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[[File:Disc_Filters_03.jpg|thumb|right|Disc filter]] | [[File:Disc_Filters_03.jpg|thumb|right|Disc filter]] | ||
[[File:Disc_Filters_01.jpg|thumb|right|Parts of Disc Filter]] | [[File:Disc_Filters_01.jpg|thumb|right|Parts of Disc Filter]] | ||
A '''Disc Filter''' is a type of water filter used primarily in irrigation, similar to a [[Screen Filters|screen filter]], except that the filter cartridge is made of a number of | A '''Disc Filter''' is a type of water filter used primarily in irrigation, similar to a [[Screen Filters|screen filter]], except that the filter cartridge is made of a number of discs stacked on top of each other like a pile of poker chips. The water passes through the small grooves in between and the impurities are trapped behind. Some types of disc filters can be backflushed in such a way that the discs are able to separate and spin during the cleaning cycle. | ||
== | ==Working principle== | ||
*As the name implies, the filter consists of a stack of discs. These discs are like hollow poker chips with serrations that cause the discs to interlock when the discs are stacked. | *As the name implies, the filter consists of a stack of discs. These discs are like hollow poker chips with serrations that cause the discs to interlock when the discs are stacked. | ||
*Water enters the filter chamber on the outside of the discs. The water then flows through the disc pack between the interlocked serrations of the discs. After flowing through the serrations the water then flows through the hollow center of the discs and out to the field. | *Water enters the filter chamber on the outside of the discs. The water then flows through the disc pack between the interlocked serrations of the discs. After flowing through the serrations the water then flows through the hollow center of the discs and out to the field. | ||
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==Advantages | ==Advantages== | ||
*'''Fast Back Wash''' - Disc filters can be backwashed in far less time than | *'''Fast Back Wash''' - Disc filters can be backwashed in far less time than [[Sand Filters]]. A 3 cartridge sand filter requires 10-20 minutes for back washing as the water flow must "fluff" up the sand to push dirt out. A 3 cartridge disc filter can be completely back washed in about 1-1/2 minutes, most of that time being valve opening and closing for each cartridge. | ||
*'''Low Water Waste''' - The length of time advantage translates to saving hundreds of gallons of water. If water flow is 50 gpm, the sand filter system in 20 minutes would use 1,000 gallons to back wash. The disc filter would use 75 gallons. | *'''Low Water Waste''' - The length of time advantage translates to saving hundreds of gallons of water. If water flow is 50 gpm, the sand filter system in 20 minutes would use 1,000 gallons to back wash. The disc filter would use 75 gallons. | ||
*'''Space Saving''' - The disc filter system requires about 1/3 the space of a sand filter system. | *'''Space Saving''' - The disc filter system requires about 1/3 the space of a sand filter system. | ||