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Waterco MultiCyclone 12 Centrifugal Filter
Waterco MultiCyclone 12 Centrifugal Filter
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Waterco MultiCyclone 12 Centrifugal Filter
Pre-filtration that saves water, energy & filter work
The MultiCyclone 12 is an award-winning centrifugal (hydrocyclone) prefilter that strips out up to ~80% of incoming sediment before it even reaches your main pool filter. With no media to replace and no moving parts, this unit dramatically cuts down on maintenance, extends cartridge or bed filter life, and saves you both water and energy.
Designed with quick-fit 40mm / 1½″ barrel unions, a clear sediment chamber, and a simple purge valve which flushes only ≈ 15 L of water, the MultiCyclone 12 makes upkeep easy. Rated to 350 kPa, it’s built tough for domestic pools that demand performance under pressure and want less frequent clean-ups.
Key Features
- No filter media or cartridges to clean — hydrocyclone action captures sediment by centrifugal force.
- Pre-filters ~80% of dirt load, easing workload of the main pool or sand filter.
- Purge valve cleans sediment chamber using only ~15 L of water.
- 40mm / 1½″ quick-fit inlet/outlet connections for easy plumbing.
- Transparent sediment chamber so you can see when purge is needed.
- Robust construction: UV-stable, corrosion proof; suitable temperature range up to ~45-50 °C.
Model Comparison Table
| Model | Connection Size | Min Flow (L/min) | Max Flow (L/min) | Max Pressure (kPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MultiCyclone 12 | 40mm / 1½″ | 40 | 300 | 350 |
*Specifications as per Waterco’s MultiCyclone 12 brochure and manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How exactly does a MultiCyclone reduce filter workload?
By diverting and extracting heavier sediment via centrifugal force before it reaches the main filter, the MultiCyclone can significantly delay clogging of filter media or cartridges, meaning less frequent cleaning or backwashing.
Q2: How much water does the purge use?
Only approximately 15 litres of water are expended when flushing the sediment chamber, making it very water-efficient compared with full filter backwash.
Q3: Is this unit suitable for saltwater pools?
Yes — the body is constructed from UV-stable, corrosion‐proof materials and quick-fit unions allow solid connection; just ensure water chemistry is well balanced to minimise corrosion.
Q4: What is the recommended flow range?
The minimum recommended flow is ~40 L/min, while maximum efficient flow is ~300 L/min. Operating outside these limits may reduce sediment capture efficiency.
Warranty (Australia)
- MultiCyclone 12 Unit Body / Tank: 2 years (domestic)
- Other Components / Labour: 1 year
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