Waterco's Glass Pearls is a filter media that delivers superior water quality while promoting exceptional environmental sustainability. Its unique composition and smooth, spherical shape provide significant benefits in water conservation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction, making it a powerful choice for climate-conscious pool and spa management.
Glass Pearls are engineered to conserve water throughout the life of the pool:
Reduced Backwashing: The ultra-smooth, spherical shape of the media results in a low coefficient of friction. This allows the filter bed to be effectively cleansed during backwash cycles using up to 20% less water compared to traditional filter sand.
Superior Filtration Cycle: The narrow, uniform particle size (0.6mm to 0.8mm) creates a dense, homogeneous filter bed that enables superior depth filtration, trapping particles as small as 1 micron. This extends the time between required backwashing cycles, further conserving water.
Lower Pump Strain: The highly efficient filtration reduces resistance and pressure on the pump, which in turn leads to a lower energy consumption and reduced running costs.
Chemical Purity: Manufactured from chemically inert glass, Glass Pearls are less susceptible to bio-fouling and chemical reactions than traditional media. This purity can lead to a reduced need for chemical treatment to maintain water quality.
Eapid Startup: The media's high purity significantly reduces the initial backwashing required to prepare the filter, enabling a rapid system startup and saving time, water, and energy from day one.
Extended Lifespan: Glass Pearls are durable and long-lasting, minimizing the need for frequent replacement and thus contributing to a reduction in associated landfill waste.
Safety and Purity: The smooth, spherical shape ensures the media is safe to handle and service, unlike crushed glass. It is manufactured from chemically inert glass, ensuring superior purity and stability in your pool environment.