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1.5 ft.³ Birm® Iron, Sulfur, & Manganese Filter Psalm 78:15 He split the rocks in the desert and gave them water as abundant as the seas;
Automatic Fleck 2510 Backwashing Control
Complete System Includes Media
Stainless Steel Bypass Valve Included
 
Providing the quality water you deserve at a price you can afford!
 

 
Features   Birm® System
  • Complete System
  • Removes up to:
    • 8ppm Iron (Ferrous & Ferric)
    • 6ppm Manganese
  • Fleck 2510 Control Head
  • 1" Bypass Valve
  • 10"x54" Structural USA Tank
  • 1.5 ft.³ Birm® Media
  • 4.4GPM Backwash Required*
  • Control Head - 5 year warranty
  • Tank - 10 year warranty
  • 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee
  • DIY Installation Instructions
  • Free Phone and/or email Tech Support after the sale
  • We are the top online seller of water filtration systems and supplies. We are here to assist you and customize all of your specific needs.

 

 



 
Shipping
Shipping is included in the contiguous US, insurance included. Orders ship by UPS within 2 business days of cleared payment. Delivery takes 3-5 days after the order has shipped.
 

Details   Additional Information
   

Complete System - Complete system includes tank, riser tube, control head, media, and bypass valve. System is shipped in separate boxes to save on shipping costs and make placing the system easier. (Systems can be loaded upon request, contact us for shipping & handling costs on pre-loaded systems).

Fleck 2510 Control - This system uses the automatic Fleck 2510 control for low cost, effective filtration. This head automatically backwashes the system, pushing water through the system in reverse, lifting and cleaning the media. Made by Fleck, the #1 manufacturer of control heads in the US and backed by a 5 year warranty! Due to the general difficulty in backwashing iron filters, we use the Fleck 2510 instead of the Fleck 5600 seen on some systems, because it offers a stronger backwash¹ than the Fleck 5600.

1" Bypass Valve - The included stainless steel bypass valve allows for easy connection of the system and provides a quick and easy means to bypass the system and disconnect the system without needing to cut your plumbing. 

Structural USA Tank - Durable polyglass tank is made by one of the most popular manufacturer of tanks and comes with a 10 year warranty.

Birm® Media - The Birm® media is what does all the work. Using the dissolved oxygen in the water it oxidizes the iron and manganese, which is then easily trapped by the media. Every few days the system backwashes itself to clean off the trapped contaminates, rinsing them down the drain and allowing it to continue working.

Common symptoms of iron, sulfur, & manganese
 
Iron is a common problem in homes today. It causes red staining on fixtures, as well as turning clothes and sometimes even your hair a reddish orange color. Iron bacteria is sometimes present in water with iron, creating a slimy build up in standing water (such as your toilet tank) and can smell like rotting vegetation.
 
Manganese is most often seen as a black slimy substance that builds in standing water, and may impart a metallic taste to the water.
 
 

Flow Rates - This system is capable of treating a service flow of 2.73 gallons per minute Continuous flow, and up to 10 gpm intermittent flows. It requires a minimum of 4.4 gallons per minute for backwashing. More information on flow rates can be found below.

DIY Installation - We provide detailed installation instructions that allow most homeowners to install this system themselves. All it takes is some basic plumbing skills and some common knowledge! If you don't feel confident installing it yourself most plumbers can install it in about 1-2 hours.

 
Conditions Required for Operation
pH Range Total Chlorine Oil
6.8-9.0 Less than 0.5ppm None Present
Dissolved Oxygen Content Hydrogen Sulfide
(rotten egg odor)
Polyphosphates:
Equal to 15% or more of the total iron & manganese content None Present None Present
 
Flow Rate Information
Typical Flow Rates
(in GPM)
Kitchen Sink 1.0 - 1.5
Toilet 0.8 - 3.0
Shower 1.5 - 3.0
Bathtub 2.0 - 5.0
Dishwasher 1.0 - 3.0
These are typical flow rates for the given fixtures, your actual flow rates may vary, and using water saving fixtures can reduce water requirements.
Service Flow Rate - The rate (in gallons per minute) at which the media can effectively treat your water. The rate given is the continuous rate at which the media can treat the maximum contaminate level. Please note that most systems will allow a higher flow rate through them than the media can treat, so should your water demands exceed the systems capabilities some of the water will pass through untreated.
 
NOTES:
Service flow rates are based on the manufacturers recommendation for maximum contaminate removal, lower contaminate levels may be effectively treated at higher flow rates.
 
Flow rates given are continuously treatable, higher flow rates may be treated for short periods of time.
Backwash Flow Rate - The minimum rate (in gallons per minute) that needs to be available for proper backwashing of the system. This is not a constant rate, your water source just needs to be capable of supplying the shown rate for backwashing.
 
NOTES:
Using a system with less than the recommended backwash rate may be possible, however, doing so will decrease media life and will negate the 30-day satisfaction guarantee. (The warranties on the tank and control head will remain unaffected)
 
System Sizing Guide
1 cubic foot 1.5 cubic foot 2 cubic foot
1 Bathroom 1-2 People 1-2 Bathrooms 2-4 People 2-3 Bathrooms 4-6 People
Continuous Flow 2.2 GPM Continuous Flow 2.73 GPM Continuous Flow 3.9 GPM
Backwash Flow 3.5 GPM Backwash Flow 4.4 GPM Backwash Flow 6.3 GPM
 
Fleck 2510 Specifications‡
Valve Specifications   Dimensions
Valve Material Fiber reinforced polymer Distributor Pilot 1.05" O. D.
Inlet/Outlet 3/4" or 1" Drain Line 1/2" O. D.
Cycles 5 Brine Line 3/8"
Flow Rates (50psi Inlet) - Valve Alone* Mounting Base 2-1/2" - 8 NPSM
Continuous (15psi drop) 19GPM Height From Top of Tank 7-1/2"
Peak (25psi drop) 24GPM Typical Applications
CV (1psi drop) 4.8GPM Water Softener 6" - 16" diameter
Max. Backwash (25psi drop) 17GPM Filter System 8" - 16" diameter
Regeneration Additional Information
Downflow/Upflow Downflow Only Injector Brine System 1600
Adjustable Cycles Yes Estimated Shipping Weight Time clock - 7lbs.
Metered - 10lbs.
Time Available 164 minutes Electrical Rating† 24 v, 110 v, 220 v - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Meter Information Pressure Hydrostatic: 300psi
Working: 20 - 125psi
Meter Accuracy Range 0.25 - 15gpm +/- 5% Temperature 34° - 110°
Meter Capacity (Gal.) 125 - 2,125    
 
*Maximum flow rate shown is the maximum the valve is capable of, maximum service flow rates will vary depending on system type & size
†Standard setup is 110v - 60Hz, other setups may be available at an additional charge
‡Specs shown are general specifications for the head and some specs may not be applicable, depending on system configuration
¹Backwash rates will vary depending on available flow rates and head configuration
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