Clack 1.5 Cubic Foot (10x54) Vortech Tank Non Backwashing Acid Neutralizer
About the Clack 1.5 Cubic Foot Upflow Acid Neutralizer Vortech Tank & Calcite
The non backwashing (or upflow) acid neutralizer does not require a drain line or electricity. It can easily be installed anywhere.
We recommend installing the unit in the upflow mode. That means as you use water, it travels down the center distributor tube and up through the media bed, just as if it were being backwashed. The upward motion of water through the media bed eliminates channeling and solidification of the calcite media, while at the same time does not waste any water like a backwashing system.
Backwashing systems on average discharge 100-150 gallons during the backwash cycle - which typically goes into your septic system. The upflow system is the most effective, efficient and safest way to raise your PH level in your household water supply.
Along with the Non-Backwashing Clack 1.5 Cubic Foot (10x54) Vortech Tank Acid Neutralizer, a fill funnel, a service funnel, and three (3) bags of calcite media. The 1.5 cubic foot acid neutralizer tank dimensions are 54" tall (58" with control valve) and 10" in diameter.
The Clack C1190 control valve is non-backwashing, meaning it doesn't require any electricity or a drain line. It also comes with a built-in bypass with single ball valves that lets you control the flow coming into the unit and going out of the neutralizer. Also, it has 1" threaded male adapter connections that rotate 365 degrees, which makes installation much easier.
Why Vortech?
Vortech distribution systems utilize a more efficient distributor plate design to reduce water usage and improve system efficiency compared to traditional cone and gravel systems. This unique design when used as an upflow acid neutralizer eliminates channeling, eliminates solidification and allows greater contact time with the calcite media bed.
The vortech tank has a molded platform at the bottom which is capable of supporting up to 6500 lbs. The platform has tiny slits cut into it which allows water to pass through at a high flow rate and in a circular direction which eliminates channeling of the media bed. You do not have to worry about using gravel to bed the system like traditional acid neutralizer gravel bedded tanks.
Sizing Guide:
- 2-5 people in the home
- 1-3 bathrooms in the home
- treats pH levels of 6.0 - 6.9 using plain calcite
- Raises the pH to a neutral 7
Features & Benefits:
- Eliminates corrosion of your plumbing and water using appliances
- Naturally and safely raises the Ph of your water supply to neutral
- Upper distributor basket prevents calcite media from escaping the tank
- More effective and efficient than a chemical injection system
- 1.5 cubic foot Vortech media tank
- 1-1/4" top or side mounted fillport to add calcite media
- Clack C1190 control valve
- Tank dimensions 10" in diameter x 54" tall
- Total height of system with control valve is 58"
- Clack bypass included
- Clack 1 inch male threaded connections included
- Non backwashing, no backwash drain or electric needed
- 3, 50lb bags of calcite media included
- 5 year manufacturers warranty on control valve
- 10 year manufacturers warranty on media tank body
- NSF certified
- In Stock
- Ships in 2-3 business days
- Free Shipping To All Lower 48 State
- Made In The USA
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Working with this company could not have gone better. They are incredibly responsive and solved my water problems as promised. I would highly recommend them.
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Clack 2.5 Cubic Foot (13x54) Vortech Non Backwashing Acid Neutralizer Install
Found the install to be very straight forward,easy for any DIYer. Website videos were very helpful and really a must as many install recommendations in the videos were not part of the written instructions. Recommendation to replenish calcite was when there was 2-3 bags remaining in the tank, which led to the question, is this the same when tank is to be cleaned every 4-5 years or can calcite be almost depleaded without comprimising efficency? If efficency would be comprimised then owner is looking at muscling 150 - 200 lbs of weight to empty and clean tank. A drain spigot at the bottom of the tank seems helpful to at least drain water before cleaning. Prior to installation our PH was 5.7, after installation hardness was between 7.5 - 7.8.
Positive experience
Seems to work as intended. Unit arrived on a pallet in good condition. Easy to install. Could use tag on inlet port to simplify DIY
Good product, needs instructions
Customer support on the phone is appreciated, but I would not have had to call twice if there were good written instructions included. Relevant installation instructions (or links) would save everyone a lot of time -- me doing the install, and you answering the phone. The instructions I got were not for the product I received, and were written in a very unclear way, to boot.
Neutralizer tank funnel
This funnel is specifically designed for the purpose of replenishing the calcite in the neutralizer tank. It made the process very easy compared to trying to find something that might work. Yes, it was pricey for a funnel but I was able to use it without making a mess and that made it well worth it.
Been installed for 4 months and does exactly what it is supposed to!
Very satisfied
Installed easily.
Everything was perfect. I was very satiafied.
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