Katalox Light® Filtration Media – 1 Cubic Foot
Premium German-Made Advanced Water Filtration Media
Katalox Light® is a revolutionary filtration media, developed and manufactured in Germany, designed to outperform traditional media such as sand, BIRM, Greensand Plus, and Manganese Greensand. Its unique MnO₂ (10%) coating on ZEOSORB® gives it unmatched filtration power, longer service life, and the ability to filter down to 3 microns — delivering cleaner, safer water for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal applications.
Key Features & Benefits
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High MnO₂ Coating (10%) – superior oxidation and co-precipitation performance
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Filters Down to 3 Microns – removes sediment, sand, and suspended solids
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Removes Multiple Contaminants – iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, arsenic, lead, copper, zinc, uranium, radium, radionuclides & other heavy metals
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Lightweight Media – reduces backwash water usage & saves operational costs
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High Surface Area – delivers higher filtration rates and long service life (7–10 years)
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Certified Quality – ANSI/NSF 61 approved for drinking water & NSF 372 lead-free compliant
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No Crystalline Silica – safe and efficient filtration without harmful by-products
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Flexible Operation – can be used with oxidizers like chlorine or potassium permanganate when treating high contaminant levels
Applications
Katalox Light® is trusted worldwide in water treatment systems for:
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Whole house filtration
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Commercial and industrial water purification
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Municipal water plants
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Arsenic, uranium, and radium removal (with iron dosing technology)
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Color, odor, and heavy metal reduction
Flowrate & Backwash Standards
| Tank Size | Media Volume (Liters) | Freeboard | Standard Flow (GPM) | Max Flow (GPM) | Backwash Flow (GPM) |
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| 8x44 | 19 L | 40% | 1.5 | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| 10x54 | 36 L | 40% | 3.0 | 4.75 | 7.5 |
| 12x52 | 51 L | 40% | 4.0 | 5.5 | 9.0 |
| 16x65 | 104 L | 40% | 8.5 | 9.5 | 18.0 |
Note:
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Gravel underbedding included (5% of volume).
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One bag of Katalox Light® = 28 liters.
Why Choose Katalox Light®?
Katalox Light® delivers unmatched water filtration with lower operating costs, higher efficiency, and longer lifespan compared to conventional media. Whether you need whole home protection or advanced heavy metal removal, it’s the industry’s most reliable choice.