required for backflushing. This lower pressure requirement eliminates the
need to oversize the pump for adequate flushing. It reduces the need for a Pressure
Sustaining Normally Open (PSNO) Valve downstream of the filter to maintain adequate
backflush pressure. A lower backflush pressure saves energy costs.
The Apollo filter is light-weight with a small footprint making it easy to move. This
portability is ideal for crop rotations and rental units in row crop applications.
Made from high density synthetic materials, the Apollo filter is corrosion-proof not just
corrosion resistant. Chemical injection upstream of the filter unit will not damage any
filter components.
The Apollo filter arrives fully assembled for a quick and easy water in/water out
installation. A small footprint reduces the size and cost of the concrete pad.
ANGLE CONFIGURATION
TWIN CONFIGURATION
ADVANCED DISC
FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY
Disc filters fall into the category of depth filtration filters because they add an additional
dimension to the cleaning process. A filter element contains a stack of compressed discs
with an overlapping series of grooves that force the debris to move through numerous trap
points. This process increases the likelihood of capturing debris. Because of the increase
in filtration surface area, the frequency of cleaning drops and cleaning is easier.
FILTRATION PROCESS
During the filtration process, the discs are
tightly compressed together allowing clean
water to pass through the discs and trap
debris.
BACKFLUSH PROCESS
As debris in a filter increases, the backflush
process is initiated. The discs separate and
jets of clean water spray and spin the discs
removing the trapped debris which is then
flushed out.
FILTRATION MODE
BACKFLUSH MODE
GALAXY
FILTER DISCS
APOLLO
GALAXY
FILTER SPINES
The Apollo filter includes an easy-to-release clamp around each filter unit. No tools are
required to remove the filter cover and access the discs. This makes maintenance and
troubleshooting quick and simple.
3
3
BENEFIT COMPARISON
APOLLO
SAND MEDIA
FOOTPRINT
Small
Large
PORTABILITY
Easy
Cumbersome
Minimal
Extensive
INSTALLATION LABOR
SHORTER LENGTH OF
FLUSH CYCLE
Required
No
Yes
30 psi
30 psi
APOLLO
20 sec
SAND MEDIA
90 sec
DWELL TIME
5 sec
30 sec
TOTAL TIME
25 sec
120 sec
Apollo filter can be mounted on a small, inexpensive utility trailer and easily moved
from field to field.
Sand Media filters are bulky and heavy and require a larger, more expensive heavyduty trailer to move.
The Apollo filter may flush more frequently than Sand Media filters, but will use
45% less water overall.
Shorter overall flush cycle ensures better uniformity of irrigation.
There is less flush water to dispose of or filter for reuse.
2600 GALLON
2600 GALLON
APOLLO FILTER
SAND MEDIA
48 7 TANKS
36 x 8 = $600
APOLLO
6 UNITS
12 x 6 = $140
COST
DIFFERENCE
$460
$0
$1092
$180
PIPING
$300
$0
$300
TOTAL
$2232
$200
$2032
* Dollar amounts represent typical estimated grower costs in 2009 for components and labor.
SMALLER FOOTPRINT
12
36
4 UNIT
ANGLE
3 UNIT
TWIN
4 UNIT
TWIN
5 UNIT
TWIN
6 UNIT
TWIN
7 UNIT
TWIN
8 UNIT
TWIN
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
1,625
2,435
3,245
4,055
4,865
5,675
6,485
95
190
190
190
190
190
190
130
210
265
340
420
500
550
6 FL
10 FL
10 FL
10 FL
10 FL
12 FL
12 FL
4 GR
4 GR
4 GR
4 GR
4 GR
4 GR
4 GR
HEADLOSS (psi)
120 MESH WHEN FILTERS ARE IN A CLEAN STATE
GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM)
1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250
FILTER SIZE
500
750
1,000
2,500
2,750
3,000
4 UNIT ANGLE
1.4
2.5
3.2
3 UNIT TWIN
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
4 UNIT TWIN
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
5 UNIT TWIN
1.0
1.8
2.5
3.0
3.5
6 UNIT TWIN
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
7 UNIT TWIN
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.4
8 UNIT TWIN
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.4
3.8
HEIGHT
H
WEIGHT
LBS
4 UNIT ANGLE
64 1/2
36 1/8
47 15/16
8 1/4
510
3 UNIT TWIN
68 9/32
60 9/32
71 9/32
45 7/16
11 1/32
748
4 UNIT TWIN
87 15/16
60 9/32
71 9/32
45 7/16
11 1/32
980
5 UNIT TWIN
107 5/8
60 9/32
71 9/32
45 7/16
11 1/32
1,254
6 UNIT TWIN
127 5/16
60 9/32
71 9/32
45 7/16
11 1/32
1,495
7 UNIT TWIN
147
12 1/32
1,750
12 1/32
2,010
8 UNIT TWIN
All measurements are approximate. For specific dimensions refer to the CAD Design Details located on
the Netafim USA website.
LENGTH
L
FILTER SIZE
WATER
QUALITY
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
FLOW PER
SPINE
200
195
175
120
4 UNIT
ANGLE
800
780
700
480
3 UNIT
TWIN
1,200
1,170
1,050
720
4 UNIT
TWIN
1,600
1,560
1,400
960
5 UNIT
TWIN
2,000
1,950
1,750
1,200
6 UNIT
TWIN
2,400
2,340
2,100
1,440
WATER
QUALITY
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
WATER
QUALITY
Good
Average
Poor
Very Poor
FLOW PER
SPINE
200
195
170
105
FLOW PER
SPINE
200
175
125
85
ORDERING INFORMATION
MANIFOLD
CONNECTION
4 UNIT ANGLE
3 UNIT TWIN
10
4 UNIT TWIN
10
5 UNIT TWIN
10
6 UNIT TWIN
10
7 UNIT TWIN
12
8 UNIT TWIN
12
8 UNIT
TWIN
3,200
3,120
2,800
1,920
7 UNIT
TWIN
2,800
2,730
2,380
1,470
8 UNIT
TWIN
3,200
3,120
2,720
1,680
7 UNIT
TWIN
2,800
2,450
1,750
1,200
8 UNIT
TWIN
3,200
2,800
2,000
1,380
FILTER
SIZE
7 UNIT
TWIN
2,800
2,730
2,450
1,680
VOLTAGE
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
24VAC
12VDC
12VDCL
4 UNIT
ANGLE
800
780
680
420
4 UNIT
ANGLE
800
700
500
340
3 UNIT
TWIN
1,200
1,170
1,020
630
3 UNIT
TWIN
1,200
1,050
750
510
4 UNIT
TWIN
1,600
1,560
1,360
840
4 UNIT
TWIN
1,600
1,400
1,000
690
5 UNIT
TWIN
2,000
1,950
1,700
1,050
5 UNIT
TWIN
2,000
1,750
1,250
850
6 UNIT
TWIN
2,400
2,340
2,040
1,260
6 UNIT
TWIN
2,400
2,100
1,500
1,020
BLUE
YELLOW
RED
BLACK
MESH
40
80
120
140
MICRON
400
200
130
100
Substitute *** with mesh option 040, 080, 120 and 140.
Backflush Controller ordered
separately.
For filter selection, refer to the Water
Quality Maximum Flow Rate charts.
NETAFIM USA
5470 E. Home Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
CS 888 638 2346
www.netafimusa.com
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