A8072 GRAVEL FLINT

Description

A8072 #20 Flint Gravel is a premium support bed media designed for use in residential, commercial, and industrial water treatment systems. Installed at the bottom of mineral tanks, this high-purity flint gravel provides a stable foundation for filtration media and ion exchange resins while promoting even water distribution during service and backwash cycles. The A8072 media consists of #20 flint gravel with a particle size of approximately 1.65–2.0 mm.

Manufactured from durable, chemically inert flint, A8072 helps prevent media loss, improves flow distribution, and extends the life and efficiency of water softeners and backwashing filtration systems.

Key Features

• #20 Flint Gravel: Uniform particle size of approximately 1.65–2.0 mm for dependable support.
• Provides Media Support: Creates a stable base beneath filtration media or water softener resin.
• Improves Water Distribution: Promotes even water flow during service and backwash cycles.
• Helps Prevent Media Loss: Supports the lower distributor and helps keep finer media in place.
• Chemically Inert: Will not affect water chemistry or degrade under normal operating conditions.
• NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified: Suitable for potable water treatment applications.
• Long Service Life: Durable material designed for years of reliable performance.

Applications

A8072 #20 Flint Gravel is commonly used in:

• Water softeners
• Carbon filtration systems
• Iron removal systems
• Manganese greensand filters
• Neutralizer filters
• Multi-media filters
• Commercial and industrial filtration systems

Benefits

Using A8072 #20 Flint Gravel helps:

• Improve water flow distribution
• Support filtration media and resin beds
• Prevent clogging around the bottom distributor
• Reduce media channeling
• Improve backwash efficiency
• Extend the life and performance of your water treatment system

Specifications

Product Type – Support Bed Gravel

Model – A8072

Material – Flint Gravel

Grade – #20

Particle Size – 1.65–2.0 mm

Weight – Approximately 100 lb per cubic foot

Certification – NSF/ANSI/CAN 61

Application – Water Treatment Support Media

Compatibility

Suitable for use in:

• Residential water softeners
• Whole-house carbon filters
• Iron and sulfur removal systems
• Neutralizer systems
• Commercial filtration vessels
• Pressure filtration systems requiring a support bed

📌 Always follow your equipment manufacturer's recommendations for the correct gravel depth and quantity.

Installation

1. Ensure the mineral tank and bottom distributor are clean.
2. Carefully pour the required amount of A8072 #20 Flint Gravel into the tank.
3. Add the specified filtration media or resin on top of the gravel.
4. Complete system assembly according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Perform the recommended backwash cycle before placing the system into service.

💡 Proper installation of support gravel helps improve flow distribution and protects the lower distributor from excessive wear.

Why Choose A8072 #20 Flint Gravel?

A8072 #20 Flint Gravel provides a dependable support layer for a wide variety of water treatment systems. Its uniform sizing, high purity, and durable construction help maximize filtration efficiency, improve backwashing performance, and extend the service life of your filtration media and equipment.