{"product_id":"katalox-light-1-cubic-foot","title":"Katalox Light 1 Cubic Foot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:521ad5ac-830d-4d7e-a6e3-70859faf1834-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"73f5fda3-2f41-4209-a509-f051b528823d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eKATALOX LIGHT® Advanced Filtration Media\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eKATALOX LIGHT® is a high-performance catalytic filtration media engineered in Germany for the removal of iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and a wide range of heavy metals and contaminants in drinking water systems. The media utilizes a unique manganese dioxide (MnO₂) coating process that enhances oxidation, catalytic reactions, and filtration performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eDesigned for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial applications, KATALOX LIGHT® combines high filtration efficiency with long service life and reduced operational costs. Its lightweight structure and advanced catalytic surface allow it to outperform many traditional filtration media used for iron and manganese removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eFILTRATION PERFORMANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eKATALOX LIGHT® provides filtration down to less than 3 microns and effectively removes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eSuspended solids\u003cbr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eSediment\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eTurbidity\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eOrganic contaminants\u003cbr data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eColor and odor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe media is widely used in water treatment systems where high contaminant loads require strong catalytic oxidation and mechanical filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eCONTAMINANTS REDUCED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eKATALOX LIGHT® is designed for removal or reduction of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eIron (Fe)\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eManganese (Mn)\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eHydrogen sulfide (H₂S)\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eArsenic\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eRadium\u003cbr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eHeavy metals\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eRadionuclides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eWhen paired with an oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, or potassium permanganate, the catalytic surface accelerates oxidation reactions that convert dissolved contaminants into filterable particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eHigh manganese dioxide coating (~10%) that provides powerful catalytic oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eFiltration capability down to approximately 3 microns for improved removal of suspended solids and turbidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eHigh iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide removal capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eLightweight media compared to traditional manganese greensand and other filtration media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eHigh resistance to oxidants and chemicals commonly used in water treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eLong service life typically ranging from 7 to 10 years under proper operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eLower backwash water requirements compared to many competing media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eFree of crystalline silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eNo mandatory chemical regeneration requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eSYSTEM OPERATING CONDITIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eInlet Water pH: 5.8 – 10.5\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eMinimum Bed Depth: 29.5 inches (75 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003eOptimal Bed Depth: 47 inches (120 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eService Flow Rate: 4 – 12 gpm per square foot (10 – 30 m\/h)\u003cbr data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eBackwash Rate: 10 – 12 gpm per square foot (25 – 30 m\/h)\u003cbr data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eBackwash Time: 10 – 15 minutes\u003cbr data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eRinse Time: 2 – 3 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eActual system performance may vary depending on water chemistry and contaminant concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eLOADING CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eIron (Fe²⁺): up to 3000 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eManganese (Mn²⁺): up to 1500 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eHydrogen Sulfide (H₂S): up to 500 mg\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eREGENERATION \/ DOSING (WHEN OXIDANT IS USED)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eHydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eIron: 0.9 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eManganese: 1.8 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eHydrogen sulfide: 4.5 mg\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003ePotassium Permanganate or Chlorine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eIron: 1.0 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eManganese: 2.0 mg\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eHydrogen sulfide: 5.0 mg\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eThese oxidants accelerate the catalytic oxidation process when higher contaminant concentrations are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eMesh Size: 14 × 30\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eParticle Size: 0.6 – 1.4 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eUniformity Coefficient: ≤ 1.75\u003cbr data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003eBulk Density: ~66 lb\/ft³ (1060 kg\/m³)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eCERTIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI 61 Certified for drinking water applications\u003cbr data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI 372 Lead Free compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003ePACKAGING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eStandard Packaging:\u003cbr data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e1 Cubic Foot Bags (approximately 66 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003ePallet Quantity:\u003cbr data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e40 bags per pallet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003eBulk packaging options are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eTYPICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3724\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eResidential well water filtration\u003cbr data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003eCommercial water treatment systems\u003cbr data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003eMunicipal water treatment plants\u003cbr data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003eIndustrial water treatment\u003cbr data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003ePre-filtration for reverse osmosis systems\u003cbr data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eIron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide removal systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"322 Water","offers":[{"title":"Default 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