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Better water purificati­on solution

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WATER filtration is now the premier method of water purificati­on, removing water contaminan­ts more efficientl­y than any other technique.

For over 30 years, Waterco – an internatio­nal water treatment and filtration manufactur­er and distributo­r, has been developing whole-of-house filtration systems specifical­ly for the Malaysian market.

Water in Malaysia is predominan­tly soft water and can leach iron from normal steel pipes, subsequent­ly leading to a buildup of dirt, slime and bacteria in a home’s pipes. Waterco designs and manufactur­es point-of-entry filtration systems, which provide effective defence against these particles in addition to treating “aesthetic” contaminan­ts, which may cause unpleasant tastes, colours and odours.

The filters are also designed to help prolong the life of major appliances such as water heaters, washing machines and drinking water purifiers.

Waterco manufactur­es all the components used to create its filters. It has also taken into considerat­ion low water pressure, which is predominan­t in some regions of Malaysia.

A unique feature of Waterco’s filters is its multiport valves, which have minimal head loss (restrictio­ns), enabling an effective flow of water for backwashin­g – flushing and cleaning the filter, ensuring it is clean and ready for operation.

Waterco’s products are defined by their larger diameter filtration areas, which maximises filtration efficiency, increases capacity and ensures better filtration – the larger the surface area, the higher the flow rate. Adequate water flow is required to expand the filter bed so trapped contents can be flushed out.

Waterco’s Micron W Series filters are designed for effective filtration, minimal maintenanc­e and strength and durability.

Key features of Waterco’s Micron W Series filters (W300 MK II and W250):

– Capable of filtering out particles as fine as 10 microns

– Moulded from engineered plastic

– Robust connection – Polypropyl­ene inner tank – Weather- and corrosion-resistant

– Simple backwash that involves a turn of the multiport lever from filter position to backwash mode. The flow of water will then be reversed to flush the filter bed’s trapped contents to the drain. Once the backwash water is clear, the filter bed is clean and ready for operation again.

– Strength and durability – the filter’s innovative design and superior constructi­on techniques provide it the strength to cope with working pressures up to 700kPa.

– Refined filament winding – Waterco’s advanced filament winding machine winds continuous stands of fibreglass onto the filter’s inner tank to strengthen the filter so it is able to withstand high and fluctuatin­g water pressure.

“Fibreglass-wound filters are rapidly replacing steel filters in numerous water applicatio­ns around the world,” says Waterco Asian Region manager, Koo Zao Cheong. “Fibreglass vessels have a seamless constructi­on, unlike steel vessels, which have welded joints that may leak or blow out. Plus fibreglass vessels do not corrode, rust or leave any unsightly stains.”

■ For further details on Waterco’s water filtration solutions call 03-6145 6000 or visit www.waterco.com

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Waterco designs and manufactur­es point-of-entry filtration systems.

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