Ohio Pure Water Company ::
Tannin Removal
NOTE: Combination Water Softener and Tannin Removal Systems may be found here.
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| All Auto Backwashing Tannin Filter systems have the following components: (unless otherwise specified)
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Specified resin tank size with 1" riser tube and top distributor basket
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Specified amount of Tannin resin
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Fleck 5600 or 2510 3/4" Timer Control valve with your choice of one of the following six connections: 3/4" or 1" Noryl Yoke, 3/4" or 1" Stainless Steel Yoke, 3/4" or 1" Stainless Steel Bypass Valve
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15x17x36 Rectangular or 18x33 Round Brine Tank with grid, 2310 float assembly and safety overflow
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Fleck valve-to-brine tank tubing
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The only item you have to supply is the 1/2" inside diameter drain line from the valve to your drain. |
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NOTE: Tannin Filter systems will not work well if there is iron present in the incoming water. Iron removal should occur prior to use of a Tannin Filter system. In addition, water hardness must be less than 10 grains per gallon and tannin levels not greater than 3 ppm. |
| General Information on how to estimate the approximate level of Tannins in your water:
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| Concentration in Parts per Million (ppm)
| Water Color
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| 0.0 - 0.5
| Faint tinge of yellow
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| 0.5 - 2.0
| Darker golden yellow (ginger ale)
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| 2.0 - 3.0
| Light tea color
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| 3.0 - 5.0
| Dark tea color |
