Please note for ordering: Only need half the amount in weight. For example if filter takes 200lbs of regular silica sand you will need 100lbs of Zeobrite®.
A honeycomb-crystal structure and remarkably high surface area make Zeobrite® a far better filtration medium than sand. Not only is Zeobrite® highly effective, but its potency can be renewed by means of simple salt-water backwash. (see procedure under specifications PDF at bottom of page)
Each bag of Zeobrite® is 100% natural zeolite of the highest quality commercially available.
Zeobrite® turns any sand filter into a super filter. Using an all-natural zeolite mineral, Zeobrite® provides many valuble advantages over ordinary sand.
The Twin Cleaning Powers of Zeobrite®
Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral formed millions of years ago.Viewed under an electron microscope, the granules reveal void spaces as small as 3 microns. Small particles of clay and silt suspended in water are trapped in the void spaces. Molecular sieving occurs when water contaminants such as ammonia and chloramines are adsorbed and chemically locked onto the zeolite granules.
The combination of physical entrapment of fine particles and molecular sieving of contaminants makes zeolite a superb water filtration media and produces superior water clarity compared to regular sand media.
Best of all, Zeobrite® lasts just as long as sand. And when it’s finally time for replacement, all natural Zeobrite® can be mixed into your garden soil, planter boxes or spread over your lawn as a natural soil enhancer.