Specifications & Technical Data:

Max Pressure: 1,000 kPa/10 Bar/145 PSI
Working Pressure: ≤ 700 kPa/7 Bar/101 PSI
Temperature Range: 1-50 C (122 F)
Max Vacuum: 17kPa (5" Hg) Negative Pressure
Nominal Volume: 84 Litres
Opening: 2.5"
Inner Material: Polyethylene
Outer Material: Glass Reinforced Epoxy

WARNING - DO NOT EXCEED OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS!

Handling Instructions:

Vessel approved for water filtration use only.
All other applications must be approved by the manufacturer.
Do not use for Pneumatic or Hydro-pneumatic application.
The vessel must NOT be exposed to temperatures lower than -30 Celcius.
This Vessel complies with all requirements of P.E.D 97/23/EC Directive
This water pressure vessel is tested & Compliant to NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for Material and Structural Requirements Only.

WARNING - For correct operation of this appliance, it is essential to observe the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION - Do NOT use on microbiologically unsafe water without adequate disinfection.
Check your media specifications for contaminant reduction capabilities.
Do NOT use for Pneumatic or Hydro-Pneumatic applications.

INSTRUCTIONS - Do NOT use any liquid thread sealant on this device or supplied valves )if applicable).
A pressure-limiting device to 500 kPa is required for domestic POE use if the pressure exceeds 500 kPa.
Where possible, limit direct exposure to sunlight.

Return Policy

Due to the nature of the products we sell, a strict return policy is in place. We work with food grade certified materials that must be un-opened and un-used as to be able to be re-sold.

You may receive a refund or credit of equal amount, less the restocking fee if applicable and any other deductions that are relevant.

• Wrongly purchased items may be returned for a merchandise credit, this applies for but not limited to: Wrong size, wrong system etc.
• 30 Day return Policy: Returns will not be accepted without prior approval or after 30 days of invoice date.
• All returns will incur a 17.5% restocking fee or cost to send the item to you whichever greater. FSA may use discretion to determine the restocking fee.
• Any damages (minor, that can be repaired) will incur a fee which will be deducted from the total refund which will be equal to the cost of the replacement
  parts (List Price) and labour charge (if applicable) to repair the system(s). This will be separate to the restocking fee.
• Any damage considered to be major and not feasible for repair may be refused and the return request will be void. The customer will be responsible for the return freight or disposal of the damaged unit.
• Return shipping is to be paid by the buyer to the address provided. It is recommended that the customer applies transit warranty to the return freight in case of damage.
• Any damages to the system that were not reported to FSA within 48 business hours of receipted delivery are not covered under our transit warranty.

• Should the item appear faulty or doesn’t work how described, the unit/item must be returned for testing (if requested), the return postage paid by the buyer. If the unit/item is deemed to be faulty, compensation will be provided for the postage cost (Proof of cost required). If the unit/item is deemed to be in working order and as described, the buyer will responsible for return postage.

If you have any questions about our return policy, please contact us before purchase. This will also help to ensure you purchase the correct product that suits your requirements.

Other than pH testing, what warning signs do I look for if I suspect that my rain water tank is acidic?
Acidic water can have a few different warning signs. The main offender is any green or bluish staining around fixtures or discoloration in the water itself. This green residue is the copper that was once present in your plumbing (or fixture) that has been dissolved into your water due to a low pH. In some cases, some people have actually had their hair turn green due to the high levels of copper in the water. At the high end of this, people have become sick due to the levels of copper that they are drinking in their water. A pH test is highly important, especially if you have copper plumbing or fixtures.

How do I test my rain water pH?

pH test strips are the best way of determining an accurate pH. When testing this, you must ensure that your pH test strips are high range i.e. they go from at least 4-10 pH. People will commonly go to a pool shop or use pool test equipment which is handy, however the pH range is usually 6.2 and up.
It is vital that you have an accurate pH reading to determine whether or not Calcite alone is enough to treat the water. If your pH is lower than 6.2 it is highly important you treat the water to avoid damage to your plumbing and also your health.

What is the maintenance with a Calcite Filter?

The calcite filter will slowly over time introduce trace amounts of calcium into your water (5-20ppm) which is enough to elevate your pH from acidic to a neutral state.
In doing this, the filter media itself literally dissolves so will need to be topped up eventually.
To determine when you need to top up the filter, simply test your pH, if you get a reading of 7pH or more, the filter is working fine. However, if the pH drops under 6.8 pH, you will require a top up of calcite into the filter. Usually an average house will go through anywhere between half, to 1 ½ bags of calcite per 12 months, obviously this can vary due to water usage and pH. When you top up the calcite filter, you will need to give it a quick backwash to remove any calcite dust. Flush the filter until the water runs clear then the filter is ready for use.

Do I require any other filtration in conjunction with a calcite filter?

As the calcite filter already includes a manual backwash head, you will not require a sediment filter after it as you can wash the filter until the water runs clear. However, if you are on tank water, we strongly advise that you have standard filtration accompanied with Ultraviolet Sanitation. All tank water should be filtered.

Is everything supplied with the system, or do I need to purchase anything extra?

The Calcite Filter is supplied with filter gravel, and Calcite marble for the filtration. Usually a plumber will conduct the installation, in which case the plumber should supply any additional fittings or pipe needed for your specific installation.
There is 1 Key item you will need to ensure is purchased/installed.
1. One-way Check Valve (Non Return Valve): This is to ensure that no back flow occurs in the event that the water somehow vacuums backwards through the vessel. If this occurs, there may be enough negative pressure to cave in the filter vessel.

Will a Calcite Filter work on pH lower than 6?

Calcite filter media has an effective pH range between 5.2 and 6.8 pH. This pH range is the most common that you will find in domestic tank water.
However if you have very clean tanks and gutters, you may have a pH that is below 5.2 in which case Calcite on its own will not work. The solution to this is to use a Magnesium Oxide media which dissolves in all acidic pH ranges, giving the pH a “Jump Start” so that the calcite can take over. This is the same media we use in our “High Alkaline” Water filters.