{"product_id":"mermade-160-157-horizontal-sand-filter-61-6-sq-ft","title":"Mermade 160-157 Horizontal Sand Filter, 61.6 Sq.ft","description":"\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 160-157 Horizontal Sand Filter (61.6 sq. ft. Filter Area)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an ultra-high-capacity,\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 Representing one of the largest single-tank vessels in Mer-Made’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003e60-inch outer diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e horizontal series,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 160-157 pairs an expansive 61.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surface area with extended vertical freeboard and deep media bed stratification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is engineered for municipal aquatic centers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e high-volume water parks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wave pools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surf lagoons,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and institutional Olympic aquatic complexes where maximum volumetric throughput is required while keeping equipment room vertical heights manageable.\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 continuous filament-wound fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) with an integral resin-rich chemical barrier that eliminates rust and provides structural immunity against chlorinated water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ozone,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and commercial pool water chemistry.\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 paired with a full-length,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low-profile slotted PVC collector underdrain assembly along the bottom invert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This arrangement ensures balanced hydraulic face velocities across the entire sand bed during filtration and prevents media channeling or lateral snapping during high-rate backwash cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\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 160-157 (160 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\"\u003e61.6 sq. ft. (5.72 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\"\u003e60.0 in (1,524 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. 157.0 in (3,988 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. 62.0 in W x 163.0 in L x 72.0 in H (1,575 mm x 4,140 mm x 1,829 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\"\u003e8.0 in (200 mm) or 10.0 in (250 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\"\u003e308.0 US gpm (70.0 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\"\u003e616.0 US gpm (139.9 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\"\u003e862.4 US gpm (195.9 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\"\u003e924.0 US gpm (209.9 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\"\u003e924.0 US gpm (209.9 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 @ 862.4 gpm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,12,1,0\"\u003e413,952 US gal (1,566.9 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 @ 862.4 gpm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,13,1,0\"\u003e310,464 US gal (1,175.2 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. 12,500 to 13,800 lbs (5,670 to 6,260 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. 8,700 to 9,600 lbs (3,946 to 4,354 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. 3,800 to 4,200 lbs (1,724 to 1,905 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. 10,625 to 11,730 lbs (4,819 to 5,321 kg) total \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\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\"\u003eElliptical manway (12\" x 16\" or 14\" x 18\") 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\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe unit includes 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 valve,\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 timber crating (excluding media)—is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003e1,350 to 1,550 lbs (612 to 703 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When fully loaded with standard sand\/gravel media and flooded during 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=\"407\"\u003e27,000 to 30,500 lbs (12,247 to 13,835 kg)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68295528972399,"sku":"160-157","price":67711.0,"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-160-157-horizontal-sand-filter-61-6-sq-ft","provider":"Commercial Pool and Spa Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}