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Iron Filter Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 basic types of "Iron Filters".

1 ) BIRM - This media is back washed only. No regenerant used. Requires oxygen to be in the water. Will not work in most areas. Consult local "experts".

2 ) MGS ( Green Sand ) or MTM ( new synthetic version ), regenerated by Potassium Permanganate from a 5 gallon Feeder Tank ( looks like mini salt tank ). The Potassium Permanganate can be added at any time, in any amount. The system will dissolve a few ounces at a time. The system is similiar to the Brine system of a water softener in that it draws out the solution and puts water back in at the end of regeneration cycle for the next time.

3 ) Same as above, but with a draw only Valve ( usually a modified Autotrol ) that is connected to a 30 gallon tank ( like a salt tank ). The tank is normally filled with a purple liquid that is made by adding 3 lbs. of Potassium Permanganate and water. The Valve will draw approxiamately 1'" ( or one gallon ) of solution each night it regenerates.

Questions and Answers:

I have a tank fill with some nasty looking liquid. The tank is as big as my brine tank. It has a small hose that goes to one of my conditioner tanks while the brine tank has a hose that goes to the other conditioner tank.

I am going to guess the "nasty" liquid is water mixed with Potassium Permanganate. The tank must be connected to a "Greensand" tank ( used to help remove Iron and Hydrogen Sulfide Odor ). The valve should pull out about 1" of the "nasty" ( purple ) liquid each night it regenerates. When the tanks is almost empty, 3 lbs. of Potassium Permanganate should be added, then the tank filled with water. Don't let the Potassium Permanganate get on you or your clothes. It turns things Brown. <>

I also have Potassium Manganate and TReg, but dont know where and how much to add.

* I explained the Potassium Permanganate, but I'm not sure what "TReg" is??? May be something that is added to the salt to help clean the resin ( like Iron Out, or ResUp ).
The water softener will take out Iron ( like the Greensand Filter ), but high levels ( over 2 ppm ) require that cleaner be used with the Salt.

Note: The Iron Filter is High maintenance.
The Injectors get clogged and need to be frequently cleaned,
See the bottom of this link for help with Autotrol Valves:
Autotrol Service Hints


OR replaced ( either a Red "C" Injector or Green "D" injector is used on Autotrol Valves, which I am assuming you have ).
See:
Injectors For Autotrol Valves

OR

Fleck models normally used the # 2 PVC gray Injector Set ( Nozzle & Throat )
See:
Injectors For Fleck Valves

Let me know how I can be of further assistance.


Good Luck, Andrew

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