Pentair 42" x 72" Smoothie Effluent Manifold

The Pentair 42" x 72" Smoothie Effluent Manifold (OEM Part #EM-THS72) is a specialized, industrial-grade fluid distribution component designed for large-scale commercial water treatment, commercial sand filtration, and advanced wastewater/effluent management applications. This high-capacity manifold is engineered specifically to pair with 42-inch diameter by 72-inch tall commercial structural pressure vessels.

The "Smoothie" design features an optimized, hydraulic interior profile that minimizes fluid friction and turbulence as water or treated effluent transfers through the system. Constructed from chemical-resistant, high-strength composite polymers, this manifold guarantees uniform, low-velocity distribution across the filter bed or media tank. This layout prevents channeling (where water cuts a single direct path through the media, rendering the rest of the filter useless) and ensures maximum contact time for optimal filtration or treatment.

Given its heavy-duty commercial infrastructure and broad lateral sizing, it represents a substantial piece of industrial equipment:

• Actual Product Weight: Approximately 18.0 to 22.0 pounds due to its expansive, multi-branch lateral construction.

• Packaged Shipping Weight: Often handles as an oversized freight or heavy-box shipment scaling closer to 25.0 to 30.0 pounds to accommodate the broad protective packaging dimensions required to prevent the rigid collection arms from cracking during transit.