Maintaining crystal-clear water and optimal bio-load balance requires efficient mechanical waste separation before organic debris breaks down into toxic ammonia and nitrite. The Red Label Essential Drum 30/35 delivers high-capacity, automated mechanical filtration engineered specifically for medium-to-large koi ponds, filter pit installations, and high-flow retrofits.
The Essential 30/35 combines automated high-pressure backwashing, robust industrial polypropylene construction, and integrated UV sterilization into a space-efficient platform.
Key Technical Advantages
1. Precision 120-Micron Stainless Steel Filtration
At the core of the Essential Drum 30/35 is a heavy-duty 120-micron INOX stainless steel filter panel. It separates fine suspended particulates, fish waste, and plant debris before water enters your biological filter bay. Early separation protects beneficial nitrifying bacteria and maintains clear pond water under heavy feeding regimes.
2. Recessed 40-Watt INOX UVC Clarifier
Featuring a recessed, internal 40W UVC clarifier, the Red Label Essential 30/35 eliminates the need for external inline UV units. Positioned directly inside the filter body, it neutralizes single-celled algae (green water) and waterborne pathogens without restricting hydraulic throughput or adding extra pipework joints.
3. Fully Internal Automated Rinsing System
Equipped with an internal Q800103 high-pressure rinsing pump and a dedicated drum controller, the system monitors internal water levels and triggers automated backwash cycles as debris builds up on the screen. Waste is flushed away through the dedicated 110 mm discharge outlet without requiring manual hose-downs or daily maintenance.
4. Patented UV-Resistant Sealing & Double Brush System
All Red Label drum filters feature a patented, UV-proof drum seal that prevents untreated water from bypassing the screen into your clean return lines while shielding seal material from direct UV exposure. An integrated double brush cleaning mechanism continuously sweeps the waste channel to prevent debris buildup and blockages.
5. High-Throughput Plumbing Versatility
With 3 x 110 mm inlets and 3 x 110 mm outlets, the Essential Drum 30/35 offers exceptional hydraulic flexibility for multi-bottom drain and skimmer gravity setups, easily accommodating high-flow systems without bottlenecking.
Technical Specifications
- Model Name: Red Label Essential Drum 30/35
- Max Flow Capacity: 35,000 Litres / Hour (7,700 UK Gal/h)
- Max Koi Pond Volume: 20,000 Litres
- Max Ornamental Pond Volume: 35,000 Litres
- Filter Screen Material: 120-Micron INOX Stainless Steel
- Integrated UVC: 40-Watt INOX Recessed UV Clarifier
- Rinsing Pump: Internal Q800103 High-Pressure Pump
- Drive Motor: 27 Nm Industrial Gear Motor
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 1062 mm x 700 mm x 685 mm
- Inlets: 3 x 110 mm
- Outlets: 3 x 110 mm
- Waste Outlet: 1 x 110 mm
- Housing Material: UV-Stabilized Polypropylene (PP) / PE
- Configuration Options: Gravity-Fed and Pump-Fed
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the Red Label Essential Drum 30/35 suitable for gravity-fed installations?
A: Yes, the Essential 30/35 is available in both gravity-fed (for filter pits below water level) and pump-fed configurations.
Q: Does this filter require an external pressure pump for flushing?
A: No. The Red Label Essential 30/35 comes complete with an internal Q800103 high-pressure rinsing pump built directly into the housing.
