Ultra Glass Media 20KG 0.597-1.4 mm

Name: Ultra Glass Media 20KG 0.597-1.4 mm
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What Is Ultra Glass Filter Media?

The Ultra glass filter media is a high‑tech filtration media made from virgin plate glass, not recycled bottle glass. Because of its unique design and electrostatic properties, it provides superior filtration compared to regular silica sand. The 20 kg bag comes in two grades: 0.597–1.4 mm and 1.4–2 mm particle size.

Technical Specifications

Material: Virgin plate-glass (no bottle glass).
Particle Sizes / Grades:
- Fine: 0.597–1.4 mm
- Coarse: 1.4–2 mm
Surface Charge: Slightly negative charge, which helps attract and hold particles.
pH (Media): Around 9.5–10 for the 1.4–2 mm grade.
Specific Gravity: ~1.31 for 1.4–2 mm grade.
Melting / Softening Point: > 800 °C (very stable).
Solubility in Water: Insoluble — it will not dissolve into your treated water.
Durability: Highly resistant to abrasion and does not splinter during backwash.
Life-Span: Ultra glass media can last many years — significantly longer than typical sand.
Eco Profile: 100% recyclable, made from virgin glass.

How It Works

Filtration Efficiency: The glass grains carry a negative charge, which helps attract and trap fine particles—including suspended solids, microplastics, and some metals.
Backwash Savings: Because of its particle shape and charge, the media requires shorter backwash cycles, which saves water.
Self-Sterilizing Surface: The media can generate very small amounts of free radicals (O⁻ and HO⁻) on its surface, helping resist bacterial growth.
Long Service Life: Unlike silica sand, glass media does not break down easily and maintains structural integrity over many cycles.

Benefits

Reduced Backwash Water Usage: Thanks to its efficient design, you’ll likely backwash less often and for shorter durations.
Better Filtration: Captures finer particles and contaminants more effectively due to its electrostatic surface.
Durable & Long-Lasting: Resists physical breakdown and can last for many years, reducing media replacement costs.
Healthy Operation: Negative surface charge and free radical activity help minimize biofilm development.
Eco-Friendly: The media is 100% recyclable and made from virgin glass, making it a greener alternative.
Lower Energy / Chemical Costs: Less frequent backwash cycles and more efficient filtration can reduce both energy and chemical demand.

Ideal Applications

Replacement for silica sand filters in water-treatment systems.
Municipal or industrial filters treating surface water, groundwater, or process water.
Pool filtration systems where long media life and water savings are important.
Aquaculture or aquarium systems requiring efficient removal of fine particles and metals.
Any system that values eco-friendly, recyclable media.

Installation & Maintenance Tips

Initial Backwash: Always backwash the media thoroughly after loading to settle the bed and clear fines.
Backwash Cycles: Use the manufacturer’s recommended backwash frequency — likely less often than with sand.
Bed Depth: Maintain the correct bed depth in your filter vessel to ensure optimal filtration contact.
Reuse: Glass media is durable — you can recover and reuse it after system rebuilds if handled carefully.
Dispose Responsibly: Because it’s recyclable, you can recycle the glass when replacing the media.

Weight	20 kg
Dimensions	40 × 10 × 55 cm
Grade	Ultra Glass Filter Media 20 KG Bag Grading: 0.597-1.4 mm, Ultra Glass Filter Media 20 KG Bag Grading: 1.4-2 mm

Return And Refund Policy

INSTORE EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS

For your convenience, item(s) purchased online may be exchanged or refunded at any Puritech store within South Africa, provided all online return policy conditions are met. A refund will be provided to you by crediting your original method of payment. Please note that cash refunds will not be provided under any circumstances and courier charges cannot be refunded.
Item(s) purchased at any Of Our store within South Africa can only be returned at a Puritech store within South Africa.

Puritech Online Returns Policy

There may be times when you will need to return an item purchased from us. Our Returns Policy is designed to assist you with your return. The benefits given by our Returns Policy are in addition to other rights and remedies you may have as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), as well as any other applicable acts.

If you wish to return any item(s) you have purchased, you can either return the item(s) via courier to our online store or in-person to a Puritech store within South Africa (only) within 14 days from the date of purchase…

We encourage you to return your parcel via Fast Way, Courier Guy, FedEx, or ParcelIt traceable courier services as all returned parcels remain the responsibility of the purchaser until received by Puritech.

Store purchases cannot be returned or refunded online.

Returns Policy Conditions

At Puritech we want to ensure you love the items you purchase. If you have changed your mind on a purchase we will exchange your item or refund your original method of payment provided that:

You return the item within 14 days (inclusive) from the date of purchase.
You produce your original Puritech invoice (receipt) when you return the item
The item is in original saleable condition:
With all original tags still attached
In an unopened and unused state
A return form is completed and accompanies your item(s) being returned
In original packaging

If you are not able to comply with these requirements, Puritech reserves the right to refuse an exchange or refund on change of mind items. Puritech will not accept a bank statement as proof of purchase.

We regret that we are unable to accept the exchange or return of the following items for change of mind for hygiene reasons:

Open Filters
Open Membranes
Used Reverse Osmosis Systems

Online Exchanges and Refunds

Online Exchanges

If you would like to exchange an item(s) for an alternative item(s), please complete the online Return Request form that is located within My Account under ‘My Orders’ prior to sending the item(s) back.

Exchanges can only be exchanged for the same value of the purchase price of the item being returned.

Your item (s) that you wish to return needs to be sent back to our online returns address with the relevant return documents, duly completed, and a tax invoice (receipt).

If the alternative item is no longer available, provided all the Returns Policy Conditions are met, a refund will be provided to you crediting your original method of payment. All return courier costs will be for your own expense and this will be deducted from your refund amount.

Online Refunds

To obtain a refund please fill out the online Return Request (RMA) form that is located within My Account under ‘My Orders’ prior to sending the item(s) back.

A refund will be provided to you crediting your original method of payment, providing all the Returns Policy Conditions are met and our warehouse has received the original item that is being returned. Cash refunds will not be provided under any circumstances.

COMPLETING A RETURNS REQUEST FORM ONLINE

Log into your Puritech “My Account” and go to “My Orders”.
Click on the order that contains the item(s) that you wish to return or request an exchange for and click on the returns button.
After you have submitted your return request, one of our friendly staff members will get in contact with you to organize a collection.
Once you have sent your item(s) back to our warehouse, our warehouse will authorize the refund.

Before sending, please ensure all details on this form are correct. You will also need to write the returns number on the outside of the parcel. You will be notified by email of the status of your exchange or refund.