Corosex 50 lbs 0.66 cubic foot Bag

Specifications -

• Bulk Density - 75 lbs./cu. ft.
• Effective Size - 1.4 mm
• Uniformity Coefficient - 1.7
• Mesh Size - 6 x 16
• Specific Gravity - 3.6 gm/cc
• Composition - MgO 97% min.
• Color - Brownish white

Conditions for Operation -

• Water pH range - 4.5-6.0
• Bed depth - 24-30 in.
• Freeboard - 50% of bed depth (min.)
• Service flow rate - 5-6 gpm/sq. ft. but may be modified to adapt to local conditions
• Backwash flow rate - 10-12 gpm/sq. ft.
• Backwash - Backwash frequently to prevent possible cementing
• Other - Downflow service is generally satisfactory on waters with a hardness of less than five grains/gal. or where it’s combined with Calcite at least 50-50. Upflow service is generally recommended with hardness exceeding five grains/gal. to prevent cementing of the Corosex bed
  Use distributors designed for upflow applications
  A gravel support bed is recommended
  Max usage 100 mg/L