{"product_id":"mermade-143-56-horizontal-sand-filter-16-2-sq-ft","title":"Mermade 143-56 Horizontal Sand Filter, 16.2 Sq.ft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d86c3654b46feaa9\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMer-Made 143-56 Horizontal Sand Filter (16.2 sq. ft. Filter Area)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a heavy-duty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commercial-grade fiberglass pressure sand filter manufactured by Mer-Made Filter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stepping up to Mer-Made’s larger 42-inch diameter vessel architecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 143 Series provides greater media bed depth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhanced vertical freeboard,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and expanded particulate-loading capacity compared to 34-inch diameter units,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it ideal for municipal aquatic centers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e competition lap pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commercial resort spas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high-rate water parks operating within height-constrained mechanical rooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pressure vessel is manufactured from seamless,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-tensile filament-wound fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) with an integral resin-rich interior liner providing complete corrosion resistance against chlorinated water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ozone,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and aggressive water-treatment chemistries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Internally,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a heavy-duty Schedule 80 PVC distribution header with hydraulic diffusers spans the upper crown of the vessel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while a full-length,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low-profile slotted PVC underdrain collector spans the bottom inverted arch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This configuration maintains balanced hydraulic face velocities across the entire sand bed during filtration and prevents media channeling or lateral failure during high-rate backwash cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwiux8Wi4_2XAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwQI\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0,1,0\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eMer-Made 143-56 (143 Series Commercial Horizontal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEffective Filtration Area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003e16.2 sq. ft. (1.50 m²)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Outer Diameter (OD)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003e42.0 in (1,067 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNominal Shell Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 56.0 in (1,422 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverall Dimensions (with Saddles\/Fittings)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 44.0 in W x 62.0 in L x 52.0 in H (1,118 mm x 1,575 mm x 1,321 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFace Piping \/ Connection Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,1,0\"\u003e4.0 in (100 mm) ANSI Class 150 Flanged (Schedule 80 PVC standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Filtration Flow Rate (5 gpm\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,7,1,0\"\u003e81.0 US gpm (18.4 m³\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Filtration Flow Rate (10 gpm\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,8,1,0\"\u003e162.0 US gpm (36.8 m³\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Filtration Flow Rate (Max 14 gpm\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,9,1,0\"\u003e226.8 US gpm (51.5 m³\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Filtration Flow Rate (Standard 15 gpm\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,10,1,0\"\u003e243.0 US gpm (55.2 m³\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRequired Backwash Flow Rate (15 gpm\/sq. ft.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,11,1,0\"\u003e243.0 US gpm (55.2 m³\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTurnover Capacity (8-Hour @ 226.8 gpm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,12,1,0\"\u003e108,864 US gal (412.1 m³)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTurnover Capacity (6-Hour @ 226.8 gpm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,13,1,0\"\u003e81,648 US gal (309.1 m³)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Working Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,14,1,0\"\u003e50 psi (3.45 bar \/ 345 kPa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFactory Test Pressure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,15,1,0\"\u003e75 psi (5.17 bar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,16,1,0\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI Standard 50 Certified (Commercial Pool and Spa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Media Load (Silica Sand + Graded Gravel)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,17,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 2,600 to 2,900 lbs (1,179 to 1,315 kg) total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,18,0,0\"\u003e- \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"\u003eTop Layer: Filter Sand (#20 Silica \/ 20–30 mesh)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,18,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 1,800 to 2,050 lbs (816 to 930 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,19,0,0\"\u003e- \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"\u003eIntermediate \/ Underbed Layers (6–20 Sand \u0026amp; 1\/8\"–1\/4\" Stone)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,19,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 800 to 850 lbs (363 to 386 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,20,0,0\"\u003e- \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"\u003eAlternative AFM Media (Dr. Dryden's Activated Glass)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,20,1,0\"\u003eApprox. 2,210 to 2,465 lbs (1,002 to 1,118 kg) total \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e(~15% weight reduction)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Access\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,21,1,0\"\u003eTop elliptical manway (11\" x 15\" or 12\" x 16\") with pressure-assisted EPDM gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVessel Shell Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,22,1,0\"\u003eFilament-wound fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\" aria-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe unit is outfitted with integrated heavy-duty FRP structural support saddles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a front-mounted differential pressure gauge panel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continuous automatic internal air relief piping,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an external manual brass\/stainless steel air vent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an integrated bottom combination water drain and media slurry cleanout port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eshipping weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the dry filter vessel—including structural support saddles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e internal Schedule 80 PVC distribution\/underdrain assemblies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manway hardware,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and protective heavy-duty pallet crating (excluding media)—is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003e360 to 420 lbs (163 to 191 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When charged with standard sand\/gravel media and completely flooded during full operation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the total operating weight increases to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"414\"\u003e5,200 to 5,800 lbs (2,359 to 2,631 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68295481688175,"sku":"143-56","price":29952.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3785\/3807\/files\/mermade-filter-fiberglass-commercial-pool-filter-in-operation-474-474_dda7d9c9-06e6-4ee9-96e0-d0b1f744b733.jpg?v=1794325846","url":"https:\/\/commercialpoolandspasupplies.com\/products\/mermade-143-56-horizontal-sand-filter-16-2-sq-ft","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}