Specifications, Pressure drop (psi) flow (gpm) plde36 plde48, Table 1 - recommended de manufacturers – Pentair Modular DE Filter PLDE48 User Manual
Page 4: Table 2 - filter specifications, Normal operation backwash mode, Figure 1a – dimensions in inches (mm), Figure 2 – pressure drop curve, Figure 1b – piping connections
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Inlet
Outlet
7-13/16
(198)
9-3/16
(233)
18.5
(470)
18.5
(470)
36
(914)
45.25
(1150)
0
5
10
15
20
20
40
60
80
100
Pressure drop (PSI)
Flow (GPM)
PLDE36
PLDE48
SPECIFICATIONS
FIGURE 1A – Dimensions in inches (mm)
Table 1 - Recommended DE Manufacturers
Johns Manville
Celite 545™
GREFCO, Inc.
Decalite 4200™
Eagle-Picher Minerals, Inc.
Celatom™
Table 2 - Filter Specifications
PLDE36
Filter Area sq. ft. (m
2
)
36 (3.3)
Lbs. (kg) of DE Used
5.4 lbs. (2.4 kg.)
Maximum Flow Rate gpm (L/m)
72 (273)
Max. Operating Pressure psi (kPa)
50 (345)
Max. Continuous Water Temperature F(C)
104° (40°)
PLDE48
Filter Area sq. ft. (m
2
)
48 (4.5)
Lbs. (kg) of DE Used
7.2 lbs. (3.3 kg.)
Maximum Flow Rate gpm (L/m)
96 (363)
Max. Operating Pressure psi (kPa)
50 (345)
Max. Continuous Water Temperature F(C)
104° (40°)
One half pound of DE will fill a one pound coffee can.
FIGURE 2 – Pressure Drop Curve
Water Inlet pumped
from pool
Water Outlet
To Pool
Water Inlet pumped
from pool
Water Outlet
To Separation Tank
Flow out to drain if
separation tank
is not used.
FIGURE 1B – Piping Connections
Normal Operation
Backwash Mode