Vortex
filters offer reliable, ultra-low-maintenance filtration for ponds
where significant amounts of organic matter accumulate on the
bottom, such as Koi ponds.
Vortex's are used as the main mechanical stage of Filtration, and if
installed correctly can remove up to 80% of solids that pass through them.
A Single Vortex unit, used as Primary chamber, fits into the
filtration system as the 'Main Mechanical Stage' ... and
should be placed at the beginning of the filtration system.
Normally the water from the bottom of the pond - together
with waste and other debris is fed directly into this
chamber via the 4" or 110mm pipe from the
Bottom
Drain where it then adopts a 'spiral' motion inside the
vortex chamber.
This allows the waste and debris to settle
into the bottom of the vortex chamber where it then collects
at the conical end of the vortex - waiting to be 'Flushed'
via the Slide Valve which
should be fitted to the external
pipework that has been
installed as part of your filtration system.
