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Hydrocyclone Filter versus Automatic Water Filter Comparison

A TEKLEEN® water filter not only saves you time and money replacing cartridges and bags by automating the cleaning cycle, but is also more advanced and cost-effective than other water filter options available. Below is a comparison of a TEKLEEN® water filter with a separator / hydrocyclone filter.

  TEKLEEN Automatic Filter Separator / Hydrocyclone Filter
Positive Filtration Physical - Stops particulates larger than mesh opening and separates the dirty side from the clean side of the filter (inlet from outlet). There is no true barrier between the inlet and the outlet of the filter. Due to flow changes, dirt will pass through. Result: dirt in system and plugged spray nozzles.
Absolute Filtration Focused backwash. Cleans the entire screen area from impurities. 100% efficient in particulate removal. Not 100% absolute filtration. It is "separation" and is determined by the velocity of the water and dirt load.
Organic Matter Screen filter will remove 100% of all organic matter from the water including pulp down to 10µ. Will not remove organic matter since it is lighter than water.
Inorganic Matter Screen filter will remove 100% of all inorganic particulates down to 10µ. Can remove only up to 98% of dirt load if the dirt is 75µ and larger. Result: clogged spray nozzles.
Pressure Usage Uses approximately 2-3 psi. Uses approximately 10-15 psi.