Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter is a professional, high-capacity filtration system designed for larger koi ponds and demanding filtration installations. It combines automatic drum filtration, moving-bed biological filtration, additional matting filtration and an integrated 80W INOX UVC in one complete system.
Manufactured in the Netherlands, this advanced combi filter provides high-flow mechanical filtration while also offering substantial biological filtration capacity. As a result, it provides a comprehensive solution for koi keepers who need reliable filtration and excellent water quality.
Professional Red Label Drum Filtration
At the heart of the system sits a 120-micron stainless-steel drum screen. The screen mechanically removes suspended solids from pond water before the water reaches the biological filtration chambers.
As debris builds up on the screen, the automatic cleaning system starts the cleaning cycle. The system then directs the removed waste into the dedicated 110 mm waste outlet. A built-in Q800103 flushing pump supports the automatic cleaning process.
By removing solid waste at the mechanical stage, the system reduces the amount of debris entering the biological filtration section. Therefore, the biological chambers can focus more effectively on processing dissolved waste compounds.
Maximum Flow Rate – 60,000 Litres Per Hour
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL has a manufacturer-stated maximum flow rate of 60,000 litres per hour, which is approximately 13,200 UK gallons per hour.
However, the actual operating flow will depend on the complete pond installation. Factors such as pipework configuration, pump performance, head height, bends, valves and other hydraulic restrictions can affect the final flow rate.
Patented Red Label Drum Sealing System
The patented Red Label drum sealing system separates incoming unfiltered pond water from water that has already passed through the drum screen.
In addition, the system incorporates protection to help shield the drum seal from direct UVC exposure. This helps protect an important component of the filtration system while the integrated UVC operates.
Double-Brush Waste Channel
The 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL also features a double-brush waste-channel system. The brushes help keep the dirt discharge channel clear, allowing waste removed during the cleaning cycle to move efficiently towards the waste outlet.
As a result, the system can reduce the risk of collected debris building up within the waste channel and support consistent automatic cleaning.
Moving-Bed Biological Filtration
After the mechanical filtration stage, pond water enters the moving-bed biological chamber.
This chamber provides an environment where beneficial bacteria can colonise the biological filter media. These bacteria play an important role in the pond’s nitrogen cycle by helping process ammonia and nitrite.
Because the drum removes suspended solids first, less physical waste reaches the biological chamber. Therefore, the biological filtration stage can focus on processing the dissolved compounds produced by fish and organic waste.
Additional PLUS Matting Chamber
The PLUS configuration adds a spacious matting chamber alongside the moving-bed biological section. This provides an additional filtration stage within the same integrated unit.
Consequently, the system combines mechanical filtration, moving-bed biological filtration and additional matting filtration to provide multiple stages of water treatment.
Integrated 80W INOX UVC
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL includes a built-in 80W INOX UVC as standard UK specification.
Integrating the UVC into the filtration system provides UV treatment without the need for a separate external UVC installation. In addition, the protective design helps shield the drum seal from direct UV exposure.
Six 110 mm Inlets and Three 110 mm Outlets
The filter provides substantial connection capacity for larger koi pond installations.
Inlets: 6 × 110 mm
Outlets: 3 × 110 mm
Waste outlet: 1 × 110 mm
This configuration can accommodate appropriately designed koi pond systems using multiple bottom drains and skimmer lines. However, the final pipework arrangement should always suit the hydraulic requirements of the individual pond.
Gravity-Fed or Pump-Fed
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter is available in gravity-fed and pump-fed configurations.
For purpose-built koi ponds, a gravity-fed installation can allow water from appropriately positioned bottom drains and skimmers to enter the filtration system before the filtered water returns to the pond.
Alternatively, a pump-fed installation can suit pond designs where the pump sits before the filtration system. The correct option will depend on the pond design, pipework and required flow rate.
Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Specifications
- Model: Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter
- Article code: F2010007
- Filter type: Automatic drum and biological combi filter
- Installation: Gravity-fed or pump-fed versions
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 2110 × 1168 × 1015 mm
- Maximum flow: 60,000 litres per hour
- Maximum flow: Approximately 13,200 UK gallons per hour
- Drum screen: Stainless steel
- Screen size: 120 micron
- Filter panel size: 400 × 650 mm
- Inlets: 6 × 110 mm
- Outlets: 3 × 110 mm
- Waste outlet: 1 × 110 mm
- Flush pump: Built-in Q800103
- Drive motor: 27 Nm
- Control cabinet: ESSENTIAL, IP65
- Construction: Polypropylene (PP)
- UVC: Built-in 80W INOX UVC – standard UK specification
- Biological filtration: Moving-bed chamber
- Additional filtration: PLUS matting chamber
- Manufactured in: Netherlands
Why Choose the Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL?
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter brings several filtration stages together in one professionally engineered system.
The 120-micron stainless-steel drum removes suspended solids automatically, while the moving-bed chamber provides biological filtration for ammonia and nitrite. In addition, the PLUS matting chamber adds another filtration stage, while the integrated 80W INOX UVC provides UV treatment.
Furthermore, the six 110 mm inlets and three 110 mm outlets provide substantial connection capacity for larger, correctly designed koi pond installations.
With a manufacturer-stated maximum flow of 60,000 litres per hour, the system is designed for demanding koi pond filtration applications where high flow rates and substantial filtration capacity are important.
Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL for Koi Ponds
The Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL Combi Filter provides a high-capacity filtration solution for larger koi ponds requiring effective mechanical and biological filtration.
Correct filtration sizing depends on several factors, including pond volume, stocking levels, feeding rates, required water turnover, bottom-drain configuration, pipework and pump performance.
For further information on the Red Label 50/60 PLUS ESSENTIAL, including pricing, availability and delivery, please contact us.
