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Quartz filter grit 4 x 8 – 2.38 to 4.76 mm

FT-AR-4X8

Quartz filter grit 4 x 8

2.38 to 4.76 mm

Filter sand for water: quartz and silica by grain size · view all (7)

4 x 8 quartz grit, 2.38 to 4.76 mm, for the top support layer of filters (between the sand and the gravel), drains and water well pre-filters. Washed, dried and screened, with a batch report.

  • Firm support for the sand layers above
  • Keeps fine sand away from the false bottom and strainers
  • Washed quartz, no clay
  • Also works as a water well pre-filter
  • Batch report and delivery anywhere in Brazil

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Specifications

Part numberFT-AR-4X8
Grading2.38 to 4.76 mm
Sieves (mesh)4 x 8 (ASTM/Tyler)
Typical effective size*not applicable (support layer)
Typical uniformity coefficient*not applicable
Grain shapeSub-rounded to angular
MaterialNatural quartz/silica sand, washed, dried and graded
SiO₂ content95 a 99%
Specific gravity≈ 2.65 g/cm³ (quartz)
HardnessMohs 7
PurityNo clay, organic matter or carbonates; no chemical additives
Use in the filterTop support layer of rapid and pressure filters, drains, water well pre-filter
Packaging25 kg bags, 1 t big bags or bulk (m³)
Reference standardABNT NBR 11799 (filter media); AWWA B100 when the design requires
ReportBatch grading curve, with effective size and uniformity coefficient
ApplicationWater filtration

How to choose

  • Order the sand by the filter design: grading (range in mm or mesh), effective size and uniformity coefficient.
  • New bed: build from the bottom up, from coarsest to finest grain, levelling each layer before the next.
  • Before putting the filter into service, backwash until the water runs clear: it removes the fine dust from the charge.
  • Store the bags covered and on pallets: wet sand weighs more and cakes.

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Frequently asked questions

Does 4 x 8 grit replace the gravel?

Not entirely. It is the first support layer, right below the sand. Underneath, the design usually calls for coarser gravel in three or four ranges up to 38 mm*, depending on the filter bottom.

Can it be used as a water well pre-filter?

Yes. It is the usual pre-filter range between the screen pipe and the well wall. Check the screen slot opening with the well design.

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